Some Thoughts on the D.Va

[BlitzPig_EL]

I have never had much good to say about the Albatross in FC in the past.To me it just never felt like a contender.  Other than looks, it had nothing going for it.  It felt slow, and out of it's depth against any Entente scout.  Also, if I sneezed at my computer desk, the wings would blow off.  So I just stuck with the Pfalz D.III when flying for the Kaiser.

 

Last weekend we were flying on my server, and I decided to step out of my comfort zone (Se5a, Sopwith Triplane, D.VIIf, D.III) and try the other Central kites.  So with low expectations I hopped in the Albatross, which I have not flown for a LONG time...

 

What a revelation!  Sure it's still slow, but otherwise it felt like a new aeroplane.  Harmonious controls, excellent rudder authority, decent roll, and the wings stayed on in some very sporty flying. What a wonderful kite!  I'm stunned.

 

Flew some 1 vs. 1 against BlitzPig_WingN, who is a very good energy fighter, and the only tactic he could make work against me was to was to "Run Away!!!" with his faster Entente mounts.  If he chose to engage, I had him.  I can't explain why I seem to click with this bird now.  I really don't get it, but it's nice to have discovered it.

 

[No.23_Gaylion]

Amazing how just fixing the dumb wingoff DM made the plane so much enjoyable.