Thanks Robert. Nice job as always.
Just a couple personal observations after swapping between the hurricane and c200 and going head to head with Juice and Rumble in the Training arena.
- don't bother with Wep in the C200 above 14k ft. Doesn't work and you will just burn more fuel and overheat your engine. Above 14k the hurricane has a slight advantage.
- beware of getting low and slow in the Macchi without a lot of practice. She will slip and slide at stall speeds. Requires practice and a lot of rudder input. She will out turn the hurricane but it takes some practice. Use of your combat flaps is a must.
- the M200 turns better to the Left. A smart opponent will try and get you into a right turn fight.
- both planes are well matched. The hurricane is a bit more stable and easier to fly, IMO. But Juice proved the Macchi is very tough in a turn fight.
- I would avoid a do or die turn fight on the deck and leave yourself 5k ft or so to exit in a dive if things go bad. But that's me, always looking for the door in a pinch
Should be fun. Putting together a good battle plan and using sound tactics will probably be the difference in the series.
Oskar
Robert
