LEVEL BOMBING MANUAL v2.0 - RELEASED

[T.}{.O.R.]

cover by Magnum

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english version (original):

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Size: ~13MB


European mirror: - DOWNLOAD -

Version française du manuel or translation to french, by EFG_Richy:

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Hosting: Monguse & Algore


Second, completely re-done version of my LEVEL BOMBING MANUAL. Now covering over 70 pages of text plus images. It features everything related to level bombing, for both single plane and in formation of bombers. Ranging from formation tactics and procedures to in-cockpit shots, printable charts for sq. and element leaders, new QUICK REFERENCE BOMBING CHART and many other usefull things related to online level bombing and formation flying.

DISCLAMER:

Everything in this manual is based on default game. No mods were used during bombsight testing and taking screenshots.




The manual was released on the following forums as well:

SimHQ
1C forums
Warclouds
Fallen Angels
Mission4Today

Please post your comments.

[Happy]

Not to be missed! * Bombers are us

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Highly enjoyable to read offline! * Flightsim the mag.

* version 1.5 is rdy for download, adding 13 new creations making a total of 113 in one download pack!
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[Letum]

The release of the manual coincides with the creation of a new Bombing Squad!

Contact me or Thor if you are interested in regular online bombing missions on a variety of servers or visit the forums at http://fallenangelssquadron.com/.

We already have 10+ members and expect to grow fast in the next few days.

[Algorex]

European Mirror for download. 13MB

[Tim]

Great stuff Thor.I can see that alot of work has gone into this.
Nice to see you including pictures from the shark mouth PE2 run and the HE111 night attack against early Hurricanes.

[Luxchamp]

Originally Posted by Letum

The release of the manual coincides with the creation of a new Bombing Squad!

Contact me or Thor if you are interested in regular online bombing missions on a variety of servers or visit the forums at http://fallenangelssquadron.com/.

We already have 10+ members and expect to grow fast in the next few days.

the only thing that's preventing me from joining now (thx to thor's manual) is my defect mic

[Nightshifter]

Originally Posted by Letum

The release of the manual coincides with the creation of a new Bombing Squad!

How bout a dedicated escort group to protect the bombers

[T.}{.O.R.]

Darn, I forgot to credit lewilewi in the 'In-cockpit shots pilots' section. So here it is.

[Paulie]

If Michelangelo had seen this he would have simply artexed the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel!

[Chatanooga]

Very impressive piece of work, nice one Thor.

[vapour]

Nice work mate, it's not difficult to see you put a lot of work into this.

[Sonko]

Ah wonderful, good job man!

[T.}{.O.R.]

Thanks gents. It is a relief to see it so well recieved. I will be releasing it on other forums as of today.

[311_Tank]

Nice job ! Especially the photos from a cockpict. I would only say that some bombers are to close according to one-wing rule.

Also I don't get the No-level stabilisator rule in formations ?
Actually i can't imagine long range missions without it, (longest I flew was almost 4 hours without couple minutes, and once proper maps will be available 8h+ for Berlin and back) and i find the flying on stabilisator within the formations much easyer.

Just my 2 cents.

[MagnumHB]

Originally Posted by 311_Tank

Also I don't get the No-level stabilisator rule in formations ?
Actually i can't imagine long range missions without it, (longest I flew was almost 4 hours without couple minutes, and once proper maps will be available 8h+ for Berlin and back) and i find the flying on stabilisator within the formations much easyer.

It is impossible to hold precise formation with the level stabilizer. At the very least, you will inevitably drift off course. At worst, you will get lost in turns, climbs, and descents, possibly causing a collision. Flying without it on missions lasting several hours is a challenge to be sure, but that's part of the fun.

[T.}{.O.R.]

Hi Tank, glad you liked it.

Let me answer your questions/comments:

The bombers aren't too close, trust me. We had externals during those flights and everything is just like it should be. Hence the screenshots.

Screenshots I proveded in the subdirectories that feature external shots are not all from the same moment when in-cockpit shots were taken.

LVL STAB must never be used during formation flying. I have stated specificaly when and who can use it. Unless you have a gamepad, you must fly without it. This was done in real life. Of course, use little judgment - realy close formation doesn't need to be flown at all times. Only when you enter enemy territory.


If you use level stab for formation flying, then you haven't flown in a proper formation in IL2 yet.

[TinyTim]

I've been looking forward to this! Looks like you have done one heck of a job, Thor! Reading it right away...

[DD_Tonar]

Originally Posted by MagnumHB

on missions lasting several hours is a challenge to be sure, but that's part of the fun.

My butt would hurt

[Zorin]

I salute you Thor and "your" bombing crew for setting a new standard in IL-2.

[311_Tank]

Well actually i created the formation on a ground concrete airfield to have some grid and measured it precisely and i got slightly different results. Thats all.

Regarding LVS, i do not recognize big difference between gamepad and analog trims situated on most HOTAS joys of these days.

You call it impossible, I say that its possible to stick with leader on X ranges close to 0 or even less on some axis on LVS in straight flight with ease.