Training

[Fatboy26]

I've been flying off and on for a few years now, and realized that I stink and could use some help. 

I'd like to stick with the Ki84 and learn the finer points to the art of knife fighting.  I'm am horrible at E retention.  My gunnery is horrible at best.  I have graduated from spray and pray to just pray that I can hit something while conserving what little bit of ammo I have.  My throttle management is only slightly better than keeping it at wide open.  And finally, sometimes I remember that I have a rudder.  When I do remember it's usually after I've been stepping on it and am wondering why I can't gain speed.

I am looking for formal training, and all of the 1v1 time I can get in the DA.  That being said, I also work shift work and can't log on untill after 0330hrs Central Time.  I was not sure which trainer would be best to contact so I posted here.  If nobody can help at those times, my schedule will change in a couple months and I'll try then.

[Rolex]

Check your messages, Fatboy. We should be able to work out a time.

[Messiah]

In addition to private training I would strongly suggest watching (studying) as many films of good sticks as you can. Really pay attention to throttle/flap control to start with. That was the #1 thing that accelerated my flying.

[Ardy123]

What has helped a lot, is going to the DA with sticks that are better than you and fighting them over and over again. Most good sticks will happily go with you to the DA and show you a thing or too as long as you don't take loosing personal. Actually, loosing fights is the best way to get better.