Barrel Roll Attack

Situation: You're approaching an opponent from behind. The other aircraft turns hard and your speed advantage may cause an overshoot.

Maneuver:

• The enemy fighter breaks hard to the right. You should pull up hard (1).
• Immediately begin a roll to the left, away from your opponent (2).
• Finish the maneuver by sliding back in behind the enemy plane with a hard right turn (3).

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Instead of overshooting, pull up and roll away from your opponent. Slide back into firing position with another turn—this time toward the target.

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