Found this here. home.comcast.net/~clipper-108/AIAAPaper2005-119.pdf It has a lot of cool info for those who want to know more about the types of aircraft/pilots involved in the type of warfare we all enjoy while playing this wonderful game of Dogfight.

The Boelcke “Dicta” is a list of fundamental aerial maneuvers of aerial combat formulated by the first great German flying ace of the First World War, Oswald Boelcke.

Boelcke “Dicta”

• 1. Always try to secure an advantageous
  position before attacking. Climb before and
  during the approach in order to surprise
  the enemy from above, and dive on him
  swiftly from the rear when the moment to
  attack is at hand.
• 2. Try to place yourself between the sun and
  the enemy. This puts the glare of the sun in
  the enemy’s eyes and makes it difficult to
  see you and impossible for him to shoot
  with any accuracy.
• 3. Do not fire the machine guns until the
  enemy is within range and you have him
  squarely within your sights.
• 4. Attack when the enemy least expects it or
  when he is preoccupied with other duties
  such as observation, photography or
  bombing.
• 5. Never turn your back and try to run away
  from an enemy fighter. If you are surprised
  by an attack on your tail, turn and face the
  enemy with your guns.
• 6. Keep your eye on the enemy and do not let
  him deceive you with tricks. If your
  opponent appears damaged, follow him
  down until he crashes to be sure he is not
  faking.
• 7. Foolish acts of bravery only bring death.
  The Jasta must fight as a unit with close
  teamwork between all pilots. The signal of
  its leaders must be obeyed.

Good stuff Jacob! I really love the first one, the first sentence, and utilize this always. Gave me chills

And above all else, try not to get shot down, Im just saying.

the second one is relevant if you substitute 'mt duckwing' with the word 'sun'

Dr Dave wrote: And above all else, try not to get shot down, Im just saying.

We're supossed to do that

Back in the old days we had a thread like this called "your secrets to being excellent"

Jacob10000 wrote: Found this here. home.comcast.net/~clipper-108/AIAAPaper2005-119.pdf It has a lot of cool info for those who want to know more about the types of aircraft/pilots involved in the type of warfare we all enjoy while playing this wonderful game of Dogfight.

The Boelcke “Dicta” is a list of fundamental aerial maneuvers of aerial combat formulated by the first great German flying ace of the First World War, Oswald Boelcke.

Boelcke “Dicta”

• 1. Always try to secure an advantageous
  position before attacking. Climb before and
  during the approach in order to surprise
  the enemy from above, and dive on him
  swiftly from the rear when the moment to
  attack is at hand.
• 2. Try to place yourself between the sun and
  the enemy. This puts the glare of the sun in
  the enemy’s eyes and makes it difficult to
  see you and impossible for him to shoot
  with any accuracy.
• 3. Do not fire the machine guns until the
  enemy is within range and you have him
  squarely within your sights.
• 4. Attack when the enemy least expects it or
  when he is preoccupied with other duties
  such as observation, photography or
  bombing.
• 5. Never turn your back and try to run away
  from an enemy fighter. If you are surprised
  by an attack on your tail, turn and face the
  enemy with your guns.
• 6. Keep your eye on the enemy and do not let
  him deceive you with tricks. If your
  opponent appears damaged, follow him
  down until he crashes to be sure he is not
  faking.
• 7. Foolish acts of bravery only bring death.
  The Jasta must fight as a unit with close
  teamwork between all pilots. The signal of
  its leaders must be obeyed.

Man the cool things u find when u go back in time.
I like these rules Jacob . I use the only fire when u can insure hits rule myself. I can get 10-15 kills per belt and have enough for security if i get attacked whin im rtb. Lol of course its rare i ever get 10-15 kills in a row, but it has happened. Lol