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Offline Rude

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« on: February 20, 2003, 09:44:53 AM »
Well, as I mentioned in another thread, I have been on a mission of personal improvement regarding knife fighting skills....been flyin the Spit and FM2 in large furballs against impossible odds for about 45 days.

This past week, I got back in the Mustang and headed off for a more relaxed engagement. I must confess the following....

I'm just too old and slow to process all of the data while engaged in these large furballs....I'll scan my 6 and then scan my twelve and engage, only to find out that those I earlier scanned on my 6 are on my six wishing me harm.:) I might get a couple, but I die most every time.

The hop in the Pony was much more my speed....large ammo load, plentiful fuel loadout as well....speed....ah that wonderful speed. The best of the pony for me is I can relax....I just zip around and have my way....I like that:)

Now the knife fighting experience has paid off as well....my reversals are much more effective, my gunnery has improved for those quick snap shots and SA is automatic in the Pony.

You'll still see me in a turner from time to time, but I've gone back to my first love as my main ride....the Mustang is fast, sleek and deadly...landing 5-7 kills per hop is a fine thing...and remember, you won't find my Mustang at 20k, I live at 5 and below....however the most pleasure derived from the flying of the Mustang, is hearing the wailing and gnashing of teeth about Mustangs not fighting the fair fight.....there's no place like home:)
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« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2003, 10:25:29 AM »
Welcome back,  Rude.
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« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2003, 10:29:00 AM »
Ahhhh life is good isnt it rude:)

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« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2003, 10:40:54 AM »
You should fly the Carrier based mustang next....

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Re: There's No Place Like Home
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2003, 12:00:45 PM »
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...and remember, you won't find my Mustang at 20k, I live at 5 and below


Those that reverse in a P51 against an F6F-5 at under 2k alt and engages in a turnfight, like you did w/ me a few months ago,  are the type if pilots that make this game so much fun. You didn't have to since you were out running me to your base, but when you got far enough ahead for a reversal and did, I knew I was in for a good fight.

 That was one of the most fun fights I've had in AH...something that, at the time, I wasn't expecting at all ;)

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« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2003, 12:15:48 PM »
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You should fly the Carrier based mustang next....

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No, just 5pp (if you fly rook).

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« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2003, 12:21:01 PM »
Rude, welcome back into th fold. Th pony has always been my sentimental fav. I, too, turn on my opponents in a pony, something they don't expect. I die more often than not, but it's usually a fight we both enjoy. I hate running. I'd rather die fighting, than land safely after running like some dweeb.

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« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2003, 12:35:01 PM »
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Those that reverse in a P51 against an F6F-5 at under 2k alt and engages in a turnfight, like you did w/ me a few months ago,  are the type if pilots that make this game so much fun. You didn't have to since you were out running me to your base, but when you got far enough ahead for a reversal and did, I knew I was in for a good fight.

 That was one of the most fun fights I've had in AH...something that, at the time, I wasn't expecting at all ;)


Yup...being a runstang pilot is a fine thing.

Thanks Lars....btw who won that fight? :)

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« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2003, 01:07:10 PM »
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Yup...being a runstang pilot is a fine thing.

Thanks Lars....btw who won that fight? :)


Ummm...didn't want to say but now that you asked...I did. Got your engine on a high deflection pass after 2 or 3 turns...then I killed you as you tried to ditch...shoulda let you and next time I will if we have another good fight...but if you bail...< BSEG >.

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« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2003, 01:09:10 PM »
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Ummm...didn't want to say but now that you asked...I did. Got your engine on a high deflection pass after 2 or 3 turns...then I killed you as you tried to ditch...shoulda let you and next time I will if we have another good fight...but if you bail...< BSEG >.


Well crap:)

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« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2003, 01:15:30 PM »
uhoh

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« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2003, 01:33:07 PM »
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....the Mustang is fast, sleek and deadly...landing 5-7 kills per hop is a fine thing...and remember, you won't find my Mustang at 20k, I live at 5 and below....


Rude, please be kind enough to inform the 412th where you will be flying when requested. My 20K Mustang will be happy to show your 5K Mustang why that is a bad idea.

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« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2003, 02:17:26 PM »
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Rude, please be kind enough to inform the 412th where you will be flying when requested. My 20K Mustang will be happy to show your 5K Mustang why that is a bad idea.


Wow, you show him how altitude and an unassailable speed advantage empowers you!  He'll be much the wiser for it.

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« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2003, 02:28:22 PM »
I paid attention that after I fly f4u-d or other heavy birds in a low furballs my stall fighting gets much better. It is like how they train waterpolo players, put them into a wool jackets and throw into the water. Wool gets water, became extremely heavy, but then without it those players are "flying" over the water.

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« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2003, 02:35:36 PM »
Nice to see the "old and slow" guys having fun along with the rest of us.
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