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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: TheWobble on March 01, 2001, 01:20:00 AM
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most folks have a given fighter or bomber that they fly almost all the time, why?
why do you like THAT plane so much?
especally folks that fly "Non-dweeb planes" like the tiffie, yak, la5, p-38,
I personally almost always fly the 38, I know its not the best fighter per say, but for some reason ever since i tried it I have really enjoyed it and use it almost exclusivly now.
so why do YOU fly THAT plane??
EDIT: p.s. C-Hog and NIK flyers need not answer, we already know why (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
[This message has been edited by TheWobble (edited 03-03-2001).]
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Santa will answer for a lot of us.. it involves :
"Sexier planes"
"underdog cannons"
"uber pilots"
"non-opportunistic ****..."
"Grey, not blue..."
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[This message has been edited by Saintaw (edited 03-01-2001).]
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I personally fly the -1D and F6F just cause they are blue! Seriously, I like the PTO planes better than the ETO ones (just my opinion, not that they are better or worse). I like the way the -1D handles when I am able to keep it fast. The kitty just 'cause it is my fav plane from WW2 (kind of funny since my fav plane of all time is the Tomcat... must be something about Grumman fighters (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif))
I really don't look for performance issues concerning the planes. The two Navy planes I fly tend to fit my style of fighting: some bnz, some tnb, and jabo. They both carry a quality loadout and are the only lanes I can readily take ack out in (aside from the TBM).
-math
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"Any American fighter near Orote Penninsula. I have forty Jap planes surrounded and need a little help."
-Ens. W.B. "Spider" Webb during the Marians Turkey Shoot
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Lately, 109G6. Not sure why. I like its sleekness, and of course the built in 'LW coolness" factor. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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I fly the tiffi because of the lack of an VVS ground pounding and because it look like an Beaufighter (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) (AK participant can grin (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)) and it'as a good gun/bomb package.
The Yak : my child dream (ever heard of the Normandie Niemen ?) and I love killing guys glued to their 6 at <150 yard and she is beautiful the best looking plane of AH IMNHO.
It's not a problem of performance cause in wich case I will use a P51D or a G10 (and of course a Chog for furballing (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif) )
+ what Saw said :
it's not blue it's not UberKanonnen machine it's not point and shoot
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True blue CHOG dweeb here! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) Why? Well the F4U has been my favorite plane of all time since baa baa Black Sheep came out on TV. I used to love it when the whole squad was flying side-by-side and then they'd do those peel-offs one by one.
I don't fly the DHOG much cause I don't like the big yellow cowling and I definately prefer cannons. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) They give me a fighting chance against a turn and burn plane...all I need is a snapshot! he he he
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because it turns great! ... heuu.. no.
because it climbs good! ... heuu.. not really.
because it is fast! ....... heuu.. no.
because it out accelerate . heuu.. no.
because it outdive any1 ... heu... LOL.
because it compresses later heu... and so what?
because it got powerfull guns..... really?
because it's multirole .... no doubt, it's cool!
The P47 is a pain when you put it out his basic B&Z and run. I know, I know, you guys will say: "P47? Piece of cake..blahblhablah easy...blahblah killer... blahblah me me me".
Everytime I see a con I think :"ok... how can I manoeuver to get a kill here?". Flying an another plane is really relaxing for me. Not even talking about Nikis/Zekes/Spits where I feel unvulnerable. When flying those I just "fly in" and improvise after, looks so easy after a P47 cession (Not a whine).
So why do I fly the P47 if I keep complaining about his performances?
Because I love the shape of it. I keep looking at pictures of P47s, this huge "round" nose, the semi elleptical wings, the prominent cowl flaps, the turbocharger exits on the side, the bubble canopy. The think looks big, rugged.
The ultimate P47 is the one from Gabbriesky. I have drawings and pictures of it all over my bedroom. The camouflage with the tight green shades, the red nose, the red tail, the bubble canopy, the invasion stripes. Oh mama (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) I would kill to have it in AH, but I guess I'm screewed as the D25 was already made at the Brazilian colors. (Maybe Gabby had a D26 hehehe). Pyro! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
Fly a plane that you love. I mean not love because ur grand daddy flew it, or love because it is "the best" or "the biggest guns".
I'm talking about this "kid attitude" everytime you see one. Then if you trully love your plane, it will give it back to you well, going the "extra mile". (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
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Olivier "Frenchy" Raunier
"I hope it can dive, because it sure can't climb"
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S!
I fly mainly LW planes,because they have been my favorites for a long time.They look mean and were technically ahead their time when entering service.Also the satisfaction, when U after a long practise master the plane,is unbelieveable.
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3.Lentue
Lentolaivue 34 (http://www.muodos.fi/LLv34/)
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Because of challenge and satisfaction from job well done.
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jochen Gefechtsverband Kowalewski
Units: I. and II./KG 51, II. and III./KG 76, NSGr 1, NSGr 2, NSGr 20.
Planes: Do 17Z, Ju 87, Ju 88A, He 111H, Ar 234A, Me 410A, Me 262A, Fw 190F, Fw 190G.
Sieg oder bolsevismus!
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I fly the 109 n i love it.
I got used to 109s since WB when i used to play alot of H2H flying 109s and got really used to it that today i just cant fly anything else.
Im learning to fly FWs but i really dont feel good flying it. Maybe with D9 and Ta152 it will change a bit.
Actualy flying G6 and using the 30mm only and praticing alot but my favourite model is the G10.
My plane config is: only 1x30mm for dogfight with some t&b and 3x20mm for b&z.
I think 109 is beautiful and is one of the most challenging planes to fly coz u cant run from most enemies. If u engage u must kill it, or die.
Flying 109 means teamwork and its the best
thing in a online WW2 sim.
Pirado
[This message has been edited by Peeradow (edited 03-01-2001).]
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I fly the F4u-1d, the F6f5 mainly as fighters. I've also been spotted in a c205, la5, tiffie, and p47d25. I absolutely will not fly the n1k or f4u1c under any circumstances. Ok, ok, I *might* decide to fly a 1c to get in a mission; but I'll never fly that green UFO. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
I fly the f4u1d because the corsair (the real one with 50 cal) has been a favorite plane of mine ever since I was very young. It is an added bonus that the f4u is pretty fast, rolls very well, and carries a lot of ammo. (I have poor aim and 50s take a lot to land a kill.) The f6f5 is about the same way, but I only fly that for jabo anymore. It seems a little better than the 1d for that. (Climbs faster.) The p47d25 is the same way, land based jabo.
Usually in the f4u1d I'll fly up to 14k or so and get to max speed. I'll then look for another hog, spit, zero, f6f5, p47, or 109. Any of those I know how to kill without any problem. The zero can be killed with bnz and unless you turn they won't ever get you. Spits can't roll, so you can get easy snapshots on them. P47s turn pretty poorly so you can mix it up with them too. F4us are at least a fair fight. 109s can't roll (and most can't turn) so you can get snapshots on them too. If I see a p38, p51, or n1k above me, that's the time to get worried. The p38 is usually flown by excellent pilots, so I'll usually try to fool them into thinking I'm a 1c by faking a HO. You can then quickly turn into them as they pull for all their might to climb back up on the perch. Thanks to the p38s compression deal though I can usually knock out at least a elevator or engine. P51s are tough. They can beat the 1d in nearly all areas when they have an E advantage. Faking a Ho sometimes works on them, but usually they are insane enough to try it. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) That's when I break off fast, because the 1d just doesn't have what it takes to HO like a pro. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) I still haven't found an answer to the n1k though. Usually I'll just refuse to engage. Unfortunately the n1k can really dive (easily outdives f4u), but fortunately it can't roll and the f4u can barely pull away from it on the deck. If I'm above an n1k I'll try a bnz pass or two, attempt a snapshot, and then extend away as soon as the n1k starts the usuall hang on prop and keep climbing trick. I've had pretty good luck doing this. Yaks are a tough one too. If the yak can get close enough you aren't going to be able to lose it, but you can hope the other pilot can't aim. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) La5s are another tough one if you are low. The only advantage the hog might have vs an la5 is that the la5 gets hard to keep the nose down in at high speeds. If you can dive under them they sometimes can't push the nose down far enough to get you. You can then extend away slowly being sure to climb above 8k so their wep stops working. F6f5s are fun to fight in the f4u. They can outturn you at low speeds, but you hold a very large speed advantage. Above 250 mph the f4u holds all the advantages except view. I haven't fought many 190s this tour. The ones I've fought have never been when I had ammo or gas, so I don't really know the best way to beat them. They roll really well, so that eliminates one of the f4us big advantages. I think if I could get them to turn they would lose though. C47s are the hardest to kill. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) Those things can toss drunks out at you! They can also fly so slow that time seems to come to a standstill and then they can pelt you with empty kegs and/or beer cans. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
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bloom25
THUNDERBIRDS
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Aircraft choice and general AH issues aren't easily debated here by you wobbled.
Meaning, the MA is a whole different deal you freebies can't understand. Aircraft choice per the MA is completely different from a hoopty free HTH server.
As you capture, attack, and defend the bases, your aircraft choices differ, get it?
Please post in "free mutliplayer" where you belong. It's much easier.
Thanks.
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Originally posted by Creamo:
Aircraft choice and general AH issues aren't easily debated here by you wobbled.
Meaning, the MA is a whole different deal you freebies can't understand. Aircraft choice per the MA is completely different from a hoopty free HTH server.
As you capture, attack, and defend the bases, your aircraft choices differ, get it?
Please post in "free mutliplayer" where you belong. It's much easier.
Thanks.
And just what are your choices Creamo?
I`m sure I`m not the only one that are dying to find out,what planes You fly when nobody looks.
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Ah, yet another elitist "I fly the REAL planes of AH" post.
Today is a new tour- Think I might only fly the F4U-1C and the N1K2-J exclusively on this tour. I dedicate myself to HO's and otherworldly ACM. I will chuckle every time someone yells dweeb, and take that as my que to drop down and strafe the chute. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
Why do I fly what I fly? To have fun!
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The Spitfire.
The most beautifull plane ever made, and the plane that won the war.
(that'll stir 'em up)
Creamo, you're a dick. Just sayin'
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The **MOL**
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The P-47. All variants. I'd love to see a razorback someday. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Why do I fly it? It's big and beautiful. It is also a challenge to fly and do well in. It fits my flying style, I like to BnZ a bit and do lots of E fighting. I also like to be the underdog and find ways to win the day. I have also read Robert Johnson's book "Thunderbolt", and I really liked it. When you get right down to it, I fly the P47 in AH because it is challenging and it's attributes suite my style of play.
Seeker, I'd argue that the Spitfire was the plane that saved England, but as for the plane that did the most to win the war, I'd have to give that call to the P-47 as far as fighters go. Escort, A2A, sweeps, and ground attack. The Jug did it all, and it all well. It may not be the sexiest plane in the eyes of most folks, but it certainly earned the name "Juggernaut". I think the only plane you could argue that was more important to winning the war was the B-17, but as far as fighters go, I feel the Jug holds the title.
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Lephturn - Aces High Chief Trainer
A member of The Flying Pigs http://www.flyingpigs.com (http://www.flyingpigs.com)
Check out Lephturn's Aerodrome! (http://users.andara.com/~sconrad/)
"Nothing is so firmly believed as that which we least know." - Michel Eyquem, seigneur de Montaigne. (1533–1592)
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especally folks that fly Non-dweeb planes like the tiffie, yak, la5, p-38
A classic example of spending too much time in the forums, and not enough time in the MA. The vocal minority is just that.
AKDejaVu
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Fighter: Spitfire MkIX
a) good allround fighter
b) more often than not u'll come across ppl that think they can outturn a spit... especially n1k drivers (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Attack: Typhoon
a) nice ord, great guns to smack enemy cap after bombing the osties
b) good zoom, fun to spoil a P-51's rope 'n dope tactics (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Bomber: Ju-88, Lancaster
a) very pleasing to destroy the forward ackfield, also known as CV with the Ju
b) when I need some time afk I'll grab a lanc and do some 20k dweebery in a lanc - great bomb load (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Effdub
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FW190A8 : beautiful plane, excellent for jabo and pretty good as a fighter if you keep it light.I mainly fly it because i like LW planes and I love the roll rate.
other faves include JU88 (much overlooked) which can take out all the acks FH's and other stuff to boot (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
109g2: my favourite defence fighter: excellent acceleration and climb, good armement with gondalas and WEP cools off very quickly.Great plane (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
hazed
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The Zeke...mostly because there is no Ki-43.
BTW, if a post was made on a Bulletin Board, and no came along to poke them in the eye, would it still be a post? (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
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The JUG, both variants........ (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/cool.gif)
You may see me in other birds at times, 190A8, 109G10, P38L, etc, if the mission planner dictates a specific plane/loadout, but when I have a choice, I select the Jug and take to the skies.
She can't climb for squat without WEP, she ain't the fastest, she won't outturn very many planes, she don't outtdive many planes.....but I feel at home when I hop in one, fully knowing that I am automatically the underdog when I am spotted.
I have, this past tour, taken the Niki and Hawg-C on occasion.......like I told another pilot, this was more out of being ticked off than anything else, and looking at my stats, you can see that I am a prime example of someone who cannot exploit the Niki's skills.
I know what I can and cannot do in the Jug. Slowly, surely, I have relearned her quirks and her strengths.
If HTC comes out with the P47M or N, you can be sure I will be in one every chance I get. A faster climbing version would be more than welcome.
I also fly(flew) the F6F for a while...have a 4:1 k/d ratio in it, not eye popping by anyone's standards, I know. But I rarely fly it these days......just don't "feel" right, like something is missing in it.
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P-38L
Because its the most beautiful fighter ever built (The Me262 is a close second)
Because its good at everything but the best at nothing
Because it requires a VERY good pilot
Because its has plenty of firepower and ammo
Nose guns are l33t
Two engines is always better than one
Because it looks like a beautiful girl
Because it was the twin tailed devil.
Its a matter of love, really. Its the plane Ive loved since I was a small tardling. There is nothing more beautiful than a formation of P-38, specially when you look at it from above or below.
I dont know why but I find the shape of the plane hypnotizing, one of the most beautiful objects ever built by manking -- form meets function and beauty.
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Fat DRUNK Bastards.
Nothing feels sweeter than facing a powerful enemy 1 on 1, the battle is tough, but you emerge victorious. As he types <S>!!! on channel one, you open fire on his chute.
(http://home.coqui.net/dimitri/secret/cassie6.jpg)
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P47 because you need big brass ones to use it low and slow (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif) It can be a tough ride to master in the MA environment and so it puts hair on the chest and makes your voice deeper. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
The Yak because it's a damn fine ride but you almost have to be a samurai with it due to the small ammo load. Close and in their face is the best (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
-Westy
(lol! go get em Rex!! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) )
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Interesting...
I havent seen one pilot brag about his 51! Well lemme step up to the plate.
Love the speed. I love the history behind the 51. First long range escort, Tuskeegee Airmen, fast. It was a plane American pilots in Europe really took pride in.
Its a plane that makes me proud to be an American! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
-Ding
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The Yak! Because people still underestimate it. It can turn-fight the BnZ'ers and run them down when they try to get away (what other plane can do that!), it can BnZ the turn fighters, or in some cases, turn fight the turn fighters. 99% of the time it can extend away if it's in trouble.
It half-loops the best of ANY plane in the planeset. It turns great. It accelerates great. It's incredibly fast.
...and it's about as lethal as a BB gun at long range.
Still, it makes you a good shot and a better pilot because of it!
Servo
**MOL**
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Originally posted by aztec:
The Zeke...mostly because there is no Ki-43.
BTW, if a post was made on a Bulletin Board, and no came along to poke them in the eye, would it still be a post? (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
Fair enough! Counterquestion: If someone makes a post on the BBS that doesn't contain a whine about somebody else's plane choice or gameplay, would it still be a post? (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
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Tiffy and yak
because i can get kills in them (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Trell
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Planes I fly: La5FN, Fw-190A5, P47D-25, and Bf-109G2.
Why?: BECAUSE I CAN!!!! <G>
-SW
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Seeker, don't hurt my feelings, Im sensitive...plus Im right.
These posts on how you need to take the weakest armed, earliest war plane variant to be such a know it all so you can call everyone else a dweeb are getting a bit old.
I'd be a dick to call everyone that flys a particular plane type a dweeb and try to discount their success or enjoyment of the game because of that plane choice.
Singling out a freebie account holder that picks the general forum to start yet another anti-chog nik whine for a little sarcasm seemed appropriate.
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The Macchi C.205V "Veltro". Becouse it is italian, it is a beauty, it is an early 1943 kite and becouse I enjoy killing late war a/c with it.
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Well said creamo.
AKDejaVu
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Actually Creamo....the Wobbster is a paying member now. I believe he flies for the knits under the handle Wobble....not to be confused with Wobbel...who is a different guy. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) I noticed his distinct spelling characteristics last night in the channel 1 buffer. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
Oh...and I usually fly the F6F if I am in a fighter mood and usually all of the bombers, just depends on the target. Lately I have branched out and have been trying different fighters. The Yak is really nice. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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Although I tend to stay away from the bloo planes, I like to fly them all from time to time.
If there's a scenario going on, that'll usually determine what plane I fly in the arena.
Much of the time, though, I fly what I fly because of what book I'm reading. It drove me crazy not being able to fly a Hurricane while reading Duel of Eagles, so I picked up Thunderbolt! the next time at the book store, and flew a Jug for awhile. Now I'm reading Samurai! (ain't it strange how the titles of the last two books I bought ended in a !), so I've been toughing it out in a Zero lately.
BTW, the Jug is the best plane I've flown in AH so far. The Zero, by far, the worst. The Yak is probably my favorite. That is, according to my fighting style in the arena.
anRky
-Ih8ubb
[This message has been edited by anRky (edited 03-01-2001).]
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Mostly i fly the Typhoon, it does nothing well but is a challeng to dogfight and it is a well rounded plane.
I also fly the fw190a8 cause sometime you just want an easy flight, and it about the easiest plane to fly.
I like the 109G10 also, but have had problems with gunnery when loaind out the 30mm. But this has just been resolved. Had to remap Jstick keys so primary & secondary weapon can be used seperatly. Now i can track with the mmguns and then when im close use 30mm.
Cant wait for the Tempest.......
Dog out.......
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Great majority of the time: P-38
It accelerates good, climbs really well, excellent weapon package, fast and powerfull at high alts but manouverable and nimble at low alts. It can do any mission and do it well, no torque to bother you, 2nd engine has brought me home more than once, *ADD ANIMAL's List here* and because... it ROCKS! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
The Yak because its just damn deadly and a joy to fly, and lately been flying the jug a bit. It is fast and retains its E well, but accel and climb are horrible. It is a fun kite to fly.. 8 mg's help a lot too hehe.
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N1K2-J. Because killing ain't enough. I want to hear them squeal like piggys on the way down.
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yeah don't hurt creamo's feelings or he will be all needy on squad night - he's an emotional black hole ya know - (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
i agree in a sense though, this smells like an elitist thread waitin to happen - depends on the mission, i like the 109 g6 though - its got boobies
the a5 also rules - i think i gravitated to the 109's because i got so easily killed in em when i first flew them while other guys would come by and whomp me in theirs - i usually get motivated to get better at things i have trouble in because i get p.o.'d - my whole first tour was in a c205 and it was a blast too -
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cuz i want to
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F4U-C cuz it's big and blue and because I don't give a rats bellybutton wot y'all think about that.
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Damn you Dingy, beat me to it. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif) Untill Tour 13 I was a pretty die hard pony guy. I just loved the history, the lines of it, everything. Lately I've gotten a bit worn out on the ETO and my interest in the PTO has grown considerably now it's either the F6 or the F4 for me, that's the 1D mind you I'll take 6 .50's over cannon anyday. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
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P-51D....The Cadillac of the Skies!
Sleek, sexy, historical, fast, excellent gun platform, high speed manuevering, excellent fuel and ammo loadout...my average sortie lasted 60 minutes last tour...I enjoy that (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Truthfully, I first flew the pony back in AWDOS...at that time, it was avoided by most everyone except newbies...kills were hard to get in it. That was a challenge to me so I chose it as my main ride...the following 10 years I've been faithful and have never left her...only RPS and PAC have stopped me from flying Pony.
Oh yes...one more thing....I love to hear my adversaries whine...hey runstang or turn around and fight. The most satisfying aspect of the 51 is to kill with impunity...you kill them and they never get guns on...it's a fine thing (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Ice
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P-38L -- Because it's nice to be fully loaded with external stores and still climb faster then a 190 or P-47.
109F4 -- It's just fun to fly
A6M5 -- Because it's fun to tie up 5 or 6 people at a time.
TBF -- Great dive bomber and it's uber guns are fun.
All the other blue planes are useless other then statistical skewing.
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Aircraft choice and general AH issues aren't easily debated here by you wobbled.
Meaning, the MA is a whole different deal you freebies can't understand. Aircraft choice per the MA is completely different from a hoopty free HTH server.
As you capture, attack, and defend the bases, your aircraft choices differ, get it?
Please post in "free mutliplayer" where you belong. It's much easier.
Thanks.
---Orignally puked up by Creamo.
Hey IDIOT, I DO fly the MA every frigging day, funny i havent seen YOU there.
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The CHog mostly but I'll fly just about any 'ol thing with wings. The CHog 'cause I love those 4 Hispanos that pack a real punch and descent loadout. Just give me one snapshot and you're toast.
Also because it can take a load of punishment and keep on flying (don't know how many times I've lost part of a wing and made it home).
And, NO stinkin' radiator (that cuts down almost half the plane-set right there). Don't know how many times I've got that damn radiator pinged by ack or some such thing.
Finally, it has a good dive rate and is absolutely rock steady at very high speed with great high speed handling (unlike the ME109 which becomes a brick above 400 mph)
Oh yea, and it looks really cool with those gull wings :-)
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yeah CREAMO ya meanie! don't you know the wobble's an entrepeneur and his new business is really paying off - so much that he can pay all at once every month!
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P38-L coz it's a hot plane wich is truely multirole.
the spitv for base vulch defense
the TBM for bombing and playing with the peanut guns (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
For the rest all bombers for what's needed
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P51
Why?
- Fast
- Very fast and purposefull looking
- Brings me safly home
- Amazing hi-speed handling.
- Long range.
- historicall
And the best reason:
IF you have ever seen one do a 500 MPH fly by at 100 feet with that whining growl of that Packard-Merlin V12, you'll understand instantly (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
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P-51D
I have no idea. I started in AWIII as my first WWII sim about 4 years ago now.
I got in the P-51 almost by instinct. Flew it and flew it until I couldn't fly it anymore. Then I got in and flew it again.
I love her shape. I love her style. She is fast and oh so smooth. She purrs just right and takes me wherever I want to go. She always gives me whatever I ask of her. She is my dream come true.
Is it no wonder I named her "Darling Debbie?"
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Midnight
13th TAS
midnight@13thtas.com
"I see you have made your decision. Now let's see you enforce it." -Brandon Lee (The Crow)
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-The P51, 'cause it felt right.
-Then the Niki, 'cause it really felt right (TnBer at heart)
-Then the F6F, 'cause I like the feeling of sending a bunch of rounds into an aircraft and watching it decintigrate...cannons kill too quickly
-Now the P51 again, has the .50s, fun to turnfight Chogs and LuftWaffles in, and I can run away like a sissy when I need to!
by ElWobbley
especally folks that fly Non-dweeb planes like the tiffie, yak, la5, p-38,
And retarded comments like this one keep me upping in the Niki from time to time doing nothing but HO sorties. Last time I was up, I even managed to HO two B17s in a row...great fun, but no whines (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
SOB
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The P51-D ..... Mainly becase of the Packard-Merlin V1650-7.. 12 cylinder.. 1649 Cubic inch.. inline(1490hp).. box of Thunder under the cowl! Besides that .... All the ROOK and Knight Sheep get really "hot" when they see us screem by them. It's really fun to read the text buffer as the Whining "stump bumpers" yell at us to slow down so they can get a shot off! There is no finer ride in the air then the "Cadilac of the Skies!"
Thunder **13th TAS**
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BOOM!
[This message has been edited by GRUNHERZ (edited 03-02-2001).]
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p47d-30. I like its loadout better than the d25,(ie 10 rockets better than 6) and I swear, although no-one believes me, I think it rolls slightly better at high speeds than does the d25. Its a plane that very few people fly therefore when u see that plane in the sky, a real man is flying it (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) the 8 .50 cals make quite a show as they connect against a buff's wing or tail. The Dutch roll is hypnotizing when ur climbing out at 170 mph with 2500 lbs of bombs, 10 rockets, and a full tank of gas. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
And most of all... u just look cool in it (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
However, on the flipside of the coin... I still like taking a ride in my old favorite the 109. It doesn't matter what version, they're all fun to fly.
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CO No. 272 Squadron "Whispering Death"
---> http://members.home.net/wchiasson/no272/ (http://members.home.net/wchiasson/no272/)
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The Spitfire won the war for the Allies as it kept the American C.V. Great Britannia afloat.
Once the sleeping giant of American industrial might was awoken, the plane becomes insignificant compared to the numbers that could be produced. It's just some thing to stir the coals between the P38/47/51 afficianados. In reality it could well have been Brewster Buffalo's, there was no way the Reich was going to keep up with American production on the Western Front, and Russian disregard for her own losses on the Eastern Front.
Creamo, you're a dick as you're one of the people that thinks $30 a month entitles you to an intellect. If you had half the perception as you have self esteem, you'd realise it behoves any community to be inclusive, not exclusive. Being an MA flyer guarantees neither knowledge nor ability.
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Seeker are you sure he can understand your last few sentances? (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) Smaller words for Creamo ok.
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What Ice said. Plus, I feel totally secure from everything except stupidity. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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Creamo, you're a dick as you're one of the people that thinks $30 a month entitles you to an intellect. If you had half the perception as you have self esteem, you'd realise it behoves any community to be inclusive, not exclusive. Being an MA flyer guarantees neither knowledge nor ability.
The can of whoophiney I suspect is about to be opened on ya notwithstanding, what does the above have to do with Creamo challenging yet another thinly disguised slam at other flyers' rides of choice? Creamo may have been coarse about it, but he was absolutely right, IMHeinousO.
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P-51D....The Cadillac of the Skies!
Yup, going 45mph in the left lane with the turn signal stuck on! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Seriously, I have grown to love the 51 in the last tour- it has enough balance to do it all. Not quite the best at anything really, but 85-90% in most categories. Using your head in it means you don't die much, and you can choose your terms in a fight.
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yet another thinly disguised slam at other flyers' rides of choice
WHAT?! You daft or something!?
I dont want to "slam" anything, i just often find myself flying and i see lots people seem to always fly the same ride all the time, it made me wonder "why do they always fly the xxx?, what do they like about it so much?" hence the thread. I think this thread was a good idea because it may open players to planes that they never considered flying, and aside from a few RETARDED comments its going just fine, noone is "slamming" anyone's rides, just saying WHY THEY FLY WHAT THEY FLY!
Sheesh, be a paranoid fruit why dont ya...
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noone is "slamming" anyone's rides, just saying WHY THEY FLY WHAT THEY FLY!
Sheesh, be a paranoid fruit why dont ya... - wobble
especally folks that fly Non-dweeb planes like the tiffie, yak, la5, p-38, - wobble
p.s. C-Hog and NIK flyers need not answer, we already know why - wobble
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"Fly'em all" is my motto I decide what I want to do, then pick a plane I haven't flown in awhile that fits the particular job. Is that wierd?
Swamp
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Nash if yer gonna quote somebody, add the smilies and quotation marks they put. Quoting someone and changing the tone of their post is rude.
Read all the replys, not a SINGLE put down of another pilot, the only CRAP that shows up is from people just being rude.
Funny how the only thing negative on this thread is the junk that keeps being posted by people saying this is a negative post.
If you think tis a negative post DONT POST ON IT, leave the people who actually have something to contribute alone, there are plenty of other secions for you to spread yer negative drivel, because there is no need for it here
I sparred with Duma for a while in the TA using several different planes, im kinda taking a shine to the LA-5 but im having trouble getting past its gunnery shortcomings, doese anyone have and tips as to how to use it properly? its hard to do high deflection shots because of the FOV and ya for sure cant do spray and pray cause ya only get 400 rounds....what is the best tactic to use the LA-5??????
Swamp,
that makes the most sense, but i guess lots of people (myself included) get "stuck" on a certin plane, i guess we kinda bond with our favorite (how corny) like no matter what i have to do ill take the p-38, even if i am attacking panzers ill use it (which i admit is dumb) it probably not the "ideal" thing to do but oh well its my favorite.
"fly'em all" is probably the best thing to do but most of us cant pull ourselves away from our fav's to do it, i know i cant.
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Well...
I'm gettin' kinda tired of bein' called everything in the book for the plane I choose to fly.
Put as many smileys in front of it as ya want... this stuff is wearin' thin.
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Wow, impressive post Seeker, your hurting my feelings more though, I’m so sad now damn it.
As Grunturdnst now worships you, I must differ in his opinion of your cleverness, and punctuation . Call it my ˝ perception.
The verb of the sentence must agree with the subject in number and person, so your saying, “thinks $30 a month entitles you to a intellect” in fact proves you have a will to promote yourself while trying to discount my intellect, yet at the same time just disproves yours.
Plus, you spelled “realize” and “behooves” wrong.
I addressed a Chog/Nik whine as I thought appropriate, and in fact the “community” you are trying to be so “inclusive” in, is better off if these whines are finally met with a bit of rudeness, and straight forwardness saying basically…”knock this toejam off.” I chose to say so.
Your trying to make me “exclusive” for not putting up with this mindless drivel that is counterproductive to the MA is much more concerning.
Overall grade on your response,… D- Seeker. L
See Kerien after class.
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Ahem...
Mmm... Mpph... Mphhahaa Bwahaha!
God it's always priceless when people underestimate Creamo and get whacked upside the head (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
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I've been awestruck by planes since I was tiny. When I started getting old enough to really be interested in WWII, I watched some Old documentary and it had several minutes of 190 footage. I thought and still think that the 190A series is absolutely the most beautiful fighter ever (besides the new Euro fighter (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)). It's small size, sleek lines and roaring radial says it all.
I've flown it in every online and offline flight sim I've tried. I'm just now starting to fly it again in AH cause when I first got here in 1.03 I had a terrible time in it. So stuck mainly to my second favorite the 109F (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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Luftjagerkorps
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The quality of the box matters little. Success depends upon the man who sits in it - Baron Manfred von Richthofen
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Wobble, read your original post, then think about it. I'm glad you choose to fly different aircraft, and I would agree it is good to fly all the planes- ALL OF THEM!
I see posts like yours in the MA that drive people to log in disgust, as they are sick to death of having people call them names for their choice of plane rides. I listen to the pathetic whines of people who rant and rave on the country channel because people won't help them capture a base, or defend their goon, or come save an airfield... not talking about the cries for help, I mean specifically the people who go on for 10-20 minutes about how everyone on the side sucks, how "We shoulda done this!". Now you start another post that basically ends by doing precisely that, and it isn't inclusive in the least- quite the opposite.
Cut from another thread:
Wow, most people here seem to get it, though a few apparently don't.
These games are about fun. They are about this games ability to create a small cacoon we wrap around ourselves for a few fleeting moments, where we forget the rest of the world and its problems for a little while. They are a release from our dull lives. They release the "Walter Mitty" in us. They let us live our fantasy historical lives. They are about putting us in a place where, in our small part of the universe we are in charge. They are all that and more, and for that reason you are going to have a vastly different opinion on what is "right or wrong" or even "how the game should be played". I laugh to myself anytime I read someone say something like "man, those dweebs that do XXXX just don't get it, they should play the way it REALLY should be done!"
Seems to me that, so long as they are playing within the rules of the game and are having a good time they ARE playing the game the right way. -Kieren
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That is a fantastic quote.
Drex
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Ya know what READ THE whoopee THING!, not a single bash of another pilot or his prefrences!! just a bunch of people talking about what plane they like! THATS IT. if this post was full of people calling others "dweebs" and toejam i would understand yer point BUT ITS NOT, so SHUT UP ABOUT IT BEING NEGATIVE! The only negative CRAP on its is from you IDIOTS saying that its negative. So if ya want to talk about yer favorite plane please do if not STFU
I havent called anyone a "dweeb" on this post, and neither has anyone else, everyone (accept a few MORONS who are not even posting about the topic) are having a good time, now quit clogging an interesting thread with your CRAP
EDIT: notice there were 10 just fine posts where people were just talking about their favorite planes till SOMEONE came on ad insulted ME, but then even after that there are tons of perfectly nice and to the point of the topic..so aside from to people saying this post is negative..there is nothing negative. fancy that.
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