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Offline Kazaa

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Re: Opinion/ info on La-5fn
« Reply #30 on: October 15, 2009, 05:41:37 PM »
I'm sure Bruv will have something to say in this thread. :aok

My main man was havin' it large in the La5n this tour! I'm guessing the ride is more then capable in the hands of the right pilot. He has 118 kills for 17 deaths in it.
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Re: Opinion/ info on La-5fn
« Reply #31 on: October 15, 2009, 05:58:32 PM »
OK guys thanks...
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Re: Opinion/ info on La-5fn
« Reply #32 on: October 15, 2009, 07:46:33 PM »
I'm sure Bruv will have something to say in this thread. :aok

My main man was havin' it large in the La5n this tour! I'm guessing the ride is more then capable in the hands of the right pilot. He has 118 kills for 17 deaths in it.

can't you stop bragging about you guy's K/D ?
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Re: Opinion/ info on La-5fn
« Reply #33 on: October 16, 2009, 01:07:44 AM »
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.  :rofl  *


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  :rofl  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.
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Re: Opinion/ info on La-5fn
« Reply #34 on: October 16, 2009, 05:12:25 AM »
I understand your sarcasm, not his  :D
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Re: Opinion/ info on La-5fn
« Reply #35 on: October 16, 2009, 06:29:30 AM »
can't you stop bragging about you guy's K/D ?


I'm not bragging, I'm just using the facts to reinforce my argument.



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Re: Opinion/ info on La-5fn
« Reply #36 on: October 17, 2009, 03:41:27 PM »
I side with Bruv on this one. Now group hug before we slaughter the axis at red storm!!!!!!!!
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Re: Opinion/ info on La-5fn
« Reply #37 on: October 21, 2009, 02:14:56 AM »
Both the La-5FN and the La-7 had the Shvetsov ASh-82FN(U) motor. La-5's and La-7's had the same engine power at the same service date (1944-45). Earlier La-5's had the carburettor fed  ASh-82, and ASh-82F. The "FN" in the La-5FN's designation denotes the upgraded fuel injected engine.
"F" stands for "forced", meaning increased power or "WEP" In Russ., "N" is for direct injection. Most of Soviet radial engines were developed from Wright R-1820,it was kind of basic pattern for ASh-82.
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Re: Opinion/ info on La-5fn
« Reply #38 on: October 21, 2009, 07:20:59 AM »
KgB, I'm confused; did you correct something in my post or just add to it?
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Re: Opinion/ info on La-5fn
« Reply #39 on: October 21, 2009, 10:26:18 AM »
KgB, I'm confused; did you correct something in my post or just add to it?
Neither:)
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Re: Opinion/ info on La-5fn
« Reply #40 on: October 21, 2009, 05:28:28 PM »
uh... allrightythen.
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Re: Opinion/ info on La-5fn
« Reply #41 on: October 27, 2009, 12:55:00 AM »
By the way, folks, the La-5 is one of the planes being flown in the Red Storm scenario, which is running each Saturday for the next 4 Saturdays.

I invite anyone who wants to fly the La-5 to come check out the scenario as a walkon -- ask for Brooke, and I'll let you know if we have any spots available.

Details on the scenario are here:

http://ahevents.org/pacific-theatre/current-or-next-scenario.html

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Re: Opinion/ info on La-5fn
« Reply #42 on: October 27, 2009, 05:12:14 PM »
lol, pop-up's, I hate pop-up's. *nem clicks on the close button*.
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Re: Opinion/ info on La-5fn
« Reply #43 on: October 27, 2009, 06:21:21 PM »
lol, pop-up's

You mean on ahevents.org?  I don't see any pop ups on the ahevents.org.

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Re: Opinion/ info on La-5fn
« Reply #44 on: October 28, 2009, 04:58:58 PM »
No, just that your post reminded my of a pop up a little bit ago.....
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