Hauksbee 103 Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Often, and particularly in the History Channel's 'Dogfights', I hear pilots describe seeing a friend in a tight spot and, as a desperation measure, he'll loose a long burst knowing that he's out of range, or that the angle isn't right. But the enemy pilot will hear the shots, or see the tracer, and break off. Lately I've been adding a full compliment of wingmen [for me and the enemy] just because it makes such a lovely furball. On several occasions I've tried to shoo a plane off a squadron mate's tail. Usually out around 400-500 yards. Too long for a personal shot. Sometimes it works, but just as often it doesn't. Can the AI pilot be aware of me, or is it random chance that he broke off? ps: Range is in yards/meters isn't it? Edited April 13, 2009 by Hauksbee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellshade 110 Posted April 13, 2009 I don't think the sound of guns will scare them off, but I have gotten close enough where I shot a few holes in a DVII that was chasing a wingmate and he certainly noticed that and pulled off. Always worth saving a wingman. They might be more inclined to "remember" seeing one of your kills when you file the claim form. Ha. :) /salute Hellshade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Yep, as Hellshade said. You gotta hit them. My 2. wingman got chased by a Nieuport 17 ace. I sent over some deflection shots at 460 feet (I think, that's roundly 150 Meter?), and hit him. He immediately pulled away (another great step forward in BHaH!). Edited April 13, 2009 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
