Help dogfighting (and moderating speed)

[K_Freddie]

Originally Posted by Haklangr

I can't just outrun them, since they are just as fast as I am; and as they maneuver better than I do, it seems like I have no viable tactics left if BnZ is untenable!

You bring up an important point, which most like to ignore, but one does end up in these situations and if you're not prepared for this - and all you get, is shot down.

So.. how does one prepare for this.. You practice TnB moves at all speeds down to stall speed, at all heights.. especially at ZERO feet.
Your best combination is Zero feet at Stall Speed (there is no room for error) - learn how your fav plane reacts here.. and very few will beat you.

You'll know when you have your man when his a/c starts wobbling or he runs away for 'advantage'