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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Spitter on April 15, 2004, 10:11:21 AM
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A big thanks goin' out to Ghosth for lettin' me ride along as an observer during an ACM training flight in TA last night.
I filmed it, watched it about 5 times before I logged, still trying to figure out how he did it.... :confused:
Just being able to try and use my views to maintain contact though, was a great exercise for me, while he was flying.
And to slapshot. Ya shot me down twice in MA in that P38. Glad I was filming that too. I am finally starting to learn some ACM, but you followed me right through that barrel roll, and chewed up my F6F. Glad I was filming it too. I learn a little more each time I get shot down. At this rate, I'll be a genius soon! :D
Cheers,
Spitter
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how do you film your runs?
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Hit Alt-R, 101ABN. The film will run until you hit Alt-R again or log off. :)
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thanks
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BTW, I should have mentioned - to confirm the film is running, look in the top-left corner of the screen. When film is running there will be a red letter R visible there. ;)
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Originally posted by Spitter
A big thanks goin' out to Ghosth for lettin' me ride along as an observer during an ACM training flight in TA last night.
I filmed it, watched it about 5 times before I logged, still trying to figure out how he did it.... :confused:
Just being able to try and use my views to maintain contact though, was a great exercise for me, while he was flying.
And to slapshot. Ya shot me down twice in MA in that P38. Glad I was filming that too. I am finally starting to learn some ACM, but you followed me right through that barrel roll, and chewed up my F6F. Glad I was filming it too. I learn a little more each time I get shot down. At this rate, I'll be a genius soon! :D
Cheers,
Spitter
Ya know Spitter ... your gonna be alright !!!
Glad to have helped :D ... your attitude and thirst for knowledge is going to make you into a fine virtual fighter pilot.
The more you get killed (and don't get upset) and study what you did wrong, and the more you watch the films of those who do it right ... the better you will become.
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Slapshot is Ghosth?
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Originally posted by Golfer
Slapshot is Ghosth?
And to slapshot. Ya shot me down twice in MA in that P38.
Maybe you should have read all of Spitter's post first? ;)
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Originally posted by Golfer
Slapshot is Ghosth?
Nah ... I am MUCH more handsome than Ghosth ... :cool:
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I don't know about the whole more handsome bit, but I gotta commend Slap on his choice of rides as well.
P38 has always been one of my fave planes. It's a beast to get the hang of, it sure ain't AH on easy mode, but it's a lot of fun, and I can't imagine a plane I'd rather get shot down by!
I'm just glad the toher side doesn't see names above the planes, or all you vultures would probably be thinkin' easy kill as soon as you saw me....and you'd be right. :rofl
Cheers,
Spitter
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Originally posted by Spitter
I don't know about the whole more handsome bit, but I gotta commend Slap on his choice of rides as well.
P38 has always been one of my fave planes. It's a beast to get the hang of, it sure ain't AH on easy mode, but it's a lot of fun, and I can't imagine a plane I'd rather get shot down by!
I'm just glad the toher side doesn't see names above the planes, or all you vultures would probably be thinkin' easy kill as soon as you saw me....and you'd be right. :rofl
Cheers,
Spitter
BIG HINT !!! on the P-38.
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT use combat trim.
I have a 4-way button mapped on my HOTAS that adjusts elevator trim (very important) and also flaps. I am constantly adjusting elevator trim and only get into the flaps when really turn-fighting. Also, dive flaps help more than most realize.
If you choose to fly the P-38 with Combat Trim on, then you might as well strap wings to a school bus and try to fight with that.
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Spitter if ya want to...Find me in the MA and i can teach you some more about the F6F... I fly it alot and people say i am good in it...(I still have a ways to go :D)...But i have flown it since i started 2 years ago so i know something :)...I would be glad to help you out with it.
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Originally posted by SlapShot
Nah ... I am MUCH more handsome than Ghosth ... :cool:
Yea, espcially after a few drinks. He is sexy!
T-minus how long till drunkfest 2004?
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Hey Slap. Yeah, I know about the trim on a 38. Unfortunately, my office space doesn't allow for a full HOTAS setup yet.
I had a very nice 90 min or so lesson from Widewing one night, and really started to get the feel the 38.
I'm pretty sure WW has a hack of some kind running that simply lets him hover around, turn on a dime, hang on the prop, and a few other maneuvers I tried that made me do a lawn dart impression....:D
Thank's for the offer Wadke. I was only flying the F6F because we had a carrier available, but I always want to learn more about the different planes and their capabilities. Still studying Soda's page....
If I see on, I'll give ya a shout.
'My' squad and I are going to practice some team tactics next week, so ya'll better watch out.
I think I understand the Thatch weave now...Spitter flies out in front and leads all the enemy planes into his squadmates sights....:rofl
Cheers,
Spitter
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i use combat trim on 38 all the time, what you talking about? ;)
~S~
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Originally posted by WHATTHEHELL
Yea, espcially after a few drinks. He is sexy!
T-minus how long till drunkfest 2004?
Well well well ... look what the cat done drug in ... :eek:
September is not right around the corner, but am looking forward to going again and imbibing in some R & C with ya !!!
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Originally posted by killnu
i use combat trim on 38 all the time, what you talking about? ;)
~S~
Thats cause your l33t and admired !!! :D
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Originally posted by Spitter
Hey Slap. Yeah, I know about the trim on a 38. Unfortunately, my office space doesn't allow for a full HOTAS setup yet.
I had a very nice 90 min or so lesson from Widewing one night, and really started to get the feel the 38.
I'm pretty sure WW has a hack of some kind running that simply lets him hover around, turn on a dime, hang on the prop, and a few other maneuvers I tried that made me do a lawn dart impression....:D
That's for the offer Wadke. I was only flying the F6F because we had a carrier available, but I always want to learn more about the different planes and their capabilities. Still studying Soda's page....
If I see on, I'll give ya a shout.
'My' squad and I are going to practice some team tactics next week, so ya'll better watch out.
I think I understand the Thatch weave now...Spitter flies out in front and leads all the enemy planes into his squadmates sights....:rofl
Cheers,
Spitter
Thats great that Widewing showed ya the ropes ... I had Delirium and Silat run me thru the mini-boot camp. I owe all I know to them ... hehehe.
Wadke ... baaaaaah ... what he knows about the F6F you could fit on the head of pin ... ;)
Thatch Weave ... this is an air-sim not some craft class !!!!
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:lol l33t? im a tard. :D
~S~
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Originally posted by Spitter
Hey Slap
'My' squad and I are going to practice some team tactics next week, so ya'll better watch out.
Cheers,
Spitter
How about next Wed Spitter in AH2 at 9pm Eastern.
13th would willingly be tagets for you to practice on -- also give everyone a chance to become more comfortable with the new flight model.
Post if your interested--thx
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Originally posted by killnu
:lol l33t? im a tard. :D
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I was definately kidding about the l33t part ... you tard !!!
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Originally posted by sax
How about next Wed Spitter in AH2 at 9pm Eastern.
13th would willingly be tagets for you to practice on -- also give everyone a chance to become more comfortable with the new flight model.
Post if your interested--thx
Stellar idea Sax .. thats why your the CO ... :D
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I passed your invite onto Squigly, Sax. I'll let ya know what he says.
Oh, and, what's the story behind your handle?
I only ask, 'cuz I play sax myself...:aok Unfortunately, I play only marginally better than I fly.
Cheers,
Spitter
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Spitter
Glad to have been some help.
I agree with that attitude & direction you'll go far.
Ordinarily I'm pleased if someone just says thanks. To actually start a post & say thank you again is over the top. And also much appreciated.
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ahh target pratice!!
let me know when you log on ill hook you right up;)
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Thx Spitter
I';m a Sax player wannabe--it's my favorite instrument and I strive to someday play it well enuf to keep my wife in the house while I'm practicing.
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LOL @ sax.
I started playing the sax when I was 8 years old, and my dad bought stock in an earplug company for a couple years....
I don't drag it out and play nearly as much as I should, but I can at least get some good mellow tunes out of it with a bit of warming up still.
My wife, SIL, and I actually recorded a xmas music CD a few years ago. :) Didn't turn out all that bad.
See ya up!
Cheers,
Spitter
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Originally posted by SlapShot
BIG HINT !!! on the P-38.
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT use combat trim.
I have a 4-way button mapped on my HOTAS that adjusts elevator trim (very important) and also flaps. I am constantly adjusting elevator trim and only get into the flaps when really turn-fighting. Also, dive flaps help more than most realize.
If you choose to fly the P-38 with Combat Trim on, then you might as well strap wings to a school bus and try to fight with that.
Great... now everyone will be good in it.
:D