Ace Combat 101 - #1: Basics of Flying

[@ThePluskota]

Every time I play ace combat, I end up trying to circle behind an enemy, and we just continue doing circles and backflips for 5 minutes while I try to find them

[@similaritiesendhere]

Stop dogfighting and switch targets. The A.I. is dumber against head on missile strikes or midrange missile strikes from behind. For example, against super maneuverable enemies (bosses), fly far away and then turn around and fly straight at them at full speed. If they try to play chicken with you they'll usually run face first into missiles. Also, in certain situations, stagger your missile launches. Several missiles fired in quick succession can be dodged as if they were just one missile. If you wait between missile launches, the enemy has to dodge several missiles coming from different vectors. You have to slow down to change directions (physics). Fire the second (third) missiles while they're changing directions (slowing down) to dodge the first one.

[@firun2635]

Also, aircraft have a range in which they are most maneuverable (speaking of AC7). Generally speaking, for most planes, this is 600-1800. If you fall below that pitch down, speed up, and you'll do much quicker high g turns again. It also might make the enemy fly straight towards you. HVAAs go well with that btw. Also, get accustomed to target switching. When you're circling, have a look on the radar to see the heading of other planes around you. Quick switching and a standard missile or two can bag you many kills.

[@edwinbeltran2677]

you're not alone i was using the F15J against more manueverable SU 30's something aircraft, we've been doing circles and circles for several times i couldn't make a "LOCK ON" i was losing precious time, its getting frustrating already... eventually i quit chasing that bastard i let him escape to look for another target......

[@chillguynamedwan1034]

You should use air brake while circling

[@benaskew9566]

In this situations I prefer to pull a post stall manauver. This will allow the enemy to overshoot and for me to the. Steadily lay down the bastard with amraams

[@gracecalis5421]

How to fly in AC7: 1. Exist 2. Bring QAAMs with you Congratulations, you're now a bona-fide ace

[@kylebrady969]

incorrect 1. exist 2. MISSILE MISSILE MISSILE MISSILE MISSILE MISSILE MISSILE MISSILE MISSILE- 3. profit?

[@TheCourierSIXNINE]

1. Be me 2. Use only machine gun 3. Be an Ace of Ace's

[@flankerskioneniner4290]

1. Exist 2. You're in gun range

[@cr4zypeopl3]

The Spamming F-22s are actually Karens, SPAMMING NONSENSE EVERY WERE TO WIN THE FIGHT

[@egecandir7967]

I dont exist

[@onasknox9284]

Dont forget to try spinning, that's a good trick!

[@Messerschmitt_BF_109G_10]

Ever heard of the corkscrew maneuver?

[@adamzamani7261]

hahahaha damn that star wars reference tho

[@TheNightMan250]

Not to be wooooooshy, but it really isn't. I tried

[@onasknox9284]

@@TheNightMan250 nope nope nope... you rwoosh

[@TheNightMan250]

@@onasknox9284 DAMN IT

[@CyrilJanDacasin]

Taking my FAA exam tomorrow, wish me luck.

[@GreatRusio]

Bruh

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

Hope you got it. :)

[@linked2dio26]

How did you do?

[@rohan6502]

How did it go? We need an answer lol

[@CyrilJanDacasin]

LMAO, forgot I made this comment, haha, but it was a joke I made off the video. I guess I’m an Ace pilot after playing the game for 1 year.

[@merlo1744]

"Don't come in too fast though, or you might have a close call" - The pilot who was literally millimetres away from falling off the edge.

[@wickr2149]

I'm actually here because I realized taking my a10 into a dogfight was indeed a bad idea

[@eduardomoisa1232]

😂

[@zvkronos]

In gta tho, a good idea

[@cr4zypeopl3]

WHAO THES GAME SUCSK IIY WONHT LTE MEI US BOBS OIN TANKORS

[@K3ntucky123]

In reality, A10 is not for dogfight Edit: just play AC7 a year ago and the A10 is the best for air to air and ground target

[@cjmartin2596]

That was the joke lol

[@davidsapir3764]

Just picked up Ace Combat 7 super cheap on clearance at the Playstation Store, and these awesome and easy to understand tutorial videos are exactly what I was looking for, thank you. AC7 is an incredible game, especially on a 4K big screen or in VR, and these videos really speed up the learning curve. Great job.

[@mrandrossguy9871]

Ace 6 is better, it literally has a Tutorial mode anyway

[@OdieRaptor]

How anyone else plays this game: pretty well at least How I play: how the fuck did I ever get clearance to enter a plane?

[@makeitthrough_]

Count regardless: "Oh shit, we're fucked if the drone figures out how to fly like Trigger."

[@NRG56]

Me: lands on taxi way Air traffic control: "so you've chosen death"

[@sebastiangomezbattista6260]

Interesting data: In AC5, the high-G turn was "doable" using the air brake button. It didn't have the same end result as AC6 and AC7 but it was pretty effective, specially fighting against Grabacr and bombing the Scinfaxi.

[@weir-t7y]

Airbrake as in throttle down, or autopilot?

[@sebastiangomezbattista6260]

@@weir-t7y I think autopilot triggered pressing rudder left and right at the same time. If you pressed R1 and L1 at the same time while turning, the plane would loose speed but make a sharper turn. Beware, my memory may be failing, I played AC5 15 years ago 🤣

[@aidencantu5792]

this is super useful, most underrated tutorial ever lol

[@dovydas4483]

Just not popular but very amazing game

[@dovydas4483]

I donwloaded it from xbox game pass and i love this game but do someone still play multiplayer?

[@ErickTheKidCruz]

@@dovydas4483 I played multiplayer last night

[@dovydas4483]

You actually could play multiplayer if nobody would but there would be just no people and yes i played too so there is at least maybe 200 players

[@dovydas4483]

I know this channel was deleted by youtube couse youtube is shit and ok maybe we will play sometimes and do you have microphone?

[@blue24angels]

Welcome back Tomcat

[@MMOhunVRU]

Blue24angels this channel was created by ACF

[@blue24angels]

Gardrobe10Tv - Nightcore I know that I just wanted to welcome him back if he started making videos

[@Messerschmitt_BF_109G_10]

@@blue24angels theres no point in this thread, it wouldnt reach him, because he deleted his channel.

[@blue24angels]

Garuda 1 Talisman but what if he makes a new channel

[@Flaruwu]

@@blue24angels he won't

[@AshMeta]

"Nothing like an old-school safety brief to put your mind at ease." - Jake Sully

[@sctopzhang]

I'm a new player to Ace Combat game. I bought a gamepad recently and started playing AC with it and I got the problems controlling and tracking the enemies. Sometimes I found that it's close but still not that close enough to perform a gun firing, and I often got missiles being dodged by the enemies even when it's fully locked from a distance (I know that I can dodge it and so do the enemies, however, nobody would like to see your enemies dodging your attack). Certainly an underrated 101 video, very helpful and I'm gonna try them one by one in the game.

[@OmegaElevenEngage]

So far I've beaten 5,6 and 7 and yet I still come back here. Why you may ask? This is seriously one of the best guides ever. Not just for Ace Combat , not just in gaming , everything.

[@TheLPN05Fan]

Oh the days back in Infinity where I started learning Expert controls... Damn this video is a Nostalgia Trip... So many good memories. We miss you Tomcat!

[@LePopCollectibles]

Wow. This is really helpful. I don't have Ace Combat 7. But I managed to get Project Wingman today, and boy your tutorials on flying help a lot! Thanks man.

[@mrandrossguy9871]

Well project wingman is way better I've heard anyway

[@ohmydog9171]

@@mrandrossguy9871not really, worse developer by far

[@halfaron]

I just got Ace Combat 7 after watching Top Gun: Maverick. This video was very helpful. Thanks!

[@lapiswolf2780]

I finished the campaign in AC7 on EASY mode and basic controls. Now going to replay the campaign in NORMAL difficulty and expert controls.

[@ericj6636]

How'd it go?

[@mimidotcat]

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[@bloaphant]

"If the airflow stops, the plane falls out off the sky" Nimrods in Narrow Margin: Let us introduce ourselves

[@marten3675]

Great help! Played as a kid, now came back today. That was a good, humorous and nice tutorial - thanks to you and the community 👍 :D

[@zangy3748]

Thank you! I did learn some things in this video. Did pick up Ace Combat 7 on monday and was kinda overwhelmed. Glad I found this video and I was laughing during the part where you actually tried to say "oh crap!" because exactly that happened to me in the second mission because I lost orientation

[@LSDon-gs7bz]

@21:00 actually the aileron roll can have some use at least in ace combat i use it a fair bit actually to split structures im trying to fly between and instead of doing a 50/50 i just do a full roll

[@yt49ab6p5]

Thanks, everybody said in the comments for other videos that it's unforgivable to use novice controls although I am literally a novice in the series.

[@rickchristen7130]

I am new to video games started playing forza at 62 and am now 65 I want to learn to fly and play Ace combat 7 I have bought flying tigers over China, Ace combat 7 and a xbox hotas one flight stick. I just started watching Ace combat 101 and have subscribed to your channel. Have I wasted my money on a hotas 1. I see you use a controller could you tell me which is best and how to set up and what buttons do what. Maybe make a short video about controller setup or hotas set up for dummies. I know this is asking a lot but any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks (GT) Speciouspear411 Xbox one X

[@xxSiNister777xx]

Ace Combat isn’t too difficult of a game to learn. The basic setup for AC7 is R1 and L1 are for yawing and R2 and L2 are for acceleration. I played the games when I was younger so I switch the buttons up. (I played the AC series with controller and not a Hotas and I’m not sure if you’ve been helped but I’ll try.) the left stick is for moving the plane. On expert you can roll the plane by turning the stick left and right. You control the pitch by moving the stick up and down( up is down and down is up) Circle is for the missles, bombs and special weapons, while the touch triangle button is for switching targets. X controls the guns and I think square switches weapons. The touchpad( or equivalent button for Xbox or PC, I play PS4 so sorry again). That’s the basic controller setup and it does a pretty great job. In terms of hotas ACF(AceCombatFan) should have a video of him using it, but the controller is pretty fun to use as well You probably didn’t need this seeing as it’s been a month or two since you said this but... yeah

[@rickchristen7130]

@@xxSiNister777xx Thanks for taking time to reply. Yes I still need all the help I can get. This is a start I just kind of gave up but this helps. Thanks again

[@xxSiNister777xx]

Rick Christen sorry it’s been awhile but how’ve you been handling Ace Combat lately.

[@jeromea1659]

I was wondering if the Flight Stick is a Quality unit.? XBONE 😅 my controller keeps "Dead Sticking" or I'm doing something wrong😅. I'm here for those post stall maneuvers

[@sky-uo1ls]

"Now level out,and unleash hell"omfg I'm taking that quote for my self lol

[@Spades1775]

Ace combat 7 is absolutely beautiful

[@PuertoRicanStyL]

This was a great tutorial video. First time player here, starting with AC7.

[@enoshsubba5875]

Half an hour ago I was a Noob, Now I am a Flying Officer.

[@Messerschmitt_BF_109G_10]

Airman, to warrant officer?

[@jayive34]

Why, yes. I do have the desire for velocity.

[@hmuphilly9129]

Rl afterburner or full throttle will raise the nose up no throttle or less will bring the nose down Flight simmers forget everything you know lol

[@Joao-ur7ey]

What I don't like about AC is the camera rolling with you when you're rolling the aircraft in third person. It's very disorienting and awkward. I guess I got used to games like Battlefield, GTA and even War Thunder where while flying you can maneuver the plane without the camera mimicking every single movement you do.

[@jasweb147]

Very good video! Great examples and explanation. Subbed!!

[@theoriginalnoob7545]

the only time I have used the auto pilot function is on the second to last mission of AC7 with the arsenal bird and drone fighters, there are so many clouds XD

[@murkywateradminssions5219]

wait so I can finally stop crashing into...lets see here..uh...small buildings, large buildings, big enemies, into the ground and inside tunnels? neat...I can finally stop being Charles from the stickmin games...

[@Su57F1]

Lmao

[@SyniStar616]

Maybe it's just me, but I've had a lot of success in the campaign dogfights of Skies Unknown by using the Aileron Roll. Granted, not defensively to avoid missiles or gunfire, but to alter the angle at which I launch my missiles up the other guy's tailpipe.

[@spyromatt]

Speed brakes/spoilers are indispensable when making tight and quick turns.

[@hiranmaydas4921]

These are the same moves i did when I played any Flight arcade games, but i didn't know they had names behind them, like the Immelman Turn for example. I figured out these moves naturally by just playing the game lol

[@caspers5431]

I'm a newbie and this was very informative. cheers.

[@lgbfjb1183]

Dude, I'm actually learning some stuff in this video lmao

[@buffluffstuff]

Dude, it's almost like that's the entire point of this video lmao

[@machinesnow]

Nice to see that I now know that bearing 185 means direction and not altitude

[@elexirghutz9540]

Appreciate this very much. The last time I played AC was back in psp slim days . Such a long time. I just got the AC and TOPGUN dlc and ready to soar and have fun again. :)

[@TheRAMBO9191]

Have you ever noticed smart videos like these come from British accent people. Love it.

[@nazmie1179]

Excellent tutorial. I just started playing AC 7 and I found this video really useful. Thank you for this.

[@James0Earl0Ray]

homicidal cannibals and i think someones following me about 30 feet back coming at me fast like Shia LaBeouf on all fours.

[@abysscreaturekatsu3443]

I started with Standard (Earlier ace combat games) or Expert controls (AC7), And i got so used to it that i struggle with the easy controls

[@KillerOrca]

Perfection! Been looking for this

[@JoaoNeto-up8zi]

14:06 JESUS CHRIST THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL TEACH ME MASTER

[@DrKillerLetsPlay]

bro the "high G turn" fixed my game XD ..I was having the hardest time, thanks ^_^ ..a completelly new game for me now

[@NerdyCatCoffeeee]

This will be useful in WT

[@flankerskioneniner4290]

W is called Waterline symbol. In an F-16, instead of Waterline, it uses Gun Cross (+) Symbol.

[@LtEvangel]

im probably one of the recurring AC player, just played AC1, AC3, AC5 (2008-ish), and now will play AC7. After a long time absent between 2008 and now So, I was unsure which i would go with Standard or Expert control, and this video do help me clear up what I would like to hear. I'll be playing AC7 with Expert control mode.

[@ShelinaAquafanz]

OH MAI GAWD I REALLY NEED THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Really.

[@znspyder]

Funny cuz i learned how to play ace combat on my own tho, and i just found this tutorial just now lol it would have made my first days of flying easier if i saw it before haha

[@dovydas4483]

Me too but i learned how to use hud and how ti do some manuevera

[@rumble108]

Thank you uploader!!!This has helped alot.🔥🔥🔥

[@bas9842]

this helped so much I just bought the game and now I understand.😁

[@gam3garage]

Wicked. Learned a lot, thank you.

[@TheRAMBO9191]

You couldn't do 27:37 if you ever tried again. Very close! And amazing dime stop

[@Crylhound]

My last contact with ace combat was a demo from electrosphere on psone in 1999 or 2000. I had the first game at least. I think its time for me to try the latest game. Has been over 20 years.

[@scarecrow108productions7]

28:01 I slightly giggle everytime I see that LSO grading symbol there.

[@chevysuarez7306]

expert control is a bitch if you dont have a controller i cant tell you how many times have i crashed or shot down because i keep forgetting to nose up when doing a high g turn

[@linkk.mccree4853]

Its been Years since ive heard that Wrong buzzer

[@marksayosmejia7251]

I got ajob, savig up for ac7 that goes wellwith my jet sounding fat ps4.

[@Shad0wmoses]

me struggling to find my targets for 15 minutes straight in ace combat 7 mission 2. eventually beat it, but boy do i suck with expert controls. i crashed in one of my attempts going max speed straight into the ground while i was obscured by clouds and lost my orientation.

[@viruspter1dactl]

I find expert easier bc you can go inverted and stuff and i crash alot more with simplified :)

[@thomascoburn5481]

I beat AC 7 on standard controls before flipping to veteran controls lol I tend to suck in Combat with expert controls especially online, but I do agree that I love the freedom with it

[@brotherjorge3]

Amazing video! Thank you for making this!

[@animertrex]

Great tutorial!

[@viscourtroy]

I see some players can use well the Expert control to turn the good angle to shoot enemies targets well, I still on the Normal control...

[@Omicron9999]

Very informative video. I played AC3 way back when, so I'm not completely new to the expert controls, but I'm not comfortable using them in AC7 for anything but the simplest missions. Trying to fly through the marine platform in mission 11 on expert controls is a hair raising experience. Since you have to fly sideways to course correct I end up going all over the place and crashing about 30% of the time. Thankfully, the simplified controls are sufficient for campaign mode, at least on the easier difficulties. About the only thing you lose out on is the barrel roll as far as I can tell.

[@justsaiyansteve]

Pretty good guide.

[@mhadi-dev]

I love how no body on the whole internet helps you play on Keyboard.

[@sinfullwarrior2471]

Back from ace combat 3 jesus this game has changed 😳

[@notsofaste4666]

Me literally shredding in the A-10 in a dog fight, it’s a sleeper practically

[@andrewbergamann7982]

Ace Combat 101??? I didn't knew the franchise has gone that far 😲😲😲😲😂😂😂😂😂

[@Valstrax_]

This is very useful!

[@geromelobo5970]

Is also working on the handheld as well, like X: SoD and JA?

[@JinteiModding]

Yeah it's the same

[@frumpsterfire]

I miss you man :(

[@mrandrossguy9871]

How come the fandom doesn't talk about him more or make any tributes ?!

[@pretzelg9679]

Wait why am i watching this? Ive been playing this series since 2004, great vid tho

[@Jimmy_Jazz]

Jokes on you buddy. I'm already SICK

[@Gopnik_B57_2]

velocity indicator? isn't it called the prograde marker or something like that?

[@mrandrossguy9871]

Or Velocity Vector marker ?

[@MW-rs3nl]

That was quite the ultimatum at the beginning.

[@xblackdogrunsx]

I came here to turn my mission score from A to S i'll let you know how it goes

[@Aurik-Kal-Durin]

Is the Standard control layout in _Ace Combat 7_ not available in the previous games? AC7 is the only game in the series I've played, and I've been using Standard controls the whole time over expert.

[@RebelTvShka]

I've no idea what you mean, but in AC6 you have your selection of Novice and Normal.

[@mrandrossguy9871]

Aurik Kal-Durin Because “Standard” Controls Really Are (Novice) and “Expert” controls are (Standard or Normal). Just the creators of Ace Combat 07 were High or something , they suck

[@PerseveranceClipz]

Instructions unclear, started doing psm's

[@pumpkinsidd2249]

So Satisfying to watch

[@jasonhenderson4826]

Thank you for this awesome video! Quick question, is this like a free flight mode you were in at Navigation? How to?

[@mrandrossguy9871]

15:00 that DLc f-16 had Real Aileron roll Rate :P

[@amumu84]

Ok, im not the only one saying "do a barrel roll", hahaha

[@yourdadsotherfamily3530]

Uhhh was # 2 removed?

[@thomascoburn5481]

Yeah my biggest problem with Expert controls so far has been turning lol

[@gpedre21]

We thought we lost you. Tanks ACF for bringing this guy back. Also, Tomcat, is it possible to re upload Cosme if not all of your old vids?

[@v.m.9929]

How do u go back in 3 person

[@iam_nick]

If you know how to fly, you know how to fly. You don’t follow textbooks. Thanks for the video!

[@thembutton2226]

Lmao couldnt be more wrong.

[@iam_nick]

@@thembutton2226 it's a game. not real. lol. just need a little talent

[@thembutton2226]

@@iam_nick oh no shit? Didnt realize this was a video game called ace combat. Thanks for clarifying

[@iam_nick]

@@thembutton2226 all good mate, will teach you more in the future.

[@thembutton2226]

@@iam_nick cant figure out If ur just stupid or sarcastic. I'll leave it at that

[@simo-rn2tw]

just got ace combat 7 i play gta with jets but only a couple of jets that are good i have a little bit of knowledge of flying so i got this and loving it and now i found you showing me how to fly better should make it even more fun to learn and unlock some amazing jets like the raptor and f35. i have the top gun dlc with the darkstar and the tomcat

[@echo8536]

is autopilot a thing in ac7?

[@strangerealsensei7075]

Just hold both rudder buttons at the same time.

[@chayanmitra5486]

Excellent video..keep it up !

[@viscourtroy]

I should try Expert Control first and never use Normal control is the serious decision!

[@brodywilson5559]

Wait it's on x box I thought it was PS4 only... Nice

[@kenshinalbirunny6834]

I've played enough KSP to counter the disorientation so GET REKT... But still i need this so i can fully used the potential of my plane

[@Crazy_Aaron90]

Why did I think the W meant were the gun was gonna shoot and O meant where the mussel would go💀😭