So you’ve reversed and the Bandit overshot - what then? You’re probably in a Flat Scissor. This video will show you some ways to survive and win.
This series covers the essentials of Defensive BFM that you need to survive dogfights in DCS World.
By the end of this video, you will understand:
- How to deny the Bandit an advantage in flat scissors.
- How to recognize winning and losing cues.
- How to react to those cues to get the best possible outcome.
Contents:
0:00 - Intro and caveats
0:38 - Character of a flat scissor
1:10 - Aims of the video
1:23 - Defining the flat scissor
2:10 - Geometry
3:04 - Reversal considerations
3:38 - Using the vertical
4:05 - Scissor mechanics and win/lose cues
4:47 - What to do if you are losing
5:23 - What to do if you are winning
5:47 - Conclusion
I'm not a fighter pilot. While these videos are based on real tactics, they are for context only and are only relevant in a game environment. They are based on my own understanding and is not professionally authoritative. Accordingly, the tenets in this video are the ones I apply, and not some official law to live by.
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