how to handle the spitIX??

[julian265]

Originally Posted by David198502

hello guys!
as im a total beginner, but really looking forward to become a hunter and not the bait, i have some questions about the spitfires in general and the MKIX, which i prefer to fly.

Don't worry about pitch, radiator or supercharger for now - you should be able to out-turn most German types without touching them. Besides, radiator and supercharger are controlled automatically on the Spit IX.

Bear in mind that some online 109 pilots like to take off with 25% fuel if the fighting is close, and they become hard to deal with if your spit has 50% or more.

Secondly, the 109 G2 in particular is more manoeuvrable than the other 109s, and it's also an incredible climber, so you need to give it more respect than the others when in a turn-fight.

I suggest you use a slightly downward spiral to try to out turn them - the 109's low speed handling is very good, so try not to get stuck into a turn fight at very low speeds. If you turn hard, but have the nose pointed a little down, your speed will stay up, and you might keep your turn advantage over the 109. Obviously, you'll be losing altitude and energy, so don't continue too far if the 109 breaks off, or if there are other bandits around. You also need enough altitude to begin with...

Watch your fuel, try not to enter turn-fights if you've still got a lot.

Practise turning hard, and also riding on the edge of stall, and preventing the wing-drop with rudder (ie keep the slip ball centered). I guess you should experiment with flaps too.