GrungyMonkey Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 (edited) The early-war Japanese pilots had spent an absurd amount of time flying. They had bad radios, so thay easily got separated and would often 'lone-wolf'. They loved a good dogfight. They would often fly literal feet from the ground. They would viciously pursue kills, and had little regard for their own lives. So basically, just the average flight simmer lol. Edited October 9, 2023 by GrungyMonkey 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit21 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 This behavior is a big reason why I used to clean up in the Zero back in 46, while remaining untouchable flying the Hellcat or Corsair. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlitzPig_EL Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 I used to love to bait Hellcat pilots in my Ki61, and BnZ Wildcats in the A6M2N. So much fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit21 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 2 hours ago, BlitzPig_EL said: I used to love to bait Hellcat pilots in my Ki61, and BnZ Wildcats in the A6M2N. So much fun. Seemed like we could fly around almost with aplomb didn’t it? Oddly I was least comfortable/successful in the George as it was too close in performance to the Hellcat etc. I did much better flying the Zeke and sucking them down to my fight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feldgrün Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 I’m nearly unstoppable in the A6M5 in IL2 1946… until AI gangs up on me. I love flying Japanese WWII aircraft. I’m surprised that it’s taken this long for a Pacific Theater flight sim to be created. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 7 hours ago, Feldgrün said: until AI gangs up on me. AI that focus on the Player to the exclusion of every other possible threat is one of the major drawbacks of every flight sim. Wheels 3 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 3 hours ago, wheelsup_cavu said: AI that focus on the Player to the exclusion of every other possible threat is one of the major drawbacks of every flight sim. Wheels That is soooo true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPatricks Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 (edited) The A6M6 (?) was my plane of choice back in Aces High (and the SpitV), had it dialed in to know exactly how high and at what speed I needed to be in level flight to bait the BnZ guys in their 190s and P51s into trying to stay with me in a Split-S. Loved watching them splat into the ground. . 😁 Edited November 16, 2023 by GPatricks 1 Quote Asus Z790-PLUS D4, Corsair 1000X PS \ Intel i9-13900KF @5.8Gz - Corsair H150i Liquid CPU cooler \ 64GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 @ 3192mhz \ SBlasterX G6 \ 2TB NvMe M.2 Boot Drive \ Zotac GeForce RTX 4090 Trinity 24GB - Nvidia 556.12 drivers \ 3 Samsung LC32G53TQWUXEN 32" 7680x1440 at 144Hz Gsync \ Win11 Pro Ver. 23H2 - Build 22631.3810 \ TIR 5 \ Warthog HOTAS with VirPil stick base \ MFG V3 Pedals \ TM MFDs on 2 8" Lilliputs \ Simgears ICP \ Varjo Aero VR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Fett Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 8 hours ago, GPatricks said: The A6M6 (?) was my plane of choice back in Aces High (and the SpitV), had it dialed in to know exactly how high and at what speed I needed to be in level flight to bait the BnZ guys in their 190s and P51s into trying to stay with me in a Split-S. Loved watching them splat into the ground. . 😁 Not sure why a 190 or Mustang driver would even try to follow a Zero in aerobatics. Sounds like they didn't know their own mounts very well. I typically fly just a few models (usually not the best models either) and get to know them well. Really liked the A5/A6 and 51B in the last flight sim. Know your strengths and limitations. Jack of all trades, master of none caveats may apply. Fett 2 Quote Fett “I’d say we’re offering a fair deal under the circumstances.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPatricks Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 16 hours ago, Boba Fett said: Not sure why a 190 or Mustang driver would even try to follow a Zero in aerobatics. Used to call it red mist, another way of saying impatience (or stupidity if you like!).. 3 Quote Asus Z790-PLUS D4, Corsair 1000X PS \ Intel i9-13900KF @5.8Gz - Corsair H150i Liquid CPU cooler \ 64GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 @ 3192mhz \ SBlasterX G6 \ 2TB NvMe M.2 Boot Drive \ Zotac GeForce RTX 4090 Trinity 24GB - Nvidia 556.12 drivers \ 3 Samsung LC32G53TQWUXEN 32" 7680x1440 at 144Hz Gsync \ Win11 Pro Ver. 23H2 - Build 22631.3810 \ TIR 5 \ Warthog HOTAS with VirPil stick base \ MFG V3 Pedals \ TM MFDs on 2 8" Lilliputs \ Simgears ICP \ Varjo Aero VR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor82 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 I always enjoyed the Zero in PF and IL2 46 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusekofte Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Never flew it online. But Zero and Spitfire was invincible offline. I avoided them for that reason and became soft for the underdogs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewm3i-VR Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 None of us have ever flown a semi-realistic zero in a flight sim I don't think. The one in IL-2 1946 doesn't even have stick forces/compressibility modeled so I imagine that would make the Zero a lot less effective, especially as the war progresses. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrungyMonkey Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 14 hours ago, drewm3i-VR said: None of us have ever flown a semi-realistic zero in a flight sim I don't think. The one in IL-2 1946 doesn't even have stick forces/compressibility modeled so I imagine that would make the Zero a lot less effective, especially as the war progresses. It had stick forces for ailerons but nothing else 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkoor Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Hey folks...just recently found out about this new sim... very much looking forward to it! About the original topic... Well, as the technology gets better and better I suppose we will see some kind of leveling the playground... I.e. vast differences and between planes advantages/disadvantages of particular types will be ironed by the quality of materials used, advanced physics (both for machine and the pilot), low/good fuel quality. (un)reliable engines, ease of damage repair etc. etc. About the low alt furballs turnfights and online duels... I suppose we all have our joys but I know I would enjoy good quality campaign more than anything else really. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit21 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 6 hours ago, dkoor said: Hey folks...just recently found out about this new sim... very much looking forward to it! About the original topic... Well, as the technology gets better and better I suppose we will see some kind of leveling the playground... I.e. vast differences and between planes advantages/disadvantages of particular types will be ironed by the quality of materials used, advanced physics (both for machine and the pilot), low/good fuel quality. (un)reliable engines, ease of damage repair etc. etc. About the low alt furballs turnfights and online duels... I suppose we all have our joys but I know I would enjoy good quality campaign more than anything else really. Welcome! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dkoor Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 On 12/5/2023 at 7:34 AM, Gambit21 said: Welcome! Thanks!🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Hello @dkoor. Great to see you here too. Wheels 1 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkoor Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 On 12/7/2023 at 4:01 PM, wheelsup_cavu said: Hello @dkoor. Great to see you here too. Wheels Thanks mate, you too. Many familiar names here🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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