Slowly working my way up the ranks in Live play. In the mid 200 for all time dogfighter. So I will offer a few words of wisdom if possible.
1. If you have 2 controllers, start a multiplayer match by yourself, set the timer to 25 mins, and just fly and play with the controls.
2. Start with the Devistator. It is easy to use, and the speed and firepower are middle of the road. The magnetic missles are nice as well, just have to get them close.
3. Ride the brake. You can turn on a dime if you hit the brakes. You will often find a meri-go-round situation happen in dog fighting. 2 people get in close and just circle taking a few bullet hits till someone dies. If you are on the brake you cut your turns down significantly.
4. If someone is on you like white on rice, Hold the Black button and try to avoid the shots and get around them. I know, easier said than done. Using the brake with the black button works great as well, but it is hell on the wrist with an S controller.
5. Get used to the levels. Know where spare health is stored. Escape routes in canyons or between buildings, etc.
6. Don't bother with the turrets. They are fun for about 30 second until you get killed. They are a blast in the single player game, but on Live you are nothing but an easy target.
7. Look around online for a list of special moves. (let me know if you can't find anything, and I will post them best I can) There are alot more than you may think. There are 8 Horizontal moves, 3 different U-turn moves, and 2 90 degree turns. Easy to learn, damn hard to master, but most will increase you kills or reduce your deaths drastically.
Thats about all I can think of at 04:00 in the morning. Look me up online if ya want. Gametag: Evil as Sin. Best of luck, and hope to smoke ya online
