RAF_Louvert 101 Posted October 26, 2009 . Oy there mates! Air Mechanic Allen Bunter 'ere, but me friends calls me Buntie, (I'm the one on the right in the tin type, I am). Our good old Wing Cap'n Daddy Elder said it might be nice ef you fine gents what was to be flyin' with the Number 3 'ad yer own little personal what-not painted on the fusies of yer kites, and bein the arteests what we are, we'd consider it an 'onor ef you'd allow us to work that up for you. You just gives us the picture of what you want inscribed and me an my mates 'ere, we'll take care a that right and proper. Oh cor! Where's me manners! This 'ere is Mutton off me starboard, and that's Smilin' Billy aft. We been servin together since the Dardanelles we 'as. Best blokes you'll find anywhere, pulled me arse from the fire on more than one occasion I can assure you. Anyways, you Sirs lets us know 'bout them pictures and emblems. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickitycrate 10 Posted October 26, 2009 I think it might be a good idea for Olham and RAF Louvert to maintain seperate non-flying personas for the purposes of command (have seperate ones for your flying pilots), to safeguard the RPG continuity? Siggi is right on the above point. Olham the skin is very good. I too like the orange and black band. No you cannot get the wingmen to drop ordnance without commanding via TAC. Me, I'm a cabbage man. White, green or red. Pickled, fried, boiled or sour. Herr Olham in Paris they have the skirts, no? I'm just catching up to you excited young fella's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue781 0 Posted October 26, 2009 When the war is over and we have won, the whole of Europe shall know the taste of turnips! Buahahahaa! yes quite that is the master plan after all.. turnips for all, especially the krumpet menace.... brahahahahahahaha Im also for the orange color.. hahahahahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrick58 23 Posted October 26, 2009 As you can see, My flight training for two seaters is complete I am Ready to be assigned. Someboby start the War. combatace.com/index.php?app=gallery&module=images&img=10557][/url] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VonGuber 2 Posted October 26, 2009 Carrick: any landing you can walk away from....right? For what it's worth, I like the orange/black stripes on the DFW also. It's a nice skin, and not too Bavarian-looking...yes, highly reminiscent of turnips. Lang lebe die Wurst und Rübe-Plan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoghead 0 Posted October 26, 2009 Hi all, Just came across this thread today as I've been away from OFF for awhile. I lost interest mainly due to the lousy view system but I just ordered my Trackir 5 and it shipped today, should have in a few days. Anyway I was wondering if I could still get in on this sounds fun. Thanks, Scott Dean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siggi 10 Posted October 26, 2009 As easy as choosing a side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted October 26, 2009 Hey, Hoghead The British are one or two men shorter now than us Germans. But it's your free choice, of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted October 26, 2009 Here's 11 Germans vs 10 British so far, if Hoghead wouldn't mind. British still one man short, but there's still time until 5th November. GERMANS Olham Creaghorn Baldric Mr.Lucky Rickitycrate Velvet Rooster89 77Scout Hasse Wind VonGuber Blue781 BRITISH Siggi cptroyce Manuc Ras Dej RedDog Carrick RAFLouvert Stiffy Hoghead Have I forgotten anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted October 26, 2009 Nice team of artistic mechanics, Lou - they look really friendly guys you will have many a beer with, I'm sure. The idea of having two RPG characters for the Squadron leader and the Staffelführer sounds good and reasonable to me. Those two alter egos can have their flaming war, while we both could fly as normal Leutnant like everybody else, Lou. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macklroy 2 Posted October 26, 2009 Just got back from an extended work week and spotted this thread. LOVE the idea siggi. Wish I could transfer my entire Virtual-sqn over to the excellent site you've created, but I'll settle for enlisting just one. I haven't had a chance to read up on the entire topic (again out the door for work) but it looks like a winner! Sign me up for the British! HUZZA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoghead 0 Posted October 26, 2009 Here's 11 Germans vs 10 British so far, if Hoghead wouldn't mind. British still one man short, but there's still time until 5th November. GERMANS Olham Creaghorn Baldric Mr.Lucky Rickitycrate Velvet Rooster89 77Scout Hasse Wind VonGuber Blue781 BRITISH Siggi cptroyce Manuc Ras Dej RedDog Carrick RAFLouvert Stiffy Hoghead Have I forgotten anyone? Flying for the Brits is fine with me, where ever you need me works. Scott "Hoghead" Dean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Velvet 1 Posted October 26, 2009 Velvet reporting for duty! I will begin my first training flight now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted October 27, 2009 . Olham wrote: Nice team of artistic mechanics, Lou - they look really friendly guysyou will have many a beer with, I'm sure. Oh yes, Buntie, Mutton, and Smilin' Billy are true Rembrandts when it comes to aeroplanes. In fact, they've been working on my personal bird just this afternoon. My gunner/obs and I will be delivering fresh 20-pounders to you and your lot every day of the week, and twice on Saturdays! Enjoy the produce, courtesy of King George, but be careful, they might have a bit more bite than you're use to in your Hun turnips. Cheers! Lou . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Velvet 1 Posted October 27, 2009 Now I know why Olham want the rear seater to do all the shooting. DFW didn't design this crate with a forward vista in mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VonGuber 2 Posted October 27, 2009 . My gunner/obs and I will be delivering fresh 20-pounders to you and your lot every day of the week, and twice on Saturdays! Enjoy the produce, courtesy of King George, but be careful, they might have a bit more bite than you're use to in your Hun turnips. Cheers! Lou 20 pounders! We must lay in more beer! I am so looking forward to this. Earlier, I told my better half about this campaign, and she *insisted* (yes, really) that I order TrackIr5. I really married out of my league..... 3 day delivery... WOOT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrick58 23 Posted October 27, 2009 I say , Jolly good show. I see I am to Endevor to perserve with The Kings Own. Bit of all right Wot? I will be takin me Cricket Bat along should be time for a game of bowls on the French Green before Tea Time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest British_eh Posted October 27, 2009 I say olde Boy, yes Commander RAF, I finally was able to get out of the office for a bit, and now want to do a bit of flying. This instruction at the Farm has been a little dreary. So, I hear the Hun are up to no good, well, Captain Dick Richards reporting for duty Sa! Give me my post and I will surely be there on time. Oh, and is it the Strutter we're flying? Haven't been in one for a few months, no matter though, we'll sort it out. Cheers, British_eh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted October 27, 2009 Lou, that skin is brilliant! What are you giving to your turnips to make them grow into 20 pounders? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macklroy 2 Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) Richard Macklroy Ready to take it to the Huns sir! The ol strutter handles quite nicely against those pesky Bosche scouts. A tail gunner to watch over my six you say? Well I say, why didnt I think of that? Lookin forward to flying with you fellas. A few touch and goes around the new field ought to do some good while we wait for our active orders. S! Edited October 27, 2009 by Macklroy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaghorn 10 Posted October 27, 2009 meine herren, first of all i'm proud to have the possibility to join our new formed aquadron. the time in the air is going to be tough. a living pilot, doing his duty is 100 times more precious than a dead hero. DICTA BOELCKE 1.Try to secure the upper hand before attacking. If possible, keep the sun behind you. you can only secure upper hand when you avoid getting surprised by the enemy at any costs. so keep your eyes open all the time. don't only look for AA but look for specks. AA is a good aid, but not everywhere everytime. 2.Always continue with an attack you have begun. in my experience it works better to hunt down one enemy at a time (while always keeping your eyes everywhere. very important. no fixation!!!), than spraying bullets around, trying to wound as many enemies as possible. sound unlogical maybe, but this will result in rule 8. you are one part doing your job, not the part who wins the war alone. 3.Only fire at close range, and then only when the opponent is properly in your sights. nothing more to add 4.You should always try to keep your eye on your opponent, and never let yourself be deceived by ruses. ruses in BHAH are for instance the prey, evading your attacks, while other enemies, or even whole flights have time to attack you while you are distracted. eyes everywhere! no fixation!!! ruses are over battlefields or enemy territory when the enemy goes down to low altitude. never follow them. it will only lead you to a hell of bullets from the ground. see the enemy another day. no fixation!!! 5.In any type of attack, it is essential to assail your opponent from behind. when hunting two seaters. try to dance form one side to the other all them time while shooting. if possible, try to kill the gunner first. the enemy gunner has to slowly adjust to your position. works also against bristols. 6.If your opponent dives on you, do not try to get around his attack, but fly to meet it. never ever try to dive away an opponent. if you want to lose altitude to escape, then make hammerheads, immelmanns, let you spin down, do any manouver you can perform. you will eventually lose altitude, but never dive straight, no matter what your instinct says. 7.When over the enemy's lines, never forget your own line of retreat. in small words, know when and where to run when disadvantage. it's better to leave 5 minutes too early than 5 seconds too late! don't wait to the moment you are in disadvantage but try to sense the moment before. listen to your guts. 8.Tip for Squadrons: In principle, it is better to attack in groups of four or six. Avoid two aircraft attacking the same opponent. similar to rule 2. your wingmen will do their job as you will do yours. don't act as protector of everybody. let them do their work, otherwise you will lose. everybody has one opponent. you don't need to assign targets. AI is smart enough to take on the enemy equally. for two seaters. two seaters are for other purposes than for fighting. let your escorte do the fighting. your job is more important. don't get seduced to follow an enemy or to shoot one down. only protect yourself, but don't hunt. if you see your escorte in a furball with enemies, continue your mission. it's their job to keep your back free for you. your job is a different one. don't try to help them. auf eine gute zusammenarbeit, meine herren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted October 27, 2009 Thanks for the Dicta, Creaghorn, but I had it posted already yesterday. Welcome in the Jasta. Lou, you may find it hard to compete, when you only fly twice on saturdays. And believe me: we won't drop turnips on you - the Kaiser has some fine bombs in his repertoire. INSTRUCTION FOR FORWARD SHOOTING IN THE DFW The sight is pretty bad with the engine block in front of you. But I managed to shoot down a Nieuport 16 yesterday, don't be afraid to try that. Therefor, it is quite helpful to switch to the gunsight by pressing F6. That will stop TrackIR and give you a good target view over your gunsight. To get back to TrackIR view, click F6 twice (it will switch through some instruments then and get you back). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaghorn 10 Posted October 27, 2009 Thanks for the Dicta, Creaghorn, but I had it posted already yesterday. i've seen it, just wanted to share some personal experiences from BHAH and the rules, herr leutnant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) Gentlemen, we're even now: GERMANS Olham Creaghorn Baldric Mr.Lucky Rickitycrate Velvet Rooster89 77Scout Hasse Wind VonGuber Blue781 BRITISH RAFLouvert Siggi cptroyce Manuc Ras Dej RedDog Carrick Stiffy Hoghead Macklroy Edited October 27, 2009 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickitycrate 10 Posted October 27, 2009 We may have an equal number of fliers for each side but more are welcome. One point for my german brothers is to select "always lead" in workshp. In my experience after the initial attack by scouts they fall in behind your flight of 2-seaters. The rearmost plane/crew will be most likely to be in range for the attack of the E/A. The short distance in your plane positions does make a difference. Now if you want to be the observer and exercise your guns, good for training, do the opposite of this. When you lead you are being defended by all of the observers in the rest of your flight. Hold your flight and you will maintain this advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
