Situation: An attacker is closing fast from behind. You'll end up with a heading 180 degrees from your original. Roll upside-down and put your fighter into a steep dive. If possible, make your move in one direction when the bogey is headed in the other. Timing has a lot to do with the success of your disengagement attempt. Keep the stick pulled back until you pull out right-side up but heading in the opposite direction (3).Pull back on the stick to start a steep dive (2).Sometimes the best maneuver is to disengage and reposition to attack again under better conditions. Situation: You're in a low-speed, hard-turning fight and can't gain an advantage after several turns. Roll in behind the target for a gun or short-range missile shot (3).ĭo a Barrel Roll away from the enemy then roll back behind him for a tailpipe shot.This could bleed off some speed and make the attacker overshoot (2). Perform a Barrel Roll in the opposite direction.Situation: An enemy aircraft is close behind, closing for a gun attack. Practice and perfect those maneuvers for the best results. Don't be afraid to use the pause feature of F-15 Strike Eagle to review your options if you find yourself in trouble.Īttempt various escape techniques, and try to find one or two you feel most comfortable with. This section offers you several defensive options you can use to turn the tables in those tight spots.

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