Players to admire

[Rich46yo]

Last night I saw Latrobe fly a K4 right over the water into about 5 opponents while he was on his own. Theres a small group of players, whose names I wont mention, who do this kinda stuff and its just beautiful how they can bring out the best of an aircraft against multiple opponents. Maybe not with victory measured in perk points ; But "victory" measured with skilled flying. Against impossible odds they will stay alive, even scratching a kill or two, or three. How they keep that fighter plane maneuvering and alive is just beyond me while also keeping such a high level of S/A. The night before I saw someone in a KI-64 do almost the same tho I dont know who it was.

Its for this why I dont pick or at least ask permission before doing so. Because watching a truly skilled player is a pleasure in itself. And in an era of 5 eny B@Z'ers its even more of an enjoyment.

Often perk points dont mean a successful sortie. Often just flying well against skilled opponents brings its own "greater" reward.

[Aspen]

Agreed.  Some of these guys are amazing.  I spend some of my time purposely getting into impossible situations just to see how long I can last or maybe even get a couple and survive.  I stink, but there are some players that are amazing to watch in that situation.

[mbailey]

Moot in his 152 was another one for that. Ran into him flying to a base...4 cons were up and another lifting. We were maybe 3/4 k high.  Told him I'd get the lead KI and be right there to give him a hand. My fight with the KI lasted a few minutes and turned to give him a hand. Glanced in his direction and asked him where the cons were. All I got back from him (typed on local channel) was this ------>  : ).  Went back landed and 5 mins later across the buffer was  "Moot landed 4 kills in a TA152"
 
Gotta love guys like Latrobe and Moot, Tongs and a select few in game throw all caution to the wind and more often then not come out on top. We're extremely fortunate as a community to have them here

[Beefcake]

I remember seeing Drex take on 7 cons near the deck one time, it was incredible how he made that F6F dance in the air dodging shots.

[caldera]

I admire those that don't have leet skillz, yet will fight you without having every single advantage - unlike most players these days.

[Ack-Ack]

I remember seeing Drex take on 7 cons near the deck one time, it was incredible how he made that F6F dance in the air dodging shots.

Same with Leviathn.  Remember seeing one with Levi on the deck in a Spitfire V being jumped by 6 bandits, told him that I was on the way to help out but by the time I got there nor more than a minute or so later, he had already downed five and was about to saddle on the 6th bandit for the kill.  Was amazing how fast he was able to down all 6, especially getting 3 on a single pass when he forced them to over shoot.

kappa was another one, so was Fester.

[Max]

Coach and I went up against Drex and (forget who else...Slapshot maybe)  in the 3rd tier of a 2v2 at the '02 Con. It wasn't pretty but we did hold our own (Coach in his Tiffy) for 3 merges.  

[Oldman731]

kappa was another one, so was Fester.

So was Shane.

- oldman

[xPoisonx]

Ah yes, the best pilot is the one who throws himself into suicidal situations and dies most of the time!

If you are fighting any competent E fighter who outnumbers you, you will die most of the time no matter how good of a turnfighter, although there are anomalies.

Moot in his 152 was another one for that. Ran into him flying to a base...4 cons were up and another lifting. We were maybe 3/4 k high.

This is not what the OP is describing I assume. Most likely used the strengths of the 152 (energy fighting) to his advantage to kill the 4 guys. Which is exactly what you should do.

Maybe if some of you read more into it, you could be more successful then throwing yourself into a red ball and delaying your death as long as possible. BUT, if thats what the community views as a FPH, then so be it.

Fighting smart can routinely win you 5+ vs 1 engagements, be it you can't start at 100 feet doing 150mph to begin with (what smart pilot gets himself into that situation in the first place?). I have a few films of winning 8-10 on 1s if you are interested in learning

[mbailey]

Ah yes, the best pilot is the one who throws himself into suicidal situations and dies most of the time!

This is not what the OP is describing I assume. Most likely used the strengths of the 152 (energy fighting) to his advantage to kill the 4 guys. Which is exactly what you should do.

Maybe if some of you read more into it, you could be more successful then throwing yourself into a red ball and delaying your death as long as possible. BUT, if thats what the community views as a FPH, then so be it.

Fighting smart can routinely win you 5+ vs 1 engagements, be it you can't start at 100 feet doing 150mph to begin with (what smart pilot gets himself into that situation in the first place?). I have a few films of winning 8-10 on 1s if you are interested in learning

Do you think before you start spewing your verbal vomit, or just kinda wing it?

[xPoisonx]

Do you think before you start spewing your verbal vomit, or just kinda wing it?

I see you are not interested in improving your flying. Fine by me 

[mbailey]

I see you are not interested in improving your flying. Fine by me  

How I fly and what I do are really none of your concern

Appologies Rich, don't mean to drag your thread thru the mud my friend

[zack1234]

This thread is odd

[The Fugitive]

Ah yes, the best pilot is the one who throws himself into suicidal situations and dies most of the time!

If you are fighting any competent E fighter who outnumbers you, you will die most of the time no matter how good of a turnfighter, although there are anomalies.

This is not what the OP is describing I assume. Most likely used the strengths of the 152 (energy fighting) to his advantage to kill the 4 guys. Which is exactly what you should do.

Maybe if some of you read more into it, you could be more successful then throwing yourself into a red ball and delaying your death as long as possible. BUT, if thats what the community views as a FPH, then so be it.

Fighting smart can routinely win you 5+ vs 1 engagements, be it you can't start at 100 feet doing 150mph to begin with (what smart pilot gets himself into that situation in the first place?). I have a few films of winning 8-10 on 1s if you are interested in learning

ahhh but you see, not only could Moot energy fight in it like most anyone can, he could turn and burn with the best and more often than not come out on top.

I've had 10 kill runs in a 38 a number of times on a single sortie with no rearms. BnZ is easy. Now if you want to get down and dirty with the 38 you watch guys like Twinboom and Pawz. They don't mind the odds being against them and more often than not win out over those "turny" planes.

[xPoisonx]

By all means, forget about my in game advice and use an ad hominem attack on me... for giving advice!

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