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Offline Rubicon

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back in game - rusty as hell but hoping to have fun
« on: March 07, 2026, 02:53:17 PM »
Hi,

I last flew maybe 3 or 4 years ago.  I think, memory is not what it was :D  I cannot remember all the names I flew under, got a bit feisty for a while so I changed often to avoid the drama.  Flew as Fess for many years before that.  I have rejoined as Rubicon which is the only other name I remember flying under.

TrackIR is set up so at least I can see what trouble I am in  :)

I sold all my other controllers so had to get new stuf.   Went with the VKB gunfighter, stecs and t rudder.  So unfamiliar with this stick so all thumbs and thumbs at the moment.

I am in Australia so will see you all on the weekends
In game name = Fess

Offline The Fugitive

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Re: back in game - rusty as hell but hoping to have fun
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2026, 03:09:08 PM »
Welcome back!!!  <S>

Offline Bolt

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Re: back in game - rusty as hell but hoping to have fun
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2026, 08:27:54 AM »
 :cheers:

Welcome back, I too went with VKB gear when I returned and don't regret it in the least. Hope to see you in the air  :salute
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Offline Eagler

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Re: back in game - rusty as hell but hoping to have fun
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2026, 08:49:12 AM »
Welcome back!

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Offline BLINK

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Re: back in game - rusty as hell but hoping to have fun
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2026, 02:13:20 PM »
Love TrackIR

I am back also... It's always been a blast, still is.

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Re: back in game - rusty as hell but hoping to have fun
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2026, 09:55:28 PM »
Welcome Back !!  :salute
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Offline 1ijac

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Re: back in game - rusty as hell but hoping to have fun
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2026, 11:16:53 PM »
A big welcome back fellas. 

Cheers,  One-eye    :salute
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Re: back in game - rusty as hell but hoping to have fun
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2026, 08:34:53 AM »
Welcome back sir!! We have a member of our squad from Australia also, AusiMedic. Wonderful gentleman and fun to fly with.  :salute
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Re: back in game - rusty as hell but hoping to have fun
« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2026, 11:39:26 AM »
Welcome back!

VKB seems to be the new fad stick. For the price best bang for the buck. Its very smooth and easier to pay attention to flying instead of fighting a stick to do it.

Best with no dead band or damping. You may find to scale the rudder down to about 50% straight across. Basically using it to lower sensitivity.

I love it compared to 16 yr old x52. A blessing.

Not much else has changed in game. A lot of very well seasoned pilets, i’m probably not one of them. lol

Always good to see return players.
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Offline Kruel

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Re: back in game - rusty as hell but hoping to have fun
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2026, 09:47:23 PM »
welcome back ole squaddy ole pal!  :)

I'll DM you our new Discord server.

Offline Lazerr

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Re: back in game - rusty as hell but hoping to have fun
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2026, 02:28:38 PM »
Welcome back Fess