Author Topic: Need a Spitdwe....err pilot (Read 1931 times)

Raubvogel · « **on:** December 18, 2001, 01:26:00 AM »

I need a decent Spit pilot to get some tips off of ...maybe train a bit with.

pimpjoe · « **Reply #1 on:** December 18, 2001, 02:19:00 AM »

what kind of help could you possibly need in a spitfire

if you fly as well as you do in say a 190 or a 109...you will probably rarely hear the stall buzzer in the spitfire...if you hear it at all.

that aside....what kind of help are you looking for?

Nifty · « **Reply #2 on:** December 18, 2001, 09:30:00 AM »

Will you settle for a sorry Spit pilot instead? I'm more than willing to go to the TA or DA with you and fly a Spit against you.

Raubvogel · « **Reply #3 on:** December 18, 2001, 10:19:00 AM »

Oh, I'm not looking for help to fly a Spitfire

I really just want to find out how they do a few maneuvers. The first is a HO merge where I just keep going, but the Spit pulls a 180 and seems to lose no E whatsoever. Next thing I know they are right on my 6 and gaining. The second is when you're on their 6 and they turn away from you. You keep going at full speed...they turn back into you and still catch you. Both moves seem to defy my understanding of the laws of physics and I'd just like to see how they're done and also practice against them. If anyone can spare 30 minutes in the TA please private message me.

Reschke · « **Reply #4 on:** December 18, 2001, 11:02:00 AM »

Raub can I get in on this also?

I would like some help in the same areas and if any P-38 drivers want to join in maybe they can help me with a few there also.

Raubvogel · « **Reply #5 on:** December 18, 2001, 02:39:00 PM »

Check private messages Nifty.

funkedup · « **Reply #6 on:** December 18, 2001, 02:56:00 PM »

I haven't flown the Spits much for a while but I used to get around 10:1 k:d in them when I was trying. I can not for the life of me do maneuvers like the ones you describe. I want in on this too.

Rocket · « **Reply #7 on:** December 18, 2001, 03:34:00 PM »

I don't know about the 180 and not lose speed but happy to make a target for ya!

S!
Rocket

pimpjoe · « **Reply #8 on:** December 18, 2001, 03:41:00 PM »

my advice would be to talk to leviathn. he's about the best spit pilot in AH. the best that i can think of anyway.

Drex · « **Reply #9 on:** December 18, 2001, 04:55:00 PM »

Ok will work on putting together a little class that will go over nontraditional merges.

Probably a class of 5 pilots to keep the confusion to a minimum.

Especially useful for the slower TnB planes merging with BnZ planes. You will be on someones 6 with a shot. Just remember to throw out the traditional wing to wing merge when you come.

Would anyone be interested?

Drex

Kratzer · « **Reply #10 on:** December 18, 2001, 05:16:00 PM »

Sign me up!

Urchin · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2001, 05:25:00 PM »

I'd come Drex. Always interested in learning something new, or practicing something old.

Pinner · « **Reply #12 on:** December 18, 2001, 05:35:00 PM »

I'd love to be there for that... Or at least see a bunch of films from the various participants if I couldnt make it.

Raubvogel · « **Reply #13 on:** December 18, 2001, 05:49:00 PM »

Yes please, and film would be cool.

Apache · « **Reply #14 on:** December 18, 2001, 05:56:00 PM »

Count me in Drexy.