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I would suggest that everyone begin by having a look at this [[Tactical Spacecraft Generally|Guide for Fighter Pilots]]. It helps to explain quite a bit about fighter operations. Most important is to make sure you read the section on [http://wiki.starbase118.net/wiki/index.php?title=Tactical_Spacecraft_Generally#What_Tactical_Flight_Operations_Are_Like|What Tactical Flight Operations Are Like]. | I would suggest that everyone begin by having a look at this [[Tactical Spacecraft Generally|Guide for Fighter Pilots]]. It helps to explain quite a bit about fighter operations. Most important is to make sure you read the section on [http://wiki.starbase118.net/wiki/index.php?title=Tactical_Spacecraft_Generally#What_Tactical_Flight_Operations_Are_Like|What Tactical Flight Operations Are Like]. | ||
===Basic Fighter Manoeuvres=== | ===Basic Fighter Manoeuvres (BFM)=== | ||
There are three basic situations in air combat maneuvering requiring BFM to convert to a favourable result, which are neutral, offensive, and defensive. Most relative maneuvers can be grouped into one of these three categories: Neutral, Offensive and Defensive. ''The following list of BFM is intended as an introduction and is not an exhaustive list.'' | There are three basic situations in air combat maneuvering requiring BFM to convert to a favourable result, which are neutral, offensive, and defensive. Most relative maneuvers can be grouped into one of these three categories: Neutral, Offensive and Defensive. ''The following list of BFM is intended as an introduction and is not an exhaustive list.'' | ||