Flight Maneuvers

This is a page talking about different flight maneuvers a pilot may use while in combat. These maneuvers  have different purposes and can be used in many different situations. but  are best used by Cruisers and smaller (although some Battlecruisers like the Black Flare can use a handful of these methods).

Evasive Manuevers
These maneuvers detail how to evade enemies. Best used by Cruisers and smaller (although some Battlecruisers like the Black Flare can use a handful of these methods).

"Duck and Dive"
A very simple method that can be easily used.

This manuever consists of flying up and down repetitively while still maintaining a particular heading as to make it much more difficult for enemy spinals and turrets to hit while still getting to the wanted destination. This can really only be done with a smaller, faster ship as large warships such as Dreadnoughts won't be able to move fast enough to actually do any good.

"Bob and Weave"
A method based rather on luck than skill.

Best used at close range, this maneuver  consists of random slips, turns, dives, acceleration, and deceleration as to make it incredibly difficult for enemies to get into a good firing position. Pilots performing this manuever may become lucky enough as to get behind the enemy fighter, allowing for an excellent tactical position.

"Hull Skimming"
A manuever used to hide and possibly confuse enemies.

A pilot performing this manuever would stay incredibly close along the hull of another ally ship or base and would continously work to avoid enemies from gaining a tactical advantage and a good firing position by keeping themselves out of sight.