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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: DmonSlyr on June 14, 2024, 10:47:49 AM
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I'm bored and it's too quiet in here. What planes are yall flying/working on and what are yall trying to improve with your flying?
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I finished my first ever Airfix model which was a Mustang. I posted to the large and private Mustang group, and they decided to remove it because it wasn't a real Mustang. But I did finish my first ever model.
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I finished my first ever Airfix model which was a Mustang. I posted to the large and private Mustang group, and they decided to remove it because it wasn't a real Mustang. But I did finish my first ever model.
Congrats, love to see some pictures. Im working on a Panther and a AH-64D Apache. The panther is 1/35 scale so not too bad, but the Helo is 1/144 scale. If you ever saw the "mits" I have you'd be surprised I got the parts off the the sprue without losing them let alone glued together! LOL!
In the game Im trying to stick with the G14. Im determined to learn those F'in guns!!! I love flying it but I have a hard time finding the lead for those guns. Im getting there, slowly but surely. If the game had better numbers during the day Id get there sooner :devil
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<S> all...
Still flying the old Brewster ( the only one I like it ), but trying to learn to shoot properly on tanks, especially on the Tiger.
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Congrats, love to see some pictures. Im working on a Panther and a AH-64D Apache. The panther is 1/35 scale so not too bad, but the Helo is 1/144 scale. If you ever saw the "mits" I have you'd be surprised I got the parts off the the sprue without losing them let alone glued together! LOL!
In the game Im trying to stick with the G14. Im determined to learn those F'in guns!!! I love flying it but I have a hard time finding the lead for those guns. Im getting there, slowly but surely. If the game had better numbers during the day Id get there sooner :devil
Nice! I'm working on some metal earth models right now. I'm finishing up the Mandalorian N-1 starfighter and then will be working on the F86 and B24 models.
As far as the G14 goes, it's probably my favorite fighter in AH for the most part. I've flown it for years. If you want to TA it up sometime, let's do it. here are some tips to work on.
1. Set up shots for crossing shots rather than lead shots. If they are turning, point your nose where they will be and shoot a short burst when they cross rather than trying to lead them. You cannot look over the nose well like other planes, so leading is very tough. Set your convergence about 400. Anything lower and the bullets drop very hard making lead shooting even harder.
2. Use gondolas. The plane weight isn't going to make too much difference in the MA. This will help you connect with 3 20s instead of 1 and bring them down faster. It's more important to bring them down quickly than it is to chase them with your single shooter and get picked.
3. Defensive counter punch with a reversal is one of the best ways to get kills. Since you cannot out run the speedsters, you have to go defensive and use counter punch to get them in the overshoot. Planes are usually going slower in this situation so you can line up real nicely and get a snap shot. It's helpful to practice this in the match play vs the bots because they are usually easy to get to overshoot. Counter punch defense is one the best tactics for 109s, so I would highly recommend practicing barrel roll defense to luer in your opponents, getting those flaps out quickly to force them to pass. This is a lot of how I fly that plane. The flaps are so nice in that plane and should be utilized as much as you can in a fight.
It's best used for defense or furballing rather than offense due to the dive. It's not a plane to fly at 15-20k, but at 10k and wait for opponents to come to you or go get the lower guys, but this alt will prevent your plane from freezing up trying to dive. Always spiral dive over the top of opponents. Will help you set up that crossing shot easier rather than a lead shot trying to dive vertical.
I finished my first ever Airfix model which was a Mustang. I posted to the large and private Mustang group, and they decided to remove it because it wasn't a real Mustang. But I did finish my first ever model.
Nice! Post some pics if you can. :aok
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Still flying american heavy bombers. Currently testing the limits of wing integrity at higher speeds.
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<S> all...
Still flying the old Brewster ( the only one I like it ), but trying to learn to shoot properly on tanks, especially on the Tiger.
You are nasty and scary in that Brewster! :old:
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I get a sortie or two these days in the k4 when I 1st login ...after that it is trying to stay higher and faster than my new pal in his la7 or 152..
That goes on for the remainder of the hour I'm online
I enjoy the challenge and maybe one day I will kill him more than he does me...and if he's hassling me it frees up the rest from it..
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Eagler
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Still working on "Greenisles" https://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,406576.msg5424426.html#new
And trying to fly the G14 -- seems like the trendy thing!
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Right now, I'm flying my Type-10 Defender (named 'Amboss des Schicksals') from engineer to engineer to upgrade it into the definite Q-Ship for RES Zones. But my Imperial Cutter and Federal Corvette also got some love in the past few days. And maybe I'll fire up DCS and do some sightseeing in the UH-1 later tonight.
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You are nasty and scary in that Brewster! :old:
Nasty?, Scary? I dont know, but I do know hes a hella lot of fun to fight! <S>
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Still flying the Deutsches Eisen, and gunnery is still pathetic. Having fun winging up with 113 'Lucky strikes' on their squad night. They tolerate my poor Jabo runs.
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Reworking my update to the Baltic area. Lost the original with a corrupted file.
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P47D-11. Going for the 2500 Kills in a Mid-War plane achievement. I didn't like any of the other mid-war aircraft, (except, perhaps, the -1 Corsair). Currently about 400 short, so another three months or so.. :)
The D-11 has good maneuverability, though not great, and can take punches and remain combat-effective. It can give out punches also.;) It goes downhill fast, but uphill, that's not a strong point, lol.
In short, it's a 14k plus aircraft, weight-wise, and your tactics need to take that into consideration. :) :joystick:
:salute
HlyWd
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I'm bored and it's too quiet in here. What planes are yall flying/working on and what are yall trying to improve with your flying?
Flying.. B17's.
Working on.. completing my sorties and improving my extreme high angle gunnery skills against some smooth high alt opponents.
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Still working on "Greenisles" https://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,406576.msg5424426.html#new
And trying to fly the G14 -- seems like the trendy thing!
Reworking my update to the Baltic area. Lost the original with a corrupted file.
You map makers will always have a special place in my heart. Lookin good and keep em coming!
P47D-11. Going for the 2500 Kills in a Mid-War plane achievement. I didn't like any of the other mid-war aircraft, (except, perhaps, the -1 Corsair). Currently about 400 short, so another three months or so.. :)
The D-11 has good maneuverability, though not great, and can take punches and remain combat-effective. It can give out punches also.;) It goes downhill fast, but uphill, that's not a strong point, lol.
In short, it's a 14k plus aircraft, weight-wise, and your tactics need to take that into consideration. :) :joystick:
:salute
HlyWd
Great plane and definitely a good challenge! Fine achievement to shoot for. Certainly have to have good SA and patience which is a great thing to work on. When you finally get that 1v1 it's all worth it in that bird. :aok
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I'm working on trying to switch to VR and Track IR mostly. It's tough for me in WW2 planes with my neck, so I don't use it often. I like it more with the jets. My SA and aim is not as good as when I can utilize the hat switch.
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I'm working on trying to switch to VR and Track IR mostly. It's tough for me in WW2 planes with my neck, so I don't use it often. I like it more with the jets. My SA and aim is not as good as when I can utilize the hat switch.
They have a program for that called " Neck Safer "
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I'm working on trying to switch to VR and Track IR mostly. It's tough for me in WW2 planes with my neck, so I don't use it often. I like it more with the jets. My SA and aim is not as good as when I can utilize the hat switch.
For TrackIR, use the "curves" to set a little Deadspace such that you get no movement at all when you're looking straight ahead (ie: at your gunsight). And, I have always kept "roll" off, as I find it entirely unnecessary. For the curves, just play with them till you get it where you like. IMHO there's it's very easy to overthink those curves.
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I'm working on trying to switch to VR and Track IR mostly. It's tough for me in WW2 planes with my neck, so I don't use it often. I like it more with the jets. My SA and aim is not as good as when I can utilize the hat switch.
I switched the Track IR, so that’s what I’ve been working on. Before that, I started working on flying smarter, controlling me E, and not just hitting the deck and dumping flaps every fight.
Really been playing other games with IRL friends more than anything, though.
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Preparing the RV for the next trip. Will be hitting another State Park with my wife. This week adding RAS to my Denali, changing diesel fuel filter and spin on Allison transmission filter.
Have not been flying hardly at all.
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I switched the Track IR, so that’s what I’ve been working on. Before that, I started working on flying smarter, controlling me E, and not just hitting the deck and dumping flaps every fight.
Really been playing other games with IRL friends more than anything, though.
Flying smarter rhymes with with patience. For example, rolling when a few of your teammates roll, rather than rolling when they they are all RTB. Knowing what plane to grab for the situation helps a lot, and knowing when to break off a plane you are engaging vs when to be aggressive due to SA allowing it are the key concepts there.
I've been playing some HellDivers 2 with RL friends. Pretty fun game to relieve some stress.
They have a program for that called " Neck Safer "
Interesting, I'll have to check that out.
For TrackIR, use the "curves" to set a little Deadspace such that you get no movement at all when you're looking straight ahead (ie: at your gunsight). And, I have always kept "roll" off, as I find it entirely unnecessary. For the curves, just play with them till you get it where you like. IMHO there's it's very easy to overthink those curves.
For me the hard part is keeping my eyes on them the entire time. It's not so bad in AH, but DCS they can be right infront of me and i still lose them to the terrain lol but I don't particularly like having to turn my head left and then right to see both behind positions when they come from 8 to 4 o'clock positions but it will take some time. I like VR too, but same issues and the aimer is kinda strange in AH since it's 3D so that will def take some time there. I can't wait until these VR headsets come a lil smaller but have good FOV and nicer optics.
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C-177 and the pool.
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Still working on paper airplanes.
I just fly in the game because chicks dig pilots.
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My New Years resolution is to fly like I've done this before. Still working on it.
HONK!
Gooss
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My number one thought, when I see Gooss get on someone's 6...
"Must be AFK..."
:banana: :joystick: :cheers:
HlyWd
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Usually takes me only 3-4 passes to kill them when they're AFK, too.
HONK!
Gooss