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General Forums => Axis vs Allies => Topic started by: Mister Fork on October 28, 2010, 12:04:32 PM
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From Shifty's collection with a couple of gameplay tweaks.
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc42/Johnvan52/COG.png?t=1255469888)
CHANGING OF THE GUARD
October 1943
With the Japanese and American fleets spent and rebuilding after the Guadalcanal Campaign the air battles around New Guinea and the Solomons are left to the land based air units of both sides. New aircraft are becoming more available replacing the war weary P-39s, P-40s, Hurricanes, F4Fs, and A6M2s. In early 1943 the USAAF's P-38 and USMC's F4U-1 are starting to give the Japanese a mere glimpse of the ordeal by air they will be facing the remainder of the war. The RAF has just introducted the carrier based Seafire with very positive results - able to effectively tangle with the Zero, in addition to the land based Spitfire V to retire the battered Hurri's. In an effort to stem the tide of the Allied advance through the Solomons and New Guinea the Imperial Japanese Navy has managed to replace many of their ageing A6M2 Model 21 Zekes with the A6M3 Model 22. Although the older Model 21 is still common and pressed into service. The Japanese high command sensing the disaster about to befall the Empire starts introducing Japanese Army Air Force Units to the theater in December 1942 with the arrival of the 11th Sentai and their KI-43 Hayabusas. They are soon followed in January by the 1st Sentai. The arrival of the 68th and 78th Sentais in the spring of 1943 brings real hope of countering the ever growing Allied aerial might with the new Ki-61. 1942 is over, gone are the names Sakai and Foss. There are new warrirors with names like Bong, Boyington, Sugita, and Takeuchi, ready to take their places in history.
MAP: Slot
Allied Forces (Bishop)
Boston
B-25C
C-47
TBM
P-40E
P-38G
Spitfire V
F4U-1
M3/8/16
M4
Jeeps
IJN/IJA Forces (Knights)
Ki-67 (bad sub for a betty but WTH)
B5N
D3A
Ki-43 Sub (A6M2)
A6M3 Sub (A6M5)
Ki-61
M3/8/16
M4
Jeeps
Navy (both sides)
Guns: mannable
LVTA2
LVTA4
PT Boats
Arena Settings
Vis: 5 miles.
Dar: Tower 10 miles, sector 20
AAA: .25
Morning: 6am
Evening: 7pm
Clock Speed: 6X
WX
Weather forecast Beta for SLOT region, issued 0600Z, october 28, 1943. A low pressure system has moved into the region this morning bring high winds, fog, and overcast skies. Visibility is poor at 5 miles. Skies are overcast at 45,000ft. Wind various with turbulance up to 20,000ft. Weather conditions should hold until a high-pressure system from the north moves into the region early next week. Next forcast November 2nd.
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Just something for consideration. Typically, fog and high winds don't happen at the same time. With fog and vis at 5 miles, it would be more realistic for there to be lower layers of stratus clouds. Looking forward to this new setup. :salute
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Just something for consideration. Typically, fog and high winds don't happen at the same time. With fog and vis at 5 miles, it would be more realistic for there to be lower layers of stratus clouds. Looking forward to this new setup. :salute
Interesting point. Have you ever lived in a costal town or where I come from, Newfoundland (an island)? We could get fog and moderate winds anywhere from 10-30mph coupled with heavy drizzle ALL at the same time all at a lovely temperature of 5 celcius or 41F. That could last for a few weeks. :rolleyes:
I do love the ability to make life, I mean flying INteresting though... :D
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Yeah, Fork, I have on occasion experienced what you describe. I visited Prince Edward Island a long time ago and experienced some very bizare weather conditions that were similar but, with snow thrown in. But, most of the time, low pressure, low visibility, calm winds, and fog go hand in hand.
For instance, I'm in Portland tonight. On arrival, the tops were at 25,000. The field weather .... Winds 050/3, 5 miles vis, 900 scattered, 2900 broken, 4500 overcast, temp/dew point 10/9, and conditions deteriorating steadily with increasing areas of patchy fog. :O. Now, this would make for some interesting AVA fights.
I like how you are thinking though. Upping the challenge level is a great way to improve our cartoon skills. Keep up the great work and innovative thinking. :salute
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Oh, by the way Fork, I learned to speak Canadian many years ago, EH? I've visited Canada several times and have never been received and treated so graciously, EH? :salute EH? How's my Canadian accent, EH? :aok
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I've had a few takeoffs in 1000 foot runway visual range in 40 knot winds with ice fog whipping past the windscreen but they certainly weren't in the South Pacific.
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Ohhh... if I can get online during prime time I'll have to come check this one out.
Where's my P-39/P-400? :)
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No German iron! I guess I'll have to fly allied. ;)
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No German iron! I guess I'll have to fly allied. ;)
Wev'e been working the Luftwaffe so hard lately, they need to stand down for some R&R.
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im guessing you'll swap in the betty once it's released?
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im guessing you'll swap in the betty once it's released?
that's the plan... :)
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Small change - map used is Okinawa as SLOT was unavailable...
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Spent a little time in the AvA this evening, had some really fun fights. Will try to pop in more often this coming week.
The only thing I think may need a little tweak is the visibility, between the fog and lack of icons it was a little frustrating at times. All in all was a fun evening though. :)
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33 players tearing it up right now! What a fun night! :cheers:
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The only thing I think may need a little tweak is the visibility, between the fog and lack of icons it was a little frustrating at times. All in all was a fun evening though. :)
They adjusted the viz after a while...still had some weather, but the longer viz made it lots easier to find the fights...and man, were some of them big!
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Fun Fites .. love the PAC set up. Has I was taking off .. I was auto climbing out and noticed my plane flying skewed .. didnt realize it was wind. Ill have to pay more attention to that. The lack of cons .. like it to
Tokenjo
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They adjusted the viz after a while...still had some weather, but the longer viz made it lots easier to find the fights...and man, were some of them big!
I saw the fog lift a bit which I think was a good idea, certainly made finding other player a little easier and that was a great fight. I was having myself a nice little sortie right up to the point when I stopped looking at the ammo counters, ran out of ammo then got beset by 3-4 bad guys. :D
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33 players tearing it up right now! What a fun night! :cheers:
This seems to be one of the better PTO setups when it comes to attracting numbers. It appears the right combination of early and mid war planes without overdoing the Allied types works best.
I was afraid 5 Allied fighters was pushing fun envelope to the extreme when working on this setup. Too many times guy pile in multiple Allied type with very few Axis types. Looking back I probably would have dropped the P-40 keeping the P-39. The G4M should be added as soon as it's available and if we ever get the KI-43 or A6M3 they should be added as well.
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Was a fun night once Jaeger came to his senses and stopped listening to Atticus. :D
And the absence of those that shall not be named made it even better.
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I logged in briefly, I got a pop up asking which plane should next be added and that the top four choices would go to the next round.
Anyone else see this?
I voted for the KI-43 of course.
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yep last night.. no foo fighter :cry
Hitech hates me..
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Was a fun night once Jaeger came to his senses and stopped listening to Atticus. :D
And the absence of those that shall not be named made it even better.
atticus is a good guy from what i saw last night. :aok
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Atticus is a friend and old squadmate of Bugs, you may be missing the joke.
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Hey....About time someone listened. I've been yelling at TheBug and he never listens. Does anyone disagree? :D
Great set up, I thought the weather and night time added to the set up tremendously--would like to see more in the future. Glad to see the great turn out as well. Once again nice job. :salute
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I've been yelling at TheBug and he never listens. Does anyone disagree? :D
he never listens when you say NO to him. he keeps it up til you change your mind! :D
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he never listens when you say NO to him. he keeps it up til you change your mind! :D
Oh stop it. You wanted to go behind the ammo shed as much as I did. :eek:
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he never listens when you say NO to him. he keeps it up til you change your mind! :D
:lol
Glad everyone likes this setup.
Shift: I choose to limit the # of Allied fighter rides due to the limit of Axis ones. If we had the Betty AND Oscar AND A6M3 AND others, I would of kept the setup EXACTLY the same. Maybe even added a CV fighter group to each side. :)
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You added the Spit though Fork. That's like taking a crap on a cake and calling it icing. :D
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You added the Spit though Fork. That's like taking a crap on a cake and calling it icing. :D
You...uh...you live in Texas, don't you....?
- oldman
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Atticus is a friend and old squadmate of Bugs, you may be missing the joke.
uumm.....quite probably?
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You...uh...you live in Texas, don't you....?
- oldman
Yes I do and I'm making you a cake.
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Yes I do and I'm making you a cake.
That's very thoughtful. Just hold the icing, please.
Really. I mean, hold it.
- oldman (I know, I know, that's what she said)
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From Shifty's collection with a couple of gameplay tweaks.
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc42/Johnvan52/COG.png?t=1255469888)
CHANGING OF THE GUARD
October 1943
With the Japanese and American fleets spent and rebuilding after the Guadalcanal Campaign the air battles around New Guinea and the Solomons are left to the land based air units of both sides. New aircraft are becoming more available replacing the war weary P-39s, P-40s, Hurricanes, F4Fs, and A6M2s. In early 1943 the USAAF's P-38 and USMC's F4U-1 are starting to give the Japanese a mere glimpse of the ordeal by air they will be facing the remainder of the war. The RAF has just introducted the carrier based Seafire with very positive results - able to effectively tangle with the Zero, in addition to the land based Spitfire V to retire the battered Hurri's. In an effort to stem the tide of the Allied advance through the Solomons and New Guinea the Imperial Japanese Navy has managed to replace many of their ageing A6M2 Model 21 Zekes with the A6M3 Model 22. Although the older Model 21 is still common and pressed into service. The Japanese high command sensing the disaster about to befall the Empire starts introducing Japanese Army Air Force Units to the theater in December 1942 with the arrival of the 11th Sentai and their KI-43 Hayabusas. They are soon followed in January by the 1st Sentai. The arrival of the 68th and 78th Sentais in the spring of 1943 brings real hope of countering the ever growing Allied aerial might with the new Ki-61. 1942 is over, gone are the names Sakai and Foss. There are new warrirors with names like Bong, Boyington, Sugita, and Takeuchi, ready to take their places in history.
MAP: Slot
Allied Forces (Bishop)
Boston
B-25C
C-47
TBM
P-40E
P-38G
Spitfire V
F4U-1
M3/8/16
M4
Jeeps
IJN/IJA Forces (Knights)
Ki-67 (bad sub for a betty but WTH)
B5N
D3A
Ki-43 Sub (A6M2)
A6M3 Sub (A6M5)
Ki-61
M3/8/16
M4
Jeeps
Navy (both sides)
Guns: mannable
LVTA2
LVTA4
PT Boats
Arena Settings
Vis: 5 miles.
Dar: Tower 10 miles, sector 20
AAA: .25
Morning: 6am
Evening: 7pm
Clock Speed: 6X
WX
Weather forecast Beta for SLOT region, issued 0600Z, october 28, 1943. A low pressure system has moved into the region this morning bring high winds, fog, and overcast skies. Visibility is poor at 5 miles. Skies are overcast at 45,000ft. Wind various with turbulance up to 20,000ft. Weather conditions should hold until a high-pressure system from the north moves into the region early next week. Next forcast November 2nd.
MisterFork~P-47s were active and making big strides by September '43 in this arena. On October 11, of '43 Col. Neel Kearby set an allied wartime record of seven kills in a sortie with a P-47 for which he became the only Army Fighter pilot to earn the Medal of Honor. It's a shame not to have them in there. You should run another week with the addition, it looks great!
Here is a link, lots of great reading: http://www.homeofheroes.com/wings/part2/11_kearby.html
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your getting good in a tunry bird seadog, just let the BnZ goooooooo
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Thank you Grumpy!
I dream of someday being a good 47 pilot, and getting the most turn out of it too. It's so rewarding when get inside someone who thinks they are going to own you turn-fighting that beast. She can be a real headache in a diving scissors and she is good for at least one really really good vertical zoom per fight!
I will keep working on it in more appropriate machines too. I should have my new CH stick by the time I get back from sea next week. Hoping it will give me a little more control over, my worn out, high maintenance X52pro. I'll look for you in AvA :salute
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Thank you Grumpy!
I dream of someday being a good 47 pilot, and getting the most turn out of it too. It's so rewarding when get inside someone who thinks they are going to own you turn-fighting that beast. She can be a real headache in a diving scissors and she is good for at least one really really good vertical zoom per fight!
I will keep working on it in more appropriate machines too. I should have my new CH stick by the time I get back from sea next week. Hoping it will give me a little more control over, my worn out, high maintenance X52pro. I'll look for you in AvA :salute
IF You're putting out the money for a ch stick, spend the extra, and get their pro pedals, and pro throttle too. you won't regret it.
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IF You're putting out the money for a ch stick, spend the extra, and get their pro pedals, and pro throttle too. you won't regret it.
I'm pretty happy with my Saitek peddles and throttle, never had a problem with them, where as this will be my 3rd Saitek stick in the 2 years I've been here. What's the major advantage CAP?
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I'm pretty happy with my Saitek peddles and throttle, never had a problem with them, where as this will be my 3rd Saitek stick in the 2 years I've been here. What's the major advantage CAP?
i've never used any other throttle or pedals.
i like the feel of the pedals, and the built in toe brakes...but i'd assume that the siatek units are similar.
the pro throttle has 3 4-way hats, 1 8-way hat, a mini joystick...which i never managed to use well yet.. i have the majority of my views set up there, as it's easier when i'm shooting.
the only things not on my throttle, are my control surface trims, and weapons.
when i used to fly air warrior, i had the old analog ch stuff. a friend is letting his kids use them on offline. they still work perfectly, and were bought in the early 90's.
the ones i'm using now, i bought used from ebay about 3 years ago, and the only thing wrong, is the right toe brake kinda went wiggy.
don't misunderstand me.......i'm not faulting the siatek stuff........
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Sea my CH stuff got used extensively for about a year and a half. Mothballed for almost two. When I hooked them back up and calibrated them they worked flawlessly.
I have looked into Saitek and, to me, CH 'feels' sturdier. I've only heard a few gripes about random problems and a lot of praise about their customer service.
In my case I have all but trim on my joystick, various radios (in game and vent) gear up and down on my throttle, and the normal uses for the pedals.
I've quite honestly considered when funds are available buying new gear and setting these aside as a back up just in case.
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Thanks for the feedback Di and Cap. I just have views and guns set up on my joystick, throttle is just that for me and I use my keyboard for most other functions. Seems like I will be pretty happy with it and I will need the edge now that I've antagonized the 38 guys with some pee47 rivalry :joystick: :lol
~ I have a real airplane competing for my dollars now. Just selling my '62 Cessna 150 and buying a Globe Swift that needs a good annual inspection so for AHII if it ain't broke it ain't getting fixed.
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/Urbanflotsom1/38764_10150227205215083_699730082_14002649_4812566_n.jpg)
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/Urbanflotsom1/ad78324a.jpg)
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ya got to have your priorities Sea. I'll keep an eye out and if I see a steal on CH stuff I'll let you know. AH is pretty much my only hobby right now unless you count remodeling the inside of your house a hobby ;)
So, how much for a ride in that by the way ;)
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Classy rides, both, Seadog! I started out in a 150 about a 100 years ago. The Globe Swift is an all time classic you are sure to get firmly attached to in no time. Congratulations! :aok
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Thanks Puma, Di,
1212Y is actually sold. I'm ferrying her from NY to the new owner in Amarillo, TX next week :airplane: Long way even at 100mph and it's really going to cramp my CH time :rolleyes:.
I want to put sticks in the Swift this winter, more appropriate for a ship that snappy and light in the ailerons.
Check out this Swift video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qahuxB3xeA&feature=fvsr
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When are you going to be in Amarillo next week?
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Thanks for the feedback Di and Cap. I just have views and guns set up on my joystick, throttle is just that for me and I use my keyboard for most other functions. Seems like I will be pretty happy with it and I will need the edge now that I've antagonized the 38 guys with some pee47 rivalry :joystick: :lol
~ I have a real airplane competing for my dollars now. Just selling my '62 Cessna 150 and buying a Globe Swift that needs a good annual inspection so for AHII if it ain't broke it ain't getting fixed.
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/Urbanflotsom1/38764_10150227205215083_699730082_14002649_4812566_n.jpg)
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/Urbanflotsom1/ad78324a.jpg)
if i had money to spare, i'd come look at that 150.........very nice looking.......
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When are you going to be in Amarillo next week?
Maybe the 15th or 16th, hoping for a good weather window~ hoping to meet up w m'sqaddie WWhiskey down there.
My 150 has been a great ride, really sharp razorback straight tail. 100lbs lighter than the later model 150/152, makes them a smidge faster and they climb out a lot better too. I'm going to miss the nose wheel too on crosswind landings and takeoffs... get one Cap!
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Maybe the 15th or 16th, hoping for a good weather window~ hoping to meet up w m'sqaddie WWhiskey down there.
My 150 has been a great ride, really sharp razorback straight tail. 100lbs lighter than the later model 150/152, makes them a smidge faster and they climb out a lot better too. I'm going to miss the nose wheel too on crosswind landings and takeoffs... get one Cap!
i fly out of N14....our club only has one cessna left(which means either find another club, or transition to the pipers, which i don't like as much as cessnas). it's a 79 152. i think it's a commuter?
anyway, i got checked out in it a couple of years ago. one of the days we were flying it it was about 90F, and somewhat humid. i forget what the density alt. was. my cfi is 220, i'm 160. that had us right on gross weight. that thing climbed like a wounded duck with weights on it's ankles.
i liked it solo though.....smaller than the 172's i was used to, but fun to fly.
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Maybe the 15th or 16th, hoping for a good weather window~ hoping to meet up w m'sqaddie WWhiskey down there.
My 150 has been a great ride, really sharp razorback straight tail. 100lbs lighter than the later model 150/152, makes them a smidge faster and they climb out a lot better too. I'm going to miss the nose wheel too on crosswind landings and takeoffs... get one Cap!
[/quotMaybe the 15th or 16th, hoping for a good weather window~ hoping to meet up w m'sqaddie WWhiskey down there.
My 150 has been a great ride, really sharp razorback straight tail. 100lbs lighter than the later model 150/152, makes them a smidge faster and they climb out a lot better too. I'm going to miss the nose wheel too on crosswind landings and takeoffs... get one Cap!
Bummer, I'm passing through this week for a work trip. Have a great ride. This time of year should be nice and smooth with relatively cooperative winds.
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i fly out of N14....our club only has one cessna left(which means either find another club, or transition to the pipers, which i don't like as much as cessnas). it's a 79 152. i think it's a commuter?
anyway, i got checked out in it a couple of years ago. one of the days we were flying it it was about 90F, and somewhat humid. i forget what the density alt. was. my cfi is 220, i'm 160. that had us right on gross weight. that thing climbed like a wounded duck with weights on it's ankles.
i liked it solo though.....smaller than the 172's i was used to, but fun to fly.
Sorry I'll miss you Puma~ blue skies would be nice for a trip across the corn belt!
High wingers are pretty nice for lookie loo. Ever go to Republic field in Farmingdale L.I.? Airpower Museum there is really cool, and you are in NuuuuJersey right? not far. They have airworthy p40s,a Jug, AT-6s, C-47, TBM, F4U and a nice museum with an in process Catalina.
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Sorry I'll miss you Puma~ blue skies would be nice for a trip across the corn belt!
High wingers are pretty nice for lookie loo. Ever go to Republic field in Farmingdale L.I.? Airpower Museum there is really cool, and you are in NuuuuJersey right? not far. They have airworthy p40s,a Jug, AT-6s, C-47, TBM, F4U and a nice museum with an in process Catalina.
now i'm gonna have to make that a point. if you are interested, look up milleville nj. it was one of the main training fields for jug drivers.
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Sorry I'll miss you Puma~ blue skies would be nice for a trip across the corn belt!
High wingers are pretty nice for lookie loo. Ever go to Republic field in Farmingdale L.I.? Airpower Museum there is really cool, and you are in NuuuuJersey right? not far. They have airworthy p40s,a Jug, AT-6s, C-47, TBM, F4U and a nice museum with an in process Catalina.
I'm in Arizona, Seadog. Never been to the museum you mention but, it certainly sounds like worth a visit.
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It is dwarfed by Planes of Fame in Chino but it is the closest warbird venue for me. I'm pretty sure Planes of Fame has a museum in AZ too.
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I'm in Arizona, Seadog. Never been to the museum you mention but, it certainly sounds like worth a visit.
In my travels through Tucson I never got the opportunity to visit the airplane graveyard but I drove all around it :)
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You guys would love our Pima Air Museum http://www.pimaair.org/. The museum also offers guided tours in the Boneyard http://www.amarcexperience.com/AMARCDescription.asp . If you're ever in town, it's worth the visit. To really see it all, plan on a whole day. It'll take that long to soak it all in. Highly recommended! :aok
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*coughavaconcough* ;)
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i drive by the planes of fame in chino all the time, its like 20 minutes from where i live. Seen many air shows there
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i drive by the planes of fame in chino all the time, its like 20 minutes from where i live. Seen many air shows there
keep an eye out there.
that dork that hosts :dogfights" films there. if ya see him, can ya slap him a few times? :devil :rofl :noid
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keep an eye out there.
that dork that hosts :dogfights" films there. if ya see him, can ya slap him a few times? :devil :rofl :noid
LMAO sure thing
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*coughavaconcough* ;)
Ya think HTC heard that? Louder please. The Pima Air Museum has space available for events. :joystick:
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keep an eye out there.
that dork that hosts :dogfights" films there. if ya see him, can ya slap him a few times? :devil :rofl :noid
That's putting it very politely, Dicho. Kinda makes ya wanna hurl, doesn't he?
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i drive by the planes of fame in chino all the time, its like 20 minutes from where i live. Seen many air shows there
One of two flying Curtis P-47 Razorback G jugs there~ the other one is at Duxford being rebuilt. I'm Jealous Grumpy.
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/Urbanflotsom1/1033647703_33b66f97f0.jpg)
364 G-Bolts were built by Curtis in Buffalo,NY alongside P-40s. Non saw combat and they were all used for training domestically.
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It's November 10th isn't it time for a new map.
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It's November 10th isn't it time for a new map.
See this thread (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,299740.0.html)
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It's November 10th isn't it time for a new map.
Tomorrow morning, young Jedi.
- oldman
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Aw, I liked this one...two days w jugs. Over too soon :salute