Announcing April Scenario -- Operation Konrad

[Brooke]

The next scenario will be Operation Konrad.

Late-war Eastern front.  La-5's, Yak-3's, Boston III's/A-20's vs. Bf 109K's, Bf 109G-14's, Ju 88's/FW 190F's. 

Glorious air combat, estimated to run in April.

[Bolt]

Awesome! Last scenario was a blast and what got me into game, cant wait for this one. Thanks for all the hard work Brooke  it is most appreciated 

[Eagler]

Thanks Brooke!

Eagler

[Brooke]

Thank you guys for flying in scenarios! 

It's the players who make scenario great. 

[Zooty]

Looking forward to it!

Ozone

[Brooke]

Looking forward to it!

Ozone

 

[Animl-AW]

I'm not sure why I wouldn't be there.

[DmonSlyr]

Ill be taking a 109g14 with gondies thank you very much!   

As much as the rooks fly Yaks these days, hopefully it won't be too hard to fill up the soviet spots.

[Maineac1]

  Im not a 109 guy.   Limited visibility in most planes make me enjoy the mossie more.   That said,  I just turn on the game and go.   Are there settings/views one uses for better views out of the cockpit that I am not aware of or someone can recommend.

[Brooke]

Dates picked for frames 

    April 11
    April 18
    April 25
    May 2

Start time is 7 pm Eastern.

[DmonSlyr]

  Im not a 109 guy.   Limited visibility in most planes make me enjoy the mossie more.   That said,  I just turn on the game and go.   Are there settings/views one uses for better views out of the cockpit that I am not aware of or someone can recommend.

You can fix your views using arrow keys and page up/page down keys while looking around and then pressing  F10. You can get some what of a decent back view that way. Also set look forward and page up, then F10 which gives you a slight look over. Id say the 109 birdcage is one of harder cockpits which makes it a little tougher to be successful in than most. You have to set up crossing shots rather than lead shots. Crossing shots and overshoot shots are skill to work on. A bit more challenging than just diving on a plane and shooting them with a lead shot. Direct 6 shots are the toughest shots to make in a 109. Flying the 109 is a style and that style is what allows you to set up your shots.

[Eagler]

Helps to hunch down in the cockpit and hit the lock center view then...

It allows me to see over the top half of the gunsight which helps the front view a bit..

Eagler

[Chris79]

Would it not be more practical to sub the B26 for the JU-188. From what I gather both planes have somewhat similar characteristics. Putting the JU-88 in a late war scenario is absolutely ludicrous.

[Devil 505]

Would it not be more practical to sub the B26 for the JU-188. From what I gather both planes have somewhat similar characteristics. Putting the JU-88 in a late war scenario is absolutely ludicrous.

Historically, the only Axis bombers present at the battle were He-111's...

[DmonSlyr]

 To some degree I agree with b26s given the plane match ups, however B26s are just too damn good and would be very tough to take down. It would be very tough to catch back up to them after the first  2 passes and the 30s from the K4s probably wouldnt be enough since most folks cant aim them to save their lives. The G14s would get one pass and probably not be able to catch them after that. B26s are amazingly fast and take bullets like a punching bag. Easily one of the toughest bombers to take down in the game after the B29s.