online dogfighting is probably the steepest learning curve a virtual pilot could ever encounter. I would consider leanring one "all rounder" plane like the spit and learn what the planes has to offer in the form of advantages/disadvantages. These are usually based on these deciding factors.
turn rate
Roll rate
climb
speed
dive rate.
for example , lets take two planes spitfire and the Bf109. (and im talking in il2 1946 as ive not got the chance to fly online yet!) The spitfire has a better has a better turning circle, so you can easily aquire your opponents six. However the bf109 has a far superior roll rate so it is able to switch its direction much quicker. therefore in the right hands a 109 can literally out turn a spit.
If you learn your plane you learn when to enter or exit a fight with the best advantage under your belt.
Apart from that and reading numerous tactical books there really isnt any shortcuts to being an ace. Lots of people have thier fav rides and tactics which may or may not suit you.So Just play and be prepared to die alot
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