MA Strat Run 04-17-20

[Trev95]

The MA Strat Run tonight was a huge success!  Our numbers are growing exponentially.  Thanks to all who took part! <S>

Here is the mission video.

<S>FBTrev95/Riftval

[Hotstuff]

Thanks for settin this up Trev! <S>

[Trev95]

I remeber massive stuka raids from way back. Good times.

We might be able two swing a Stuka or SBD raid some night?

[Trev95]

Thanks for settin this up Trev! <S>

Thanks how stuff, I realized during editing that you and svaalbar had matching skins.  That might be a cool way to set up different clusters of bombers. <S>

[Trev95]

Trev,  this looks  interesting    , you make me run in basement look for my dusted joystick.

Do it man!  The flock is growing every week, (More B17s) + (More Escorts) / Enemy Fighters = An awesome Friday night!

[Arlo]

[Trev95]

Arolo I love it!  Thanks for flying man!  Riftval just subbed to you. <S>

[svaalbar]

Was fun, need more  enemies to up!

[svaalbar]

Was fun, <S> to the brave bish fighters that tried to up us

[turt21]

We might be able two swing a Stuka or SBD raid some night?

That be great!!!  Id be in for sure. And had a great time last night.  No points, few perkies fun anyway. I also like the 17's w the same skins.

[Hajo]

Trev unfortunately I didn't participate last night and am sorry I missed it.  You have brought something back to the game that was missing in the MA.  I applaud you for that.  Bringing the community together for a re-creation of what actually happened during WWII.  As many know here I am a History Junky especially 8th Air Force and particularly the 56th FG.  I also have read on the Luftwaffe, singular histories of the 109, 190 and the Luftwaffe in general in books such as 6 months to oblivion, the German Aces Speak, 1000 destroyed, Robt. Johnson's' 1959 book Thunderbolt just to name a very few in my Library.

I thank you for your efforts. They are much appreciated by many.  Now........we just need to get an organized fighter defense to intercept your missions  to bring even more realism to your fun assaults.

Carry on Trev.  Fun stuff.     Wouldn't it be fun to see squadrons of 109s' and 190s' and the proper escorts of 51s', 47s' and 38s'and tangling in the skies with the Bombers?  It can be organized  and can bring a lot more to your events.

[SpinDoc1]

I had great fun intercepting this raid! Flew a P-47M for my initial/failed attempt, and then wisely upped a TA-152H for ~5 kills before I got waxed. Great fights all, thanks!!!

[Hotstuff]

I don't know if we want to make a separate thread for this, but I suspect the problem with WINGMAN mode is due to a high gain or not enough fine control. When I engage WINGMAN mode, the pilot stick can bounce back and forth violently, causing the plane to be unstable at worst. Due to this high gain, I think the "problem" of not being able to maintain position/speed with the lead aircraft we encounter due to WINGMAN mode is due to this oscillation, slowly penalizing through induced drag and not flying a perfectly straight path.

So the question is... is there a file or command that users can modify or tweak the values to make the adjustments less violent? Then I think people will be able to maintain position with the lead aircraft much better.

[Volron]

The only time I recall this happening was when the "lead" was flying max power.  Flying at the E6B's Cruise settings kept things in check quite easily.

Was your "lead" flying at max or cruise?

[1stpar3]

The only time I recall this happening was when the "lead" was flying max power.  Flying at the E6B's Cruise settings kept things in check quite easily.

Was your "lead" flying at max or cruise?

Beat me to it! Works with bombers and fighters. As explained to me, even with REAL flight...the Wingman had to have more throttle to be available to maintain formation. So lead flys a bit lower throttle setting. It helps the group hold position better even in more turning