Smug Question, but a question never the less.

[Roboslob]

I have to agree with FOZ, because I have no idea what fighter does well where (yet). This will be my first sim (when i get it) and will probably do not so stellar on-line. Hopefully the game encyclopedia has lots of good info for me.

[ontheborderland]

Originally Posted by Soviet Ace

And so my question is, because this seems to happen to me every time I fly my Yak-3 against a 109. Why do some people online, think that 5,000ft and below, they can challenge me in a turning and roll fight? Has anyone else gone up against these kinds of people?

The simple answer is that not everybody knows as much as you about this subject. It's pretty elitist you calling them "these kinds of people".

[King Jareth]

I didnt know that and I only fly sim mode. Infact my plane knowledge in general is very limited but I do know that I like dogfighting in Sim and I try to get the better of who I'm flying against, sometimes it works and soem times (mostly) it doesnt.
Occasionally I figure out that I cant outturn this guy or this other plane climbs way better than mine but seeing as I cant identify what planes the other guys are flying its not that helpful bar one match plus I always assume its my piloting before the abilities of the plane as a good pilot in a crate can always beat me.

[GCoutinho]

In my opinion the great thing about WWII flightsim's its the fact it sparkles the curiosity to read about the tactics and the planes of that era.

It's great when you realize that additional knowledge translates to additional advantage online, and at the same time generates heated arguments on why the flight model is inaccurate on plane X vs plane Y or that the cockpit visibility of plane Z is incorrect.

[Smidlee]

I agree with FOV. Also it would be kind of boring a Yak-3 always staying below 5,000 and the 109 staying at 10,000.

[Gazz6666]

Originally Posted by Soviet Ace

I don't think it was a bold statement. If you know anything of the 109, you'll know first off that it was built as a high altitude fighter. If you've looked in a 109 book, it will be there. I mean look at a Hurricane and a 109. If the Hurricane tried dogfighting a 109 at a high altitude, you know who will have the better advantage.

Well, I almost always start from altitude and dive down low to do the majority of the fighting. For the last 10-12 games, i've been flying with the 109 series aircraft, and I can outturn Hurricanes and Spitfires on the deck.

Not trying to blow my own trumpet here, but it's not just the plane, it's also the pilot

[DoubleStandards]

Hey Soviet Ace,
I usually enjoy your posts, and I must say, even this thread has given me some more knowledge to help me online, but I wonder if you realize what kind of elitist jacka** you sound like here. I really hope that this is not what this community is going to turn into.

Not trying to pick a fight with you, just wanted to point it out, maybe you just dont realize how you sounded.

[John192]

Originally Posted by DoubleStandards

Hey Soviet Ace,
I usually enjoy your posts, and I must say, even this thread has given me some more knowledge to help me online, but I wonder if you realize what kind of elitist jacka** you sound like here. I really hope that this is not what this community is going to turn into.

Not trying to pick a fight with you, just wanted to point it out, maybe you just dont realize how you sounded.

I have to aggree with this guy.

Have you been drinking Soviet Ace cause this "im so great" BS is not like your usuall posting habbits which i realy enjoy and learn lots from

[Ancient Seraph]

The question itself could've been made more into a statement, or advise, but looking at the title of the post he knows what it sounds like .
Still, I have to agree with him a bit, since it's a realistic game, people should do a little bit more research or try-outs before jumping into an airplane. One of the downsides of realistic settings .

[TRC Subaru]

Originally Posted by John192

Have you been drinking Soviet Ace cause this "im so great" BS is not like your usuall posting habbits which i realy enjoy and learn lots from

I bet it was shots of chilled Stoli...

…and it ain’t bragging if you can back it up…

But seriously Ace, unlike the PC version, you will be getting a whole new crowd of “newbie’s” who don’t have a clue to what a WWII fighter is all about. Hell, most weren’t even born until after stealth technology…So I propose, for the good of the game, we help the newcomers understand and enjoy dog fighting so they continue to play BoP, and buy the downloads which will make the game a great success so we will get more planes and there will always be a good group of pilots online to have a challenging and rewarding dogfight with at anytime…and maybe even get those darn German cockpits eventually…