Want to know how best to fly your plane?

[haitch40]

the 1 bit of advice i would give some1 about dogfightin is
there r no rules u can do what u want but remember the enemy can do what he wants

[David603]

From my experience of playing flying games on consoles, a lot of people don't seem to realise that they are fighting in three dimensions and play the game like a FPS. As a result there are lot more easy kills than skilled opponents.

[P-51]

Originally Posted by David603

From my experience of playing flying games on consoles, a lot of people don't seem to realise that they are fighting in three dimensions and play the game like a FPS. As a result there are lot more easy kills than skilled opponents.

What you mean? A 2D dogfight?
Chris

[David603]

Originally Posted by P-51

What you mean? A 2D dogfight?
Chris

Well, you will see a lot of fighting done with no regard for altitude or energy, and many don't use any combat manoeuvre more advanced than a banking turn with the throttle pulled back. You might as well be dueling with MG equipped motorbikes on a field if you don't use the vertical dimension.

[P-51]

Originally Posted by David603

Well, you will see a lot of fighting done with no regard for altitude or energy, and many don't use any combat manoeuvre more advanced than a banking turn with the throttle pulled back. You might as well be dueling with MG equipped motorbikes on a field if you don't use the vertical dimension.

Haha, now that I'd like to see! Hmmm I seem to be guilty.. Any tips or vids?

[mondo]

Originally Posted by P-51

Haha, now that I'd like to see! Hmmm I seem to be guilty.. Any tips or vids?

Start with the term boom and zoom in a google search and go from there. Next check out what a rolling scissors is. Then probably then look at hi and lo yo yo's. Once you've learnt about those and given them some practice you'll be picking off all the n00bs going round in circles cutting the grass.

[P-51]

Sir yes sir! Ill start right away sir.