Suggesting to devs

[Swagger7]

Originally Posted by David603

It did happen several times, mostly when pilots ran out of ammo or their guns jammed, although it wasn't standard operating proceedure of course. Also, the rockets in question were V1 flying bombs, not V2s which flew too high and fast for any hope of interception. Think of V2s as the first ICBMs and you wouldn't be too far off.

I heard that it was pretty common. The wings wouldn't actually touch, as the airflow from the fighter's wing was sufficient to push over the V-1 without making physical contact. Once the V-1 was tipped out of the horizontal, its gyroscopes would go berserk and it would crash. Intercepting V-1s often fell to Gloster Meteors, as they could match the buzz bomb's speed.

[SR91 Aurora]

Originally Posted by Swagger7

I heard that it was pretty common. The wings wouldn't actually touch, as the airflow from the fighter's wing was sufficient to push over the V-1 without making physical contact. Once the V-1 was tipped out of the horizontal, its gyroscopes would go berserk and it would crash. Intercepting V-1s often fell to Gloster Meteors, as they could match the buzz bomb's speed.

That is what I got off the Wikipedia article, which isn't very well written. I figure it had to have happened at least once, hence the photo.

[P-51]

Originally Posted by Swagger7

I heard that it was pretty common. The wings wouldn't actually touch, as the airflow from the fighter's wing was sufficient to push over the V-1 without making physical contact. Once the V-1 was tipped out of the horizontal, its gyroscopes would go berserk and it would crash. Intercepting V-1s often fell to Gloster Meteors, as they could match the buzz bomb's speed.

Ohh spitfires were more than adaquate to catch up to one of these!

[juz1]

Originally Posted by P-51

Ohh spitfires were more than adaquate to catch up to one of these!

true AFAIK...they also used the meteors too as they didn't deploy these anywhere over enemy territory, so home defence seemed the best ( and only use) against the V1......V2 was supersonic...not a hope of catching one...
anyone know if a doodlebug chase is in the game...? I would LOVE that! my late father used to tell me how you'd listen out for the doodlebug (he was 6 in 44 in North Green)...if you could hear it you were genuinely OK but if it cut out you'd best leg it to shelter...with the V2 there was no warning...just boom!
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[trk29]

Guys this thread is for suggesting to devs.
There is some good conversation in here, but all I am saying that if this thread is off topic Anton and his team will probably not look at it anymore.

[DannyBooze]

I would suggest some tail art like sqaud leader, or ace tail paintings, and nose art would be nice touch to looks...

[trk29]

Originally Posted by DannyBooze

I would suggest some tail art like sqaud leader, or ace tail paintings, and nose art would be nice touch to looks...

I Second this.

[The Doctor B]

Originally Posted by Swagger7

I heard that it was pretty common. The wings wouldn't actually touch, as the airflow from the fighter's wing was sufficient to push over the V-1 without making physical contact. Once the V-1 was tipped out of the horizontal, its gyroscopes would go berserk and it would crash. Intercepting V-1s often fell to Gloster Meteors, as they could match the buzz bomb's speed.

Sometimes the wings did touch (although not always the intention). In my local museum, they have the end of a wing which is very second hand. It was given to the pilot as a souvenir after he 'hit' a V1. I think this might be the occasion in the sig picture but don't quote me on this. Quite a hairy landing aparently. Also, I think this method was used by some pilots to avoid the massive explosion that comes with shooting a flying bomb.

[The Doctor B]

Back on topic, the only problem I have with the game is the looking around feature. I think the triggers would be better set as the rudder and maybe click the right stick to adjust the throttle. I think it is very important to have control of all surfaces whilst looking around in a dogfight!
Other than that, the game is great. Thanks to everyone who has made the best flight game for a console ever!

[thundermuffin]

Originally Posted by The Doctor B

Back on topic, the only problem I have with the game is the looking around feature. I think the triggers would be better set as the rudder and maybe click the right stick to adjust the throttle. I think it is very important to have control of all surfaces whilst looking around in a dogfight!
Other than that, the game is great. Thanks to everyone who has made the best flight game for a console ever!

The only problem with that is the fact that throttle control is just as important. If I can see my target but always over-shoot, lose lift or closing speed then we are back to where we started. I think the best option is a click toggle for looking around. You click R3 and then can look. Click it again to maintain throttle and rudder control.