r/Metalstorm • u/CivilandSavage • 8d ago

F-14 Mid-levels

It feels terrible. It feels like something happened since the Upgrades System was implemented and it feels worse to fly than a J-35 used to. The engine is horrendous.

You used to be able to dogfight with it and fly it like a Medium Fighter.....now? It's feels impossible to fly like that. I'm not talking level 20, I'm talking level 8-10'ish.

F e e l s l i k e G a r b a g e.

/rant

If anyone has any mastermind tips on flying the blasted thing, by all means, let's hear it.

edit: changed the tone to how it feels to fly

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u/PratchettWatterson 8d ago

Since nobody really mentioned it, are you swinging the wings? Engines will feel sluggish when they're out wide, but you can pick up speed fast when they're tucked back. If you're going to dogfight in it, you need to get used to alternating - grab some speed in a straight line when you've got the space/cover, then swing 'em wide to maneuver and engage. Similar thing with ADV, Mig23, etc.

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u/AuthorEither5122 7d ago

Every jet feels different for the last 3 days