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Old 09-10-2009, 10:35 PM
Von Heydte Von Heydte is offline
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Default How do you fly a Fw-190?

Okay, I usually fly the 109 and it is my plan of preference and I am trying to learn how to fly the 190 on realistic/simulator and it is kicking my ass. This plane is absolutely unforgiving! I stall out on what seems like simple turns and climbs and bleeds off speed like nothing I have seen. I can't even seem to do a decent climb without a stall. I understand that this plane isn't a turning fighter but an energy fighter buT i'm having hell just flying the plane in simple maneuvers. Some help would be appreciated.
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Old 09-10-2009, 10:47 PM
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Okay, I usually fly the 109 and it is my plan of preference and I am trying to learn how to fly the 190 on realistic/simulator and it is kicking my ass. This plane is absolutely unforgiving! I stall out on what seems like simple turns and climbs and bleeds off speed like nothing I have seen. I can't even seem to do a decent climb without a stall. I understand that this plane isn't a turning fighter but an energy fighter buT i'm having hell just flying the plane in simple maneuvers. Some help would be appreciated.
You did turn your elevator setting down already...right?
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Old 09-10-2009, 10:49 PM
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The 190 is a "boom & zoom" fighter and will stall in tight turns. The best way to fight with this plane is to use it's speed & fast rolling abilities. First off altitude is life in this aircraft, stay off the deck! You want to get above your opponent & use slash attacks. Dive on your prey & unleash cannons at close quarters, if you miss use your momentum to take you back up above them and come around for another run. Do not get into a turn fight for any reason, it will not end well for you. If you are being pursued do not turn to avoid gunfire, barrel roll, this plane has probably the fastest roll rate, use your speed to get away.
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Old 09-10-2009, 11:07 PM
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I dropped the aileron sensitity to half but I didnt touch the elevators. I'll do a practice mission with the elevators less sensitive tonight and see if that helps.

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You did turn your elevator setting down already...right?
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Old 09-10-2009, 11:12 PM
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Sounds like the same tactics that I "try" to use in the 109. I'm trying to learn some rolling type maneuvers to work with the 190s excellent roll rate but even a modest climb and and turn gives me trouble. I think I'm trying to do a lag roll but I'm sucking. LOL. I really want to learn to fly this beautiful aircraft as you just don't see many people using it online. I'm staying away from the usual favorites online like the Spit and 153. I appreciate the advice too.

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The 190 is a "boom & zoom" fighter and will stall in tight turns. The best way to fight with this plane is to use it's speed & fast rolling abilities. First off altitude is life in this aircraft, stay off the deck! You want to get above your opponent & use slash attacks. Dive on your prey & unleash cannons at close quarters, if you miss use your momentum to take you back up above them and come around for another run. Do not get into a turn fight for any reason, it will not end well for you. If you are being pursued do not turn to avoid gunfire, barrel roll, this plane has probably the fastest roll rate, use your speed to get away.
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Old 09-10-2009, 11:37 PM
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I just a go with one on line. Sure is does have the speed to climb and an excellent roll rate but it is really bad to fly. I never got a single kill using it. Admittedly I only got shot down a couple of times because of the roll and speed but it was really hard to aim precisely.
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Old 09-11-2009, 01:54 AM
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She takes a lot of practice but it's worth it. I used to fly them almost exclusively in Warbirds online. Just remember, stay up high and look for unsespecting targets. Never EVER get into a turn fight, once you lose your speed you are a sitting duck. In fact try not to turn at all unless you are above and away from all hostiles. There used to be a book you could buy online called Butcher Birds Guide to a Free Lunch. I was written by the best 190 pilot in the virtual skies. It had great tips for flying the beast (I have a copy somewhere). Unfortunaltely the author passed away and it is no longer produced. You may be able to find a used copy online though.
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Old 09-11-2009, 02:15 AM
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It looks as if the book is out of print. I work in publishing so I'll check to see if anyone still holds a copyright. If it is not under copyright I will scan my copy & make it available to you guys.
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Old 09-11-2009, 02:44 AM
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It looks as if the book is out of print. I work in publishing so I'll check to see if anyone still holds a copyright. If it is not under copyright I will scan my copy & make it available to you guys.
Cool, I would love to read that.
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Old 09-11-2009, 03:09 AM
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If your looking for a GREAT plane, Yak-3 I highly recommend.
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