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Offline wpeters

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Spit V
« on: November 12, 2013, 02:05:29 PM »
Thoughts on it :confused:
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Re: Spit V
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2013, 02:09:56 PM »
why?  :cool:
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Re: Spit V
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2013, 02:26:54 PM »
How do fight them.. Going to try to learn to fly them and want suggestions   Please :pray
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Re: Spit V
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2013, 02:43:51 PM »
Quote from: wpeters on November 12, 2013, 02:26:54 PM
How do fight them.. Going to try to learn to fly them and want suggestions   Please :pray

stay fast, they are slow.
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Re: Spit V
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2013, 02:44:56 PM »
When I fight them, I know I always go vertical, and they're pretty unhappy about it.
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Re: Spit V
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2013, 02:50:29 PM »
Quote from: wpeters on November 12, 2013, 02:26:54 PM
How do fight them.. Going to try to learn to fly them and want suggestions   Please :pray

First, know that you're in one of the best knife fighters in the game (few can out turn you).  Second, know that a great many planes can out run you (few are slower than you).  Third, know that your ammo is limited (60rds/cannon).  Be sure your shots are precise.

Once you get those three key items in your head, learn how different it handles at different speeds.  You'll really need to know the different roll rates.  Learn how it accelerates, learn how well it climbs with and without E.  Learn where the stall point is.  

It is a very steady and forgiving aircraft to fly.  The biggest things to know is you're lack of speed and you're lack of ammo.  It isn't a bomber hunter or tank buster, it is a pure air superiority fighter.  
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Re: Spit V
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2013, 03:03:58 PM »
Quote from: wpeters on November 12, 2013, 02:05:29 PM
Thoughts on it :confused:

The Spit V is a shell of what is used to be.  That's my thought on it.

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Re: Spit V
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2013, 03:04:49 PM »
Quote from: SmokinLoon on November 12, 2013, 02:50:29 PM
First, know that you're in one of the best knife fighters in the game (few can out turn you).  Second, know that a great many planes can out run you (few are slower than you).  Third, know that your ammo is limited (60rds/cannon).  Be sure your shots are precise.

Once you get those three key items in your head, learn how different it handles at different speeds.  You'll really need to know the different roll rates.  Learn how it accelerates, learn how well it climbs with and without E.  Learn where the stall point is.  

It is a very steady and forgiving aircraft to fly.  The biggest things to know is you're lack of speed and you're lack of ammo.  It isn't a bomber hunter or tank buster, it is a pure air superiority fighter.  


All true.  In addition, because the Spit regains energy so quickly, use your throttle a lot.

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Re: Spit V
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2013, 03:14:13 PM »
Quote from: Oldman731 on November 12, 2013, 03:04:49 PM

All true.  In addition, because the Spit regains energy so quickly, use your throttle a lot.

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Not the Spit V.  It is pretty sluggish.
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Re: Spit V
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2013, 03:38:21 PM »
I disagree, I've found few planes to be as responsive to the throttle as the Spit 5. It's an AWESOME stall fighter, and a quick chop of the throttle will keep you from getting hit, if timed well. Like most spits, keep full power in left turns, no flaps, or very quick on/off to help in the turn. Right turns will be your best.
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Re: Spit V
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2013, 09:49:17 PM »
Quote from: Karnak on November 12, 2013, 03:14:13 PM
Not the Spit V.  It is pretty sluggish.


Compared to what?  Other Spits?

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Re: Spit V
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2013, 09:58:39 PM »
Quote from: Oldman731 on November 12, 2013, 09:49:17 PM

Compared to what?  Other Spits?

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Other Spits, Bf109s, Fw190s, N1Ks, A6Ms, Ki-84s, Yak-3s and 9Us, Lavochkins, Ki-43s and P-38J and Ls.  Some others too.
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Re: Spit V
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2013, 10:18:10 PM »
Quote from: Karnak on November 12, 2013, 09:58:39 PM
Other Spits, Bf109s, Fw190s, N1Ks, A6Ms, Ki-84s, Yak-3s and 9Us, Lavochkins, Ki-43s and P-38J and Ls.  Some others too.

With the exception of the other Spits (fairly obvious), Zekes and Oscars, I contest this.

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Re: Spit V
« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2013, 10:22:21 PM »
Quote from: Oldman731 on November 12, 2013, 10:18:10 PM
With the exception of the other Spits (fairly obvious), Zekes and Oscars, I contest this.

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Lol, 109's and 190's are known for their superb climb and acceleration. The La-7 and Yak-3 ate certainly superior.

Face it, the spit V is solidly below average.
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Re: Spit V
« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2013, 10:42:19 PM »
Quote from: Oldman731 on November 12, 2013, 10:18:10 PM
With the exception of the other Spits (fairly obvious), Zekes and Oscars, I contest this.

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For example:



http://gonzoville.com/ahcharts/index.php
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