Tips on Using Padlock View in F4

[Ritchie, Kelvin]

I've downloaded the Mig-19 TE file from combatsim.com to practise one
on one engagements and find that I constantly being outmanuvered by the
Mig. I usually launch an AIM outside of its envelope to prevent the Mig
from launching it's missiles until the merge. It flies past and I try to
turn to it but I always loose sight of it. Next thing there's a missile
up my six.

What radar mode should I be in at the merge and what view would you
recommend. Either I'm not turning fast enough or the old Mig 19 is a
better dogfighting aircraft. I try to keep my speed to the recommended
350-450 air speed in the turn but sometimes the speed bleeds off.
I would like to know the details of some of you experts on how to keep
visual contact.

Thanks for any help.

Kelvin Ritchie

[Gringo]

Well keeping your eyes on the bandit is the challenge (among other things).

For me I padlock the bandit ASAP and fly the jet using the canopy cues
(reflections).

It can get a bit confusing flying when your looking out the back of our jet,
but f4 has a feature called "glance forward" which will maintain your
padlock but switches the view back to the HUD so you can get your bearings.

gringo

[CombatWombat]

Just look at the size and wieght of the mig though. It's obvioiusly more
maneuverable, so you'll have to find another way. I *think* you might be
able out climb it, so try staying full ab and making huge climbing loops.
It might work, it might not, lemmi know.
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