Flying AH planes as real planes

[earl1937]

ahhh there is no wind at ground level in this game to affect your landing....there is wind at 10,000 ft to affect your bombing run..

Wind usually starts at 14,000 feet!

[pembquist]

DG in some planes spins the wrong way and has peculiar gradations, so I use the map or the ADF looking thing. That's different.

[Mongoose]

  I like to fly as if I am in a real plane.  That's the fun of this game to me.  Take off, fly, fight, and come back for a good landing.  Of course in my case it's usually, take off, fly, fight, get shot down.

  In any case, since this game is based on a flight simulator, I do my best to simulate flight.  That's what makes it fun for me.

  I have also gained a new respect for those who flew these planes in combat for real.  Fighting in planes is hard.  And this is only a fraction of what it was really like for those who fought and died for real.   

[BaldEagl]

- Keep the altitude, perform nice constant altitude turns.

Only in bombers and only if reversing the target (a couple of times a year)

-  Do not allow side-slips during turns - i.e. operate the ailerons and the rudder in a very coordinated manner such that the small ball is kept centered (not talking about ACM were the full rudder helps you to roll faster, correct stalls)

Never

-  Running at least part of the full landing patterns (downwind, base and final leg)

Downwind?  In AH? 

I'm usually side slipping as hard as I can to get slowed down to land safely wheels down.

[guncrasher]

I think it would be about a 20 min video, (not sure on time though) and I believe it would help keep some of the new guys who get discouraged and leave the game before giving it a good try.

Last but not least: Require the new guy to watch the video before entering the game or training arena.
I am sure I omitted some other points which should be included, so feel free to chime in guys, as this is post in the interest of improving our customer base, which would benefit all of us.

Earl

there was an airplane game that had a tutorial that you had to finish before entering the arena.  I tried for around an hour or so to finish it.  couldnt take off from a cv as was required.  got frustrated and deleted the game.

coming as a new player there's so many things to remember that I am glad there's auto take off and the engine is on upon spawning.  the only way you will learn is thru repetition.  we arent at miramar's top gun school, this is a game.  people are gonna have to die a lot to learn.  I think it took me like 2 weeks to earn my first kill. 

I have been playing for 7 years and I still dont know how to fly and to be honest I dont really care.  I have fun with the little knowledge that I have and that keeps coming back.  .


semp

[LilMak]

I do crazy stuff because I'm a pilot. I always try to land with the gear down rather than the faster skid it on to the runway. If the gear is broke and I have to belly it in, I'll cut the engine so it doesn't suffer a sudden stoppage and might save a blade or two on the prop. I would make emergency and belly landings in the grass next to the runway if It wasn't a "ditch" because the plane would suffer less damage and be less likely to catch fire.

[guncrasher]

I do crazy stuff because I'm a pilot. I always try to land with the gear down rather than the faster skid it on to the runway. If the gear is broke and I have to belly it in, I'll cut the engine so it doesn't suffer a sudden stoppage and might save a blade or two on the prop. I would make emergency and belly landings in the grass next to the runway if It wasn't a "ditch" because the plane would suffer less damage and be less likely to catch fire.

what do you normally drink?  i want some of it  .


semp

[Sombra]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gervais_Raoul_Lufbery

"Prior to Lufbery's influence, planes would fly in and land in any direction on the field, based on their needs and wind direction which caused confusion, near misses, and collisions. Lufbery, at the time commander of the 94th Squadron, directed that all approaching aircraft would circle the field at least twice before landing, watching for others taking off or landing. This process eventually became the "Down Wind, Base, and Final" standard airport pattern that pilots use every day in VFR flight."

[ink]

  I like to fly as if I am in a real plane.  That's the fun of this game to me.  Take off, fly, fight, and come back for a good landing.  Of course in my case it's usually, take off, fly, fight, get shot down.

  In any case, since this game is based on a flight simulator, I do my best to simulate flight.  That's what makes it fun for me.

  I have also gained a new respect for those who flew these planes in combat for real.  Fighting in planes is hard.  And this is only a fraction of what it was really like for those who fought and died for real.   

its actually not based on a "flight sim" it is based on a COMBAT sim.....big difference......

[colmbo]

I do crazy stuff because I'm a pilot. I always try to land with the gear down rather than the faster skid it on to the runway. If the gear is broke and I have to belly it in, I'll cut the engine so it doesn't suffer a sudden stoppage and might save a blade or two on the prop. I would make emergency and belly landings in the grass next to the runway if It wasn't a "ditch" because the plane would suffer less damage and be less likely to catch fire.

Ditto

I can run close formation with another plane, he chops power to slow up for a straight in -- I keep on going and do a break and overhead pattern and most of the time I'll turn final in front of that guy that slowed up a mile out.


I'm not going to put one down in the grass if there is smooth pavement available….I've seen several gear up landings on pavement -- minimal damage.  Worst I saw was a King Air that wanted snow blow onto the runway -- lots of damage to skin and structure because a soft surface will "catch" on the airplane tearing it up.

Many point to AH and claim "game", I say if you treat it like a Sim it is a Sim --- you reap what you sow.