Actually, Im flying F-15s exclusively at the moment, getting some time in while I work through the F-15 campaign.:pilotfly:
Although, when I'm facing groups of 2-3 vs. me, I have been spending a lot of time in a parachute. Technically, the parachute is just a poor mans helicopter - without the lift.:helpsmilie:
I dont know how smart this is, but I have been flying directly at my target and his wingman, locking the lead up and waiting until they launch missiles. At that point, I am breaking away while keeping him locked up for another few seconds. Then Ill fire, break hard and dive. If Im lucky, then one goes down and I have a 1v1 situation. The trouble is that, #2 is usually pretty close on me and if I lose sight of him, I cannot tell how to dodge his missles. I get a missle launched tone, but I cannot tell whether to dive, close, or turn and climb.
Also, not sure when to engage ECM. Seems if I turn on too early, Im easier to detect - albeit slightly harder to get an initial lock? :dunno:
Another thing I've tried, is to use my AWACS to get me in the area, fly low into terrain and try and flank them with radar off, ECM off. The trouble is that if I can get in behind them, by the time I am in a position to get missiles pointing at them that they are both breaking on me hard.:cry:
Again, thanks for the advice.
/dj