Height gives you the initiative.
Make your decisions promptly. It is better to act quickly even though your tactics are not the best.
Always keep a sharp lookout. "Keep your finger out"!
Never fly straight and level for more than 30 seconds in the combat area.
INITIATIVE, AGGRESSION, AIR DISCIPLINE, and TEAM WORK are words that MEAN something in Air Fighting.
When diving to attack always leave a proportion of your formation above to act as top guard.