Author Topic: Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF  (Read 2913 times)

Offline 9thAFE

  • Copper Member
  • **
  • Posts: 229
      • 8th AAF Squadron Website
Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF
« on: December 12, 2013, 01:54:45 PM »
I spent some time putting together a little PDF that might help some people with bombing some of the little tips that I had to learn the hard way or that I picked up over my time bombing with some of the more experienced people. Some of my squad mates wanted me to throw this together for all of us to have as reference and also to help some of our newer members. I hope it is useful to some of you. Just follow the link to our Squad Page, then under Training is the link to the PDF "Bomber Training, Tips and Tactics"

www.tbaber93.wix.com/8thaaf
8thBuff (CO)  8th AAF  "The Mighty 8th"  Squadron

Offline bortas1

  • Silver Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1227
Re: Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2013, 02:52:03 PM »
 :salute nice link

Offline mustng2

  • Copper Member
  • **
  • Posts: 332
Re: Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2013, 08:18:32 AM »
Excellent write up.  Thank you for the time you put into this and sharing it.

Offline pembquist

  • Silver Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1928
Re: Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2013, 11:22:55 AM »
See, this is the kind of stuff that should be easily accessible from the home page for new players. As it is it will soon become obscure.

Nice and clear. I did not know about the need to recalibrate above 14k. One thing that I have noticed is that it seems as though if I am close to top speed and I calibrate the calibration speed is higher than my speed. I often have to chop throttle to get slowed down so I can recalibrate at a speed that I can quickly reach by adding back in the throttle.

One thing I do (though it won't work too good with squad formations I bet) is after a first drop I put my nose down to accelerate and when I have enough separation from the target pull up to recapture altitude and slow down for the turn back to the target and then dive again to get up to calibration airspeed, then recalibrate altitude.
Pies not kicks.

Offline JimmyD3

  • Gold Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3979
Re: Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2013, 12:02:21 PM »
Excellent  :aok
Kenai77
CO Sic Puppies MWK
USAF 1971-76

Offline 9thAFE

  • Copper Member
  • **
  • Posts: 229
      • 8th AAF Squadron Website
Re: Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2013, 12:08:20 PM »
I'm glad you guys like it, it did take some time to put together but the fact that I know it's helped some people out and I know it's helped my squadies makes it well worth while. Thanks for the comments too it's good to hear some feedback.

I did pass on the link to a bunch of the trainers so maybe one of them may save the PDF and possibly even add it to their page just so we have a backup copy somewhere. If anyone wants a copy feel free to take it and post on your sites if you want or link to it. If you have any problems let me know I can email it to you.

 :salute

8thBuff
8thBuff (CO)  8th AAF  "The Mighty 8th"  Squadron

Offline 9thAFE

  • Copper Member
  • **
  • Posts: 229
      • 8th AAF Squadron Website
Re: Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2014, 10:23:07 AM »
Don't want this to get lost in the mix, Hope it has helped some of you out.
8thBuff (CO)  8th AAF  "The Mighty 8th"  Squadron

Offline DubiousKB

  • Silver Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1614
Re: Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2014, 01:44:49 PM »
Does hitting "Tab" when aiming at an enemy air con from buff gunner position, does the convergences of all aircraft synchronize on the selected target?  :headscratch:
56th Fighter Group -  Jug Life

Offline Lusche

  • Radioactive Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 23888
      • Last.FM Profile
Re: Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2014, 09:54:50 PM »
Does hitting "Tab" when aiming at an enemy air con from buff gunner position, does the convergences of all aircraft synchronize on the selected target?  :headscratch:

No.

The guns of a formation converge at a fixed point at 500yds.
Steam: DrKalv
E:D Snailman

Offline DubiousKB

  • Silver Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1614
Re: Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2014, 08:48:11 AM »
Ok, thx, that's what I assumed. But what then does "tabbing" an enemy con do in buffs? I noticed the box around the "target" player but how does that help my poor gunners?
56th Fighter Group -  Jug Life

Offline 9thAFE

  • Copper Member
  • **
  • Posts: 229
      • 8th AAF Squadron Website
Re: Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2014, 09:46:06 AM »
Thought I would pull this out again in case any of the newer bomber guys would like to have a look since its kinda gotten lost.

Enjoy...
8thBuff (CO)  8th AAF  "The Mighty 8th"  Squadron

Offline Puma44

  • Platinum Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 6762
Re: Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2014, 10:09:36 AM »
Great write up!  Very well organized and helpful!



All gave some, Some gave all

Offline noobnite

  • Zinc Member
  • *
  • Posts: 47
Re: Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF
« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2014, 11:27:44 AM »
Great write up! I learned alot looking at this! In particular the explanation of the wingman "lock"
Thanks  :salute
Good people sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

Offline 9thAFE

  • Copper Member
  • **
  • Posts: 229
      • 8th AAF Squadron Website
Re: Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF
« Reply #13 on: July 14, 2015, 11:52:42 AM »
I wanted to extend the opportunity for anyone that would want a copy of this pdf emailed to them I can and will. Just message me your email and I will send it. The link no longer works from the beginning of this but I did want to keep it available cause it does help.
8thBuff (CO)  8th AAF  "The Mighty 8th"  Squadron

Offline Yankee67

  • Copper Member
  • **
  • Posts: 222
Re: Bombing Tips and Tricks PDF
« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2015, 10:42:29 AM »
Tony, how have you been.  Are you back to playing?
Y67 (6/2/13 - 9/17/13)            8thJinx (9/17/13 -   )

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.