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It is important we find out the reason for the low numbers Are people getting distracted for personal reasons or just wanting a change from routine or dont like types of missions we fly? This reduction in numbers has significance for squad funding and what we can support. One further thought, if it doest effect funding then is this not really only a concern if the hosts are fed up with low numbers and dont feel it is worth their time? If hosts are happy to put up with low numbers then there should not be an issue, I dont think you will be able to get any agreement to reduce the sims we fly to concentrate numbers ,as there are too many individual preference s. I would recon that the only practical tweak is which days we fly which sim so good to have poll up on seperate thread to try to get best balance.

Bit wooly as things are changing but just now before full bodenplatte. 1 il2 2 box 1 sunday 2 tuesday ( bit irregular in attendance just now but still my preference) 3 wednesday 4 friday (sometimes) 5 cant commit to others apologies Im noy going to able to commit to tuesdays in near future so down to 2 days I can commit to regularly

Unfortunately we are dropping numbers of active squad members and increasing options of sims so imho we wont ever get back to large numbers flying together. As long as hosts are willing I will fly il2 and box, others dont interest me.

Yes thats what I gathered from some research, but what to do, I probably should upgrade to win 10 and upgrade graphics but then id be as well getting new pc. I was considering gaming laptop but there are issues with these so im a bit undecided on best action to take. Ill probably carry on till year end and see if there are any black friday sales and treat myself to a new rig for Christmas.

Well seemed to be working now but a bit ugly especially clouds. Ill slowly turn up settings to see if I can get balance

I have checked all my settings and now have them at jasons recommended here https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/34764-jasons-quick-guide-to-3001-graphics-smoothness/page/3/ all I needed to do was was reduce preset and clouds and seems to help a bit on single player, will check multiplayer later

Thanks crash, there are a few threads already on the issue and I have tried all solutions apart from reinstalling game ?

thanks FT i have tried with and without mods and no difference need mods on as squad uses them anyway

Ever since the last patch I have been having freezes. It is defiantly a graphics issue as it happens both on and offline and mostly at start of missions when everything is loading, one it settles its ok or if I refly a mission it settles but with odd stutter I have scanned forums and done all the suggested fixes to no avail. I run a nvideav1050ti ,and it looks like problem isn't going to be resolved, does anyone run ati cards and if so do they have any issues? I'd be gutted to have to buy new card as 1050 is relatively new

Thanks for replies, it is difficult to think about moving but with both sons now away to university, the house is too big and time for change. I also have to factor in that sons will return home in summer so will have "spare" bedrooms for a large part of time but then evicted from them in summer, ? . I will post something over on BoX and see if there are any advantages/ issues with gaming laptops. S Dave

I would still use a monitor and joystick etc when flying but that is small percentage of normal use and when not in use all sim gear would be stored away so thought that laptop might be better use of space,

Does anyone here use a laptop for sim? I am thinking about upgrading and want to downsize to flat next year so wonder if its a good option? Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated I only really play il2 and box and some driving Sims, I'd like to play forza 4 as its set in scotland

flew it last night , thanks FT

Dora dora dora

I dont think I have a broad scots accent, in my head im a smooth sean Connery ?

Good vid Arthur, that was good fun, but its surprising how different you sound on mike compaired to how you think you sound ?

I only play il2 46 and box and I think the numbers are ok for these, are the dcs or clod much greater that would justify changes.? Id hate to drop either of these two and I wont fly the other two.

books will be posted today or tomorrow morning

No idea how to turn off pm ill try to pm you for address to work out costs Dave

With my sons away to university , its time to consider downsizing and clearing all my shite treasures so here is a start with some books now I consider these to be in excellent condition, most only read once, but any that are worn are noted. I do not want any money for them Im happy if they find a good home, but would like post and packaging. Some are rare and worth some money so if you want then make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support. If you are interested get back to me and I will let you know cost. It might take a while to get to you, Im a bit busy with family there days but they will get there If you want any more info on book then let me know hb is hard back, pb is paperback and iv listed the publishing date Squadrons Up noel monks hb 1940 wear War diary of Hielman Lipfert hb 1993 A willingness to die Brian Kingcombe pb 2008 Glorious Spitfire Les Parera hb Plane spotters guide Tony Holmes hb 2012 Aces Pilots 8th AF Jerry Scutts hb 2001 RAF official 90th year souvenir issue RAF magazine Battles with Luftwaffe Janes hb 2001 Fighter combat ( the bible) Robert Shaw hb 1988 In pursuit John kylander pb 2006 tear cover Wings on my sleeve Eric Brown pb 2007 Fighter pilot tactics Mke spick hb 1983 Observers book aircraft 1962 hb 1962 Practical flying ( Flying corp game ) pb Alert in the west Willi Heilmann pb 2003 The right stuff Tom wolfe pb 2005 They flew through sand C Haughton pb 1991 Messershmitts over sicely J Steinhoff hb 1987 The last battle P henn hb 1973 Malta Hurricane years cull hb 1999 Catch 22 j heller pb 1982 wear A wing and a prayer h Crosby hb 1993 Wind sand stars saint expery hb 1990 The eighth passenger miles tripp pb The big show pierre closterman hb 2004 Thunderbolt r Johnston pb 1999 I flew for the fuhrer Hienz knoke pb 2003 First light Geoffrey wellum pb 2003 The first and the last galland pb 2001 JG26 Caldwell hb 1991 S Dave

Unfortunately I wont make this, too many other family commitment s, hope you all have good time Dave

that is very nice and smart

I hope they have fixed the 50 cals. I should be able to kill tiger tanks by bouncing rounds off road......................... ?

It's not the plane that matters its the pilot. Sometimes you have no or limited choice A good pilot can make the most of a plane. A bad pilot can make best plane look useless. Seriously 90% of your questions are answered in In Persuit, in the download folder I mentioned before or download from here https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.virtualpilots.fi/feature/lento_ohjeet/inpursuit/inpursuit.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwif4ryw5c7fAhWfThUIHQSSBE4QFjAJegQICRAB&usg=AOvVaw1SoicuTRqjZ_d4jgZ7fzdU Then you need to practice as Sid said

Apologies, the dora is the late version of the Focke-Wulf 190 fitted with Junkers Jumo in line engine as aposed to the BMW radial for the A seriese Dora is for D, must have been some kind of Germal phonetic alphabet, some common ones used for Luftwaffe were A is Anton D is Dora E is Emil F is Friedrich G is Gustav the video you show seems to be of an emergancy type landing by modern aircraft at an unsecured airfield, not typical. If you need to get down hot and fast then try to practice the guidelines in the links I sent above and once smooth with standard approach then come in faster and then chop throttle and use flaps and sideslip to slow later in path, you will still need to be at correct speed, rate of descent and straight as you cross parimeter. good luck