Not managing a IIA sub at all

PapaG39 · 11-04-07, 02:02 PM

If you are operating out of Kiel/Wilhelmshaven in the IIa-D boat you are mostly restricted to the area along the east coast of Britian to just above Scapa Flow & over to the west coast of Norway. You have the Commander so pick your area each time. Don't let the computer do it for you. it will have you going clear off the map somewhere...
I did the IIA for 6 missions & then 11 missions with the IID until they transferred me to Brest.

The North Sea area is a real fun area...I do suggest that you shy away from DD's when you hear them though. Especially if you are in a shallow water area. You will live longer.
Within 150km or so along the British coast in fair weather will bring aircraft to you as soon as you sink something, So submerge & get out of the area as fast as possible. If you surface to soon after a sinking...They will find you..

When you get "Aircraft spotted" while in the shallow water just hit crash dive to get your boat started down. As soon as it starts to submerge hit the "A" key to stop the rapid descent & as it levels off at 15m or so then hit the "A" key again & it should level off in a safe depth. If you only have 10-12m below you then just do a standard dive by clicking on a specific depth. You must Get in the habit if sounding your depth quite frequently..Know what depth is under you at all times in that area.

Also, A-way to conserve fuel is to submerge, go 30km at 3-4kts, surface, charge batterys & then go back down & do it again. A bit time consuming, but it works.
I usually pick a good area. go directly there, pick a spot & submerge, listen & then attack, ...kill... then move a short distance & do it again..

Enjoy...

11-04-07, 02:02 PM	#11
PapaG39 Frogman Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 297 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	If you are operating out of Kiel/Wilhelmshaven in the IIa-D boat you are mostly restricted to the area along the east coast of Britian to just above Scapa Flow & over to the west coast of Norway. You have the Commander so pick your area each time. Don't let the computer do it for you. it will have you going clear off the map somewhere... I did the IIA for 6 missions & then 11 missions with the IID until they transferred me to Brest. The North Sea area is a real fun area...I do suggest that you shy away from DD's when you hear them though. Especially if you are in a shallow water area. You will live longer. Within 150km or so along the British coast in fair weather will bring aircraft to you as soon as you sink something, So submerge & get out of the area as fast as possible. If you surface to soon after a sinking...They will find you.. When you get "Aircraft spotted" while in the shallow water just hit crash dive to get your boat started down. As soon as it starts to submerge hit the "A" key to stop the rapid descent & as it levels off at 15m or so then hit the "A" key again & it should level off in a safe depth. If you only have 10-12m below you then just do a standard dive by clicking on a specific depth. You must Get in the habit if sounding your depth quite frequently..Know what depth is under you at all times in that area. Also, A-way to conserve fuel is to submerge, go 30km at 3-4kts, surface, charge batterys & then go back down & do it again. A bit time consuming, but it works. I usually pick a good area. go directly there, pick a spot & submerge, listen & then attack, ...kill... then move a short distance & do it again.. Enjoy...