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Fortunately, I didn't have to wait to die to get 5 of my 8 claims confirmed. But it did take a while. They even gave me a medal, the Iron Cross. Odd thing, didn't specify whether it was 1st or 2nd class, but it looks like the 2nd class version to me, hanging from a black and white ribbon. Now I've got another claim waiting to be confirmed, a balloon that I had at least 3 witnesses for. :) I guess we'll see how long that one takes.

I think, the idea of his taking over 85 squadron was one that was floated, but never took place. I recall reading that those in 85 Squadron were apprehensive of his taking command, as he supposedly had a reputation for sticking strictly to the rules, and, 85 Squadron was some what "loose" with the rules. Being more of a party squadron than anything else. As for Mannock's "73" victories, this was, according to most accounts I can find, a number put forward after the war by his friend, Ira "Taffy" Jones, supposedly as part of a feud between Jones and Bishop. How many did Mannock actually shoot down? I doubt we'll ever know for certain. The book by Shores, Guest and Franks, "Above the Trenches" may not be the last word on victory claims. But, unless something more accurate has come out since, it is what we have. I also have a book published about 1930, and in that one, it uses the score of 50, that was mentioned in his 1919 award of the VC. I think, more than his score, was his ability as a leader. Mannock was unquestionably, an excellent air combat leader. Bishop, on the other hand should have never been given command of a squadron. He was not suited to such a task.

It's been my experience, Enditall was only necessary for Windows 95/98/ME, series. Essentially, DOS with Windows running on top. With Windows XP and after, that program is not needed. And, doesn't really work all that well in the Windows NT type environment anyway.

Ok, my not so humble opinion here. Flyboys beats The Red Baron. Mostly, from my point of view, the acting in Flyboys was better, I think. There's also the idea, they didn't give historical names to the pilots in Flyboys, although they do tell you in the director's chat thing on the DVD who each was modeled after. But in the end, "The Blue Max" is still number 1.

That figures.

In my not so humble opinion, as a work of fiction, "The Blue Max" was a much better film. I'm sorry, but they've not put any woman in a WWI aerial film yet that can top Ursula Andress (or Undress, as some of us call her.) The disappointing thing for me, was putting Lanoe Hawker in an SE5a. I mean, with digital imagery, you'd think they could have done up a decent DH2.

I don't touch the really hard stuff anymore. But I am still a big fan of Woodpecker cider.....when I can find it.

Actually, he was on his way to take over 85 Squadron, replacing Billy Bishop who was being sent back to Canada, supposedly kick start the RCAF. (Actually, the RAF was afraid Bishop would end up dead, like so many other of their hi scoring pilots, and considered such an eventuality a morale breaker.) With his death, 85 squadron was instead taken over by Mick Mannock.

Does anyone know, how long does it take for a claim to be confirmed or denied?

What program do any of you use to make your movies?

Thanks for the info. that one had me going crazy for a while.

Snipe? How about the Moranes, the Fokker DII, III, and IV? How about the Pfalz E types? And a ton more I can't recall. (where's my book on WWI aircraft when I need it?) Oh, and Junkers types too!! Don't get me wrong. The Snipe is a fine machine. But I want more.

Since I've not played CFS 3, I was wondering, if anyone could suggest what controls were most likely needed to be programmed into my CH 568 Combatstick (USB) and CH Pro Throttle (USB), and whether or not I need to program anything else into my CH Pro Pedals (USB). I realize CSF 3 uses more controls than were actually available to WWI aircraft, but I was curious, does OFF neutralize any of this, or does everyone simply take advantage of the additional control commands in the game? Thanks,

I always liked using rockets in RB3D. With a little practice, I could even make air to air hits with them. I'm sure it's been asked elsewhere, but are there plans to introduce some of the aircraft mentioned that aren't available in the game yet, like the Morane Parasol? And I agree with your PS, uncleal.

Thanks for the info, BirdDog. I didn't used to have problems with programing the CH controls. But with the added problem of a bad attention span, it sometimes takes me days or weeks now to set things up, that used to be done in 30 minutes or less. There are times when growing old, sucks. I forgot to ask, or look. Does this game have rockets?

Thanks for all that, I'm sure I can put together something that will work with that info. Funny, I didn't know about the Strutter having dive brakes, I guess you do learn something every day. Thanks much,

The pro throttle has one big sliding handle with 3 4-way hats, 1 8-way hat, a mini-joystick, and 3 buttons. It has worked very well for me in many games, including the heavily modded Red Baron 3D, Fighter Ace, and Aces High. The mini-joystick also works as a button by pressing in that lets you switch between modes, so that each button or hat can have 3 different functions assigned to it. http://www.chproduct...o_throttle.html This is the joystick: http://www.chproduct...l/j_combat.html And the pedals are, well, pedals. http://www.chproduct...ail/pedals.html Thing is, the pro-throttle didn't cost me a dime. I had a slightly older version (that plugged into the PS2 port, and the gamingport, that so many joysticks used to use, before USB.) and board in it, went bad. I ordered a replacement from CH, and tried to install it. Turns out the board had changed and was not compatible with the one I had. The tech guy at CH, sent me the USB version to "evaluate it." as I was one of the many nameless, faceless playtesters on the Red Baron 3D patch. The one that switched Red Baron II to RB3D. Thing is, under normal circumstances, I'd likely have no problem programming the things myself, but in the last couple of years, I've had trouble concentrating, which my doctor likes to call adult ADD. I call it growing senile at 54. And with some of my other health problems, I can't take the drugs that they would normally give me for that. In any event, I will see what I can do. Found the info on the knowledge base. Noticed there's programming for flaps, which I'm pretty sure WWI aircraft didn't have either, as well as diving brakes.

Well, I got that part down already. I'm just trying to come up with the best setup possible for my CH controllers. I have the 568 Combat stick, the Pro Throttle, and pro pedals, all USB. That's what I really need help with. Thanks.