did you ever think to post pics of your settings for scaling? would be easier then a email. i also somehow had to reconfigure my scaling and all my buttons changed ,(think i unplugged the usb somehow). i did manage to escape 3 planes all in at me thanks to the maneuver you showed me but still managed to crash afterwards ahhhh 1 of these days .
Hi Mike/Magic,
There are several threads on the forum about stick-scaling, so I haven't posted mine. As I mentioned in our walk-through, scaling is about personal preference/habits/equipment etc., so what one person uses may not be the best for you. That's why I prefer to show you not only how to modify your scaling, but more importantly, explain the
thinking behind the setup, so you know when and why to make changes later as your flying improves.
Glad to hear that one session helped a little. There's a steep learning curve so keep at it, try not to get frustrated (this game can be humbling, even to veterans), film your sorties and try to learn from every lost airframe. Also, continue working with trainers, especially if you have specific issues to address like your stalling problem. It is my understanding trainers like when you come to them with a specific problem/issue.
Oh, and another tip: I noticed you had issues with transitioning your views, as you lost sight of me several times.
This is totally normal for new players. Getting good views and keeping sight of your enemy is probably the #1 priority. So a good way to practice that is to do that Cuban-8 maneuver I showed you, staying in line with the airfield runway, while
keeping an object (like the radar tower) in view the entire time. This will train your brain to fly a maneuver by feel while looking in a different direction and transitioning the views as you maneuver. It will take some practice, but is a great way to develop that skill.
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Ryno
