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Offline Yankee67

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That didn't go well
« on: May 26, 2013, 08:53:34 PM »
I have flight and gunnery down as best as I think I can get it in the practice arena.  I finally go into the dueling arena, get airborne, pull up the radio, and then all of my flight controls go dead.  Stick, rudder, engine.  Couldn't even bail out.  The plane basically slowly rolled over and did a nose plant.  What'd I do wrong? 
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Offline Delirium

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Re: That didn't go well
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2013, 11:10:38 PM »
Did you check the control settings within Aces High? Were any joysticks listed? If there were, were any numbers moving beneath the joystick indicating movement?

I'd like to help you but I need more information.
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Offline BaldEagl

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Re: That didn't go well
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2013, 12:49:21 AM »
Key commands won't register if the radio text box is open.
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Offline Yankee67

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Re: That didn't go well
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2013, 06:10:42 AM »
I was mouse flying.  If I pull up the radio text box in flight, how do I close it to regain control?
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Offline Yankee67

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Re: That didn't go well
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2013, 06:40:26 AM »
I think I figured it out.  If you pull up the radio, you have to do something with it, like type in a message.  Can't just leave it open.  And hitting return closes it, and you're back to flying.
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Re: That didn't go well
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2013, 08:56:58 AM »
Quote from: Yankee67 on May 27, 2013, 06:40:26 AM
I think I figured it out.  If you pull up the radio, you have to do something with it, like type in a message.  Can't just leave it open.  And hitting return closes it, and you're back to flying.

Correct. You will find that it will be troublesome to fly with a mouse. Some people get good with them, but most don't. If you like flying games....and this one is the best  :D getting a joystick from Walmart or other such chain store for $25 is a small investment for getting much more fun out of the game.

Welcome to Aces High!  :aok
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Offline Yankee67

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Re: That didn't go well
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2013, 10:41:11 AM »
Quote from: The Fugitive on May 27, 2013, 08:56:58 AM
You will find that it will be troublesome to fly with a mouse.

I haven't used a joystick yet (one is on order), but with the mouse you can crane your neck around and scan your environment and simultaneously control the plane with one hand, and step on the ball or drop tanks, etc, with the other.  With a joystick, how do you crane your head around?
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Re: That didn't go well
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2013, 10:58:49 AM »
Quote from: Yankee67 on May 27, 2013, 10:41:11 AM
I haven't used a joystick yet (one is on order), but with the mouse you can crane your neck around and scan your environment and simultaneously control the plane with one hand, and step on the ball or drop tanks, etc, with the other.  With a joystick, how do you crane your head around?

Most people use the hat switch on their joystick, some use Track IR and others (like me) use their number pad.
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Offline Yankee67

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Re: That didn't go well
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2013, 12:18:07 PM »
Ok, tried the dueling arena.  Never saw them coming.  Is there a trick with the map to zoom in to see who's in the area, or do you rely on your screen to sweep visually and look for specs.  (I need to clean my screen, too.)
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Re: That didn't go well
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2013, 12:40:24 PM »
You can use insert and delete keys to zoom in or out the map,this can be used to get a general idea of friends and foes in the area. You will want to be looking around all the time,it's called situational awareness or SA for short.

  You can use mouse look or the numpad if you fly by mouse but which ever way you choose be sure to use the modifier keys to get the extra views! the number 5 key looks up and you can use 5 plus 4 or 1 or any combination and you will be able to look up and back or up and forward,etc. the 0 key enables you to look down and can be used as a modifier also.

  If you get a joystick it will be much easier to fly and use the views,hopefully you will be able to see them before they get you..... :devil

  BTW,if you'd like some help I can be found in the training arena most weekday nights between 9pm and 11 pm eastern.


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Re: That didn't go well
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2013, 12:48:32 PM »
whats your callsign
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Offline SPKmes

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Re: That didn't go well
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2013, 01:54:10 PM »
Quote from: Yankee67 on May 27, 2013, 12:18:07 PM
Ok, tried the dueling arena.  Never saw them coming.  Is there a trick with the map to zoom in to see who's in the area, or do you rely on your screen to sweep visually and look for specs.  (I need to clean my screen, too.)

sounds like you may have turned off icons....I have this keyed to a button on my stick so I can't remember off hand the key command for toggling through this.

Also check this out   
http://trainers.hitechcreations.com/quickref/quickref.pdf
I had this handy when I first started...still use it from time to time now also.

oh yeah...and it looks like Alt I  for icon toggle
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Offline Yankee67

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Re: That didn't go well
« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2013, 01:55:29 PM »
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B-24H Liberator SN 294837-T, "The Jinx", 848th BS, 490th BG, 8th AF, RAF Station Eye, delivered 1943. Piloted by Lt. Thomas Keyes, named by his crew, and adorned with bad luck symbols, the aircraft survived the entire war.

Offline Yankee67

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Re: That didn't go well
« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2013, 01:56:20 PM »
Quote from: morfiend on May 27, 2013, 12:40:24 PM
BTW,if you'd like some help I can be found in the training arena most weekday nights between 9pm and 11 pm eastern.

I will look for you later thus week.
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Offline Yankee67

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Re: That didn't go well
« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2013, 01:57:00 PM »
Quote from: SPKmes on May 27, 2013, 01:54:10 PM
oh yeah...and it looks like Alt I  for icon toggle

I'll try that out now.
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B-24H Liberator SN 294837-T, "The Jinx", 848th BS, 490th BG, 8th AF, RAF Station Eye, delivered 1943. Piloted by Lt. Thomas Keyes, named by his crew, and adorned with bad luck symbols, the aircraft survived the entire war.
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