Maneuvers | Basics World of Warplanes Guide
Last update: 25 May 2016
The best maneuvers can be performed in the mouse 0.4.1 scheme, which will allow you to perform rolls with the keyboard. A good habit is to check, from time to time, on your tail with the "Q" key which allows you to attempt escaping the enemy or change the target. Defense maneuvers are the key to survival. IT is also a good idea to use the landscape, e.g. hills, trees and narrow gorges to crash the careless enemy against, if he is chasing you.
If this proves ineffective, you should take up the performance of the risky maneuver known as the "Barrel" to get quickly behind the enemy . To do that, pitch up and add boost with the enemy already in front of you. Perform an open turn to end up on his tail. Then, attack and destroy.
Diving is also a good idea. You need to pitch down and add boost. When your altitude drops below 100m, start pitching up to avoid crashing the plane into the ground.