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Offline AKDejaVu

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« Reply #15 on: May 16, 2001, 03:46:00 PM »
I like the US planes just because that's what I've always been exposed to.  Black Sheep Squadron... That awesome P-51 bombing scene in Empire of the Sun.... the model of a tiger-toothed P-40 I made so long ago.

So.. my first love is the P-40 just because that's the plane I loved first.  I'll fly it forever as soon as its released.

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« Reply #16 on: May 16, 2001, 04:18:00 PM »
Fw 190A !

Because it is German, because it is Fw, because it is 190 and because it is an A.
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« Reply #17 on: May 16, 2001, 04:23:00 PM »
I fly several different planes based on need, but do gravitate to the Dhog and La-7.  I use the Hog because it has a huge ammo load, and carried a nice Jabo loadout as well.  While its not the best plane in a fight, it does many things well, and if flown correctly, can be a real beach.

The La-7 on the other hand is a Ferrari under 15k.  The damned thing turns on a dime, accelerates in a dive like a P47, and has a top end that makes Stang drivers shudder in fear.  You take all that and then add in that it can turn with a spit and has a reasonable cannon load....BWAHAHHA

 

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« Reply #18 on: May 16, 2001, 04:53:00 PM »
2Late4u - the La-7, like the La-5, will not win a turnfight with a spit at ANY altitude.

But I like it all the same.  

I don't know why I started flying the La-5 - I think it is the speed and acceleration I liked.

When the La-7 came out, I flew that instead. I like nippy planes I guess. The cannons are great at close range, and snapshots are not that difficult. But I think flying the Lavochkins teaches you good gunnery skills - I was really surprised how much I'd improved in that department after flying the La-5/7 for a few months. .50s seem much easier to hit with now. Same goes for hispanos.

I fly the Typhoon for jabo. I've always loved that plane. Big, powerful and tough - it makes a great jabo plane, although fighting air-to-air has always been hard for me.
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« Reply #19 on: May 16, 2001, 05:14:00 PM »
I prefer to fly the F4U-1D, but I may have to pick another ride as an alternative sometimes because of all the late war planes being flown lately.  I like the 1D because it is a pretty decent BnZ plane, but can still hold it's own with a number of aircraft if you really feel the need to turn with it.  The 6 .50s have always been more than enough to do what I've wanted.  Big Blue rules!

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« Reply #20 on: May 16, 2001, 05:20:00 PM »
FW190 -A8, why ? because with this one, if I'm stupid enough to try and turn....I can't  

Oh, and its got lotsa gunz too !

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« Reply #21 on: May 16, 2001, 05:25:00 PM »
Never able to decide what plane im liking best.
this tour it looks like the chog and dhog get my attention.
tour 15 it was the fwd9 and a mix of spit versions.
tour 14 it was the nik
never had any favorite, but use diffrent planes after what kinda fite or ground attack im going into.

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Offline GRUNHERZ

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« Reply #22 on: May 16, 2001, 05:45:00 PM »
I like 109G6, because its so uber...

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Offline Tac

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« Reply #23 on: May 16, 2001, 06:05:00 PM »
P-38

because its porked    
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« Reply #24 on: May 16, 2001, 06:12:00 PM »
so far the "B" pony provides for the best cookouts...but they all seem to burn quite nicely ....actually yak is still the most fun you can have for a $ a day
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« Reply #25 on: May 16, 2001, 06:18:00 PM »
 Spitfire, either varient because theyre so sexy, its our squads historical mount and RAF pilots were more manly and had superior skills.

 The P38...just cause i dont know why. I like my startup sound for it  

 If I have to fly LW I like the 190A5. Again dont know why I just do.
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« Reply #26 on: May 16, 2001, 06:19:00 PM »
I usually fly delta, athough Southwestern is pretty reasonable these days.
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« Reply #27 on: May 16, 2001, 06:59:00 PM »
After spendng awhile flying the Kitty, Hog and Turkey, I spent 2 tours flying the Dora almost exclusively.  Now, I decided to give the D-9 a rest.

Currently, I am loving the two Yaks, though I do occasionally take the La-7 out for a spin or two.  I am starting to really enjoy the Yak-9t.  Small plane, handles well, goes fairly fast.  Oh yeah, it has a BIG gun too.

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« Reply #28 on: May 16, 2001, 07:38:00 PM »
Strange how AH has changed my mind over which plane i like the most.

Ever since i was a kid like you guys i had the models of spits, stukas and he111's etc on thread hanging from my ceiling and my favourite was always the me109 probably the E thinking back to the yellow nosed model i loved  
But since flying in AH the 190a8 just made me fall in love with it.Such a fantastic allround aircraft.Great bomber hunter, great jabo and a mean killer in air to air fighting.Ive bought books on it and it really has become a passion.
Then came the dora   what a fantastic plane, i used to dislike the longnose but after flying it in AH i cant help but love it  

my favourites?

1) FW190A8
2) FW190D9
3) Swordfish   i know its old but its beautifull

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« Reply #29 on: May 16, 2001, 07:49:00 PM »

Yak-9U

It just suits the way I like to fly.



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