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#4355963 - 05/07/17 09:12 PM Playing as observer  
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Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone had some succes playing as an observer in recon planes.
I find it very hard to land some hits on enemy fighter aircraft that attack me.

Somebody ever shot down an enemy fighter with the rear gun?

Greetings Dieter

#4356015 - 05/07/17 11:49 PM Re: Playing as observer [Re: Hermani]  
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I've attempted a few observer careers. They tend to be rather short, especially if it's after the Fokker scourge begins. I've shot some down, but not many. Most end with me getting shot down nonetheless. Patience is key.


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#4356066 - 05/08/17 07:09 AM Re: Playing as observer [Re: Hermani]  
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well the pilot is a bit dumb when your in the back. On his own, the pilot is in auto mod, he will fly dead straight thus putting the rudder in the way of targets. End result...death.


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#4356072 - 05/08/17 07:34 AM Re: Playing as observer [Re: Hermani]  
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I'm glad I'm not the only one having a hard time playing as observer then 🙂.
Ty for you replies!

#4356097 - 05/08/17 12:39 PM Re: Playing as observer [Re: Hermani]  
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I have been experimenting a bit with this problem, with some success. I have programmed two buttons on my stick so I can jump from cockpit to gunner seat and this allows me to not use auto pilot. It does require you to not make too radical turns so as to allow you some time in the gunner seat before having to jump back into the cockpit to correct the flight path.

You might want to give this approach a try.

Best regards


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#4356136 - 05/08/17 03:07 PM Re: Playing as observer [Re: Hermani]  
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Ty for your suggestion Robert, definitly worth trying this 😉

Greetings

#4356138 - 05/08/17 03:31 PM Re: Playing as observer [Re: Hermani]  
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Originally Posted by Hermani
Ty for your suggestion Robert, definitly worth trying this 😉

Greetings


Hermani, let us know if it works for you!


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#4356398 - 05/09/17 05:00 PM Re: Playing as observer [Re: Hermani]  
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I tried being a gunner also, but it didnt work for me. Flew in Esc and Brit Sqn lasted from 3-5 flights at the longest.


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