Navy Chief
January 4th, 2009, 05:17
Ahoy shipmates,
Those who enjoy carrier ops in FSX should really try this site out: http://www.topgunsim.com/tgssite/SiteHomePage.aspx
The first competition ended a couple days ago. I think I ended up placing 30th, but there was a LOT of people from all parts of the world competing, so I felt pretty good about that. No matter how you place, you still get a patch for trying. And I am getting better at it. Maintaining constant altitude/speed/course is not easy for me, as I am used to just flying around, not really following correct procedures. For me, trapping on the carrier deck is not hard, but doing it the right way IS! The vast majority of my passes ended in a "One Wire", but at least I didn't hit the ramp, or (rounddown).
Top Gun Simulations will be releasing a couple FREE missions soon that have you flying with Capt. "Snort" Snodgrass (AI aircraft) from KNTU NAS Oceana to the carrier and back!
Really do give this a try folks. The second competition just started two days ago, and lasts for another 10. Joining doesn't cost anything, and they give you three free missions. If you decide to keep on, the price is not exorbitant at all.
When I initially visited this site, I balked at paying for play. But I have to admit, I was wrong. This is a great deal, considering the amount of fun!!!
Go NAVAIR!
Navy Chief
Those who enjoy carrier ops in FSX should really try this site out: http://www.topgunsim.com/tgssite/SiteHomePage.aspx
The first competition ended a couple days ago. I think I ended up placing 30th, but there was a LOT of people from all parts of the world competing, so I felt pretty good about that. No matter how you place, you still get a patch for trying. And I am getting better at it. Maintaining constant altitude/speed/course is not easy for me, as I am used to just flying around, not really following correct procedures. For me, trapping on the carrier deck is not hard, but doing it the right way IS! The vast majority of my passes ended in a "One Wire", but at least I didn't hit the ramp, or (rounddown).
Top Gun Simulations will be releasing a couple FREE missions soon that have you flying with Capt. "Snort" Snodgrass (AI aircraft) from KNTU NAS Oceana to the carrier and back!
Really do give this a try folks. The second competition just started two days ago, and lasts for another 10. Joining doesn't cost anything, and they give you three free missions. If you decide to keep on, the price is not exorbitant at all.
When I initially visited this site, I balked at paying for play. But I have to admit, I was wrong. This is a great deal, considering the amount of fun!!!
Go NAVAIR!
Navy Chief