delta7 Posted August 31, 2007 Posted August 31, 2007 apart from the usual suspects like bbloke who use the force to assist in aiming a few of us ( ME ) have trouble hitting a cow with a banjo at 1 pace apart . anyway someone suggested I use the gyro gunsight to help and Iv been doing quick mission builder dogfights with this and it had opened my eyes. I still miss but at least I can accuratly guage how much I miss by normally- no seriously if you use it right then you hit everytime. how do you use it well there are guides at airwarfare but it really is a 3 step operation 1) go to the control section of il2 and look at Quote
GreyKnight Posted August 31, 2007 Posted August 31, 2007 That has stirred my interest in trying that out now too. Even if it does entail flying a P-51. Quote
delta7 Posted August 31, 2007 Author Posted August 31, 2007 That has stirred my interest in trying that out now too. Even if it does entail flying a P-51. Its not that bad a plane but does have a sudden snap stall - needs trimmed a lot to keep it fast- but Im only learning how to fly it Quote
BBloke Posted August 31, 2007 Posted August 31, 2007 Dont forget the .50 cals.. they dont seem to take as much leading as slow wing canons on a zero for instance Quote
delta7 Posted August 31, 2007 Author Posted August 31, 2007 Dont forget the .50 cals.. they dont seem to take as much leading as slow wing canons on a zero for instance very good point - you will need slightly MORE lead for 20mm cannon and even more for 30mm and slow ROF guns, but this will give you a ball park to start with and in my case my perceived lead was at least 1/2 a ring too small in most cases and 1 full ring in high angle off shots. the big eye opener was how a little back pressure on the stick has a drastic effect when turning and trying to get lead- I now fly with nose trimmed well down best to keep you Angle off less than 30 degrees where possible to have a chance of hitting. Quote
Highlander Posted August 31, 2007 Posted August 31, 2007 ~S~ Delta Thanks for the post I haven't been able to hit anythingexcept friendly ground targets LOL. I am going to practice this and hopefully my gunnery will improve . Quote
BBloke Posted August 31, 2007 Posted August 31, 2007 at least 1/2 a ring too small Oh so much better to be half a ring away than a full ring.. at least it won't make your hole weak.. .. of should that be whole week!!! Quote
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted August 31, 2007 1. DDz Quorum Posted August 31, 2007 oh great, just what we need, "dead eyed dick" getting even better....... Quote
BBloke Posted August 31, 2007 Posted August 31, 2007 LMAO.. not I'm not.. was just taking her for spin honest!! was real careful and the bombers were REAL BIGGGGGG. I was aiming at instilling confidence in giving it a go and seeing how people faired. Quote
DD_Bucky Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Thanks Delta, Didn't know this was possible.Most of what u said went over my head but it is 2am here...I'll read it again when I'm rested and my bluured vision is gone.~S~ Quote
delta7 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Posted September 4, 2007 Thanks Delta, Didn't know this was possible.Most of what u said went over my head but it is 2am here...I'll read it again when I'm rested and my bluured vision is gone.~S~ Quote
Rattler Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Anybody ever see a link between their flight sim gunnery and real life shooting skill? Quote
Streak Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Anybody ever see a link between their flight sim gunnery and real life shooting skill? Ummm.... My real life shooting skills are much, much, better. I think that's one of the reasons my lack of ability to hit anything in the game just frustrates the living crap out of me. If I can take a bird out of the air with a single .22lr round, why can I not hit a big-ol airplane with a machine gun. Quote
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted September 4, 2007 1. DDz Quorum Posted September 4, 2007 Anybody ever see a link between their flight sim gunnery and real life shooting skill? Yep, I'm crap in real life too. Just about managed to get the rounds go in the right direction at the range. Got hit once too, but that wasn't one of mine. I was on duty down range in the bunker (can't recall the proper term but know there is one) when a ricochet dropped down my shirt collar and burnt the back of my neck..ouch! Quote
Rattler Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Got hit once too, but that wasn't one of mine. I was on duty down range in the bunker (can't recall the proper term but know there is one) when a ricochet dropped down my shirt collar and burnt the back of my neck..ouch! You mean down in the "butts" By the time I got out, our local range was fully automated. Quote
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted September 5, 2007 1. DDz Quorum Posted September 5, 2007 Ahh yes, thanks Pete. 'Butts' - spent many a dreary hour down there. Quote
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