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Title: Fighter Tactics
Post by: 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.

Title: Fighter Tactics
Post by: WMLute 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 (http://www.amazon.com/Fighter-Combat-Maneuvering-Robert-Shaw/dp/0870210599/ref=sr_1_1/105-7333689-1087651?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1190663863&sr=8-1)

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

Title: Fighter Tactics
Post by: Latrobe 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.

Title: Fighter Tactics
Post by: odin3 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.. :)

Title: Fighter Tactics
Post by: The Fugitive 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  :D

Title: Fighter Tactics
Post by: Engine 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.

Title: Fighter Tactics
Post by: loonetik on September 27, 2007, 12:35:51 PM

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

Title: Fighter Tactics
Post by: Dadano 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.

Title: Fighter Tactics
Post by: Murdr on September 30, 2007, 01:51:00 AM

Aces High Training Corps website (http://trainers.hitechcreations.com)

Title: Fighter Tactics
Post by: evenhaim on September 30, 2007, 02:16:08 AM

http://www.Furballers.com

under acm section

Title: Fighter Tactics
Post by: BaldEagl 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.

Title: Fighter Tactics
Post by: BBStacker 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.

Title: Fighter Tactics
Post by: loonetik 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 =(

Title: Fighter Tactics
Post by: The Fugitive on October 01, 2007, 11:23:11 AM

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