Author Topic: I'm no Snaphook (Read 1078 times)

humble · « **Reply #15 on:** January 04, 2008, 02:13:04 PM »

11k alt, zero throttle 60 deg dive angle... drop at 8,500 or so and pull up smoothly with no gas till you level...

Bubbajj · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2008, 11:11:39 PM »

I know I had fun shooting you down the other day. You kept coming back for more and were always quick with the ~~. We had some good duels other than I was upping anti-GV aircraft. Good sport and good fights, Thanks. I'll keep my eyes open for the odd A20.~~

cobia38 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 05, 2008, 09:42:43 PM »

toonaces, if you ever want to wing up just yell. the only solution to the '' ripping parts off in a dive'' situation, is experiance with the ride. i been flying A-20 as primary ride for over 3 years 99.9% of the time as fighter sweeps and have learned the ''breaking point'' very well. for one thing it is NOT consistant with every altitude, the more alt the more speed it will take to start rippping parts off. rolling scissors are the havocs best friend and if you find yourself low and slow in the trees scissors allso work well too.
you really cant compare A-20 with other rides because it is its own egg. it has quallities of most and only a few drawbacks. if you capitalize on its specialtys and avoid the faults then you will do good in it.
i posted a few film clips with the trail option anabled it really highlites the fights IMO
the first 2 are two seperat fights with a20 vs f6f
the 3rd is a la5 vs a20
and the 4,5th and 6 are the same fight but since my fraps is limited to 30 seconds i had to split it up
its a20 vs 2 spit14,s both had alt and E advantage

f6f vs a20 round 1
http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/cobia38/?action=view¤t=a20-vs-f6fround1.flv
f6f vs a20 round 2
http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/cobia38/?action=view¤t=a20-vs-f6fround2.flv
la5 vs a20
http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/cobia38/?action=view¤t=a20-vs-la5.flv
spit 14 x2 vs a20
http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/cobia38/?action=view¤t=spit14x2vsa20pt1.flv
http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/cobia38/?action=view¤t=spit14x2vsa20pt2.flv
http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/cobia38/?action=view¤t=spit14x2vsa20pt3.flv
http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/cobia38/?action=view¤t=spit14x2vsa20pt4.flv

SlapShot · « **Reply #18 on:** January 06, 2008, 08:47:43 AM »

Hmmmm ... those F6F fights look familiar ...

toonces3 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 09, 2008, 02:02:53 PM »

Thanks for all the inputs guys.

Cobia, I still remember that night in Mid-war. Damn that was one of the most frustrating nights I've ever had. I just couldn't get up and on your A-20 and died so many times in the process of trying.

I've been experimenting some more in the MA. I haven't been flying in pure dogfight mode, no point in that, but using it as an attack A/C and then shooting at enemy planes when I have to. That nose gun is devastating to enemy planes.

I haven't really improved much 1v1, but I've found some success when I'm above cons on the deck. I don't think alot of folks perceive the A-20 as a threat and if I can engage from a position of advantage I can get snapshot kills pretty quick. I've also noticed that the A-20 can soak up a ton of 50 cal without going down.

The only thing that's really bumming me out is that the attack perks go to bomber than fighter. I have no use for bomber perks.

I haven't really explored the attack side of AH too much and I'm enjoying the learning curve so far.

toonces3 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 09, 2008, 02:04:16 PM »

I haven't had a chance to check the tapes, but I'll post again after I look at them.

humble · « **Reply #21 on:** January 09, 2008, 02:18:52 PM »

A-20 is a great platform for learning E fighting IMO. Usually with 50% fuel loaded your down to under 25% by the time you begin to mix it up. As Copia shows its much more capable then folks give it credit for and as your finding out the "sawzall" does saw em all pretty well...

BTW Cobia I'l be happy to host any films for you anytime sir...

toonces3 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 16, 2008, 11:38:54 PM »

Hey guys,
I ordered this book from amazon.com the other day:

http://www.amazon.com/Wreaking-Havoc-20-University-Military/dp/1585442895/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b

If you think you'd be interested in it, but want to know if it's any good, let me know and I'll post a bit about it after I read it.

I'm having alot of fun in the A-20. I'm dying alot, but I've gotten a few compliments on 200, which is almost as good as getting a kill!