Olham

OFF: Above the Lines

Wow, Ras - and I had been afraid you had been fed up with everything after your big water damage some time ago. But instead you have been doing all these great pieces of folk art! They are so lovingly done! I know from my rural home region, that it can still be hard to sell artistic work - even such good pieces - cause the people don't have the fat wallets, and so I wish you all the extra portions of luck, that may be necessary to. My personal favoutire is the Folk Art Eider Duck - a good idea; looks like influenced by Indian spirits; as if the duck carries all the souls of it's ancestors with it. This gave me the kick to start with some WW1 air combat painting, which I had on mind for ages. Great stuff, Ras - carry on!

For everyone else, who hadn't seen this one yet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CIACqpidRM&feature=related

Here's a pic from "Rosebud's Aviation Site": http://www.earlyaeroplanes.com/archive1.htm

Only this one craft was ever built. It flew in early 1914. See "Wings Palette" for more: http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww1/f/1841/174/0

Autopilot? We have autopilot???

Yes, it does. But that's no problem - you could just ignore it and hit "warp" again, until you get to the last waypoint.

Well, if you know your area, you might be able to do it still. I have painted lakes and other typical landmarks into my map, and so if I warped, I would still see after some time, where I am right now - and continue from there by paper map. If I come out of warp near Ypres for example, I will know it's Ypres down there, and find my orientation rather quick. Also, you don't need to follow waypoints, when flying after map. I often follow rivers or railroads. If you then want to warp again, you can do that, and the warp will of course get you to the assigned waypoints again. Good for take off and circling the field, and for the home-flying. Inbetween, paper map is nice.

OFF: Death's Flying School (Mmuahahahahahahahaaaaaaa!!!!!)

That should be a rather easy improvement for P4 to make - I hope Winder will read this. Because that would add another "thrill-dimension" to it; especially for the early war. Great! You're making even more of OFF for you! Do you ever fly after paper maps?

Hey, Matt's "Death and Glory" sounds short and spot on.

Hey, Ras, old chap! There sure are more "than a few" to remember you here. But there would be many even more, if you would write a bit more often, eyh? Not flying doesn't automatically mean "no posting" I guess? For me it is so, that even after 3 weeks of total holiday (no computer with me) I have to learn the "flying feeling" again. No need to be ashamed, I'd say. Just pick an easy to fly crate and take some stick time. And as for sex - it's anyway often pretty overrated. I mean, after all, some sorties can last sooo much longer...

Lou, I bet you nailed it! Hey, if that's correct, Wodin: enjoy that new experience. It will take time to get used to it, but you'll never want to loose it again then. And Hauksbee - I hope you got yourself the newest TrackIR 5 Pro then?

Creaghorn, by all means - get yourself something to eat or drink, or kiss your lady. It is getting too much!

Well, I know the new P4 sounds are in good hands. So I can wait - I'm used to my "cement mixer" by now.

Too - ah - too philosophical!

Although I must say this for the good old DFW - she keeps your nose warm in winter!

If zooming out makes it worse, zoom in one or two notches. I am not the Nieuport man, but from what I saw, it WAS a very narrow craft, and it's pilots WERE crammed in. Lots of space and a perfect vision on the other hand in the Albatros! (Did I ever mention anywhere, that I love the Albatros?)

Too long!

Too long!

OVER FLANDERS FIELDS - Fire in the Sky OVER FLANDERS FIELDS - Skies on Fire

"Over Flanders Fields - Pour le Merite" would nicely combine - a British poem with - a French name for - a German medal

Short? "OFF - The Blue Max" or "OFF - Pour le Merite"

Aaahh - now that might explain why some guys in two-seaters sometimes look like Borg? Good find, Creaghorn. I wonder, if I can do the "Next waypoint" command, although I never fly with TAC anymore? Never tried that.

I'm with JFM there - hardly anyone said "Between Heaven and Hell" - it's "Over Flanders Fields" or "OFF". So why not call it O.F.F. IV or more modern OFF v4.0 You could of course call it "OFF - 42" - the answer to everything. (or "Beyond the Poppies" ?)