[SkyMaster]

Thanks everyone for the advice, and help.

I've spent several more hours at the stick now, and after some modifications (downloaded the stick tool) and toying around with some more planes, I think I've - For the most part...solved most of my problem. The rest will come with time and experience.

I've discovered my own little Diamond in the Ruff with what is now my favorite aircraft to pilot; The Russian I-185 M-82A. I flew several quick missions against lots of different opponents. And I quickly fell in love with the plane. Now that I have trim set to my sliders (rather than the numberpad) it goes a lot more smoothly, and I feel right at home within the cockpit.

I can at least get far more shots to hit near/on the target than before. And it's much more satisfying to watch the enemy plane go down in a ball of fire and smoke from my own shots, rather than my allies.

I was proud that on my first flight with the M-82 I managed to down 2 BF-109s, and a Bomber...Then successfully return to base and land with a pair of rockets, and a tidbit of ammunition left.

Way to go ,good for you