Multiple bandit tactics

[Lexandro]

Some tricks are things like wing wagging, this can put off an attackers aim. Split-S and immelmans also are good manouvers to counter multiple attackers. When you do manouvers though, you dont have to get them perfect. You can do them at angles and not get the Ace Card for it but they will help massively in large engagements.

There are some other little tricks you can do, but Im not going to share my entire playbook A good tip is to do training missions vs 16 fighters. Once you can do a training mission against 16 planes and win without getting killed your on the money for dogfighting modes.

[MorgothNL]

Originally Posted by Lexandro

Some tricks are things like wing wagging, this can put off an attackers aim. Split-S and immelmans also are good manouvers to counter multiple attackers.

This is indeed true (ofcourse), but use them when against multiple attackers, like lexandro said. If someone is on your six, at 1.0km, and you start making an immelman (climb till you face 180 degrees the other side and then flip over), you will be an easy target. The climb will give your attacker a chance to close to gap, and get really close. Also you lose speed, making you an easier target to shoot at. As you will notice, being an easy target with an enemy on your short 6, is not the best thing in the world .

Spilt-S on the other hand, is a good manouvre 1 vs 1. It will be really hard for your attacker to lead the shot when you are diving and looping. You're increasing speed, and leading the shot at a diving target is harder then against a climbing on (my opinion anyways).

[Lexandro]

Originally Posted by MorgothNL

This is indeed true (ofcourse), but use them when against multiple attackers, like lexandro said. If someone is on your six, at 1.0km, and you start making an immelman (climb till you face 180 degrees the other side and then flip over), you will be an easy target. The climb will give your attacker a chance to close to gap, and get really close. Also you lose speed, making you an easier target to shoot at. As you will notice, being an easy target with an enemy on your short 6, is not the best thing in the world .

Spilt-S on the other hand, is a good manouvre 1 vs 1. It will be really hard for your attacker to lead the shot when you are diving and looping. You're increasing speed, and leading the shot at a diving target is harder then against a climbing on (my opinion anyways).

In that situation the Split-S would indeed be the preffered manouver, as its easier to build speed for disengaging. Of course as I said though doing the manouvers straight can make you open to attack. So an immelman with a 10-20 degree bank included will ruin a gunners aim simly due to the angle its performed at. Many pilots have trouble with gunnery when not in level flight.

Its not the best option, but it can be effective when done properly.