The qualities of a great AH pilot

[Someguy63]

I think the very best sticks in game are able to able move beyond the notions of how an aircraft should perform in various circumstances, to perfecting how an aircraft does perform and what it is really capable of as modeled in the game. They think out of the box and with much practice are able to make the cartoon planes perform in unexpected ways. Also alot have a better ability to think in 3D when gaming in a 2D environment.

Well said!

[Coalcat1]

Could you perhaps expand on the details and why Skyrock is a great AH pilot?

Because he talk in 3rd person ofcourse 

[Arlo]

Mongo only pawn in game of life.

Hey, you can't park that animal over there. It's illegal.

[Zerstorer]

Because he talk in 3rd person of course 

Well...he writes like this guy who 's book I once read.  Kinda famous in his day. Bit of an egomaniac but brilliant. Like Skyrock he was famous for "pwn'ing" everything everywhere he went and everything he saw. 

Sadly he came to a bad end....stabbed in the back by a friend.

Et tu, Brute?

    


 

[mbailey]

The guy that doesn't no me on the merge then sticks around and fights to the end....and win or loose throws out a salute, or answers a salute given.  IMHO the qualities of a great AH pilot has nothing to do with skill.  I've met some of the greatest cartoon pilots in game that aren't even close to the most skilled

[Nwbie]

The one who does not reply in this thread about flying abilities... just how many old dopes that he has noticed have replied.....




NwBie

[Guppy35]

The greatest AH pilots are the ones who never forget it's a game and will fight you any time any place regardless of the odds just cause they know they're not really dying

[TequilaChaser]

SkyRock<----great AH pilot...
SkyRock<---- owns __________.   fill in the blank with all the rest!  

SkyRock<---- owns Nomak, Nomak pwns Morpheus, Morpheus pwns TC, TC pwns Nomak, Nomak owns -----> SkyRock      guess no one has figured it out yet! batfink said it on these boards a long time ago!

   ( always loved that movie, Arlo ROFL )

TC

[Mongoose]

In order of importance to me (first being most important).

- A good marksman (nice flying never killed anyone)
- Good SA (being aware of your surroundings first, empowers you to make the best decision when it comes to BFM/ACM later
- Knowledge of ACM, specifically, judging Energy states, knowing when to press an attack or feign one to create a rope or energy trap(when flying defensively)

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Personality traits:
Confident
Patient
Objective
Disciplined

Side note: Whenever these people die, they don't blame anyone  but themselves.
 

  Yep.  This is pretty much it.  Good skill, and good attitude.  You have to have both.

[Debrody]

Sorry for the late answer, blame my timezone. Had to sleep.

Again, this is your opinion, you're entitled to it

Thought this thread was about personal opinions, or am i mistaken?

Ya think? It's too bad you aren't flying anymore, that means there could never be any more great pilots. As they need to pass your test.

Exactly. Pure luck i know quite a few pilots who are at the same skill level as me or above, even more, they are still playing. For some reason, i rather trust in their stories than in others's.

That is perfectly humble and not ego driven and hypocritical in anyway. In fact, it's probably the most objective answer in this thread.

Well, im an egoist, thats why i said, anyone who has willing to fight and give me some fun is a good pilot in my book and i would happily play this game with or against him.
Not sure where i went hypocritical though.

Also not sure where i did hurt your feelings. Exuse me, i am such a dbag.

[JunkyII]

I'd have to disagree with some of this.  How can one possibly apply ACM effectively without possessing SA, especially given the importance of timing?

I should have said this...ACM is more important to make a player go from good to great.

A lot of the top 50 Fighter pilots in game currently(by rank) have good SA....so they don't get placed into a situation where they don't need to time a thing...they always have the upper hand in the fight, just need to beat the other guys E down and make a shot. But these same pilots can't fight their way out of a ball pin, one con on their six and they are screaming for help getting mad at others around for not clearing their six. (Only defensive maneuver they know is the split S kinda guys)

A lot of the other top 50(some of which I consider great pilots, or know them to be great) will act the exact opposite....

"Hey so an so, need help with the high______"

Great pilot "No I got em"

a few minutes later that high plane is either running to ack or is falling to the ground in flames. Ownage is having all the cards against you(ride, alt, E) and flipping it around and shooting the other guy down.

SA is not a perfect thing in this game of simulated combat or in real combat. The unexpected high con, ambush, mission is going to throw a wrench in the best made plans....that's why you train so your immediate action kicks in and you can handle anything thrown at you. Great pilots handle it.

[Zerstorer]

Thought this thread was about personal opinions, or am i mistaken?

You were not mistaken.  There is no need to apologize for what you have stated.  As several have already noted, the opinions on this topic will vary to some degree.

Exactly. Pure luck i know quite a few pilots who are at the same skill level as me or above, even more, they are still playing. For some reason, i rather trust in their stories than in others's.

Fair enough.

Also not sure where i did hurt your feelings. Exuse me, i am such a dbag.

I don't believe you hurt anyones feelings.  No one here views you as a "dbag".

[Debrody]

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Wasnt talking to you though... unless you are Kruel.

[Kruel]

Sorry for the late answer, blame my timezone. Had to sleep.Thought this thread was about personal opinions, or am i mistaken?
Exactly. Pure luck i know quite a few pilots who are at the same skill level as me or above, even more, they are still playing. For some reason, i rather trust in their stories than in others's.
Well, im an egoist, thats why i said, anyone who has willing to fight and give me some fun is a good pilot in my book and i would happily play this game with or against him.
Not sure where i went hypocritical though.

Also not sure where i did hurt your feelings. Exuse me, i am such a dbag.

I don't think you understood the question, it was more general in nature, to list your criteria, so that we can all discuss them, but if your criteria is that the great pilots must beat you to be considered great *by everyone else*.

That's hypocritical because it's OK for you to have an Ego but for others it's not.

Either way I think there was a misunderstanding. No feelings were hurt, lol.

[Zerstorer]

Wasnt talking to you though... unless you are Kruel.

Yes, I am Kruel.  Haven't you heard? I'm everyone!   

Kidding of course....keep it light.   

Seriously, if you wish to take this private via PMs feel free to do so.  If you post on a public thread you have to expect responses....especially from the OP who is, in this case, me.....unless I'm Kruel...or Vraciu....er....or am I Midway?  I'm so confused.