CAS pilots! Don't be afraid to... - Page 5

Wags · 05-31-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Oddsodz

Oh my. If he was in the A-10. And I am on MEC. He would not last to long and that is a fact. My AA Gaskin would eat him up real fast. Fact.

I have played with you. ALOT. You don't realize it, but I've been on the same server as you quite a few times. I don't think you've killed me yet

h3killa · 06-01-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tophatter94

I have played with you. ALOT. You don't realize it, but I've been on the same server as you quite a few times. I don't think you've killed me yet

Its A lot

/end Grammar Natzee (yes I know its wrong) And I really don't believe that because a CAS pilot takes the most SAM because they have to enter the AA bloom before they get visual. therefore exposing themselves.

Dev1200 · 06-01-2009, 01:56 AM

It's better to play conservatively and defencively instead of aggressively and offencively.

What if there's AA in the area? You probably don't have enough flares for 2 flybys over AA unless he's an idiot.

Lt.Dan_991 · 06-01-2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tophatter94

I've honestly never heard the term JTAC, but I'll assume I'm talking to a JTAC as I never really talk to the commander.

Could be wrong but I think it's the Brit term for a FAC (Forward Air Controller).

However I think even the US military uses both terms.

Wags · 06-01-2009, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dev1200

It's better to play conservatively and defencively instead of aggressively and offencively.

What if there's AA in the area? You probably don't have enough flares for 2 flybys over AA unless he's an idiot.

What about aggressively defensive?

SGT_Griggs · 06-12-2009, 03:13 PM

I always thought CAS was doing whatever you could for the ground forces, the apaches in afghanistan do whatever it takes to escort chinooks in to hot LZs for Casevacs and they're always supported by the likes of F-15Bs and B-1Bs (although neither of those two are comparable to A-10s). Besides A-10s were designed to provide low flying CAS for TIC (Troops In Contact) and normally take quite a brutal amount of damage before being taken out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Campbell_(pilot) a pilot whose aircraft lost all hydraulics. However in game (on training so i guess it doesnt count :P ) i've sustained multiple rounds from tunguskas and been able to return home after engaging enemies.

*EDIT http://www.combatreform2.com/aircommandos.htm

mockingbird0901 · 06-16-2009, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tophatter94

I've honestly never heard the term JTAC, but I'll assume I'm talking to a JTAC as I never really talk to the commander.

Joint terminal attack controller - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There is your answer

LithiumFox · 06-16-2009, 01:20 PM

I personally wish that everyone would stop worrying about themselves....

Its bad to be rambo, but what if being rambo distracted them long enough for the rest of your team to get away?

=/ It's not about YOU. It's about the team. People need to get that through their thick skulls

driver-ch-driver · 06-16-2009, 06:28 PM

its good advice, but ive been doing that all along cos im so great...

nah im only joking, im not that great-thanks to lag mainly, but i try

gclark03 · 06-16-2009, 08:22 PM

If this mod respected aircraft, 117 would be 100% correct. Instead, even those tanks could kill the A-10 by the time it uses its increased view distance to identify the threat.

Before we get into the issue of tactics, the A-10 needs to be much more durable than it is. The air superiority jets should be doing the high-altitude bombing because they do not have the armor to sustain an AA missile; give the A-10 the resilience to survive at least one missile, so that the pilot isn't so afraid to go as low as he should.

06-01-2009, 01:56 AM	#43
Dev1200 Join Date: Nov 2008 Canada Location: Alberta Posts: 1,662	Re: CAS pilots! Don't be afraid to... It's better to play conservatively and defencively instead of aggressively and offencively. What if there's AA in the area? You probably don't have enough flares for 2 flybys over AA unless he's an idiot.

06-12-2009, 03:13 PM	#46
SGT_Griggs Join Date: May 2009 United Kingdom Posts: 66	Re: CAS pilots! Don't be afraid to... I always thought CAS was doing whatever you could for the ground forces, the apaches in afghanistan do whatever it takes to escort chinooks in to hot LZs for Casevacs and they're always supported by the likes of F-15Bs and B-1Bs (although neither of those two are comparable to A-10s). Besides A-10s were designed to provide low flying CAS for TIC (Troops In Contact) and normally take quite a brutal amount of damage before being taken out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Campbell_(pilot) a pilot whose aircraft lost all hydraulics. However in game (on training so i guess it doesnt count :P ) i've sustained multiple rounds from tunguskas and been able to return home after engaging enemies. *EDIT http://www.combatreform2.com/aircommandos.htm
SGT_Griggs Join Date: May 2009 United Kingdom Posts: 66
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driver-ch-driver Join Date: Jun 2008 United Kingdom Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 833	Re: CAS pilots! Don't be afraid to... its good advice, but ive been doing that all along cos im so great... nah im only joking, im not that great-thanks to lag mainly, but i try
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gclark03 Join Date: Nov 2007 United States of America Location: You can't get here from there Posts: 1,602	Re: CAS pilots! Don't be afraid to... If this mod respected aircraft, 117 would be 100% correct. Instead, even those tanks could kill the A-10 by the time it uses its increased view distance to identify the threat. Before we get into the issue of tactics, the A-10 needs to be much more durable than it is. The air superiority jets should be doing the high-altitude bombing because they do not have the armor to sustain an AA missile; give the A-10 the resilience to survive at least one missile, so that the pilot isn't so afraid to go as low as he should.

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