IL2 Birds of Prey: Hints, Tips, and FAQ's Thread

[xNikex]

Originally Posted by dald101

Thanks! Thats pretty much what i have been doing, so it seems im on the right track

Just a couple more questions if i may...

When turning in a dogfight, i tend to lower the throttle - is this a mistake? Or Should full throttle be used?

In regards to the rudder - is it best to minimise its use for extremely sharpe turns or should every turn have a touch of rudder? - ( i
thought maybe its use caused more resistance and thus, a loss in airspeed)

As for throttle, it's like I said, keep it in relation to your oponent's speed(don't go so fast that you overshoot and do go so slow that you lose him).

As for the rudder question, tight turns kills airspeed anyway. The rudder contributes just a little bit.

[dald101]

Originally Posted by xNikex

As for throttle, it's like I said, keep it in relation to your oponent's speed(don't go so fast that you overshoot and do go so slow that you lose him).

As for the rudder question, tight turns kills airspeed anyway. The rudder contributes just a little bit.

Nice one, thanks for your help

[SleepTrgt]

Ok this time i lost power after 15 mins without using WEP and not getting hit... Wtf dude... its starting to really annoy me now.

I mean, come on red outs are a "bug" but something random like this i cant understand isnt?

[juz1]

I get the same thing...after so long the engine damage indicator just turns black...I figured it's a kind of times up as its only a demo...
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[SleepTrgt]

It's random dude, i've had it after 40 mins or 15 mins.
But i also notice it before my engine fully stops.
I notice my speed is slowing down, and then i watch my fuel pressure gauge and thats half way down, and slowly goin down even more.
If its at the bottom the engine turns black.

[skidlo]

your probably running out of fuel if you have ammo and fuel limited

[xNikex]

Originally Posted by SleepTrgt

Ok this time i lost power after 15 mins without using WEP and not getting hit... Wtf dude... its starting to really annoy me now.

I mean, come on red outs are a "bug" but something random like this i cant understand isnt?

I think the German's just put a few well placed shots into your engine. Just a streak of bad luck I guess.

If it makes you feel better, 4 He-111's collided with me 4 seperate times in the last time I played the Cliffs of Dover mission.

[SleepTrgt]

No no hits at all!

The more i play this game the more frustration i get
Trying BnZ tactics but i just dont get them, seem to lose my targets more often, crash more often i dunno whats goin on with me aswell.

Practise makes you better right? Doesent seem to work with me.

I'm clueless, i just cant like the demo anymore
I hope when i finally have the full game i can get more knowledge play some games with cool ppl. And all will be fine.
I hope

[thundermuffin]

Originally Posted by SleepTrgt

No no hits at all!

The more i play this game the more frustration i get
Trying BnZ tactics but i just dont get them, seem to lose my targets more often, crash more often i dunno whats goin on with me aswell.

Practise makes you better right? Doesent seem to work with me.

I'm clueless, i just cant like the demo anymore
I hope when i finally have the full game i can get more knowledge play some games with cool ppl. And all will be fine.
I hope

If you keep having trouble finding your mark, switch to the virtual cockpit for a while... it will allow more visibility. Just stick to the basics, the AI isn't all that challenging for the situation. In dogfights, the 109 will just use a simple spilt S or just try and out climb you. Don't expect anything, just keep with him and put well placed shots into the engine.

PS: if you want more detailed help PM, or stay close to this forum, we are all willing to help you see the beauty of this game.

[SleepTrgt]

I do see the beauty, Im fighting against the FW190's mostly in Tiger Hunt.
Im just having really bad days lately, like i keep getting worse now

Im trying to figure out BnZ tactics, after reading. But im just having a hard time succesfully applying them.

Also trying to improve my Awareness, But i lose targets often with a blink of an eye even if they are right in front of me, with some difficulty i find them again though.

Still getting frustrated about the engine, feeling it just can stop any second..
Sounds like a xbox 360 to me! haha. Hope to figure out what is causing the stopping engine.