Originally posted by Squire
It also strikes me that there is much whining from folks who expect the F4U pilots to fly like complete morons, in circles, so the N1K2, A6M5 whatever can just close in and blow them into next week. Get real.
Don't get me wrong guys - wasn't a whine just trying to explain why you see most guys flying the Niki for the Japanese side.
It comes down to
TACTICS.
It is SMART flying for the Corsairs (and to some extent the Hellcats) to do their boom and zoom flying. It plays to the strengths of thier aircraft and the weaknesses of the enemys.
On the same hand it also SMART tactics for the Japanese pilots to bunch their aircraft together. This makes the Allies come in close if they want a shot and thus it increases the chances of getting a shot at them or forcing them low where they can pile on before they can run.
SIMPLE TACTICS Both sides (most of the time) fly smart and both sides play to win and shoot the other guys down. While this is both smart and historical flying - it makes for some boring flying you must admitt. Still that is the name of the game and the quality of opposition you are up against. You need to get used to it or move to the MA.
As for those that constantly "Pi$$ and Moan" about what the other side is doing, how they are flying, what aircraft they are flying or won't fly like they want them to - they have too much time on their hands IMHO.
