Flew the P51 for first time since V.34, seemed too "Uber" before, I prefer a challenging A/C.
Anyway, I had a Niki in front of me that I hit with .50 cal. from a distance of 800yds, yes, he was flying straight and level, I saw about 5 strikes on him and POOF, he was gone.
In regards to Leph's post, I too have never had success in the FW's or the F4U's cannons over 500 yards, probably my bad aim not compensating for bullet drop enough, one thing is for sure, that .50 cal on the 'stang sure is a lazer reaching out.
Just reporting, not complaining, not saying its right or wrong, just reporting.
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Brian "Ripsnort" Nelson
++JG2++ ~Richthofen~ XO
(Formerly VF-101 Grim Reapers~Rip1~Warbirds~)
"In training, upon being told it was time to
solo, the instructor said, “You tried to kill
me enough times, now try it with a check pilot.”"
[This message has been edited by Ripsnort (edited 02-15-2000).]