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Are you guys saying that the F-18 is easier (comparatively) to get into than the F-16?. I've been using the Viper for a few day, now. I grabbed it for the two week trial. I found that I was able to understand the systems quicker than either the A-10C or the Harrier. I've had the Harrier for a couple of years and I STILL don't know how to use that airplane. I've gotten fairly decent in the A-10, but it took a while. But after a quick look at the training missions, I was able to start the F-16's engine, take off, engage enemy jets, and drop bombs. Haven't tried Mavericks, yet. Well, once the trial is over, maybe I'll check out the F-18. Haven't done much carrier ops but it could be fun.

Yeah, I've read, and seen interviews, where Mossie pilots have said that the airplane was a real beeotch on the ground. That surprises me with that wide tracking landing gear.

418 Squadron. Canadian unit, I assume? I believe all of the units with 400 numbers were Canadian, in the RAF.

Using the airplane as a night fighter, a function which it performed, of course. Setting up JU88's around the map and hunting them down, using the map as RADAR and trying to find them in the dark. Might be fun.

Well, I have to admit....those screenshots made me go, "Daaaaaaaammmmmn!" Nice. I just might have to have this. By the way, are you going to be able to see a navigator sitting next to you?

Yeah, and to be honest, that's how I've bought most of my modules. But sometimes the waiting is painful when you're seeing screenshots or watching You Tube videos of something that you're waiting to come down in price.

So why can't you do this on any of the maps that have a large body of water. Why would a new map need to be developed just to do that?

I've TRIED to like it. I really have. But I don't care what anybody says. Il-2 is a game. DCS is a simulation. Every time I fly Il2 I get pretty bored in minutes. Can't put my finger on what is wrong, but it's not doing it for me. I won't be sinking anymore money into it. Now, DCS, on the other hand. Yeah, I have to have this Mossie, I think. I really can't be spending all this money, but it looks terrific. And the Corsair. With Pacific Islands! I Zero! Essex class carrier! DCS, I'm retired...have pity on my bank account. Oh, now having said that...I should add that I actually do like Cliffs Of Dover.

Bigger than you imagined? How small did you think they were? They're actually one of the smallest of the WW2 fighters. You should stand near a P-47 or a Corsair.

Don't understand buying a flight simulator, investing in high fidelity models, and then using some cheap, ten dollar joystick that doesn't have any rudder control. And then wondering why you can't control the airplane correctly. It's not an arcade game. And it's not IL-2, where you can fly a 2000 HP taildragger and get it off of the ground the first time you try. Another guy is complaining that he's been trying for a WHOLE 2 hours and still can't take of in the Spitfire. USAAF flight training during WW2 took nine months.

That is very cool that they are implementing the navigational aid that helped U.S. Navy pilots find their carriers. I'm looking forward to seing how that worked.

"Anyone heard of Barrel bombing on Dams using Avro Lancaster. " Has anyone ever heard of the second most famous bombing raid of WW2, after Hiroshima? No, never heard of this.

"Why not Guadalcanal? A total land/sea/air environment in a condensed area. The amount of unique missions is staggering. Air to air, shipping attacks, surface engagements, carrier warfare, troop support, Washing Machine Charlie missions." And why wouldn't you be able to do this on the Marianas map that we're getting?

Oh never mind. I'm a dumbass. I had only disabled them...I thought I had unistalled them. I did it correctly this time and freed up 50 gb on my ssd! Thanks for reading, anyway.

Skatezilla's Updater Question Ever since the free module month, my updater detects all of the modules that I tried out. It still says "Belsimtek F-14 detected" for instance, even though I don't own the module. It doesn't show in game, only on the updater. Is there somewhere in the files that I nee to go to delete these? I don't like files that I can't use taking up needed space on my external harddrive. Thanks for reading.

While there was a night fighter version, the P-70, I wouldn't classify the A-20 as a fighter.

If you are staying slow during a dogfight, you are not using this airplane correctly. Speed is the Mustangs biggest asset. It's not a Spitfire, don't fly it like one. Set RPM's to about 2700. Leave it there. Keep your sped up without redlining it. The Mustang is not hard to manage. It's one of the airplane's strongpoints. A lot of fighters that came before it gave the pilot a heavy workload, but the Mustang is a piece of cake, really. And Reece, you think the AI Doras are hard. I find them an easy shoot down. It's the 109K that's a royal PITA! At least I think so, anyway.

This last comment must have some deep, cosmic, meaning which my miniscule brain cannot comprehend.

Yes, this airplane is perfectly flyable the way it is. I'd like to hang drop tanks on it, but they're coming. I'm more anxiously awaiting the template for the skinners. Want to see some nice skins...especially the 56TH Fighter Group. I see no reason to wait to buy this if you're a Jug fan.

"Answered my own question. The default livery is from the 351 Fighter Squadron 353 Fighter Group 8th Air Force." Yes, the "Slybirds." They would later get Mustangs.

"Any instances of OP-FOR using subterfuge and painting wings with stars to try and fool Allied forces?" By doing that, you'd run the risk of being fired on by your own side.

Some Jugs did have them on both lower wing sections.

"I've never heard about napalm being used in Europe." "The first recorded strategic use of napalm incendiary bombs occurred in an attack by the US Army Air Force on Berlin on 6 March 1944, using American AN-M76 incendiary bombs with PT-1 (Pyrogel) filler.[15][16] The first known tactical use by the USAAF was by the 368th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force Northeast of Compiègne, France 27 May 1944 [17] and the British De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VIs of No. 140 Wing RAF, Second Tactical Air Force on 14 July 1944, which also employed the AN-M76 incendiary in a reprisal attack on the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division "Götz von Berlichingen" in Bonneuil-Matours. Soldiers of this Waffen SS unit had captured and then killed a British SAS prisoner-of-war, Lt. Tomos Stephens, taking part in Operation Bulbasket, and seven local Resistance fighters. Although it was not known at the time of the air strike, 31 other POWs from the same SAS unit, and an American airman who had joined up with the SAS unit, had also been executed.[18]"

It's a short story that deals with an F-86 pilot over Korea. I thought I'd publish it for free, but Amazon doesn't let you list anything for less than 99 cents. So, 99 cents it is!

Who buys this or that airplane because it's easier? Which one speaks to you, kid? Which one have you always imagined yourself flying? That's why I buy certain modules, and not others. I have no intention of buying the F-14, but I did buy the Harrier. It sure as Hell isn't because it's easier!