I think our work here is done... The point of this thread was simply to get players to think about what they are saying on the TeamSpeak channel. I was not targeting any particular speaker (although I have my favorites like everyone else), but I was pointing out that there is a time and a place for B.S. 'ing on the air. It just seemed to be getting out of control on the day I posted this thread.
About flight lead communications, less is better. Actual formation flight has the advantage of visual signals like wing rocks, rudder flutter and hand signals but that is hard in everyday CLoD missions. Transmitting turn instructions, altitudes and positions is to be avoided, but if you must, you must. Remember that the wingman's duty is to say "Two", "Bingo" and be there! If leader makes a left turn and the wingman misses it... well he isn't much of a wingman. Prompting another pilot how to fly is very bad form, indeed. Just tell him where he needs to be is enough. It's up to him to jockey the throttle, stick, rudder, prop etc. to comply with lead's orders.
Asking for and transmitting power settings, radiator settings, etc., is just not done and sounds very amateurish on the air. You're here... Your Leader's there... you should be able to do what's necessary to get from here to there. No questions are necessary.
I'm as guilty as anyone of telling "War Stories" while traversing the channel, but I hope I shut up when someone starts to seriously communicate about the game in progress. If not, scold me... I'll cry, but I'll get over it.
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