*** Posted by run *** The F16 is one of the better choices at low altitude. It also greatly depends on the pilot. You probably have the best chance of hands on combat by joining the US Airforce, but that is a pretty vague reason for selecting the airforce you want to join. If you want to stand a chance in the selection process you also have to ...

*** Posted by Branislav *** Dear Sir, Than You very much for all Your answers. Related to my previous questions dated 3/28/2001 and Your answers would You be so kind to make clear out to me the followings: 1. Related to my first question from previous message: I have got the folowing answer from my friend abut AIM-9 BORE mode: '' In BORE ...

*** Posted by Justin *** yes but the f-16 wouldnt be aircraft of choice then in a close in engament? I always thought that the 16 was the aircraft of choice if a fight was to get close. This is because when i read current spects on aircraft, they say the 16 will outperform other agile aircraft in close such as- f-18, mirage2000, mig-29, f-15, ...

*** Posted by run *** Yes, I mean it. I am currently an Instructor on the AT-38 and I haven't flown the F-16 since 1999 and we flew block 15's, currently beeing upgraded with Midlife Update (MLU). You are never wrong to go with the F-16. It is the best jet out there from a pilots perspective. Bubble canopy, tiltback seat, side stick etc. It is a

*** Posted by Justin *** when you say you havnt got any idea, do you mean it. Or are you just not aloud to say? Anyway, so would i be wrong in choosing a 16 as the plane to be in during a dogfight? Also i have staring my flying training, and as i am both American and British, which airforce do you think would best suit me after i finnish my ...

*** Posted by run *** Hi No, I am sorry. All the pictures are copyright protected and can not be used on any other website. Regards John Raahauge (RUN) [Can I use 1 of your pictures on my webpage? You have a really brilliant pic of a F16 flying over the sea and I would greatly appreciate it if you let me use it on the webpage I'm ...

*** Posted by run *** I have no idea :o) Run [even though you might be to up to date on the newer blocks, do you think the 35k engine in the new block60 will provide anough power to retain it's original performance? ]

*** Posted by Justin *** even though you might be to up to date on the newer blocks, do you think the 35k engine in the new block60 will provide anough power to retain it's original performance?

*** Posted by run *** Hi Justin 1. TWR changes with altitude. The TWR that is most commonly listed it at Sea Level. 2. Wether an aircraft is a good dogfighter doesn't only depend on its TWR. There are a lot of other things you have to take into consideration. Regards John Raahauge (RUN) [but i thought the 16 had a better TWR then the 18, so ...

*** Posted by Justin *** but i thought the 16 had a better TWR then the 18, so why would it be better at alt? PS. im on firefly's now so i should be with front line fighters in a few years. Cant wait!