Guns blast and Cobra's smoke jets emit plumes of dense grey. I feel as proud as Snoopy downing the Red Baron. It's a learning experience. In this set-up, it's hard to be competitive. Staying on her tail, I fire off another round of shots.
More smoke pours out.
In actual dogfights, the pursued plane does not patiently wait to be shot. The first avoidance tactic we practise is an evasive turn. Cobra begins as the target. Seven o'clock high. Put the nose down.