Urchin,
First off if you know so much about what others think of planes how can you call yourself a newbie
? At any rate, I don't care what people say about the planes we fly they are here therefore use them.
You might want to try the A5 out first, it lacks the hitting power of the A8 but is superior to it in all categories other then that. DO not get in turning battles but use your ability to zoom climb and roll. The A-8 is not a turner at all, phenomenal roll rate compared ot other planes, guns to die for. You have a couple options for this bird, if you loadout 30mm fire them at a range of 400 or less, otherwise your wasting ammo. I use the A8 as a buff interceptor mainly.
All FW's at low speed turn horrible I have found there sweet spot for turning to be around 300, under that and its futile. The D9 is superb great climber, guns are not to bad, rolls exceptional turns crappy
. Use its stronpoints in zoom climbing and roll, whatever gets behind you, a quick drop of the nose and they will soon be forgotten. Whenever going into combat never go in below 400, always room for error I think
Now on to the 109's, you might try the G-6 with no gunpods it turns quite nice. All 109's have a problem with dive speed over 400+ controls get heavy and lethargic. but, when you get to over 10-15K it seems over 400 they are a bit more stable. The G-10 is THE climber in AH, without gunpods nothing can touch it, you should be able to out distance foes in this bird if they get on your 6. Acceleration is excellent for the G-10 as well.
The 109's do not take damage well like there Focke Wulf Bretheren, they also are best used above 10K, G-2 and G-6 can be used down low though. G-10 best alt is around 19K there, nothing will touch you in speed or climb. Sometimes taking the extra gun is worth it in combat, but after awhile you will find that it is a hindrance in combat. Especially in the 109's for it kills the handling. One other note the 109's and 190's have short rnage, so it is best to take a drop tank. I go into combat with a drop tank and 50% fuel, losing the DT before combat.
My favorite ride now is the D-9, but I am always partial to the A-8. 109's seem to = death for me. Hope this helps you out some.
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Sturm6 StaffelKapitän
JV44 Platzschutzstaffel
Airfield Defense Squadron
Campaigning for the rights of the ME-410.
