Some Il2 questions

[kvuo75]

This is what i do with the IL2, 1st I have a dot on my moniter that I put there with a dry erase maker.

same here.. works for so many things, MG's on gv's, ostwind/wirble, manned ack, etc. etc. also..

[Nosara]

I love the IL2. I pop tanks with it as well as dog fight with it.  As for tanks, the T-34 can be destroyed when hit at the proper angle.  The Tiger can like wise take damage from the iL2. ALL can be killed. I adjust my gun package based on what I am hunting.  After "years" of flying it I will take it against anything. Plan ahead and dont rush to the fight if after strong tanks. Watch the angle and be very wary of T-34s at low angle. You may become a fat target. As for bombs I prefer guns. I carry Rockets for tracking and harassment.

[Lusche]

Plan ahead and dont rush to the fight if after strong tanks.

+1!

Again and again I see Il-2s taking off from a base and heading directly to the approaching enemy tank and literally "hoing" it - flying almost flat & level and shooting at the tanks front armor.
Even when not getting sent quickly back to tower due to flying down a T-34's gun barrel, the chances of hurting the tank that way are almost nil.

Set up your attack! Rushing it will have the opposite effect: You will spend much more time & ammo (and often planes).

[uptown]

Tell you what I do to help with aiming with the IL-2.  Jump in the rear gunner seat and put the cursor over the dot in the rear gunner's sight and lock the mouse.  When you get back in the pilots seat you should have a center point.

that's a great idea. I never thought of that.