noob here

[ATAG_Dutch]

Originally Posted by JRock

just a few questions... i start off at the first american mission at pearl harbor, and my squadron mate flies sooooo much faster than me and gains altitude amazingly fast. i know how to raise my gear and my flaps, but is there some other trick that i'm missing? i read all of the pdfs that came with the game but everytime i try to gain altitude my engine overheats and i'm screwed. any help would be appreciated. tia

I remember it well!

It was 9 years ago, though.

This may sound weird, but Microsoft Flight simulator has some great lessons on how to fly an aeroplane (airplane). The trouble is, it's extremely boring!
The advice given so far is all good advice. Keep your nose down for airspeed.
The more airspeed, the faster you climb.
Learning the relationships between thrust, drag, lift and gravity are essential.
Don't pull on the stick to gain height after takeoff, push on it gently to maintain the same height whilst gaining airspeed. Release pressure after you've gained airspeed and you'll go up like a lift. Also once you're off the ground, back the throttle off to 90-95%, and reduce pitch setting to about the same. This'll help prevent overheating.
There used to be some online training schools, who'd be happy to help you out, but I'm afraid I don't know any myself.
Maybe someone else on the forum could point you in the right direction.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Dutch