Can I vent ??

[Tig]

I just hop on for short 15-30 minute hops, usually 1 or 2 sorties.

I just got off actually, was attacking a gunnery field from our carrier. Upped a Seafire, whaddya know? 3 bandits, one C2, one Yak-3, one Mosquito. I make 2 successful passes on the Yak but don't damage him despite a bunch of hits. Then the Mosquito proceeds to chase me back to the carrier, where I manage to land, albeit while knocking out my tailwheel and engine.
I up another Seafire, this time to help out StepSis engage the Yak. As I'm climbing towards the fight, I look back, and whaddya know? A Jug is diving for the carrier. I turn and dive after him, but I quickly realize I'll never catch a Jug in a Seafire. Then the C2 sneaks up on me and lights me up.

Lots of fun for 30 minutes though, even if the carrier was a loss.

[Bopgun]

I just hop on for short 15-30 minute hops, usually 1 or 2 sorties.

I just got off actually, was attacking a gunnery field from our carrier. Upped a Seafire, whaddya know? 3 bandits, one C2, one Yak-3, one Mosquito. I make 2 successful passes on the Yak but don't damage him despite a bunch of hits. Then the Mosquito proceeds to chase me back to the carrier, where I manage to land, albeit while knocking out my tailwheel and engine.
I up another Seafire, this time to help out StepSis engage the Yak. As I'm climbing towards the fight, I look back, and whaddya know? A Jug is diving for the carrier. I turn and dive after him, but I quickly realize I'll never catch a Jug in a Seafire. Then the C2 sneaks up on me and lights me up.

Lots of fun for 30 minutes though, even if the carrier was a loss.

That was a fun fight. Lol I’m still tickled that someone was soooo upset with my aim. Usually people are happy to see me miss every shot opportunity.

[nopoop]

I'm regressing..

Over the last 3 days I've flown for four hours in a Corsair, a Nicky a zeke 5, a FM2, a Spit 9 and a Yak3.

In that time I died every time and I don't recall pulling the triggerr..

After some self evaluation, I think it was the beer..

[The Fugitive]

I've always loved the 109s, but could never hit anything with them. My aim stinks when Im shooting 50's let alone those funky german cannons. But I decided that Im going to fly nothing but the G2 for a tour or two (except what the boss loads up on squad night). Talk about a disadvantage these days.

Less fights all around, then the most type of fights you get are gangs of Yak3s, or a bunch of ponies and 190s that do nothing but pick and run.Not to mention the "super" spit16. I certainly picked a tough time to try and learn a plane!

I really wish Hitech would TRY a few changes. Run them for a week or two, maybe a tour and see how it goes. Get rid of buzzsaw, roll Kongs map that gets reset fast a few times in the map rotation. Change the perk value on the Yak3 (so they get ENYed out quicker). These are just settings that he can tweak and adjust on the fly, no major overhaul needed. See what effects it has on the arena we have NOW as opposed to the arena we use to have 15 years ago with the much larger population.

Id also love to see him upgrade the web pages and BBS, add a few free planes and GVs to the main arena and then RE-RELEASE the game on Steam as Aces High "OVERBLOWN!" Pointing out an upgraded system with FREE planes available ALL THE TIME!!! in the MA.

[DmonSlyr]

Well I think y'all will be happy to hear that I've added my drop to the bucket. I subscribed yesterday, since I'm no longer a broke teenager, just an almost broke teenager. 
Loaded in on the Knights team, went in to help roll a field, but it was overwhelmed quickly, so I put my Pony back down. Saw a bomber radar contact across the map, so I boogied over there. Upped a Spit 14, climbed like a demon, turned out it was a formation of B-17s on a bombing run at 10,000 feet. Dizz and I tag teamed them, made quick work without any casualties.
Then I decided to get offensive, roaming to enemy territory. Long story short, I made the mistake of flying a full fuel Pony over enemy airspace, so Nox came up in his K4 and ended me.

Overall I'd say it's worth the sub even still with reduced pilots. 
But you won't find me in a GV or turret anytime soon, furballing for life!

Glad to see you have subscribed! Welcome to the gauntlet. Flying in the MA will take your airccombat to the next level. The big fights are so much fun. Hopefully one day you can catch the Combat Challenge in the special events. It's right up your alley. Glad you are finding some fun in these slow times .When a big battle comes it is soo much fun. We all have our gripes but we stick around because aircombat battles are what we live for.

[DmonSlyr]

I've always loved the 109s, but could never hit anything with them. My aim stinks when Im shooting 50's let alone those funky german cannons. But I decided that Im going to fly nothing but the G2 for a tour or two (except what the boss loads up on squad night). Talk about a disadvantage these days.

Less fights all around, then the most type of fights you get are gangs of Yak3s, or a bunch of ponies and 190s that do nothing but pick and run.Not to mention the "super" spit16. I certainly picked a tough time to try and learn a plane!

I really wish Hitech would TRY a few changes. Run them for a week or two, maybe a tour and see how it goes. Get rid of buzzsaw, roll Kongs map that gets reset fast a few times in the map rotation. Change the perk value on the Yak3 (so they get ENYed out quicker). These are just settings that he can tweak and adjust on the fly, no major overhaul needed. See what effects it has on the arena we have NOW as opposed to the arena we use to have 15 years ago with the much larger population.

Id also love to see him upgrade the web pages and BBS, add a few free planes and GVs to the main arena and then RE-RELEASE the game on Steam as Aces High "OVERBLOWN!" Pointing out an upgraded system with FREE planes available ALL THE TIME!!! in the MA.

I actually agree with pretty much all of your points.

The G2 is probably my favorite plane in the game. It tests your defense ability but is so much fun to dogfight in. The flaps are great. The gondolas are awesome. It's really the best plane for reversals, overshoots,  and snapshots. That's why most have a hard time flying it. It will greatly help you with your defensive ACM. It's a really fun plane.

[Tig]

Glad to see you have subscribed! Welcome to the gauntlet. Flying in the MA will take your airccombat to the next level. The big fights are so much fun. Hopefully one day you can catch the Combat Challenge in the special events. It's right up your alley. Glad you are finding some fun in these slow times .When a big battle comes it is soo much fun. We all have our gripes but we stick around because aircombat battles are what we live for.

No kidding! It's also interesting, the added aspect of takeovers that I don't see in offline missions. Flying an Fi 156 to spot for my pals on the ground is rather relaxing. I actually helped down a Jug in a 156 haha, he collided with me, then he lost a wing and smacked into the ground, while I kept flying. Later on I also got to defend against two guys that kept trying to sneak C-47s onto our field, one high, one low.

But the absolute best part of today was saving Field 116. It was an epic for the ages! I take off in my Spitfire 16 alone to defend against no less than THREE bandits! One Jug, one Pony, and one Spit 9. I managed to knock ALL THREE down totally solo! At one point I had the Spit9 on my tail and the Jug in my sights. Landed a deflection shot on the Jug, then turned and nailed the Spit. At some point I got the Pony too. Then I finished the sortie by knocking out an invading Jeep and helping spot for a Panzer in the town before landing.

It may be slow, but there's still some epic fights to be had! 

[1stpar3]

I'm more of a bomber nut, but yes I generally agree with the OP. Played extensively when AH2 came out.

I'm playing now after a long break, but having experienced what it once was with bombers, escorts, flying into a hornet's nest of enemies co-alt or higher at 20K-plus in a main arena of hundreds, today's arena is very lacking. If you couldn't find a fight, you sure as hell could create one back then. Miss it.

I just don't stick around as long in a session anymore. I'll play, but... yeah. :/

EGG

LOL

[1stpar3]

Can you help me get UNstuck, Brother?

I got ya,Step sis

[Eagler]

I actually agree with pretty much all of your points.

The G2 is probably my favorite plane in the game. It tests your defense ability but is so much fun to dogfight in. The flaps are great. The gondolas are awesome. It's really the best plane for reversals, overshoots,  and snapshots. That's why most have a hard time flying it. It will greatly help you with your defensive ACM. It's a really fun plane.

It does all that and more..

With gonds its a HO nightmare

Aim just slightly high and pull the trigger at 1k if closure is at high rate

They usually pop nicely

Mention that as with the gangs these days it's usually a survival move

That is my plane if the red bar is medium

Large bar and it's a k4

Small bar and it's a 109f4 as it can outfly majority of pilots even if they are in a zero/brew..just can't chase down the lw planes

Eagler

[DmonSlyr]

It does all that and more..

With gonds its a HO nightmare

Aim just slightly high and pull the trigger at 1k if closure is at high rate

They usually pop nicely

Mention that as with the gangs these days it's usually a survival move

That is my plane if the red bar is medium

Large bar and it's a k4

Small bar and it's a 109f4 as it can outfly majority of pilots even if they are in a zero/brew..just can't chase down the lw planes

Eagler

The gondies are the main reason I fly the G2 and not the F. The G2 is more agile than the G6 and is better with ACM maneuvers. I cannot stand chasing a plane for a miles hitting them with multiple 20s from 1 cannon and not finishing them off quickly enough. It makes it so easy to get ganged. The gondies are the best for quick snapshots to really get some lead in and punish them. With the G2 being light, it can out roll most planes with fhe gondies in the MA. Still wish the F had gondies like the old days. I like to roll the K4 if there is a big red dar and we need defense due to its quick exceleration. I like the G14 for flying to bases and shooting lower cons defending their base. I fly the 109s just a like a shark when it enters into feeding mode. Quick strikes in and out. You cannot fly it like a P51 and BnZ very easily and dive away when you are in trouble. That's why so many have a hard time aiming with it. It's all about the snapshot/crossing shot with the 109 and shooting when planes are just about to enter your sights. It's all about setting up your shots in the 109 and it takes some practice.

[Tig]

The gondies are the main reason I fly the G2 and not the F. The G2 is more agile than the G6 and is better with ACM maneuvers. I cannot stand chasing a plane for a miles hitting them with multiple 20s from 1 cannon and not finishing them off quickly enough. It makes it so easy to get ganged. The gondies are the best for quick snapshots to really get some lead in and punish them. With the G2 being light, it can out roll most planes with fhe gondies in the MA. Still wish the F had gondies like the old days. I like to roll the K4 if there is a big red dar and we need defense due to its quick exceleration. I like the G14 for flying to bases and shooting lower cons defending their base. I fly the 109s just a like a shark when it enters into feeding mode. Quick strikes in and out. You cannot fly it like a P51 and BnZ very easily and dive away when you are in trouble. That's why so many have a hard time aiming with it. It's all about the snapshot/crossing shot with the 109 and shooting when planes are just about to enter your sights. It's all about setting up your shots in the 109 and it takes some practice.

All this talk about 109s made me try it earlier. 
Let's just say it wasn't pretty. First sortie out flew high altitude escort for B-24 Liberators. Immediately got downed by a Spit. Second sortie was air support for 2 formations of Lancs hitting an ammo depot. I promptly proceeded to stall out and smack into a tree.

This is gonna take A LOT of practice.....might just run back to offline missions to get a feel for the 109.

[DmonSlyr]

All this talk about 109s made me try it earlier. 
Let's just say it wasn't pretty. First sortie out flew high altitude escort for B-24 Liberators. Immediately got downed by a Spit. Second sortie was air support for 2 formations of Lancs hitting an ammo depot. I promptly proceeded to stall out and smack into a tree.

This is gonna take A LOT of practice.....might just run back to offline missions to get a feel for the 109.

Haha! Yeah the Spit is a trainer plane for the 109. The 109 is more advanced due to field of view, diving capabilities, gun positions, flap usage, and understanding of vertical ACM maneuvers. It's more of an advanced plane for the MA.

[waystin2]

I guess I'm finishing my third tour since coming back from a long time ago.

I try to fly prime time for the bodies.  I think it was around 90 this evening.

I log on and try and find a fight. What I  find is no fights. So find a base capped to get a little action. climb to 7k and in comes the group at 12k. survive for a while but outnumbered witth altitude to boot I die. Take off again, get to 12k and in they  come at 14k with the same result.

Scour the map for something resembling a fight and I find vehicle bases are being attacked by everyone.  Six or seven GVers is the only thing to be found at multiple vehicle bases. Off to a base with nothing showing on radar..  Arrive at 10k and low and behold there's a pair at 12...  In a 51 so I split ess and escape. Get my  altitude plus some and go back in. No one is there...

Have the fuel so off to the next base that shows a con. YES !!!  Arrive and  no  one is there. Orbit the base for 10 minutes and nothing..

Well I'm not flying home so I start taking out ack. Something to do..

Of course then in comes a pair of 51's to tag team me.

The third day of this stuff. It's frustrating to have empty skys when everyone is in the dirt

Thank god for MNM. There is always a fight there.

Have noticed those that DO fly, the small group, are very good.

Going to try the bishops, they always have the numbers so I haven't joined up.

It is worse now than it was the first time I  left  in 08.  The war that never ends has won.

Thanks, I'm done venting.  The dog will heal. And I didn't like cat anyway.

Sounds like the Gods of Aces High have left the air and moved elsewhere.

[Bopgun]

109E has always been my fave with the 109G14 being a close second. Lately I’ve been using the K4 more just to run folks down.