Frustrated by my inability to reliably hit a known target on the first pass (knowing full well that historically, misses were the norm) and working on the assumption that, because of the incremental nature of the Norden bombsight as modelled in the game, each TAS setting should have a "sweetspot" at which altitude and speed converge to provide a "best solution", I endeavoured to create a bombing table that would allow me, and others armed with this knowledge, to strike our targets with as much precision as possible. This is it.

CAUTION: This guide is not for the casual simmer. If you're looking for a quick and dirty method of laying down an area of effect from 10,000ft then stop right here. There are many superb and well-written level bombing guides available that will arm you with more than enough information to accomplish the mission. However, if you want to make precision, dead on drops; if you absolutely have to take out that bridge at all costs; if you must put that 500lb'r through a second floor window from 10,000ft (or 15,000ft...or 20,000ft!) then by all means, read on...

Also, please note that precision level bombing requires fine control of both throttle and prop pitch. This requires at least two rotational joystick axis so if you've been thinking about purchasing HOTAS gear, now might be the time. CH Products and Saitek both make decent joysticks but if money is no object you might want to consider a Thrustmaster Cougar. I personally use an older Thrustmaster TQS and F-22 modified with a couple of Bob Church's digital chips. However, I had to hunt around on e-Bay a few years ago for the joysticks and Mr. Church no longer makes the chips but if you happen across a couple, snag 'em. They're worth it.

DISCLAIMER: The methods described herein are not 100% foolproof. I will guarantee however, that they are very, very, accurate...with practice. Well, okay...they are still very accurate without practice. But WITH practice they are even more accurate. So...RTM and practice, practice, practice.

Any Errata, bad grammar, misspellings, and breaches of etiquette are protected under copyright laws and remain my sole intellectual property. However, if you'd like to see them rectified in later editions jot an e-mail to crash_moses@core.com

So, you want to be an ace bomber pilot, do you? I bet you think you're ready to hop in and start blowing stuff up. Well, you're not! Just hitting the target won't accomplish the mission. You have to hit the target with the right ordinance! Do you think two or three 1000 pounders will work in every situation? Think again!