Good stuff, those LA7s are tough to handle down low, especially in a 35 ENY plane with no WEP that is good at high alt. You did all the right moves, keeping it vertical and using your strengths. Only thing I might do different is flatten out your dive on him earlier so its a lower angle of attack, going straight down on him builds up your speed so much that you compress while he can easily duck back the way you are coming. With a lower angle of attack he will have a harder time reversing below you and you'll keep him in front of you easier for the first pass. The 38G is a nice handicap, I think the fight is over much sooner in a J or L. Glad you were able to get him before his reinforcements came.
