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Old 10 November 2009, 12:43 PM   #5 (permalink)
Sagittarius
Two-seater Pilot
 
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I can only speak for flightsims - Red Baron 3D in particular (modded with - if ic recall correct - western front patch. AI on max) and i didnt found 2-seater especially difficult to deal with.
Especially when flying an albatros against rather the clumsy british observers in late 1916 to mid 1917 i hadnt that much problems with them.
Of course youre taking hits but if you attack from an angle slightly below and and bit off the middle you have enough time to aim well while closing in and then place some good shots. It helps when attacking while flying in close formation with your wingmen - draws attention from you.

The later machines are of course a different thing: especially when fighting in formation a group of brisfits can really be a pain in the 'backside'.

In general its recommended to watch your enemy well and wait till one separates from the formation (due to evasive manouvers for example) and concentrate on him. Avoid too harsh flying manouvers while closing in and concentrate on the right angle and good aiming.
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