1.
Height gives you the initiative.
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2.
Make your decisions promptly. It is better to act quickly even though your tactics are not the best.
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3.
Whilst shooting think of nothing else; brace the whole of the body; have both hands on the stick; concentrate on your ring sight.
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4.
Fire short bursts of 1 to 2 seconds and only when your sights are definitely 'ON.'
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5.
Never fly straight and level for more than 30 seconds in the combat area.
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6.
Go in quickly - Punch Hard - Get out!
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7.
Always keep a sharp lookout. "Keep your finger out"!
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8.
Always turn and face the attack.
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9.
When diving to attack always leave a proportion of your formation above to act as top guard.
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10.
INITIATIVE, AGGRESSION, AIR DISCIPLINE, and TEAM WORK are words that MEAN something in Air Fighting.
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