Flack exam

SH999 · 03-04-09, 02:29 PM

Guys, how to complete Flack training / exam? Things happen sooo fast in this mission. I prioritize, I select bombers, I select medium, I mark inbound, but no matter what the gunner shoots the planes swoop in from all directions too fast, first thing they damage the flack gun and then bomb out the boat.

I'm on GWX3.0/SH3Commander. Any recommendations?

Thanks,
SH999.

Sailor Steve · 03-04-09, 02:33 PM

The Flak Exam in GWX is designed to ruin your day. On the other hand you don't have to complete it. You get the full 1500 renown from just doing the Navigation Exam.

SH999 · 03-04-09, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

The Flak Exam in GWX is designed to ruin your day.

Thanks, but I wonder why so?

SH999.

PaulH513 · 03-04-09, 02:44 PM

Probably to teach you not to duke it out with the planes when on the surface!

Laufen zum Ziel · 03-04-09, 03:19 PM

The plane, the plane,

DIVE, DIVE. DIVE.

={FH}=Paddy · 03-04-09, 03:20 PM

Teaches one to appreciate the phrase, "AAAALLLLLLLAAAARRRRRRMMMMMMM"!

Lzs von swe · 03-04-09, 04:34 PM

But, if you do want to complete the task, try this.
Order flank speed, set rudder to port or starboard, let your boat circle around.
Order your Flak gunner to shoot at closing targets, short range.
Put as many men in the repair team as possible and make sure they repair the Flak gun first.
After the first waves of planes order fire at medium range, closing targets, and then any target.
You will lose some men but it is the price you have to pay for this exam.

Weiss Pinguin · 03-04-09, 04:42 PM

Personally I think the renown bonus for completing the Flak exam should be on the order of 10000 or so.

SH999 · 03-05-09, 06:57 AM

It is very, very much frustrating and discouraging game.

SH999 · 03-06-09, 09:48 AM

I think I've found the way out: set full forward and you can survive much longer. But your gunman's aiming suffers as well. We'll see yet if it gives enough chance to pass the exam.

SH999 · 03-06-09, 10:00 AM

Shoot Down 5 Planes To Graduate - Complete!!!

To: U-4
You passed the flak artillery course, lietenant!

PS: Forgot to mention I also added some yaw to the port.

sunvalleyslim · 03-07-09, 11:10 PM

"KISS" + Keep It Simple Stupid, And Just Dive......How many Heroes have you read about that were Flak Gunners that saved their U-Boot...............

03-07-09, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SH999

It is very, very much frustrating and discouraging game.

Makes you want to play More

BasilY · 03-08-09, 03:12 AM

I failed this exam also. But I did alright out there in the wide open ocean. Just avoid the planes.

Otto Heinzmeir · 03-08-09, 11:00 AM

I just aim at the ocean to see the bullets make splashes in the water.

03-04-09, 02:29 PM	#1
SH999 Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 45 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Flack exam Guys, how to complete Flack training / exam? Things happen sooo fast in this mission. I prioritize, I select bombers, I select medium, I mark inbound, but no matter what the gunner shoots the planes swoop in from all directions too fast, first thing they damage the flack gun and then bomb out the boat. I'm on GWX3.0/SH3Commander. Any recommendations? Thanks, SH999.

03-04-09, 02:33 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	The Flak Exam in GWX is designed to ruin your day. On the other hand you don't have to complete it. You get the full 1500 renown from just doing the Navigation Exam. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-04-09, 02:44 PM	#4
PaulH513 Navy Dude Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 174 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Probably to teach you not to duke it out with the planes when on the surface! __________________ No Guts....No Glory

03-04-09, 03:19 PM	#5
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	The plane, the plane, DIVE, DIVE. DIVE. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

03-04-09, 03:20 PM	#6
={FH}=Paddy Electrician's Mate Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dublin - Ireland - 53° 15′ 54.36″ N, 6° 6′ 49.32″ W Posts: 136 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Teaches one to appreciate the phrase, "AAAALLLLLLLAAAARRRRRRMMMMMMM"! __________________ ={Draft beer not people}=

03-04-09, 04:34 PM	#7
Lzs von swe Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norrkoping, Sweden Posts: 1,074 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	But, if you do want to complete the task, try this. Order flank speed, set rudder to port or starboard, let your boat circle around. Order your Flak gunner to shoot at closing targets, short range. Put as many men in the repair team as possible and make sure they repair the Flak gun first. After the first waves of planes order fire at medium range, closing targets, and then any target. You will lose some men but it is the price you have to pay for this exam. __________________

03-04-09, 04:42 PM	#8
Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	Personally I think the renown bonus for completing the Flak exam should be on the order of 10000 or so. __________________

03-05-09, 06:57 AM	#9
SH999 Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 45 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	It is very, very much frustrating and discouraging game.

03-06-09, 09:48 AM	#10
SH999 Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 45 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I think I've found the way out: set full forward and you can survive much longer. But your gunman's aiming suffers as well. We'll see yet if it gives enough chance to pass the exam.

03-06-09, 10:00 AM	#11
SH999 Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 45 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Shoot Down 5 Planes To Graduate - Complete!!! To: U-4 You passed the flak artillery course, lietenant! PS: Forgot to mention I also added some yaw to the port. Last edited by SH999; 03-06-09 at 10:10 AM.

03-07-09, 11:10 PM	#12
sunvalleyslim Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,142 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	"KISS" + Keep It Simple Stupid, And Just Dive......How many Heroes have you read about that were Flak Gunners that saved their U-Boot............... __________________ Crew member/ decommission member TM2(SS)(SD) 3/68-7/70 DIESEL BOATS FOREVER USS SEGUNDO (SS398)

03-08-09, 03:12 AM	#14
BasilY Weps Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 359 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I failed this exam also. But I did alright out there in the wide open ocean. Just avoid the planes.

03-08-09, 11:00 AM	#15
Otto Heinzmeir Weps Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wilhelmshaven Local Pub Posts: 361 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I just aim at the ocean to see the bullets make splashes in the water.