The qualities of a great AH pilot

[Kruel]

"A good pilot: one who is flying the same way as i do, giving me some fun fights."

I'm assuming, what you are saying here is what a great pilot means to you specifically and not what your opinion of what everyone else should consider to be characteristics of a great pilot.

"A great pilot: a good pilot who is repeatedly beating me."


I'm guessing it's the former, I think the question was what characteristics do you think makes a great pilot, that everyone else should consider as well?

[Debrody]

My keyword is the willing to fight and improve; cowardice or empty score-chasing wont lead to anywhere. ACM, SA, gunnery and other stuff will come with time, for sure. Different actual ACM knowledge can be compensated with the plane choice - and still can be a good, entertaining fight for both.

Let me rephrase it, anyone with willing to fight is a good pilot in my book, and those who beat me in my game are great ones.

[Ack-Ack]

those who beat me in my game are great ones.

W00T!  Debrody thinks I'm great!

ack-ack

[Kruel]

My keyword is the willing to fight and improve; cowardice or empty score-chasing wont lead to anywhere. ACM, SA, gunnery and other stuff will come with time, for sure. Different actual ACM knowledge can be compensated with the plane choice - and still can be a good, entertaining fight for both.

Let me rephrase it, anyone with willing to fight is a good pilot in my book, and those who beat me in my game are great ones.

But, your opinion what what a fight is and someone else's opinion of what a fight is might be different. So who is right? I guess no one is (or everyone is if you're an optimist). It's all based on opinion.

[Kruel]

W00T!  Debrody thinks I'm great!

ack-ack

Heh, the question of the thread is should everyone else think so too based on the fact that you might beat him(and him alone) consistently.

(Really trying not to go down this path, this thread is actually very
Civil and enlightening.

[Debrody]

W00T!  Debrody thinks I'm great!

ack-ack

Yup. Not sure if it makes you happyer though    Pity that we only had one duel, but it was quite entertaining for sure.

But, your opinion what what a fight is and someone else's opinion of what a fight is might be different. So who is right? I guess no one is (or everyone is if you're an optimist). It's all based on opinion.

I dont even know it exactly. Maybe this might give a hint: one who is not running away from an even situation is a fighter. Waiting til one has every possible kind of advantage, then engage, is definiately not fighting.

I admit, im quite selfish in this topic. Something is fun for me, something is not too much but still acceptable, and something is just raw, boring cowardice.

I doubt one person's view alone would (or should) consitute a Yourrrrrr...... GRRRRRRRRREAT!*award.  Sorry Ack Ack. 

I pity those who think that youre great at any level though.

[Zerstorer]

Heh, the question of the thread is should everyone else think so too based on the fact that you might beat him(and him alone) consistently.

(Really trying not to go down this path, this thread is actually very
Civil and enlightening.

I think he stated it would be his view. 

Given the disparity of viewpoints, I doubt one person's view alone would (or should) consitute a Yourrrrrr...... GRRRRRRRRREAT!*award.  Sorry Ack Ack. 




* with appologies to Tony the Tiger & Frosted Flakes....

[BuckShot]

A great AH pilot for me is;

someone that disregards score and rank.
someone that fly's the aircraft they enjoy, not the best performing.
someone that that dislikes flying with the horde.
someone that prefers to fight for themselves, living or dying by their own talents or mistakes.
someone that avoids the HO to allow a fight develop.
someone that, when called, will go into the DA with anyone.
someone that doesn't mock defeated opponents in or out of the game.
someone that gives advise freely without being condescending.
someone that will ask a friendly if help is needed before turning a 1v1 into a 2v1.
someone that has the determination to keep trying and not giving up.

This, but without the horde part. I like flying in them as well as against them.

[Triton28]

A great pilot is one who cuts his or her engine at the top of a loop.  

[Kruel]

Maybe this might give a hint: one who is not running away from an even situation is a fighter.Waiting til one has every possible kind of advantage, then engage, is definiately not fighting.

Again, this is your opinion, you're entitled to it

I admit, im quite selfish in this topic. Something is fun for me, something is not too much but still acceptable, and something is just raw, boring cowardice.
I pity those who think that youre great at any level though.

Ya think? It's too bad you aren't flying anymore, that means there could never be any more great pilots. As they need to pass your test.
That is perfectly humble and not ego driven and hypocritical in anyway. In fact, it's probably the most objective answer in this thread.

[Kruel]

A great pilot is one who cuts his or her engine at the top of a loop.  

There goes the thread, thanks everyone for your input, g'night!

[Skyyr]

It's too bad you aren't flying anymore

So he says. /wink /wink

[waystin2]

I am gonna file this one under the Who Cares.  Really, are we gonna start another E-peen thread?   

[Zerstorer]

I am gonna file this one under the Who Cares.  Really, are we gonna start another E-peen thread?   

I was kinda sorta hopin' we wouldn't.

Ah well...it was a good conversation while it lasted. 

[Skyyr]

A great pilot is one who doesn't give a damn about anyone or anything except playing the game his way, with his wingmen...

...which automatically rules out about 98% of most people here.