P-51

[PF_Lizard]

I'm really starting to like this plane. I've started to get bored of hunting down the few 109s in the Dover mission, so I've started chasing 190s in Tiger Hunt.

It really is flying on a knife edge; chasing down 190's at tree top level. No room for error, cos you've really got to be quick if you stall at that height.
It's good practice to tracking targets with the controller too - you lose them in the trees so quickly if you don't stay fixed on them.

Has anyone noticed if the trademark whistle of the gunports is there? I keep forgetting to listen out for it as I get too involved in the fight! :-P
I swear it is slightly different to the generic 'dive scream' but it could be my imagination.

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I was ecstatic last night after I shot down my first 190 using the PS3 controller on sim mode. I literally let out a "woo hoo!" ;)

[mattd27]

I almost prefer using the P-51 to the Spitfire in the demo.

Definitely needs to be flown in cockpit mode though (well if your in Sim mode you'll be there anyway) because it's third person reticle in Realistic mode is pretty frustrating for dogfighting. Well that's what I thought anyway.

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I almost prefer using the P-51 to the Spitfire in the demo.

Definitely needs to be flown in cockpit mode though (well if your in Sim mode you'll be there anyway) because it's third person reticle in Realistic mode is pretty frustrating for dogfighting. Well that's what I thought anyway.

I think the reticle is designed that way for ground attack missions... but I completely agree with you. If there is an air battle mission involving the P-51, I would imagine the reticle will change.

@PF: I thought I heard some sort of whistle on a steep dive, but that might have been me making personal sound effects again. :shock:

[PF_Lizard]

I almost prefer using the P-51 to the Spitfire in the demo.
It's certainly more rewarding. The Spitfire is so maneuverable it's hard to go wrong. The P-51 can still handle well, you just have to have to be smooth with her.

I thought I heard some sort of whistle on a steep dive, but that might have been me making personal sound effects again. :shock:

lol :grin: The first time I out-turned a 190 (without spiraling into the forest) I literally punched the air!
Once you master the handling, the 190's start to drop like flies.

[bird of bait]

cant agree more with you the p-51 is a nice plane

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cant agree more with you the p-51 is a nice plane

now if only we're able to obtain an accurate cockpit via DLC or title update...

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[PF_Lizard]

now if only we're able to obtain an accurate cockpit via DLC or title update...
I didn't realise it was wrong? :oops:

[David603]

I didn't realise it was wrong? :oops:
The P51 is using the cockpit from the P47 Thunderbolt.

[mattd27]

It's certainly more rewarding. The Spitfire is so maneuverable it's hard to go wrong. The P-51 can still handle well, you just have to have to be smooth with her.

Exactly. I actually really like the handling on the P-51. It's slightly more of a challenge, but for me it feels a lot better, and a lot more smooth.

[PF_Lizard]

The P51 is using the cockpit from the P47 Thunderbolt.
Haha oh yeah, how did I not notice that? I've flown the both the Thunderbolt and the Mustang loads in Pacific Fighters. :oops:

I just loaded it up to check. It seems so obvious now. I guess I just concentrate on whats on the other side of the gun sight ;)

The P-51 has a lot more square, 'modern' look doesn't it; a bit like the FW190 (Which I think looks like the interior of an 80's car!) lol Must have been awesome to fly back then.

[thundermuffin]

Couldn't agree with you guys more. I did wonder if it was harder because of the added weight of the rockets. Hopefully it is a little bit more forgiving in MP w/o them, but, currently, I cannot fly it w/o combat flaps.

[Burtonboy05]

It's certainly more rewarding. The Spitfire is so maneuverable it's hard to go wrong. The P-51 can still handle well, you just have to have to be smooth with her.



lol :grin: The first time I out-turned a 190 (without spiraling into the forest) I literally punched the air!
Once you master the handling, the 190's start to drop like flies.

Any tips of advice. I can't fly the p-51 that well at all lol. I've shot down a few 190's in sim mode but the was fluke more than anything. I really struggle to out turn Gerry.

[haitch40]

sorry to ruin the party but i prefer the spit because it turns better i think a turn fighter can beat a BnZ fighter (with a lot of WEP usage)

[PF_Lizard]

Any tips of advice
Take the elevator sensitivity down 3 or 4 blocks and just be smooth with all you inputs. It takes some practice to not yank the stick when you're in trouble (especially when you're plummeting headfirst into the ground).

To gain on a bandit, I do lots of yo-yo's and don't copy their feints; they love the rolling scissors though so careful you don't overshoot.

Do some lag turns too - don't always try to tighten the radius. The 190 has good acceleration so will fair better out of that move than you.

sorry to ruin the party but i prefer the spit because it turns better i think a turn fighter can beat a BnZ fighter (with a lot of WEP usage)
Oh yeah don't get me wrong, the Spit is still my favourite! Awesome plane (according to my extensive virtual experience lol)
But like you said, it takes a different style to fly well. It's like going from a sports car to a muscle car. Both are capable, just different.