Author Topic: Fighter Tactics (Read 1011 times)

loonetik · « **on:** September 24, 2007, 12:07:01 PM »

Can anyone recommend any good books or websites that have articles on fighter tactics?

I know about Soda's, netaces, and dano's.

Any topic will do, I am most interested in wingman tactics.

WMLute · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2007, 03:02:58 PM »

If you want the BEST out there, the "Bible" for fighter pilots, grab a copy of "Fighter Combat: Tactics and Maneuvering by Robert L Shaw"

Amazon Link

Some other picks might be...

Allied Fighter Aces: The Air Combat Tactics and Techniques of World War II
Luftwaffe Fighter Aces: The Jagdflieger and Their Combat Tactics and Techniques
In Pursuit: A Pilot's Guide to Online Air Combat

Latrobe · « **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2007, 05:12:27 PM »

I think the best resource is a few hours in the TA with WideWing or another trainer, but that's just me.

odin3 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2007, 05:13:40 PM »

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Originally posted by Latrobe
I think the best resource is a few hours in the TA with WideWing or another trainer, but that's just me.

I will agree, widewing taught me tons in the corsair.. He's like the f4u god..

The Fugitive · « **Reply #4 on:** September 24, 2007, 05:14:02 PM »

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Originally posted by Latrobe
I think the best resource is a few hours in the TA with WideWing or another trainer, but that's just me.

its hard to sneak WideWing in to work tho, I can get away with a book

Engine · « **Reply #5 on:** September 25, 2007, 07:16:50 AM »

You didn't know? Widewing is a talking Marmoset, so it actually is quite easy to keep him in your pocket at work while he chirps out ACM advice.

loonetik · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2007, 12:35:51 PM »

How about websites? is there any decent information on the web about tactics?

Dadano · « **Reply #7 on:** September 27, 2007, 02:50:14 PM »

netaces.org

http://gonzoville.com/ahcharts/index.php

print the articles and grab a 3 ring binder. great toilet reading and quick reference.

Murdr · « **Reply #8 on:** September 30, 2007, 01:51:00 AM »

Aces High Training Corps website

evenhaim · « **Reply #9 on:** September 30, 2007, 02:16:08 AM »

http://www.Furballers.com

under acm section

BaldEagl · « **Reply #10 on:** September 30, 2007, 10:27:19 AM »

While it's not the most comprehensive resource there'a a book out there called In Pursuit that covers the basics.

You can download a free copy in PDF format here: http://web.comhem.se/~u85627360/

Robert Shaw's "Fighter Combat, Tactics and Manouvering", while being the most comprehensive resource is a very difficult read. If you're new to this most of it will go right over your head (no pun intended) until you get a year or two of experience under your belt.

BBStacker · « **Reply #11 on:** September 30, 2007, 04:47:42 PM »

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Originally posted by BaldEagl
While it's not the most comprehensive resource there'a a book out there called In Pursuit that covers the basics.

You can download a free copy in PDF format here: http://web.comhem.se/~u85627360/

Thanks for the link; I appreciate all the reading I can get my hands on.

loonetik · « **Reply #12 on:** October 01, 2007, 09:21:21 AM »

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Originally posted by BaldEagl
While it's not the most comprehensive resource there'a a book out there called In Pursuit that covers the basics.

You can download a free copy in PDF format here: http://web.comhem.se/~u85627360/

Robert Shaw's "Fighter Combat, Tactics and Manouvering", while being the most comprehensive resource is a very difficult read. If you're new to this most of it will go right over your head (no pun intended) until you get a year or two of experience under your belt.

Free copy!!! I just bought it =(

The Fugitive · « **Reply #13 on:** October 01, 2007, 11:23:11 AM »

The book has a few more things in it, so you didn't waste your money