Thanks for running these, Easyscor.
This has got to be as close to Combat Tour as we can get right now. Even though I've flown plenty in the MA, flying Close Escort really gets me pumped. The short distance icons and fog of war without radar REALLY add to the tension.
My gunnery and flying both suffer because my hands are shaking so.
I blew every approach shot I had; overshooting my targets constantly. It seems harder to judge your closure speed. The pilots are probably better than average quality with less brand-new folks there, but I find it a real enjoyable challenge.
I've flown in two frames now and really appreciate you guys' efforts to make these happen.