About maximizing turn rates...

[philabong2]

watch ur speed: optimal turn speed is around 280-310 for the spit if i remember right
use vertical axis, combat flaps and rudder
and try n keep an eye on the guy... best way is too use the aviator layout with the pad imo: it allows for independent use of all controls and makes it ezr to look around

[stealth finger]

how do you use the av8r layout with a pad? is that a ps3 thing?

[philabong2]

Originally Posted by stealth finger

how do you use the av8r layout with a pad? is that a ps3 thing?

not sure about the xbox... while in game go to option - controls - press square (!) to choose controller layout and then scroll right to get to aviator layout- apply. They dont provide the visual map for all the buttons functions and im guessing theres are a few changes between xbox and ps3 cp but do a practice run with this set up and u'll figure it out in no time

[trueshotcaller]

Thanks for your input guys, I didn't know how to get to the other layout option so I'll try with that one tonight.

And yep, I tried turning with lower speed, using the vertical axis, combat flaps, lol dude kept out-turning me - but I'll give it another go soon. The one thing that helps I'm sure is keeping your eye on the other plane, something I could never do in the normal layout.

I'll let you know how it works out...

[Lexandro]

Hes probably inducing a minor stall and using it to manouver. Just catching it right as its about to dip a wing can give you a tighter turn when done properly.

[kozzm0]

Originally Posted by trueshotcaller

Thanks for your input guys, I didn't know how to get to the other layout option so I'll try with that one tonight.

And yep, I tried turning with lower speed, using the vertical axis, combat flaps, lol dude kept out-turning me - but I'll give it another go soon. The one thing that helps I'm sure is keeping your eye on the other plane, something I could never do in the normal layout.

I'll let you know how it works out...

Set the spit 9's elevator sensitivity to 6 notches below the top, then you won't wobble while you're turning. Every wobble in your flight path can be used by your opponent to gain angles.

[stealth finger]

Originally Posted by philabong2

not sure about the xbox... while in game go to option - controls - press square (!) to choose controller layout and then scroll right to get to aviator layout- apply. They dont provide the visual map for all the buttons functions and im guessing theres are a few changes between xbox and ps3 cp but do a practice run with this set up and u'll figure it out in no time

must be a ps3 thing on xbox, go into options, press x for controls then it just tells you the controls no way to change them and no other options. The control scheme when I plug my av8r in is different to the pad but I cant see away to change them. Hopefully the patch (whenever it finally drops on the box) will allow for customizable controls.

actually, whats the trim button for the av8r layout. i think its B but not entirely sure as no where on the xbox version tells you.

[Lexandro]

ON the xbox controls page you can move the selector at the bottom to see the buttons for each flight mode (eg arcade/realistic/sim) and it should list the buttons for the stick in there.

[trueshotcaller]

Online again today... I'm convinced that the top players are using one of the flight sticks - the ps3 controller can't be set to match their steady turn rate... I'll have to get one to really compete.

[InfiniteStates]

Originally Posted by trueshotcaller

Online again today... I'm convinced that the top players are using one of the flight sticks - the ps3 controller can't be set to match their steady turn rate... I'll have to get one to really compete.

I don't think you do - by all means get one for the immersion factor or whatever, but you don't need one to compete.

Use the aviator layout and turn your elevator sensitivity down as little as possible but so that you can pull the joypad to its extreme and not stall. Use combat flaps (click left stick on aviator) and enter a turn with no throttle then give it full throttle through the turn. Throttle gives lift and lift pulls you round the corner

Practise in training before going online though lol