This series will cover the essentials of Defensive BFM that you need to survive a dogfight in DCS World. A sound understanding of BFM (Basic Fighter Manoeuvres) is essential if you want to survive in DCS. I can't claim to be an expert, but this is the first video in a series that will explain BFM to the best of my understanding. If anybody knows better, go wild in the comments and we can all learn. Chapters 0:00 Introduction and caveats 0:40 What is BFM? 1:37 Series aim 2:20 Video objectives 2:45 Why train BFM? 5:32 Tenets of BFM 7:29 Definitions 8:28 3/9 Line 8:58 Aspect 10:15 Angle Off 11:14 Control Zone 11:54 Attack Window 12:!4 Overshoots 13:50 Fight profiles 14:59 Energy Excursion 15:35 Conclusion By the end of this video you should: - Understand the definition and purpose of BFM. - Understand the key tenets of BFM. - Understand the basic terminology of BFM. Future videos will cover the rest of the topic, to the level of my understanding.

This series will cover the essentials of Defensive BFM that you need to survive a dogfight in DCS World. The second in the BFM series and another set of fundamentals before we get into fighting each other. This time, turning. I'm not a fighter pilot, and this video is only applicable to the game environment. BFM is almost entirely about turning and angles. If you don't know the basics of turning, you're never going to get to employ any of those sweet missiles that you want to try, and you'll end up out of chaff and flares, and maybe out the aeroplane too. Chapters 0:00 Intro and caveats 1:08 Aims of the video 2:10 Definitions 2:46 Turn Rate vs Turn Radius 6:00 Instantaneous turn performance 8:06 Vertical turns 9:15 The 'Energy Package' 9:43 Conclusion By the end of this video you should be able to: - Understand the key definitions relating to aircraft turn concepts in BFM. - Understand the difference between turn rate and radius. - Understand the effect of gravity on turn performance. The resources used to construct this video were: http://www.calctool.org/CALC/phys/newtonian/centrifugal https://www.omnicalculator.com/physics/angular-velocity

This series will cover the essentials of Defensive BFM that you need to survive a dogfight in DCS World. The third in the BFM series and another set of fundamentals. This time out we look at how to properly follow other aircraft and remain behind. I'm not a fighter pilot, and this video is only applicable to the game environment. In order to be successful at BFM, you are going to need to know how to manoeuvre to remain behind the bandit. This video will teach you the basics that you need to know, to understand more advanced concepts later. Chapters 0:00 Introduction and caveats 0:53 Aim of the video 2:05 Plane of Manoeuvre 2:38 The Bubble 3:30 Range, Angle and Closure 6:01 Lead Pursuit 7:07 Pure Pursuit 7:51 Lag Pursuit 9:00 In-cockpit pursuit path demo 13:09 Out Of Plane manoeuvre 14:10 Conclusion By the end of this video you should be able to: - Understand the types of pursuit and their application. - Understand the concept of ‘The Bubble’ and its significance. - Be able to fly a tail-chase exercise in the game. The tailchase .miz file is at https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3309574/

This series will cover the essentials of Defensive BFM that you need to survive a dogfight in DCS World. In this video I look at the two basic BFM flows; one-circle and two-circle, and give a little more in-depth review of the principle of misaligned turn circles. This is the final fundamentals video before I move on to talk specifically about offensive BFM, and then defensive BFM. Remember that I'm not a fighter pilot, I'm simply using what experience of aviation that I do have to interpret much of the material available online, for folks that may have a harder time contextualising it. Chapters 0:00 Intro and caveats 0:53 Aim of the video 2:35 One-Circle flow 4:32 Two-Circle flow 5:36 Aircraft suitability 6:24 Misaligned Turn Circles 7:22 Conclusion By the end of this video you should be able to: - Understand the difference between the two basic BFM flows. - Understand how each flow suits different approaches from different types of aircraft. - Understand the importance of geometry in resolving basic BFM problems.

This series will cover the essentials of Defensive BFM that you need to survive a dogfight in DCS World. I'm not a fighter pilot. While these videos are based on real tactics, they are for context only and are only relevant in a game environment. This is based on my own understanding and is not professionally authoritative. Accordingly, the tenets in this video are the ones I apply, and not some official law that fighter pilots live by. Hopefully these videos will help you improve your own technique, and develop your understanding of the reality of air combat. Chapters 0:00 Intro and caveats 0:45 Aims of the video 1:05 The nature of combat 2:35 Aim of this series 4:12 Vertical 3/9 Line 5:17 Line of Sight Rate 5:46 Turning Room 6:15 Tenets of DBFM 7:58 Conclusion By the end of this video you will be able to: - Understand the definitions that underpin offensive BFM techniques. - Understand the tenets of Offensive BFM. - Have the necessary foundation knowledge to understand future videos in this series. This is the first video in a series that explains my understanding of Offensive BFM. If you haven't already, you will likely benefit from watching the previous series on BFM Fundamentals, where the techniques referenced here are explained in more depth. Being able to conduct effective Offensive BFM is critical to success in Within Visual Range engagements as it is the mechanism by which you turn an offensive advantage into a kill. In this video, I'll explain the nomenclature used in the following series, and the tenets of Offensive BFM manoeuvring. Obeying these 'rules' will not ensure your success, or even your survival; but they will improve your odds. Nomenclature explained includes: - Vertical 3/9 Line. - Line of Sight Rate. - Turning Room. As always, I hope you enjoy it. Please like a subscribe if you feel I have helped you better understand the topic, and I'll see you again soon.

This series will cover the essentials of Defensive BFM that you need to survive a dogfight in DCS World. I'm not a fighter pilot. While these videos are based on real tactics, they are for context only and are only relevant in a game environment. This is based on my own understanding and is not professionally authoritative. Accordingly, the tenets in this video are the ones I apply, and not some official law that fighter pilots live by. The link referenced in this mission is at https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3309574/ When dealing with offensive BFM it makes sense to begin with the correct action to take to maintain the most offensive position you can find yourself in - directly behind the bandit. You can expect them to do their best to defend themselves, and even a simple break turn can be surprisingly effective against someone without a good understanding of the basic geometry and some fundamental principles. This video presents some of those principles. Chapters 0:00 Intro and caveats 1:53 Aims of the video 2:36 The Attack Window 3:07 Geometry 5:20 Entry Mechanics 7:17 Assessing Entry 8:43 Entry Correction 10:44 How to practice 11:10 Conclusion By the end of this video you will: - Know the cues that indicate that you are entering the bandit’s bubble. - Know how to assess your Attack Window Entry and the appropriate follow-on. - Know how to judge when Misaligned Turn Circles will develop to your advantage. Hopefully this video will help you improve your own technique, and develop your understanding of the reality of air combat.

This series will cover the essentials of Defensive BFM that you need to survive a dogfight in DCS World. The aim of this exercise is to enter the CZ of a non-cooperative target from an offensive position simulating a missed RQ missile shot and to close to a gun solution. By the end of this video you will be able to fly the Gunsight Tracking (GST) Exercise as either Lead or Wing, which will enable you to practice the fundamentals of BFM in a repeatable way. The link referenced in this mission is at https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3309574/ Chapters 0:00 Intro and caveats 0:45 Aims of the video 1:48 Training objectives 2:13 Gunshot Tracking Exercise concept 3:10 Setup flow 4:12 Conclusion I'm not a fighter pilot. While these videos are based on real tactics, they are for context only and are only relevant in a game environment. This is based on my own understanding and is not professionally authoritative. Hopefully this video will help you improve your own technique, and develop your understanding of the reality of air combat. If you want to fly in DCS World and train among like-minded people who want you to join their community, head over to the Tactical DCS Discord at https://discord.gg/UZgEu6Z

This series will cover the essentials of Defensive BFM that you need to survive a dogfight in DCS World. BFM is a two way street, and the Bandit isn't just going to let you have your own way. The problems that a Bandit will cause you will vary according to the situation and their skill level, but they will typically either try to trap you in lag or cause you to overshoot. The link referenced in this mission is at https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3309574/ Chapters 0:00 Intro and caveats 0:43 Aims of the video 2:15 BFM Problems overview 2:36 Trapped in lag 4:20 Resolving trapped in lag 6:36 Overshooting 7:25 Resolving overshoots 9:01 How to practice 9:40 Conclusion By the end of this video you will: - Understand how a defensive Bandit will try to create BFM problems for you. - Be able to recognise these problems as they are generated. - Understand the methods available to solve these problems. Hopefully this video will help you improve your own technique, and develop your understanding of the reality of air combat. I'm not a fighter pilot. While these videos are based on real tactics, they are for context only and are only relevant in a game environment. This is based on my own understanding and is not professionally authoritative. Accordingly, the tenets in this video are the ones I apply, and not some official law that fighter pilots live by. If you want to fly in DCS World and train among like-minded people who want you to join their community, head over to the Tactical DCS Discord at https://discord.gg/UZgEu6Z As always, I hope you enjoy it. Please like a subscribe if you feel I have helped you better understand the topic, and I'll see you again soon.

This series will cover the essentials of Defensive BFM that you need to survive a dogfight in DCS World. If you've watched the videos so far you will be familiar with everything you need to do to win from an offensive position. This video is all about how to bring all of those skills together to defeat a Bandit that is trying their best not to let you win! Chapters 0:00 Intro and caveats 1:06 Aims of the video 1:46 Priorities 2:11 Missiles 4:21 Fight progress 4:50 Bandit Defensive Break 5:14 Bandit defenses 6:42 Arriving at the deck 7:37 Energy state estimation 8:10 How to practice 8:52 Conclusion This video will cover: - Weapon envelopes - Energy estimation rules of thumb - How to beat Bandit energy down while preserving your own Hopefully this video will help you improve your own technique, and develop your understanding of the reality of air combat. I'm not a fighter pilot. While these videos are based on real tactics, they are for context only and are only relevant in a game environment. This is based on my own understanding and is not professionally authoritative. Accordingly, the tenets in this video are the ones I apply, and not some official law that fighter pilots live by. If you want to fly in DCS World and train among like-minded people who want you to join their community, head over to the Tactical DCS Discord at https://discord.gg/UZgEu6Z As always, I hope you enjoy it. Please like a subscribe if you feel I have helped you better understand the topic, and I'll see you again soon.

This series will cover the essentials of Defensive BFM that you need to survive a dogfight in DCS World. By the end of this video you will understand the principles of DBFM and the series will explain how to apply them. This presentation will also cover some of the rules of thumb that will allow you to reduce your thinking time. Chapters 0:00 1:28 Aims of the series 1:54 Aims of the video 2:16 Tenets of DBFM 3:44 Bandit presentations 4:13 DBFM Rules of Thumb 4:45 Uncomfortable truths 5:25 DBFM priorities 6:09 Conclusion This video will cover: - Defensive BFM Tenets - DBFM Rules of Thumb - What to expect from this series I'm not a fighter pilot. While these videos are based on real tactics, they are for context only and are only relevant in a game environment. This is based on my own understanding and is not professionally authoritative. Accordingly, the tenets in this video are the ones I apply, and not some official law that fighter pilots live by. If you want to fly in DCS World and train among like-minded people who want you to join their community, head over to the Tactical DCS Discord at https://discord.gg/UZgEu6Z As always, I hope you enjoy it. Please like a subscribe if you feel I have helped you better understand the topic, and I'll see you again soon.

This series will cover the essentials of Defensive BFM that you need to survive a dogfight in DCS World. The aim of this video is to explain the DBT and how to assess the Bandit’s entry into your TC. Chapters 0:00 Intro and caveats 0:50 Aims of the video 1:49 Defensive Break Turn 2:34 Flying a DBT 3:40 Bandit early TC entry 4:15 Bandit later TC entry 4:44 Bandit nailed TC entry 5:02 Conclusion This video will cover: - How to fly a good DBT. - How to assess the quality of the Bandit’s turn circle entry. - The geometry that is being set up by the Bandit’s entry. I'm not a fighter pilot. While these videos are based on real tactics, they are for context only and are only relevant in a game environment. This is based on my own understanding and is not professionally authoritative. Accordingly, the tenets in this video are the ones I apply, and not some official law that fighter pilots live by. If you want to fly in DCS World and train among like-minded people who want you to join their community, head over to the Tactical DCS Discord at https://discord.gg/UZgEu6Z As always, I hope you enjoy it. Please like a subscribe if you feel I have helped you better understand the topic, and I'll see you again soon.

This series will cover the essentials of Defensive BFM that you need to survive a dogfight in DCS World. The aim of this video is to show you the options you have, depending on the Bandit’s TC entry, to force decisions between a shot or good follow-on; to prolong the fight; and to neutralise or escape. Chapters 0:00 Intro and caveats 1:00 Aim of the video 1:49 Early entry counters 3:17 High Yoyo counters 3:57 Late entry counters 4:27 Low Yoyo counters 4:56 Misalignment counter 5:44 Conclusion By the end of this video, you should have a basic understanding of: - How to respond to Bandit initial TC entry. - How the Bandit will appear in various follow-on BFM and how these relate to geometry. - How to respond to Bandit position and manoeuvre. I'm not a fighter pilot. While these videos are based on real tactics, they are for context only and are only relevant in a game environment. This is based on my own understanding and is not professionally authoritative. Accordingly, the tenets in this video are the ones I apply, and not some official law that fighter pilots live by. If you want to fly in DCS World and train among like-minded people who want you to join their community, head over to the Tactical DCS Discord at https://discord.gg/UZgEu6Z As always, I hope you enjoy it. Please like a subscribe if you feel I have helped you better understand the topic, and I'll see you again soon.

Here we are explaining how to perform notching in DCS World. A brief description of how radar tech works followed by some demonstrations. In this video some of the images I used were produced by Sryan and not myself (credit goes to him), they are part of an amazing tutorial he made called DCS F-15C Combat Guide for Beginners and can be found here http://www.mudspike.com/dcs-f-15c-combat-guide-for-beginners/ The missions I created to make the content for this video can be found here for you to use and practice with. Remember, the point is to get in close enough for a guns kill, so practice those notching skills, and then practice some guns kills. F-15 vs SU-27 https://goo.gl/cyLgvI SU-27 vs F-15 https://goo.gl/M7BIEp M-2000 vs M-2000 https://goo.gl/kuN7u1 P.S. Something I wish I would have stated in this video was to know your enemy and know whether you need to notch the plane or the missile. 120C's need to be notched directly, where as an 530, ER or AIM-7 you would need to notch the plane. Thanks and don't forget to thumbs up and subscribe to get notified when new content arrives! Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/jabbers_ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jabbers_dcs Discord: https://discord.gg/8zKd6ea

I decided to give a more detailed explanation of the F-Pole Maneuver this time with ingame footage along with tacview and a little epic pen. Hope you enjoy and learn something. F-Pole - This is the slant range between the launch aircraft and target, at the time of interception. The greater the F-Pole, the greater the confidence that the launch aircraft will achieve air superiority with that missile. Crank - implies illuminating target at/near radar GIMBAL limits. If you have more DCS World topics you would like to see, let me know in the comments below and I will see what I can do! Thanks and don't forget to subscribe to get notified when new content arrives! Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/jabbers_ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jabbers_dcs