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Title: The "Ditch" Q Plz
Post by: dracon on March 06, 2003, 06:49:14 PM

I got pretty good at this in WarBirds over the 6 years I was there.  Turned many a kill into captures and actually saved a good number of planes ditching on or near a friendly field.  Needless to say, since I am writing this, my results aren't as good here :)  HEEEEELP!

So far I learned how to "Buff" here.  Learned how to get a Hvy Corsair off the rolling carrier Deck.  And went " Oh OK!!  on a half-dozen other subjects.  You guys are great!

Thanks for any info and help.  It is appreciated.


Dracon

PS:  If I missed something I should have read, please point it out.  I'm not always "The Sharpest Tool In The Shed". :)

Title: The "Ditch" Q Plz
Post by: Innominate on March 06, 2003, 06:56:54 PM

Whats the question?

Title: The "Ditch" Q Plz
Post by: Urchin on March 06, 2003, 07:55:36 PM

How to ditch?  Just land really really slow.. about 90-100 mph, and ease it in.  Ditching is no problem in AH.

Title: The "Ditch" Q Plz
Post by: Ack-Ack on March 06, 2003, 08:15:04 PM

Just be warned that ditching sometimes will give a nearby enemy a proximity kill, even if you don't have any damage.



ack-ack

Title: The "Ditch" Q Plz
Post by: dracon on March 06, 2003, 09:09:43 PM

Hmmm....Yeah the question is how to ditch?  I try to come in verry slow.  I've tried with flaps 1 notch and 2 notches plane dependant.  At the last second before contact I try to lift the nose a bit.  Bang, back to tower.

Ok, I'll keep trying)
Dracon

Title: The "Ditch" Q Plz
Post by: Innominate on March 06, 2003, 09:59:07 PM

Touch down at under 500fpm descent, at under 125mph and you'll be fine.

Title: The "Ditch" Q Plz
Post by: Meatwad on March 06, 2003, 10:52:13 PM

Go slow and easy before you land. It maybe be easier to try it on water first, then move to trying it on  land.

PS - dont do it around trees, rocks, or anything that isnt flat level surface. Also applies to the tank traps.

Title: The "Ditch" Q Plz
Post by: FBfalcon on March 13, 2003, 11:07:29 PM

Shouldn't be a problem anymore the trees are now harmless since update :D