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Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Krusty on August 23, 2006, 11:33:17 AM
So i've made a vow that I'm going to primarily fly LAs next tour. Why? Because I'm sick of 'em! Maybe (just maybe, by cod!) I'll ram that feeling right back down their own throats!! HAHAHAH!


Okay, so how's about we have a "Try A New Plane" tour? Just fly something you normally don't. If you already fly the 109G14 a lot, flying the 109G6 doesn't count. Not a different type, but a different plane. If you're a 38 junkie fly the P47, or if you're a lgay pilot, try the dora.

Get the idea?

What do you think? Who's up for an unofficial "Fly A New Plane" tour?

You can post your thoughts on the plane as the month progresses, but you've got to stick with it. Heck the learning curve for 1 plane is a long time, you won't even scratch the surface (unless you choose "spitfire" -- which 90% of you already fly, can't select anyway! :lol ).

Any takers? Have to claim in advance. Not saying you can't fly other things, but when you're not in a mission, when you're not doing squad night, you need to fly this type of plane. Then after a tour you will have a greater understanding of it and can fly whatever the heck you like.

My ride next tour: Lavochkins
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Ack-Ack on August 23, 2006, 11:34:45 AM
pass.
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Krusty on August 23, 2006, 11:35:34 AM
It's just a thought. If you don't like there's no obligation. This is along the lines of the "Best kills in a P40B" idea from some time back.
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Auger on August 23, 2006, 12:00:58 PM
Actually, I kind of do that now.  I have a "Plane of the Month" that I'll fly when the squad isn't doing anything official.  My favorite ride is still the Hog, but I force myself to fly other stuff just to get a better understanding of them.  Last month was the Hellcat, this month is the 38J, and I'm still working on next month.  Maybe the Mossie, or one of the Japanese planes.
Title: Re: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Shifty on August 23, 2006, 12:10:33 PM
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Originally posted by Krusty


My ride next tour: Lavochkins


Are you doing this just to have an excuse to be Lghay all month?;)

Actually we've been doing just what you suggest in 880 squadron. We started twe months ago with the F4U1D , last month was the F4F, this month is Hellcat month.:)
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: FX1 on August 23, 2006, 12:14:00 PM
Spit 16 ok?
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Dichotomy on August 23, 2006, 12:20:11 PM
Krusty I'd thought about doing this about a month ago myself.  Generally I fly the 51 or the 38 but I'm thinking next tour either a spit or the f4u.  I'll save the LA LA for last because I hate hate HATE them since they kill me all of the time :)
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Krusty on August 23, 2006, 12:30:51 PM
It's not so much an "excuse" as it is "I threatened that I'd jump, so I'm gonna jump!"
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Dichotomy on August 23, 2006, 12:33:08 PM
should I hold your beer and 'watch this'? :)
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Bronk on August 23, 2006, 12:37:32 PM
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Originally posted by Dichotomy
should I hold your beer and 'watch this'? :)


:rofl :rofl :rofl


Bronk
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: FiLtH on August 23, 2006, 12:42:29 PM
Im game.
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Dichotomy on August 23, 2006, 12:44:25 PM
whatcha switching from to filth?
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Krusty on August 23, 2006, 12:52:42 PM
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Originally posted by Dichotomy
should I hold your beer and 'watch this'? :)


I'm sure my famous last words will be more like: "Crap. Oh, crap! OH CRAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaa........ (*splat*)"
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Dichotomy on August 23, 2006, 01:02:02 PM
Dangit Krusty I laughed so hard a chunk of ice wet up my nose :lol  
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Vudak on August 23, 2006, 01:35:16 PM
I've been itching to get in a Pony B lately...  But I'm not giving up my Hog for a whole month :)
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Simaril on August 23, 2006, 01:38:50 PM
My trouble is that I cant pay attention to one plane long enough  to be sure what I'm switching from.
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Simaril on August 23, 2006, 01:40:11 PM
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Originally posted by Dichotomy
Dangit Krusty I laughed so hard a chunk of ice wet up my nose :lol  


If you're already spitting ice, then it HAS to be the P-40 with the Aleutian Tiger on it!
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Dichotomy on August 23, 2006, 02:27:02 PM
good point!!! *runs to look one over
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: FiLtH on August 23, 2006, 04:03:43 PM
Im thinking of trying the 202 out. Gonna take alot of trying and dying but I think it will be fun. This past camp I flew mostly P40E. Id do the B but its too related for this.  

    If you havent used the P40E much, I recommend it. But you need to fly it more than 2 days to give an opinion. This is a perfect opportunity.
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Mathman on August 23, 2006, 04:46:13 PM
You know, this is a great idea.  I think next month I will fly the Hellcat.
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Grayeagle on August 23, 2006, 07:47:10 PM
been doin it ..have done it ..got the T-shirt an stuff.

It's a great way to get a handle on just where the weaknesses are in other planes.

In AW for a long time I useda fly the stang one camp, then a different plane for the next camp, then back to the stang .. etc .. for years.

In AH.. since I am still learnin to shoot and learnin where the break points are for lead turns an such .. I am flyin the Spit 9, 5, and 8 this camp, depending on mission of the moment.

Next camp will be stang camp for me.. B an D.

Then Niki-Ki types.   .. then back to stang . . etc.

After a coupla years I will be 'good' in the stang .. again :)

-GE (happiness is a full kill buffer :)
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: navajoboy on August 23, 2006, 09:16:33 PM
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Originally posted by Krusty
I'm sure my famous last words will be more like: "Crap. Oh, crap! OH CRAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaa........ (*splat*)"


yup..
doesnt pay to be a skydiver..

lol
Title: Re: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: RedTop on August 23, 2006, 09:45:26 PM
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Originally posted by Krusty

My ride next tour: Lavochkins


:eek: :confused: :eek:
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: viper215 on August 23, 2006, 10:52:13 PM
Ill move from 38Ls and 38Js to 38Gs.....problem solved.
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: hubsonfire on August 23, 2006, 10:54:18 PM
I've pretty much always done this, and it's pretty much prevented me from learning any one plane well enough to be dangerous to anyone but myself.

Therefore I strongly suggest that everyone flies a plane they hate next camp, so maybe I can kill someone. That would be great.
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Atoon on August 23, 2006, 10:56:03 PM
I know, lets all fly la7s & spit16s!




Oh wait, we did that last night..........
Title: Re: Re: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Krusty on August 23, 2006, 11:48:34 PM
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Originally posted by RedTop
:eek: :confused: :eek:


I sent out a cry for help and yall didn't stop me, so I jumped, RT, I jumped!

Should be.... "enlightening".
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: MIShill on August 24, 2006, 12:13:14 AM
Another variation for those with no patience is to try the old Air Warrior "Cycle" (harder to do here) of at least one kill in every PILOT gunned plane in the MA in a month.
-MI-
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Atoon on August 24, 2006, 12:30:31 AM
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Originally posted by Atoon
I know, lets all fly la7s & spit16s!




Oh wait, we did that last night..........
!
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: FiLtH on August 24, 2006, 01:02:35 AM
MIShill that could be fun too.  I tried out the 202 tonight. I got 13 kills with 8 deaths. The thing isnt as slow as I thought it was. Its kinda weak, and the guns are rather lacking. Should be an interesting campaign.
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: The Fury on August 24, 2006, 05:36:54 AM
I have been flying the zero this mnth like mad usually it british or american planes for me but not this month.
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Mako15 on August 24, 2006, 06:19:31 AM
Sure I'll do it....hmmmm....what plane to pick?

Aha! I've got it!

I call 109s
Title: Re: Re: Re: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: Dichotomy on August 24, 2006, 08:12:26 AM
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Originally posted by Krusty
I sent out a cry for help and yall didn't stop me, so I jumped, RT, I jumped!

Should be.... "enlightening".


and I got a free beer out of it :D

okay next campaing f4u's for me.  I'll be easy to spot because I'll be smoking, burning, falling out of the sky, you know the drill :D
Title: Next tour: Try A New Plane tour
Post by: FiLtH on August 24, 2006, 08:21:59 AM
Dicho..3 words for ya...Flaps, flaps,flaps.
 
     The F4u is all about getting slow as quickly as possible. Seems odd, but thats about it.