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Offline Yeager

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Re: Observations from a guy new to AH(38 driver)
« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2009, 02:15:11 PM »
the P38s are some of the easiest planes to learn in the game.....right up there with spitfires imo. 
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Re: Observations from a guy new to AH(38 driver)
« Reply #16 on: July 22, 2009, 02:32:09 PM »
Quote from: Yeager on July 22, 2009, 02:15:11 PM
the P38s are some of the easiest planes to learn in the game.....right up there with spitfires imo. 

You must have the touch for them.  I can never get them to feel "right" and put in a decent effort a few years ago flying with the 475th.  Something about 2 tails just doesn't work for me :)
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Re: Observations from a guy new to AH(38 driver)
« Reply #17 on: July 22, 2009, 02:42:36 PM »
just my opinion:  There are so many good points to them.  Excellent top end Speed and burst speed matched with agile maneverability, especially at lower speeds and during vertical engagements.  As a gun platform, P38s are without peer.  Two engines are vastly better than one.  No engine torque.  Visibility is excellent (p38G armored glass notwithstanding).....

Only downsides for me are quick onset of compression and PWs.....

Great rides.
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Re: Observations from a guy new to AH(38 driver)
« Reply #18 on: July 22, 2009, 02:57:58 PM »
I seem to remember a Mav from AW as well.  The more I think about it the more the name seems to ring a bell.  I've only been here for about 7 months or so myself, so I am not far removed from the helplessness you're feeling now.  I still need to improve a large amount.  Welcome back and I  hope to see you up man! 
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Re: Observations from a guy new to AH(38 driver)
« Reply #19 on: July 22, 2009, 03:09:04 PM »
Quote from: Mav on July 22, 2009, 11:57:19 AM

 
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Re: Observations from a guy new to AH(38 driver)
« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2009, 03:22:39 PM »
Quote from: Guppy35 on July 22, 2009, 02:07:47 PM
LOL it could be that Mav is to blame for for my 'flying' as his was the first squad I was ever in, back in Airwarrior :)

He might have gotten you started at it, but you have taken the art to levels where no one else dare follow.  :)
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Re: Observations from a guy new to AH(38 driver)
« Reply #21 on: July 22, 2009, 03:23:27 PM »
Quote from: Skuzzy on July 22, 2009, 03:22:39 PM
He might have gotten you started at it, but you have taken the art to levels where no one else dare follow.  :)

You mean to the closet? O.O
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Re: Observations from a guy new to AH(38 driver)
« Reply #22 on: July 22, 2009, 03:25:41 PM »
Quote from: Skuzzy on July 22, 2009, 03:22:39 PM
He might have gotten you started at it, but you have taken the art to levels where no one else dare follow.  :)

I'm sure with a little practice, you too can land like Guppy.  In fact, as the Grand Exhalted Leader, it is expected that your landings not only rivals those of Guppy's but surpass them as well to show us peons how a true master does it.


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Re: Observations from a guy new to AH(38 driver)
« Reply #23 on: July 22, 2009, 04:07:13 PM »
This thread is up for review by the Consortium.  :D
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Re: Observations from a guy new to AH(38 driver)
« Reply #24 on: July 22, 2009, 05:00:28 PM »
I can say that in my opinion DERILIUM is the foremost 38 pilot. With many bullet holes in my canopy to prove it, he would be the one to stick with and learn. I have noticed that being able to isolate your (engine 1)  and (engine 2)  on your stick makes a huge difference(helps with any of the duel engine planes) in turning it on a dime.  Welcome back........<<<!S!>>>
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Re: Observations from a guy new to AH(38 driver)
« Reply #25 on: July 22, 2009, 05:09:25 PM »
Quote from: REVRAND on July 22, 2009, 05:00:28 PM
I have noticed that being able to isolate your (engine 1)  and (engine 2)  on your stick makes a huge difference(helps with any of the duel engine planes) in turning it on a dime. 

it really doesn't.


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Re: Observations from a guy new to AH(38 driver)
« Reply #26 on: July 22, 2009, 05:25:02 PM »
Delirium is OK, but the real master to follow is Stogey. 
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Re: Observations from a guy new to AH(38 driver)
« Reply #27 on: July 22, 2009, 05:34:28 PM »
Another light bomber pilot to take shots at.

Welcome to AH2 my friend. :aok
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Re: Observations from a guy new to AH(38 driver)
« Reply #28 on: July 22, 2009, 06:06:53 PM »
Quote from: REVRAND on July 22, 2009, 05:00:28 PM
I have noticed that being able to isolate your (engine 1)  and (engine 2)  on your stick makes a huge difference(helps with any of the duel engine planes) in turning it on a dime.  Welcome back........<<<!S!>>>

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Re: Observations from a guy new to AH(38 driver)
« Reply #29 on: July 22, 2009, 07:06:09 PM »
Quote from: mensa180 on July 22, 2009, 05:25:02 PM
Delirium is OK, but the real master to follow is Stogey. 

Yep, I refused to rejoin the 80th Headhunters and Stogey took me into the DA. He beat me soundly twice in a row within seconds each time and I'm back in the 80th.
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