can't you stop bragging about you guy's K/D ?
i don't think he was bragging noir, just stating facts relevant to the plane type, it is very hard to be so modest all the time when your as good as we are.

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The LA5 is a very capable fighter. The only disadvantages, as already stated in this thread, compared with the la7, is the 2 cannon setup and top speed.
From a fighting perspective i'd rather fly the LA5 but the extra cannon makes all the difference on snapshots. As for scenario preparation I'd suggest hitting up the DA furball lake. To get used to the gunnery of the cannons (aim slightly high as there is quite a drop off) Soon as you start nailing the snapshot crossing shots you should feel more comfortable.
Also if some of the guys your flying with want to practice get them together and do some wingman flying.
* if you didn't detect the poor sarcastic joke with the aid of a

then yes it wasn't a serious comment and we will need to have a very up and close personal group hug before we go into battle together.