sepruda Posted March 21, 2024 Posted March 21, 2024 Hi, I'm new to the Spit but after much training I can taxi, takeoff, land and do formation flying. I've flown the first sortie three times, each time being shot to pieces by the FW's within 1 minute of merging. I'm flying close to my lead, as I'm supposed to protect him, but obviously I need some protection. Any tips how to survive?
Reflected Posted March 21, 2024 Posted March 21, 2024 Check your 6 and never fly straight. It’s not a formation flying practice, you don’t have to die following your lead. 1 Facebook Instagram YouTube Discord
PawlaczGMD Posted March 22, 2024 Posted March 22, 2024 2 hours ago, sepruda said: Hi, I'm new to the Spit but after much training I can taxi, takeoff, land and do formation flying. I've flown the first sortie three times, each time being shot to pieces by the FW's within 1 minute of merging. I'm flying close to my lead, as I'm supposed to protect him, but obviously I need some protection. Any tips how to survive? The AI is not capable of coordination or communication, so don't try to hang on to the lead at all costs. He's doing his thing, you do yours. There is obviously some chance involved in large air battles, but the Spit is a superior turn fighter compared to the FW, so just turn hard if they're on you, and you should be ok most of the time. And don't be afraid to push to emergency power (3000 RPM / 18 psi). 1
sepruda Posted March 22, 2024 Author Posted March 22, 2024 I guess I took the instructions to protect my lead to literally I'll try just looking out for myself, first time in a warbird. Really loving the spit. 2
jackill Posted October 19, 2024 Posted October 19, 2024 Welcome to the club - just done the same in Sortie 1 Bailed out over France after hit into engine by 190 who came from above as I was glued to the leader. One lesson to learn from though.
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