The Goat's Simulation Flight School

[PedroTheGoat]

Originally Posted by Lexandro

Its a bit of a bugger for me as Im usually the guy that dives right in at the deep end and goes "full sim" with a game after I pick up the basics. Even realistic is a pain in the backside for me atm due to not having a stick. And to make matters worse there are absolutely NO sticks on sale in my area, and the two major stockist in my area (GAME/GAMESTATION) dont have any for online purchase in the whole of the UK.

And I wont buy from fleabay, I only buy from reputable sites as listed above.

I think you can buy an AV8R directly from the manufacturer. I got mine from eBay with no issues. I've actually never had an issue with eBay. I always use power sellers though. I never bid on crap either. I only use buy now option.

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by PedroTheGoat

I think you can buy an AV8R directly from the manufacturer. I got mine from eBay with no issues. I've actually never had an issue with eBay. I always use power sellers though. I never bid on crap either. I only use buy now option.

AV8Rs seem to be the best for me as well. I got my at Amazon, and had no problem(s) with getting it at all.

[Lexandro]

Heres a funny question; Do planes with nose mounted weapons have easier to handle recoil? Like the hurri/spit always kick left & right from wing mounted gunfire, do any plane NOT do this when firing?

[PedroTheGoat]

Originally Posted by Lexandro

Heres a funny question; Do planes with nose mounted weapons have easier to handle recoil? Like the hurri/spit always kick left & right from wing mounted gunfire, do any plane NOT do this when firing?

La 7, Yak 3, Spit IX, and Spit XVI are all pretty stable firing planes.

La 5fn has some stability issues, as does the Hurri and Mk II. Along with I 153 and I 16.

[Lexandro]

Ill give the MkIX a whirl in training mode and see how that is. Ive been doing most of my sim pratice with the hurri since I need to actually DO the tutorial to unlock the mode.

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by Lexandro

Heres a funny question; Do planes with nose mounted weapons have easier to handle recoil? Like the hurri/spit always kick left & right from wing mounted gunfire, do any plane NOT do this when firing?

Originally Posted by PedroTheGoat

La 7, Yak 3, Spit IX, and Spit XVI are all pretty stable firing planes.

La 5fn has some stability issues, as does the Hurri and Mk II. Along with I 153 and I 16.

The La-5FN does have more recoil, which rises the nose, but to compensate, I usually point the nose just below the target, and let loose as the nose rises up and I pound cannon rounds into the 109 or 190?

[Lexandro]

Finaly did the tutorial, but it was a major pain the neck. I eventually figured out I could use the map like a radar to try and "find" my instructor once he dived. I did end up in a spin however that I simply wasnt able to recover from. I went from 10k feet and crashed, all the while trying to counter the spin but it simply didnt work.

Ive gave the Spit MkIX and the BF 109 G4 a whirl in training and I kinda like the G4 for ease of flying compared to the spit. I dunno what it is but its not as hard to keep stable as the Spit. Plus the recoil didnt seem to bad from the V-cockpit view. Ive managed to find and shoot down a Boston on Sim 3 times now, so Im starting to get somewhere. I know for a fact though I would TOTALLY suck online or in the campaign unless I get a stick.

Going to now go through the Ruskie planes and see what ones I like.

*EDIT* Tried out the Yaks (arrrrwwmmmmmooooooouugh! lol) I quite like the 3, its pretty nifty. The recoil is managable, it turns pretty well with a bit of reduced elevators, and it looks not to shabby either. 9t felt about the same but was a wee bit weird, couldnt put my finger on it but it wasnt as nice to fly as the 3.

[BeaverCompany01]

Oh by the way Pedro..........................


The Canadians are not coming......................not yet anyways.......................I just hope EVENTUALLY!

You may enjoy your stay at the top just a little longer.

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by Lexandro

Finaly did the tutorial, but it was a major pain the neck. I eventually figured out I could use the map like a radar to try and "find" my instructor once he dived. I did end up in a spin however that I simply wasnt able to recover from. I went from 10k feet and crashed, all the while trying to counter the spin but it simply didnt work.

Ive gave the Spit MkIX and the BF 109 G4 a whirl in training and I kinda like the G4 for ease of flying compared to the spit. I dunno what it is but its not as hard to keep stable as the Spit. Plus the recoil didnt seem to bad from the V-cockpit view. Ive managed to find and shoot down a Boston on Sim 3 times now, so Im starting to get somewhere. I know for a fact though I would TOTALLY suck online or in the campaign unless I get a stick.

Going to now go through the Ruskie planes and see what ones I like.

*EDIT* Tried out the Yaks (arrrrwwmmmmmooooooouugh! lol) I quite like the 3, its pretty nifty. The recoil is managable, it turns pretty well with a bit of reduced elevators, and it looks not to shabby either. 9t felt about the same but was a wee bit weird, couldnt put my finger on it but it wasnt as nice to fly as the 3.

That would be because the Yak-9T was heavier, same engine and all, but it was heavier than the Yak-3 which I believe was the lightest Yak during WW2

[Lexandro]

Its heavier? Thats weird, because the description made me think it was lighter because it mentions more aluminium used in its construction and the fact it has one less gun (and therefor less ammo to carry).