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[uptown]

I believe a P38 has a smaller profile then a P51. But it's no way easy-mode. If anything, it's the hardest plane to master in the planeset.....IMO.
 The 38 is not great in anyone area, but not bad either. The true 38 sticks have been around for awhile and know how and when to exploit the other planes weaknesses while playing to the P38s strong points at the right moment in a dog-fight.

[NHattila]

No way. You are talking out some orifice other than your mouth.   


If I'm wrong, I'd like to be corrected.  AKAK? 38 sticks?

Quite right Steve. I'm wondering if Junky has flown the 38 at all.

[shreck]

The 38 once learned is a straight -up killin machine. I've been messin with it allot and have found it to be extremely capable. Its verticle ability may be the very best, there is more to the verticle fight than raw climb rate and zoom. The best word for the 38s verticle ability may be "manipulate" It can manipulate a verticle fight in such fine and minute detail that it is pretty amazing for such a big plane! I believe the 38 to be one of the hardest to learn, with that said I also believe once the 38 is second nature to you it may be in the top 2 or 3 rides in ability! There are some things very easy in the 38, one of which is its instantaneous turn ablity "must be the large wing and very ample elevators" This ability makes deception and overshoots very easy to perform, and it is very very tough. The corsair may be the only other plane that is better at creating overshoots in! Anyway my point is, the 38 is like a formula 1 race car. NO-ONE will just get in it and be successful, it takes time but when learned it is the UBER of the UBER!

[Steve]

The 38 once learned is a straight -up killin machine. I've been messin with it allot and have found it to be extremely capable. Its verticle ability may be the very best, there is more to the verticle fight than raw climb rate and zoom. The best word for the 38s verticle ability may be "manipulate" It can manipulate a verticle fight in such fine and minute detail that it is pretty amazing for such a big plane! I believe the 38 to be one of the hardest to learn, with that said I also believe once the 38 is second nature to you it may be in the top 2 or 3 rides in ability! There are some things very easy in the 38, one of which is its instantaneous turn ablity "must be the large wing and very ample elevators" This ability makes deception and overshoots very easy to perform, and it is very very tough. The corsair may be the only other plane that is better at creating overshoots in! Anyway my point is, the 38 is like a formula 1 race car. NO-ONE will just get in it and be successful, it takes time but when learned it is the UBER of the UBER!

well like I said, the 38 is a nice ride. Certainly in the hands of a good stick like yourself it's going to be dangerous. It's just my findings that it's not easy mode.

[shreck]

well like I said, the 38 is a nice ride. Certainly in the hands of a good stick like yourself it's going to be dangerous. It's just my findings that it's not easy mode.

Well you give me too much credit, but  TY. I agree it is NOT easy mode 

[Shuffler]

In game the 38G is about as fast as the J or L without wep. The G turns a tad bit better. I attribute the better turn to less weight in fuel. The G has no leading edge fuel tanks. While it means less weight it also means less mission radius for the same percent fuel loadout.

If your flying a 38 from a high perch your missing some of the best fun in a 38. On the deck the 38 can be great fun.

[Ack-Ack]

If I'm wrong, I'd like to be corrected.  AKAK? 38 sticks?

The only incorrect person is JunkyII, which is clear from his comments that he has no clue as to what he's speaking of. 


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