Beginner's Guide to Air RB Kills

Aug 24, 2024

How to Get Kills in Air RB: A Beginner's Guide

Overview

  • Video aimed at beginners in Air RB (Air Realistic Battles).
  • Method is simple and effective for securing kills.
  • Encouragement for veterans to provide feedback.

Aircraft Example

  • Aircraft Used: P-51 (American deck tree)
  • Battle Rating: 3.3 - 3.7
  • Armament: Four 20mm Hispano cannons.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Ascent

  • Importance of climbing altitude.
  • Recommended strategy: Side climb if competing against faster climbing planes like 109s.
  • Key Points:
    • Longer matches yield more rewards.
    • Set pull up and pull down controls (e.g., left shift for pull up, left control for pull down).
    • Ensure WEP (War Emergency Power) is activated.
    • Aim to be 1.5 km above enemy fighters before attacking.

Step 2: Engage in Combat

  • Engagement Procedure:

    1. Dive towards the enemy.
    2. Attack.
    3. Reset for another engagement.
  • Resetting Distance: Generally at 400-350 meters, depends on individual skill and conversions.

  • Discipline: Essential for success; maintain self-control during engagements.

Conversions

  • Set conversions for engagements:
    • 400 meters recommended for average engagements.
    • Avoid approaching 1 km or more for engagements.

Managing Speed and Aim

  • Overshooting Solution:
    • Use pull up and pull down keys to adjust speed and angle during dives.
    • Roll the plane to the side (A/D keys) to reposition.

Improving Aim

  • Practice Tips:
    • Shoot in small bursts.
    • Utilize custom matches against bots of your own rating.
    • Understand your aircraft's capabilities:
      • Know when it starts to rip, optimal turning points, effective shooting techniques, and shell preferences.

Key Maneuvers to Learn

  • Main Attack Strategies:
    1. Boom and Zooming
    2. High Yoyo Maneuver

Conclusion

  • Encouragement to practice and build instinct.
  • Invite questions and feedback in the comments.
  • Enjoy the game!