4. Leader dives down, while wingman maintains
6.Repeat steps 1-5, by cycling the roles through
altitude, and makes a pass on the target.
different squad members. This can be implemented
Wingman’s role is to watch leader’s tail.
with squads of any size from 2 to 4 planes! Make sure
there’s order and clear wingman numbers within
5. Wingman stays above flight leader until you
the squad, so that 2 guards 1, 3 guards 2, 4 guards
regroup at altitude. If an enemy decides to chase the
3, keeping the distance rule between each pairing.
leader from his dive, the wingman makes an assault
from a wide angle (see diagram 2).
May you command your vehicles successfully,
If there’s more than one attacker, start from the back
and remember to work together!
and work your way to the first enemy chasing the
By Cade Rosenbalm
flight lead.
Be careful when firing on an enemy close to your
flight leader though, as you may accidentally hit your
flight leader.
We don’t want any teamkills resulting
from the use of this tactic article.
DIAGRAM 2
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