Suggestions for Fulcrum's Next Plane *grin*

[ReVo]

Yak7, it's surprisingly fun to fly. Kind of like a P40 without the poor flight characteristics. 

[Daddkev]

  Ok....here it is........................... ......... C202 & C205  Get to know your Italian side, because nobody ever does! 

[Fulcrum]

My thanks to everyone for their thoughts!  I'll be making a decision in the next week or so.   

[artik]

Several options depending on your needs

Case 1:
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- What: I-16
- Why: because it is hard plane to win in - very challenging
- Factors: Basically same factors as for Zeke but unlike Zeke it does not burn into flames when it is pinged with a single bullet.


Case 2:
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- What: Me-262
- Why: because it has total air superiority over anything in AH2
- Factors: horrible Mk 108 ballistics, superior speed and acceleration on medium/high speeds

Case 3:
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- What: Ki-67
- Why: it is bomber that you aren't bored with: exceptional climb rate good defense, excellent speed.
- Factors: planning, planning, planning: you can easily penetrate hard defenses and escape and on the way back to shutdown somebody who tries to get you and ends in 6 o'clock attack against 20mm canon.


Case 4:
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- What: ardo 234
- Why: it is fun plane to fly - penetrates anywhere, virtually untouchable, fun to scare a hell of Me-163 trying to get on its 6 and afraid of rear 20mm canons
- Factors: getting used to it - takeoff and landing in inexperienced hands are hard, but actually quite easy + planning, don't take formations.

[DREDIOCK]

While I tend to stick with a single plane each Tour, anyone who knows me well knows that I get bored easily.   

The last month or so I've been flying the Zeke family, primarily because:

    a.) In my eight years playing this game I've had very little stick time with the Zeke, and

    b.) despite its agility, it's a challenge to fight and survive in because it's slow.  Also, it is the WWII version of the Ford Pinto*.

It's been fun...but sadly, I am now I'm getting bored again.  I blame it on my A.D.D.   


So I want to throw a few questions out to the understanding, unemotional, mature, and helpful "General Discussion" readers: 

      - What plane would you suggest I try next? **
     
      - Why do you make this suggestion? *** 

      - What factors will I need to take into consideration to be successful with this plane? ****

My thanks in advance. 

XOXO
FULCRUM


 


* For those kiddies too young to remember the Pinto, you may find the following article informative: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/industry/top-automotive-engineering-failures-ford-pinto-fuel-tanks

** Suggestions that I should stop flying fighters because "you suckzor at ACM" will be ignored.  I'm well aware of, and am comfortable with, my extremely limited and generally laughable skill set. 

*** Please, do try to be a bit more specific than "Because it's awesome / da bomb / knarley , dude!"

I did this same thing a couple of years ago. Tis only fair hour have the same plane placed upon you that was placed upon me.

The C-202

[Fulcrum]

Several options depending on your needs

Case 1:
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- What: I-16
- Why: because it is hard plane to win in - very challenging
- Factors: Basically same factors as for Zeke but unlike Zeke it does not burn into flames when it is pinged with a single bullet.


Case 2:
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- What: Me-262
- Why: because it has total air superiority over anything in AH2
- Factors: horrible Mk 108 ballistics, superior speed and acceleration on medium/high speeds

Case 3:
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- What: Ki-67
- Why: it is bomber that you aren't bored with: exceptional climb rate good defense, excellent speed.
- Factors: planning, planning, planning: you can easily penetrate hard defenses and escape and on the way back to shutdown somebody who tries to get you and ends in 6 o'clock attack against 20mm canon.


Case 4:
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- What: ardo 234
- Why: it is fun plane to fly - penetrates anywhere, virtually untouchable, fun to scare a hell of Me-163 trying to get on its 6 and afraid of rear 20mm canons
- Factors: getting used to it - takeoff and landing in inexperienced hands are hard, but actually quite easy + planning, don't take formations.

My thoughts:

Case 1:  Still considering this one. Agree it would be a lot like a zeke, minus the unfortunate matchstick tendencies.

Case 2:  Perks?  We don't need no stinking perks!?!   Seriously....I'm not a nozzle-jockey....and I rarely fly perkies.

Case 3:  Hey!  This is a bomber!  Wait....you mean you can FLY BOMBERS IN THIS GAME?!?!?!  Who knew?!!?  

Case 4:  Please combine comments from Case 2 and Case 3.  

[Fulcrum]

I did this same thing a couple of years ago. Tis only fair hour have the same plane placed upon you that was placed upon me.

The C-202

Uh...no.

[Arlo]

[perdue3]

Yak-3. Go read the Yak-3 thread as to why.

[Karnak]

P-40C.  The man's Man Airplane for when you must show that yours are bigger.  Or that you're drunk and couldn't read what you clicked on in the hangar.

[LCADolby]

Anyone suggested the 109F yet? If he wants fun, that'll be a winner.

[Changeup]

Anyone suggested the 109F yet? If he wants fun, that'll be a winner.

+1

[Fulcrum]

Anyone suggested the 109F yet? If he wants fun, that'll be a winner.

Been there, done that several tours back.  Twas fun....good suggestion tho'

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Shameless plug for this year's BoB scenario. Wish I could be there...  

Now stop trying to hijack my thread!

Yak-3. Go read the Yak-3 thread as to why.

Too noobish.  I have a rep to maintain....granted it is not a good one...but still!  

Kidding. In all seriousness....I'll likely fly this in a few months once the "new plane fever" dies down.  Flew it last night in the DA...fun and fast...I had a hard time slowing it down!  

P-40C.  The man's Man Airplane for when you must show that yours are bigger.  Or that you're drunk and couldn't read what you clicked on in the hangar.

I am simply not man enough to fly this plane.  I'm also (currently) sober.....  

[Triton28]

Put up a poll of several plane choices and let the chips fall!   

[Fulcrum]

I thought about posting a poll...but was concerned I'd end up cornered into flying a goon or something.  GAH!

I'll make a choice by next tour.  Right now I'm leaning towards a 190A5/A8....unless Pepprr can convince me to fly the dreaded Pink Spitfire (a.k.a. The PeptoSpit*).  




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