Wingman Tactics

[smilo]

~S~All,
After discussing Wingman Tactics with MinuteMan a few days ago, he sent me this link which I would like to pass along;

mywingman.net/wingman.htm

It is very informative and comes highly recommended. It even has diagrams.
One in particular that caught my eye, pointed out a mistake that I have been making.
When leading an enemy to my wingman, I have been heading straight, for a head on pass. MISTAKE!! Please notice the proper procedure.
It would seem to me that if we were to join a Squadron Mate on TeamSpeak and then go to the WGC, the opportunity would quickly present itself to practice and have fun at the same time.

[Ed Trapper Philly]

~S~ smilo,

I've looked over that website about wingman tactics. You know that it is one of my obsessions.

Since I was taught that a wingman sticks like glue to his leader, ...except when going into 'defensive' flying mode by being bounced by a bandit on six,...while pursuing a bandit in gunsights,....I can only agree with the 'Crossover Attack'. I call it the 180 attack, as you know from reading that old training plan I sent you. [that was one long sentence wasn't it?]

That is the only time 'seperation' is allowed. Otherwise stay together.

Yup, the wingman will have to get used to 'flicker vertigo' flicking his hatswitch back and forth continuously; but that's his job....to keep an eye on his leader and on the lookout for bandits closing in.

How you guys tried to achieve that during the Canyon Race is beyond me and my skills. I don't think I could done it in confined quarters.

But it is a good site and has a lot of good advice in it.

Thanks.

and take care,

Ed
ps - dare I try a preview look and have to go thru the security thing again? Heck,...here goes. dang it nailed me again.

[Ed Trapper Philly]

Dang, I wish I could edit my previous post.

Nevertheless, here's a quote from that site.

"Always decide who is the lead and who is the wingman. It may change in flight as the situation dictates, but the wingman's job is to keep the lead's tail clear. I call it the 'leap frog'

Stay together at all time's. If you get split up, designate a rally point. I say if you get split up, you've done something wrong

Use the "Drag and Bag" technique. Don't attack the same con at the same time. The lead should make his pass while the wingman stays above (perch position) and should the leadman miss, he should extend. As the bandit pursues the lead, then the wingman can swoop down while the lead climbs back up to the perch. Rinse and repeat. the leap frog

NEVER LEAVE YOUR WINGMAN "

I learned the 'drag and bag' thing with the JG54. In their definition, it required 'seperation' and flying solo to drag/lure a bandit to your leader. I didn't like it.

Ok, I'm getting distracted and nervous about a spell check and preview. Oh the heck with those things. I'll just hit the post button.

Do I have to join to avoid the security check, and do you have a senior citizens position that I can sign up for. It has to be all talk and no flying......sadly.

~S~

Take care,

Ed
got lots more to say but feel like a bandit is breathing down my neck right now [no not your AAC_Bandit....lol].

[AAC_Maj_Bandit]

Glad you cleared that up for us Ed, By the way we actually have (2) bandits with the AAC

Myself Bandit

And sBandit So when I joined the AAC in 06 I was surprised to see an sBandit, But we get through it OK though..


See ya

Bandit (on your 6) ;D