in what reference are you refering to, in the above quote regarding going straight in a rolling scissors?
There was a film posted by Badboy in one of the boards, can't find it again, about the rolling scissors.
I tried this last night starting at 5k altitude did a break turn then into a barrel roll after 3 rolls i was nose down and heading to the deck fast. in the video this maneuver was done in a straight line with the other plane which i think was a spit passing the f4u. Maybe this maneuver is a little over my skill level at this time and i should concentrate on more on basics.