Co Alt. Encounters

[LTARstud]

Thanks for all the input guys !!  From my perspective in the game the other aircraft passes me then makes the turn to come on my six.  Sometimes they are 1k or more out and are gaining. I have never been shot down by this manuver but I am aware that I need to be on my toes for it.   everyone I appreciate the help.

[Anaxogoras]

Even executing a Lead turn does not mean that you can catch your opponent if both aircraft are of the same type and have the same loadout.  To catch your opponent in a straight chase means that you overtook them with greater speed.  What's really happened is that the Lead turn ends within firing distance, and that airspeed is still great enough to allow for a window of opportunity before the enemy's greater speed creates too large a distance of seperation.

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P.S. The antidote to lead turns is to turn into the bandit.  A lot of the time you're below their nose when they're in the lead turn, and on occasion I've caught someone who initiated their lead turn too early for a perfect belly shot.

[Yarbles]

Originally posted by LTARstud
I have a question about Co Altitude encounters.


 

Why is this in Aircraft and Vehicles and not help and advice for newbies?



I say that because I have been shot down many times by the LTAR and as a bad sport need to take every opportunity to get back at them

[humble]

My guess would be that the con was at a higher alt originally and either had a dar "dot" or dove a bit before he reached icon range. The "hidden E" concept is pretty basic to most of the lone hunters in the dora/typhie/pony/109K. Basically the plan is go vertical but if you ignore them a lowG yoyo of the appropriate flavor will do the trick. I've caught a number of 190's/Tiffies in the A-20 this way as well...it's all about zoom vs sustained speed.

[waystin2]

Does disabling the auto combat trim play in to this equaation?  I have squaddies that adjust trim manually.  We up a mission in like planes & loadouts and the guys that adjust manual are always cutting throttle to let those of us who do not adjust manually catch up.  I welcome any observations you gents may have.