How to fly a Spit 1a correctly!?

[Robo.]

Originally Posted by CaptainDoggles

This is a good post, and highlights a fact that I think others miss quite a lot. One aircraft on its own is worthless. Two aircraft as a pair are effective. That is why most modern tactical documents refer to a pair of aircraft as an "element" i.e. the smallest divisible unit in air combat.

Very much so, but that's all general facts. Of course a good pair of experienced pilots on comms is worth 4 guys and they usually do lot of damage.

I took it as this thread was more about specific tactics in a Spitfire, e.g. general advantages and disadvantages. What you say and what you wrote before (keep the speed, gain alt) is valid of any fighter aircraft. I agree that against the 109s, the cooperation on RAF side is perhaps more essential in order to compensate to the superior performance of the Emil.

[jimbop]

Robo. - good post at #27, thanks.

[Daliaraptor]

Hey guys

So im back after some Testing and practice as well.
I tryed to trimm the spit 1a always like a fish in the water (verry good tip). I made smooth turns to take my energie with me. I tryed to atack from higher altitude. I did actually everything what you guys told me if i dident knew it before.
But no chance against a ME4 so far.
So, after geting verry frustrated, i took a Hurri Rotol.
OMG the Messerschmid's came down like flys. I think it depends a lot of how good is the pilot, i agree. But even the best F1 Pilot need a F1 Car to win.
So, for all those who have problems to catch up every ME even with a bad pilot, take the Hurri Rotoll.

Cheers and thanks a lot for all your help and good tips which i use now in dogfight.

See you in the air.