Jet Fighter School

Air Combat Simulator Tactics and Maneuvers
by Richard G. Sheffield

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 aircraft 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).

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