On 12/17/04 7:09, in article , "John
Carrier" wrote:


"Woody Beal" wrote in message
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On 12/16/04 14:45, in article , "John
Carrier" wrote:
SNIP
Seriously, John, I've never been shot in a multi-plane engagement (2v2 or
less at the merge) because I was slow. Quite the contrary, I was too busy
shooting bogies.

Did I state or imply 2 v 2? "Never" is a far too popular word in the
fighter pilot's vocabulary.


Unfortunately, in today's dumbed down ACM training, more than 4 jets turning
at a merge is considered verbotten (yes, I disagree with this). I think
I've used the word "never" appropriately here as it implies "didn't ever
happen." In other words, I've been shot in the 2v2, but being slow wasn't a
factor. Sometimes being fast was.

Make the energy excursion quickly and intelligently. Take quick shots.
Lock both arms. Get the knots back. Move on.

Uh huh.

John



This discussion cracks me up, my friend. I'd have liked nothing better than
to have met you in a MOA to demonstrate--too bad our careers didn't
intersect more.

--Woody