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!
I swear it is slightly different to the generic 'dive scream' but it could be my imagination.

[irrelevant]

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.

[irrelevant]

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

[PF_Lizard]

Originally Posted by mattd27

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.

Originally Posted by irrelevant

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

lol 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

[irrelevant]

Originally Posted by bird of bait

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...

[PF_Lizard]

Originally Posted by irrelevant

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

I didn't realise it was wrong?

[David603]

Originally Posted by PF_Lizard

I didn't realise it was wrong?

The P51 is using the cockpit from the P47 Thunderbolt.

[mattd27]

Originally Posted by PF_Lizard

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.