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Offline jerkins

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Single greatest piece of advice
« on: June 04, 2009, 11:22:35 PM »
If you could only give one tip to a new pilot what would it be.  If everyone gives one tip, this thread will be full of great tips.

Here is mine.

Think in three dimensions, Using the vertical is one of the best ways to save energy and win the fight.  Flat turns bleed energy fast and can lead to putting yourself at a disadvantage. 
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Offline PFactorDave

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Re: Single greatest piece of advice
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2009, 11:31:36 PM »
Have the patience to climb to altitude.  Rushing to the fight gets you into the fight faster, but it alo gets you out of the fight faster too...
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Offline StokesAk

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Re: Single greatest piece of advice
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2009, 11:31:48 PM »
I would tell them to always use flaps when you are turning with an enemy.
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Re: Single greatest piece of advice
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2009, 11:35:08 PM »
I would tell them to adjust their views as it's vital to SA......
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Offline Qrsu

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Re: Single greatest piece of advice
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2009, 11:40:32 PM »
Never stop learning. Someone will always be better.
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Offline jerkins

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Re: Single greatest piece of advice
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2009, 11:41:23 PM »
Quote from: Qrsu on June 04, 2009, 11:40:32 PM
Never stop learning. Someone will always be better.

Very true.
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Offline BaldEagl

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Re: Single greatest piece of advice
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2009, 12:07:57 AM »
Run!

Seriously if your closure rate on a con's six is too high risking an overshoot make your firing pass then roll over the top of him (barrel roll) turning your speed into vertical seperation then drop back behind him in a better position.
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Offline Delirium

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Re: Single greatest piece of advice
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2009, 12:40:49 AM »
If you think you have a shot on an enemy (even if it was a 1v1), check behind you. Historically, there was a possibility of having a bandit there, in the MA someone will be there, guaranteed.

If you are in anything but a Spit or a 51 multiply that by 3, since most are tired of shooting down the same planes. If you are in a P38, assume that every bandit within 5.9k will be diving on you.
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Offline Guppy35

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Re: Single greatest piece of advice
« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2009, 12:47:02 AM »
No one really dies, planes are free.  You learn best by fighting, not avoiding them.
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Offline RTSigma

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Re: Single greatest piece of advice
« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2009, 01:48:40 AM »
If you think you're close...get closer.
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Re: Single greatest piece of advice
« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2009, 02:11:47 AM »
Mine would be "learn the 109,and then come teach me"
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Offline Belial

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Re: Single greatest piece of advice
« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2009, 05:52:16 AM »
Try shooting at the point in space the target will be not where they are.
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Re: Single greatest piece of advice
« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2009, 06:13:46 AM »
Keep your eye on the enemy, track him, study him, and fly your plane to where your looking. Don't just look at where your flying. 
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Re: Single greatest piece of advice
« Reply #13 on: June 05, 2009, 06:49:50 AM »
Film your fights.
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Offline KG45

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Re: Single greatest piece of advice
« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2009, 07:08:52 AM »
keep snacks and drinks handy so you don't have to make a kitchen run in the middle of a mission.  :D
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