Hello gang,
I've been playing this game on and off since Beta. I've never really gotten "good", but at times at least felt "adequate", except for this most recent return. I just, no matter how hard I try, cannot seem to improve my flying.
I think my gunnery is adequate (let's face it, unless you're hitting 100% you can improve =) ).
I understand ACM concepts, and can tell you the difference between an Immelman, Thatch Weave, and Yo-Yo without breaking a sweat.
As long as I'm practicing good SA, I feel comfortable that it's pretty unlikely someone's going to get me with a first burst pass...
I understand the need to adjust throttle and flaps usage during a fight, and am even comfortable taking a 38 in a 10k dive and won't lawn dart it.
I think I even do ok as the "bait" when flying as a wingman.
But no matter how many books I've read on this stuff since I was a kid, no matter how many flights I've done, films I've watched, planes I fly or how hard I try... I just cannot seem to hold my own. I understand concepts, but no clue how to use what, when. I cannot reverse on anyone. I'm "so-so" with a moderate E advantage, and bad to horrible with a high E advantage, or no to negative E.
Can anyone assist me? I'm not sure the best way to ask for help, so if I need to post film, that's fine. If someone's willing to meet me in the TA, that's great too. I just don't want my lack of talent/ability to keep me from enjoying this game any longer if I can help it.
And before anyone else says it... god that's one big long whine. WHAAAAAA.
Lol.
Thanks for any responses