2) Making a few turns, seeing that the other guy knows what he's doing, and giving up.
"Once committed to an attack, fly in at full speed. After scoring crippling or disabling hits, I would clear myself and then repeat the process. I never pursued the enemy, once he had eluded me. Better to break off and set up again for a new assault."
"Combat flying is based on the slashing attack and rough maneuver. In combat flying, fancy precision aerobatic work is really not of much use. Instead it is the rough maneuver which succeeds"
Erich Hartmann
3) Waiting too long to break when being bounced.
Taken from:
Dobs' Tactical Forum
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Defending against Higher Alt/Higher E Bandit - 1/24/99
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Ever been cruising around, trying to get altitude, when all the sudden you see this Bandit 5k above you appear in the distance? Your first thought is DAMN! Now I'm in trouble! Well, Yes and No. Yes he has the advantage, but No you are not necessarily in trouble. The dumb thing to do is to try to climb to him. You will end up slow and what I call a "grape", a pulpy mass just ready to be plucked. Here is how you defend yourself against that Hi alt threat.
1. Immediately level off/start slight descent to get airspeed. Desired is 250+.
2. KEEP SIGHT OF THE BANDIT!
3. Do Not turn towards the Bandit….make him tip his hand toward you, i.e. he sees you and is making a run on you.
4. As soon as he starts down on you.. level out, keep going straight. KEEP SIGHT OF THE BANDIT!
5. When the Bandit hits d10 then roll inverted and pull through. He will not be able to follow. If he tries then roll back the other way and pull. You will overshoot him.
6. You have now brought the Bandit down in alt, made him lower E (potential and Kinetic), and kept your speed up.
7. Watch the Bandit. If he tries to roll in again repeat above. Do this until he gives up in disgust, or you find yourself at 100'. "