Good airplanes that attract "really good" sticks.

[Rich46yo]

Then theres also the fact that the P-38 is a very dangerous fighter that, if flown right, can compete and beat anything in the game.

Its another example of the mid-range eny fighters that are pretty much competent at everything and sparkle at one or two things. The P-38 has its climb/dive abilities as well as its gunnery. 4 0.50s and a 20mm Hispano, all in the nose, is a lethal combination. Throw its range into that equation.

So, anyways, I'm starting to think the airplanes that really "make the game" are the 20 to 30 eny ones. I might only scratch the occasional kill or two out of my Yak but at least I feel I accomplished something.

[Cthulhu]

P47s attract my attention. Not because of the "oo free kill" tag. They're some great P47 sticks that will amaze alot of players ( can't recall since i haven't flown in little into a month ). Always pay close attention to those P47s Co Alt or higher, they are the dangerous ones. 

You just described my first encounter with LYNX. I dropped in to help a countryman, and he casually whacked both of us. I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't bother to set his Guiness down the whole time.

[Rich46yo]

You just described my first encounter with LYNX. I dropped in to help a countryman, and he casually whacked both of us. I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't bother to set his Guiness down the whole time.

Yep, Hes incredable in that Yak. Imagine the perkies he makes in it?

I like upping Yaks with pure ATA in mind. In other words I fly everything else when in desperate defense or when allkinda red has allkinda alt. on me. The Yak-9U is a fighter I'll take the time to get some alt and speed up in order to furball.

[druski85]

109-G6.   

That is all.

[SmokinLoon]

You just described my first encounter with LYNX. I dropped in to help a countryman, and he casually whacked both of us. I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't bother to set his Guiness down the whole time.

I doubt he is drinking Guiness.  I bet he is a Watney's guy.   

Some aircraft are not given the gredit they deserve.  I hear so often from people on how an aircraft is "bad" at something and they are so glued to those 1 or 2 negatives that they forget to look at the good attributes of an aircraft.  Take the P40E (or P40B even), if taken up high and given the chance to get speed/E up there are few aircraft that can keep up with it in a attack dive.  It is very stable and smooth at high speeds.  No, it doesnt climb well (it does with E, though), it doesnt turn all that well (it does with E, though), it rolls above average at all but the slowest of speeds, and the guns seem to do rather well (some will debate that they are the best 6/.50's in the game).  Combine all of those and when used within it's performance envelope it is a top notch aircraft.  But, it takes patience and positioning to make happen and those are two things many dont want to take the time to learn or gain.  The rules of air to air combat must be followed or else you are not only at a disadvantage, your at a REALLY BIG disadvantage in the P40E.

[Anaxogoras]

The thing that kills me about the P-40E is the over-the-nose view for deflection shooting. 

[Lance48]

Ya think?  I remember one night a couple of weeks ago when Grizz seemed to be everywhere. Not just everywhere, but higher everywhere. You two clowns have me so spooked when I see a 152 that I just go ahead and hit <Enter.. Enter..> just to save time.

Oh gawd, aint that the truth!   

[Wolfala]

109-G6.   

That is all.

Its interesting. Between the  Yak-9U in the MA, and me taking the C202 out in the DA just to diddly with the heads of the F4U4 and Spit 16 drivers - i'm really liking the 202. Its low and slow, a ballerina - it has no vices - low speed control ability is smooth and doesn't mush into the ground like heavier airframes. Yea the guns are sub-par - but its fun getting 10 second long tracking shots on Spit 16s and F4Us, must really screw with their ego. Tends to make them do stupid toejam too - and get into 50 cal range with the HE rounds.

Now if only I could get it to work in the MA...for the MA, certainly been delighted by the Mossi. 50% internal, single drop tank - get a good amount of E on it, and yea - just cherry your way to a nice retirement. But also enjoyable getting a nice turn fight rolling for 1 or 2 circles so long as you can pull lead by the end of it.

Wolf

[druski85]

I do agree with the .202 being a potent little plane.  Its tough to work with any friendlies around though -- assists abound. 

Great for solo work.