[bent propeller]

Thanks for the advice guys. I think I'll spend some time flying without an opponent, just practicing dives, turns, etc. I am starting to appreciate the 'feel' of the P-47, eventually I will learn how to use it.

I did some dives and recoveries while barely touching the stick- just a bit to keep the wings level. That was pretty impressive in regaining altitude. I wonder if you don't touch the stick in this situation if you get the best efficiency- provided you're trimmed ok and then you start steering before you would begin a loop.

One thing about the P-47 here- it has some of the greatest skins in the game. Thanks to all the skinners.