More SimV Dogfights?

[Professor Brensec]

I've got a 1mb broard band so I don't mind hosting, I've done it a few times before. In fact I ended up hosting on my first ever SimV dogfight because Scannia had to go. I had no idea what I was doing and got stuck in the ready room for about half an hour because I didn't know that the host can't get out of the ready room until every one else comes back in!

I remember that day very well, Hakwer.  ;D

I'd had a shocking morning. I came home from a nightshift and logged on about 30 mins late, and as it was my first time, I didn't know the password (the question wasn't there, then).
Then after I finally got on, everything just stopped for, as you said, about half an hour.
Then when we finally got going. I got my arse shot off. Although I did get a couple of really good kills.

Was that the day, due to lack of people, we decided to do some formation flying and someone got some really good formation landing shots (1% Spits)?
Then I kept running into everyone on the runway while we were trying to set up for a formation takeoff.

I had a really bad morning.................

[HawkerTempest5]

You may well be right there brensec pal. I remember you saying how you had problems getting in and I also remember those formation Spitfire shots that someone posted.
If it was my fault, I'm sorry about that pal. Hope to see you at the new dogfight sometime.

[kevib1]

Sydney, mate. Thank You, yes we do have a beautiful country. (Some interesting picks in one of my posts in the "Where are You From" post.

IMO, the secret (if there is one) to taking out the Betty is come in from the front or the top. I think there's a very accurate 20mm in the rear turret.

Thanks Brensec. I got there aventually after I'd gone through a few P40's.
Having dived from above pulling up sharp and climb was quite successful too, soft underbelly and the engines are a nice clear target. Gotta watch your speed though.

I have a couple of fw190's. Haven't flown them much though. Usually fly against them or ME109's in QC when I fancy a fly in something British made!

I spent a week in Sydney, I've got a mate living on Bondi Beach. Stayed off Hyde Park, opposite the Anzac Memorial (Btw, I saw your post on Anzac day). I got engaged right at the top of the Harbour Bridge just under the New South Wales flag (Corny I know but I'll remember where I did it).
The evening light at Darling Harbour was great for photo's of the city.

[Professor Brensec]

Kevieb,
Sounds like you stayed at the Park Lane Hotel or the one next to it (Something on the park).

There's nothing that beats the views of Sydney Harbour. Most people only see parts of it in photos, films etc and don't realise how big and beautiful it is. Hope you got some good shots.  ;D

[kevib1]

Sounds like you stayed at the Park Lane Hotel or the one next to it (Something on the park).

Brensec, It was the one next door, Hyde Park Plaza. Nice hotel and dinner came with a bottomless glass of wine!!  ;D  :P  ???  The trip on the monorail was much more fun after dinner  ;D


I'm assuming that the SimV games will be taking place on the Zone. Or am I wrong as usual!!!

I have only had the sim since xmas so I missed the previous round of games so I'm not sure of the format.

Is anyone available this Sunday so we can get the ball rolling.

[Craig.]

ok on the topic of online dogfights, i just tried one out for first time and well, it wasnt working properly my aircraft was acting like it had a few bottles of whisky before hand, if i tried turning it would go the other way and all sorts, i turned autorudder back on after it was turned off somehow and that didnt work. so anyone who has played online have any suggestions

[Tequila Sunrise]

full realism taken too far by the host?

[Craig.]

could be,
i wouldnt have a clue really as it was first time out. i'll have to wait till the simv starts up, at least its people i know and understand,
thanks craig

[Professor Brensec]

ok on the topic of online dogfights, i just tried one out for first time and well, it wasnt working properly my aircraft was acting like it had a few bottles of whisky before hand, if i tried turning it would go the other way and all sorts, i turned autorudder back on after it was turned off somehow and that didnt work. so anyone who has played online have any suggestions

I've always found the "realism" a bit more "real" online than on my P.C. Don't know why.
Before the last SimV Dogfight I took part in, I made sure I spent a few hours the preceding days on 1% planes as much as I could.
I found myself more "used" to the extra realism that I feel.

My memory is that planes tend to stall more easily in a turn online. Beats me.

[Maccers]

I got that all the time in some aircraft. Not fun when your turning at 300kts and suddenly stop mid air, flat-spin and have to bail. :-/

[HawkerTempest5]

I have a Hurricane and a Mustang that don't behave well on line but otherwise fly just fine! Most of my planes work OK, however that could explain how I end up crashing so often. Or maybe it's just my bad flying

[Professor Brensec]

I have a Hurricane and a Mustang that don't behave well on line but otherwise fly just fine! Most of my planes work OK, however that could explain how I end up crashing so often. Or maybe it's just my bad flying

Oh no, put your mind at rest Hawk. I know for a fact that every time I have a "bad" Dogfight day, it's definitely a problem with the online setup. Definitely.

There can be no other explanation.......................

[Maccers]

Well i think its time to get the show on the road
we'll meet this sunday 9pm and get fighting at 9:30 if your all willing (Get your camera's and pharana repelent!).

[kevib1]

As you all know I wasn't around last time the SimV games were happening.

Will these games be taking place on the Zone, here via the 'flightboard' or somewhere else?

I guess any other technicalities (fun/ no fun, etc) will get discussed on Sunday.

I should be there. Bank holiday in the UK on Monday so won't have to get up early for work

Looking forward to being shot down by you all. I've got my life raft and shark repelent and I'm all ready to go!!

[Craig.]

i am with kevie, i dont have a clue how you guys go about this so any ifo would be nice
cheers
craig