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Title: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 10, 2013, 09:57:02 AM
With all the talk of fighting, a/c do's and do not's, pilots wanting to get better, talk of the old culture of knife-fighting, experimenting with different styles of fighting, which planes are "better", old vets returning (awesome BTW), egos settling down, retired vets talking about the old legends, challenges being given and a general renewed sense that 1 v 1s can make you better, real fast...it's time to "engage the mechanism".

The "mechanism":  Thursday and Friday (after FSO so you should be good and warmed up) nights at 11pm CST, the DA private field work outs...think of it as AH P90X workouts or AH Insanity Workouts.  Here's how it works:

Min of two people needed but as many as want to can participate
Check your ego at the door
First person to show up select a field that is 3K (the group can move to a higher field later if desired)
Tune to VOX 268 (so you can talk with everyone fighting)
Even up the sides at the private field
Choose your plane, whatever load out you want to work on
Roll
The fight procedure is to call out on VOX to the first red dot you see with "vis on the <insert plane type here>" with your opponent responding "IN". Once your 1 v 1 engagement has begun, any other players will simply fly on by looking for their own, "IN"....just fun, group 1 v 1s.  If the middle of the field gets busy, simply move to a less-busy part of the same private field....I promise a con will find you if you don't find him/her first.

I looked at the video of the first one I invited myself to...Grizz, Ardy, Krup, Squat, Junky, SERaider, Dodger, Shuffler, Kappa, Sunbat, Hlbly, Sunsfan, TonyJoey, Scotch, Bipolar, Skyrock, and Creton.  What a great time that was.

You really see the difference in how you fly and others fly and these guys at least, would tell ya what you could do better and show you if you asked.  Sweaty hands and the shakes after each fight...other people pushing you to try different merges, how to hold energy, working angles, flap-timing, throttle-work, rudder control.  Great fun and lots of teaching.

See you guys/gals there!!

Changeup
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Ripley on January 10, 2013, 10:04:49 AM
Sounds like fun but sounds like it can get a little messy too. Not that I'm bashing the idea. If you have tried it before and it has worked you can count me in sometime.

Only problem for me is its midnight my time :( If you are doing this tonight I may make a point of coming though, I need to get back into the saddle.
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 10, 2013, 10:05:55 AM
Sounds like fun but sounds like it can get a little messy too. Not that I'm bashing the idea. If you have tried it before and it has worked you can count me in sometime.

Only problem for me is its midnight my time :( If you are doing this tonight I may make a point of coming though, I need to get back into the saddle.
If it gets too busy, we split fields.. No biggee.  Hope to see you there.
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Triton28 on January 10, 2013, 10:45:03 AM
Sounds like a cool deal.    :aok
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Daddkev on January 10, 2013, 11:58:40 AM
 :huh :huh :huh :huh :huh We need a set Canyon Fight night!  :x :x :x :banana: :banana: :banana: That was fun!  :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: SkyRock on January 10, 2013, 12:22:45 PM
We used to do this with the squad back in the day, boatloads of fun and ownage, and it really doesn't get "messy" unless someone tries to jump in a fight, then we used to just vulch them til they leave! :devil :rock
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: uptown on January 10, 2013, 01:35:57 PM
I'll be there trying to learn the 109s  :joystick: F thur G14
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 10, 2013, 01:43:49 PM
I'll be there trying to learn the 109s  :joystick: F thur G14
+1
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: blazer65 on January 10, 2013, 01:48:18 PM
Sounds like fun.   :aok

Should get a decent turnout too.  The DA seems to be more populated than usual lately.
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Reaper90 on January 10, 2013, 01:59:22 PM
I veel bee there in glorious Polykarpov I-16 "Flying Cheese wheel" and veel have laaaarge quantities of vodka!
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 10, 2013, 02:07:26 PM
I veel bee there in glorious Polykarpov I-16 "Flying Cheese wheel" and veel have laaaarge quantities of vodka!

Then you will be called a lot of names my Russian-plane-flying-friend!!  Because THAT plane used during 1 v 1's is what Madonna flies.  That is no test of you skills nor is it a plane to learn 1 v 1.  However, if you would like to fly that plane, please let me know.  I have never flown it and I would like to turn with you a bit....that would be fair considering you are liable to see a mossy, 110G etc and, well, your I16 just wouldn't be real fair now would it? lol :D
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 10, 2013, 02:11:18 PM
Sounds like fun.   :aok

Should get a decent turnout too.  The DA seems to be more populated than usual lately.

I believe some of the vets are going to be surprised in the coming months....some of the new folks are getting real good, flying hungry and have found ways to check their egos at log in.  It sure looks like some are wanting the "pwnage" knowledge...its a lot of fun as long as Reaper isn't running all over the place in his POLYCARPOFFISH I16 of keeeling things that want a chance.  Of course if JUGgler and SunBat show up, they will own him and they will be flying 110G's....DOH!!! :devil
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Reaper90 on January 10, 2013, 04:49:27 PM
Then you will be called a lot of names my Russian-plane-flying-friend!!  Because THAT plane used during 1 v 1's is what Madonna flies.  That is no test of you skills nor is it a plane to learn 1 v 1.  However, if you would like to fly that plane, please let me know.  I have never flown it and I would like to turn with you a bit....that would be fair considering you are liable to see a mossy, 110G etc and, well, your I16 just wouldn't be real fair now would it? lol :D

LOL are yooo intimidated by glorious I-16? My 30eny plane, comrade, is no, as you Amerikans say "yoober late voor monster!" Do not mistake for those ugly Brewsters flown by those crazy Finns, Polykarpov is made from the finest recycled crashed bomber parts, and has aerodynamics of soup can!

I vood LOVE to have you in glorious I-16, comrade! Vood be GREAT fun!
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Krupinski on January 10, 2013, 04:52:49 PM
Too Late.
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Reaper90 on January 10, 2013, 05:10:23 PM
Of course if JUGgler and SunBat show up, they will own him and they will be flying 110G's....DOH!!! :devil

Ugly German Zerstroyer ees no match for glorious Polykarpov, Comrade! Little Russian cheese wheel with wings will make the hun invaders sorry for ever setting fooot into the Motherland! Thees Juggler person must stay in circus with hairy German womens. We do not need him here!
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 10, 2013, 05:59:56 PM
Ugly German Zerstroyer ees no match for glorious Polykarpov, Comrade! Little Russian cheese wheel with wings will make the hun invaders sorry for ever setting fooot into the Motherland! Thees Juggler person must stay in circus with hairy German womens. We do not need him here!

Yes.  I believe this will be fun.  Are you aware the I16 does...well, I guess I'll see if youre aware or not!  :devil
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: cohofly on January 10, 2013, 06:47:38 PM
Is anyone gonna be in there tonight (Thurs. 10th of Jan.) If so Im game (Ill get my butt kicked). :cheers:
Carver
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: uptown on January 10, 2013, 07:17:41 PM
Ugly German Zerstroyer ees no match for glorious Polykarpov, Comrade! Little Russian cheese wheel with wings will make the hun invaders sorry for ever setting fooot into the Motherland! Thees Juggler person must stay in circus with hairy German womens. We do not need him here!
:rofl :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 10, 2013, 07:55:07 PM
Is anyone gonna be in there tonight (Thurs. 10th of Jan.) If so Im game (Ill get my butt kicked). :cheers:
Carver

Yes, I have made arrangements with my family to utilize the computer I BUILT FOR AH!!!

-Homework will be done
-Cartoons will be read (daughter)
-Bills will be paid (wife)
-random nonsensical research for online purchasing will be completed (wife)
-to do list for me will be done (wife)

 :D
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: cohofly on January 10, 2013, 08:10:35 PM
Look forward to it Changeup!
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 10, 2013, 08:15:58 PM
Look forward to it Changeup!

With a little luck, I might be on earlier...around 10.  I'll get warmed up in the MA by being shot down 47 times then come in, lol
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 11, 2013, 06:25:04 PM
TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  After FSO!!
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Reaper90 on January 11, 2013, 10:21:04 PM
 :cry

been waitin 20 mins... goin back to dorkfest in MA
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: tunnelrat on January 11, 2013, 10:45:09 PM
:cry

been waitin 20 mins... goin back to dorkfest in MA

IT AINT TIME YET!!!!!

16 minutes damnit.
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: tunnelrat on January 11, 2013, 10:47:13 PM
TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  After FSO!!  Which I MISSED... because I am a bad monkey...


*Fixed.
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 12, 2013, 02:01:45 AM
:cry

been waitin 20 mins... goin back to dorkfest in MA

I was there with Scotch....80HD showed up a few minutes after.  Scotch and I were zooming around the cesspool being raped by Typhies and CHOGs! lol..it was fun.  We were just waiting on squad vox until some folks showed up.
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Scotch on January 12, 2013, 02:42:15 AM
Good fights iko and dodger
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 12, 2013, 09:43:32 AM
Good fights iko and dodger

+1...very good fights Dodger and iKo
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: ink on January 12, 2013, 11:24:30 AM
I Hate wireless :bhead :bhead :bhead :bhead :bhead
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: homersipes on January 12, 2013, 11:29:00 AM
us regulars of the DA do this often its a good time, we all decide on a plane and up, good 1vs1 canon fights, thats where I flew the hurri1 for the first time and kept stalling the engine out :lol
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: jododger on January 12, 2013, 11:51:42 AM
was a blast as always...............

Scotch kept me up way too late or maybe it was the Crown.
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: iKo on January 12, 2013, 04:58:55 PM
+1...very good fights Dodger and iKo
Yes they where S to you all and lets do it again, you can always find me in the DA.
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 19, 2013, 02:20:28 AM
Great fights tonight fellas!  Thanks to Scotch, Dodger, Krup, Creton, BzSaw, and Paleoguy.  wow...great fights.

(and WarRoc)
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Scotch on January 19, 2013, 02:45:03 AM
BzSaw is still in there working with Creton. He's going to be very good soon. He's already pretty good. Fun fights :aok
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 19, 2013, 10:37:30 AM
BzSaw is still in there working with Creton. He's going to be very good soon. He's already pretty good. Fun fights :aok

Ummm....sounds like someone wants to be a fighter....
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Creton on January 19, 2013, 11:27:29 AM
Always fun!! Win,lose or draw it's a lesson learned,however we most often come back to do the same thing again with the same result.
 :salute
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: 68ZooM on January 19, 2013, 11:50:48 AM
Changeup  when you going to be doing this again? I'm purdy much sick of the ma defend against the horde game play
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 19, 2013, 02:44:59 PM
Changeup  when you going to be doing this again? I'm purdy much sick of the ma defend against the horde game play

We usually try to warm up in the MA on Thur and Friday nights and then head over to the DA around 11PM CST after we've gotten our fill of hording defense, tardlet attacks, altfairy behavior and developing a generally poor attitude towards the folks that define the prior mentioned skill sets, lol.

The OP on this thread kinda outlines the timeframes but sometimes, Dodger and Scotch just say "DA Orgy" and we all go....lmao! :rock
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: uptown on January 21, 2013, 04:47:12 AM
I've missed the last couple of these because of wife or kid ack but I could sure use some practice/training to get ready for the upcoming tournament. is there anyone here willing to help me out with some dueling merges, stall fighting and such in a variety of planes?
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: ink on January 21, 2013, 07:26:21 AM
I've missed the last couple of these because of wife or kid ack but I could sure use some practice/training to get ready for the upcoming tournament. is there anyone here willing to help me out with some dueling merges, stall fighting and such in a variety of planes?

see me on..... let me know......I will :aok
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: maddafinga on January 21, 2013, 12:41:48 PM
With all the talk of fighting, a/c do's and do not's, pilots wanting to get better, talk of the old culture of knife-fighting, experimenting with different styles of fighting, which planes are "better", old vets returning (awesome BTW), egos settling down, retired vets talking about the old legends, challenges being given and a general renewed sense that 1 v 1s can make you better, real fast...it's time to "engage the mechanism".

The "mechanism":  Thursday and Friday (after FSO so you should be good and warmed up) nights at 11pm CST, the DA private field work outs...think of it as AH P90X workouts or AH Insanity Workouts.  Here's how it works:

Min of two people needed but as many as want to can participate
Check your ego at the door
First person to show up select a field that is 3K (the group can move to a higher field later if desired)
Tune to VOX 268 (so you can talk with everyone fighting)
Even up the sides at the private field
Choose your plane, whatever load out you want to work on
Roll
The fight procedure is to call out on VOX to the first red dot you see with "vis on the <insert plane type here>" with your opponent responding "IN". Once your 1 v 1 engagement has begun, any other players will simply fly on by looking for their own, "IN"....just fun, group 1 v 1s.  If the middle of the field gets busy, simply move to a less-busy part of the same private field....I promise a con will find you if you don't find him/her first.

I looked at the video of the first one I invited myself to...Grizz, Ardy, Krup, Squat, Junky, SERaider, Dodger, Shuffler, Kappa, Sunbat, Hlbly, Sunsfan, TonyJoey, Scotch, Bipolar, Skyrock, and Creton.  What a great time that was.

You really see the difference in how you fly and others fly and these guys at least, would tell ya what you could do better and show you if you asked.  Sweaty hands and the shakes after each fight...other people pushing you to try different merges, how to hold energy, working angles, flap-timing, throttle-work, rudder control.  Great fun and lots of teaching.

See you guys/gals there!!

Changeup


Damn man,  I need to get back in the game again and start getting in on some of this stuff,  I really miss a lot of it,  especially the DA sessions with some of you guys.  I think about my K4 more and more lately. 
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: uptown on January 21, 2013, 12:48:44 PM
see me on..... let me know......I will :aok
:cheers: cya soon and tnx
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: ink on January 21, 2013, 01:36:52 PM
:cheers: cya soon and tnx

 :salute
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 21, 2013, 02:06:49 PM

Damn man,  I need to get back in the game again and start getting in on some of this stuff,  I really miss a lot of it,  especially the DA sessions with some of you guys.  I think about my K4 more and more lately. 

I asked a few folks where you've been....that K4 is calling you.  I thinks it's time to get back in the game Madda....your peeps await your return.
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: JunkyII on January 21, 2013, 02:48:16 PM
Changeup...you all still running it with the no "extreme" planes rule?

For example...tempest, zeaks, brews

 :salute
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: maddafinga on January 21, 2013, 04:19:08 PM
I asked a few folks where you've been....that K4 is calling you.  I thinks it's time to get back in the game Madda....your peeps await your return.

Man I'm working on it.  I got waylaid pretty harshly by real life.  The squaddies keep me wanting to get in too.  I miss it all really,  even fighting off hordes.  But fighting around in the da were some of my most fun fights.  Some great times in there with you guys!
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 21, 2013, 08:25:20 PM
Changeup...you all still running it with the no "extreme" planes rule?

For example...tempest, zeaks, brews

 :salute

You can fly what you like....most of the guys you already know can handle the extreme planes with very little problem in a 1v1 setting, lmao!!!  It's pretty much a free for all to get better 1 v 1 skills.  Merge work, angles, booze and laughing a lot at the bizarre moves we all try.
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 21, 2013, 08:26:28 PM
Man I'm working on it.  I got waylaid pretty harshly by real life.  The squaddies keep me wanting to get in too.  I miss it all really,  even fighting off hordes.  But fighting around in the da were some of my most fun fights.  Some great times in there with you guys!

Let me know if I can help.  Just let me know what you need
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: maddafinga on January 21, 2013, 10:33:24 PM
Let me know if I can help.  Just let me know what you need

Winning lottery numbers?
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: JunkyII on January 22, 2013, 12:28:37 AM
You can fly what you like....most of the guys you already know can handle the extreme planes with very little problem in a 1v1 setting, lmao!!!  It's pretty much a free for all to get better 1 v 1 skills.  Merge work, angles, booze and laughing a lot at the bizarre moves we all try.
Grizz flat merged me in the DA like ten times before I realized his aim was too good to go for a rope....so I flat merged which made me last more then 2 turns...I got 3 out of it lol. The things you learn in those informals help greatly in the MA.
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 22, 2013, 08:50:20 AM
Grizz flat merged me in the DA like ten times before I realized his aim was too good to go for a rope....so I flat merged which made me last more then 2 turns...I got 3 out of it lol. The things you learn in those informals help greatly in the MA.

Oh yes, he shared his philosophy on that and his second merge, which I thought was pure, pure genius.  In fact, I won't be sharing his philosophy on his second merge with the general public, lmao.  Cost me nothing except a lot of 1 v 1s that I came in second place. 
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 25, 2013, 01:34:01 AM
I was late to this tonight and missed out on Sc0tch, bunnies, SkyRock and Uptown...but Uptown was a nice guy and waited.

<S>Uptown!  Great fights
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Krupinski on January 25, 2013, 10:24:56 AM
Party in the DA tonight 11pm EST til your arm falls off!!!  :banana:
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on January 25, 2013, 04:33:38 PM
Party in the DA tonight 11pm EST til your arm falls off!!!  :banana:

(FSO is tonight, make it 12pm EST)
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Scotch on January 25, 2013, 05:11:23 PM
It's the off week for FSO
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on February 21, 2013, 09:13:02 AM
+1
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: TequilaChaser on February 21, 2013, 11:01:01 AM
+1

Heya Changeup,

does your +1 mean this is on for tonight? or for tomorrow night around 11 PM EST or 12 midnight EST???

I really need the practice, ( especially while I am not in the bottle, LOL )

cheers

TC
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on February 21, 2013, 11:04:18 AM
Heya Changeup,

does your +1 mean this is on for tonight? or for tomorrow night around 11 PM EST or 12 midnight EST???

I really need the practice, ( especially while I am not in the bottle, LOL )

cheers

TC

TC,

I'll be home from my biz trip tonight so please give me a shout.  I need the work more than you and would be glad to get in there for a while.
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: TequilaChaser on February 21, 2013, 11:12:37 AM
so will that be 12 midnight??  I am EST timezone.....


TC
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on February 21, 2013, 11:15:50 AM
so will that be 12 midnight??  I am EST timezone.....


TC

Probably....your time
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Banshee7 on February 21, 2013, 11:24:33 AM
Might have to join in a few nights!  I've been slowly making a return on the weekends, and I've noticed my 1v1 skills...err....ain't what they used to be! lol!

#S#



Josh
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on February 21, 2013, 11:29:53 AM
Might have to join in a few nights!  I've been slowly making a return on the weekends, and I've noticed my 1v1 skills...err....ain't what they used to be! lol!

#S#



Josh

Come on!  Everyone's welcome....even FlyinFin
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Triton28 on February 21, 2013, 11:33:09 AM
I would like to  :joystick: with you guys, even if I get  :ahand, because hopefully I'll be a little less  :headscratch: after it.



Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on February 21, 2013, 11:36:05 AM
I would like to  :joystick: with you guys, even if I get  :ahand, because hopefully I'll be a little less  :headscratch: after it.





Come on bro! 
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Pepprr on February 21, 2013, 01:18:29 PM
This sounds like a lot of fun, I would love to give it a try!
Are you going to be doing this tomorrow also?  I only get to stay up late on the weekends..  :D
 
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: ink on February 21, 2013, 05:18:04 PM
Come on!  Everyone's welcome....even FlyinFin

especially him.......




























for some reason I dont think we will be seeing him there :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on February 21, 2013, 07:11:22 PM
This sounds like a lot of fun, I would love to give it a try!
Are you going to be doing this tomorrow also?  I only get to stay up late on the weekends..  :D
 


Absolutely.  After FSO is over we head over there if people want to go
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: iKo on February 21, 2013, 08:38:53 PM
Absolutely.  After FSO is over we head over there if people want to go

I should be on and will join you guys.
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Changeup on February 21, 2013, 08:46:32 PM
I should be on and will join you guys.

Greatness
Title: Re: To get better, it's time to do this again....
Post by: Scotch on February 22, 2013, 12:08:21 AM
doh. I will pour another glass and head there now. Hopefully a few people are still around.  :aok