Always turn and face the attack.
INITIATIVE, AGGRESSION, AIR DISCIPLINE, and TEAM WORK are words that MEAN something in Air Fighting.
Height gives you the initiative.
Always keep a sharp lookout. "Keep your finger out"!
Fire short bursts of 1 to 2 seconds and only when your sights are definitely 'ON.'
Make your decisions promptly. It is better to act quickly even though your tactics are not the best.