31.08.2009, 01:19
Redwulf__32 Wrote:Loht773 Wrote:I think gliders would give Il-2 a different look, the main problem are the air currents wich are un existing in game. But the good thing about gliders is the peace and quiet one gets !
Peace and quiet in a glider is a mainstream media myth. It's noisy, you get banged around all the time, sheer panic is a constant factor and, no (sorry to burst you bubble), you do not have somekind of peaceful, etherical experiance - it's bloodly hard work and the environment is very rough - very, very rough when the going is good. 5 hours plus flying a glider on a task and you sleep like a log when you get home.
CFI-G (Certified Flight Instructor - Glider) myself, I do know what I'm talking about 8)
BTW - I love it
You know, I had always wondered about that. Glider pilots love thermals for all the lift... but I know flying in a big thermal is bumpy as hell. And gliders tend to be much lighter than most powered aircraft, so I figured the ride in a thermal would be even bumpier. Sounds like I may have guessed correctly.
Still looks like a great time!
As long as people aren't trying to shoot you, that is. :?