Quick taking off help please

[icejaff]

I am trying to fly my plane from a1 to an enemy base in solo but there is a big hill, I am in a lancaser and take off at full speed but I cant get over that hill no matter what I try if I do the plane just hits the top, or it loses height as soon as it is over an crashes into the trees, what could be the cause of me not bieng able to gain hieght and not being able to get over?

[DaCoon]

Bombers are very heavy and require alot of space to gain alt.  Try taking off out to sea where you have flat terrain and when you get to about 3000 ft slowly turn back to your target. Turn too fast and you'll lose your drones. Hope this helps.

             

[SIK1]

Also only load 25% fuel to start out. After you get the hang of it you can up your fuel load out as needed.

[DaCoon]

Forgot about that. Thx SIK   

[icejaff]

Thanks guys, just did my first bomb trip, turned out pretty good shot down to hurricanes and dropped my whole load and landed safetly

If only the bombs hit 0_O

[Pigslilspaz]

nice, nailed your self some hurris on what seems your first run. You'll might become a crackshot in those deathstars 

Also, get you calibration down pat, always helps

[wil3ur]

When in bombers, open up your Clipboard.  There is a Menu called E6B, this is a 'flight computer', you 'll want this open.  It'll let you know speed, climb rate, and time left at your current fuel burn rate.  When lining up on a target, make sure you're on a mostly straight heading for your target by 1 sector out, and make sure you're level.

Once your Climb rate registers as 0, you are at even altitude and even speed.  At this point hit F6 to go into your bombsite.  Hit "U" to enter calibration mode and hold the "Y" key for at least 2 seconds (the longer you hold it, the more accurate for the most part).  Once calibrated, hit "U" again to go back into bomb target mode.  From there, try not to adjust course too much.  Any corrections will change your climb rate/speed and affect calibration.

Put your + on the target, and try dropping just before your + hits the target.  You'll be blowing crap up in no time.

[dedalos]

I am trying to fly my plane from a1 to an enemy base in solo but there is a big hill, I am in a lancaser and take off at full speed but I cant get over that hill no matter what I try if I do the plane just hits the top, or it loses height as soon as it is over an crashes into the trees, what could be the cause of me not bieng able to gain hieght and not being able to get over?

Have you tried taking off the other direction?

[321BAR]

nice, nailed your self some hurris on what seems your first run. You'll might become a crackshot in those deathstars 

Also, get you calibration down pat, always helps

lancaster was never the death star.... go play air warrior newb!

[captain1ma]

once your drones form up you can turn if you have to!

[Pigslilspaz]

lancaster was never the death star.... go play air warrior newb!

for me they are, then again, i manage to get kills in the Ju-88's guns

[Tupac]

for me they are, then again, i manage to get kills in the Ju-88's guns

They will get real close to Ju88s without shooting, thinking that you are an easy kill.

When they get 200 out, I open up on their cockpit and they die. Quickly.

[doc1kelley]

I am trying to fly my plane from a1 to an enemy base in solo but there is a big hill, I am in a lancaser and take off at full speed but I cant get over that hill no matter what I try if I do the plane just hits the top, or it loses height as soon as it is over an crashes into the trees, what could be the cause of me not bieng able to gain hieght and not being able to get over?

I've noticed that you have posted a number of topics seeking help in this general discussion area of the BBS.  In the chance that I might be chastised for "back seat moderating", I would suggest to you that there is an entire section for questions regarding help and training in a section of the BBS.  I know it's hard to believe but that section is actually called "Help and Training".  You've been registered on the BBS for well over a year and should know that it is there.

Now back to our regularly scheduled session of whining.

All the Best...

   Jay