So i named this jet survival tactics because if you arent in a J10 and are dogfighting one in any other plane, it basically is a survival scenario at that point. I was hoping to solicit some input on peoples prefered methods to avoid/escape/destroy J10's when engaged in a dogfight.
One of my simpler yet semi effective moves is to go straight verticle with afterburner as if i were going to do a loop, then switch to front chase view (looking backwards over the plane). As you reach straight verticle, usually a j10 with its sharper turn radius will cut your arc and continue the loop, if i see him do this, i will push forward to level out again and cut to the left or right. This works somewhat, but is a simple trick that wont work effectivly against a decent pilot more than a few times. If he gets used to it and doesnt keep on his loop, i kill the throttle and continue the loop, losing a lot of speed at the apex of the loop, and usually either stall the other guy out if he keeps on the throttle, or force him to hit afterburner and pull away to maintain control.
Also, just stay high (300-350 elevation) and go low for a bombing run and then back high to limit your exposure to being spotted.
What are your favorite moves for avoidance/dogfighting? I'de be interested to see what works and doesn't.
One of my simpler yet semi effective moves is to go straight verticle with afterburner as if i were going to do a loop, then switch to front chase view (looking backwards over the plane). As you reach straight verticle, usually a j10 with its sharper turn radius will cut your arc and continue the loop, if i see him do this, i will push forward to level out again and cut to the left or right. This works somewhat, but is a simple trick that wont work effectivly against a decent pilot more than a few times. If he gets used to it and doesnt keep on his loop, i kill the throttle and continue the loop, losing a lot of speed at the apex of the loop, and usually either stall the other guy out if he keeps on the throttle, or force him to hit afterburner and pull away to maintain control.
Also, just stay high (300-350 elevation) and go low for a bombing run and then back high to limit your exposure to being spotted.
What are your favorite moves for avoidance/dogfighting? I'de be interested to see what works and doesn't.
