How to get better at higher BRs?

So, I only play Air RB and I got to the Tier 5 in British tree, but decided to switch to Germany for jets as I find that tier more interesting. I bought the G.91 R/4 premium as I didn’t want to go full toptier and struggle with all the new mechanics, and I had lots of fun. That itself had a learing curve but I reached to a point where I can comfortably have decent games in it. Then unlocked the MiG-19, same story but struggle was shorter. Then the 10.3 MiG-21MF.

I got to play it for 2 days now, and I feel like I hit a brick wall. I just cannot get better with it. I have a decent game everynow and then, getting 2 or 3, sometimes 4 kills but majority of my games are 0 or 1 kill and I keep dying to AAMs in the middle of a dogfight.

The MiG-21MF is fun to play but I also struggle with aiming with it, probably because of the cannon’s location and R60s being so flare hungry.

I didn’t thought the 10.3 would be this difficult compared to the 9.3. What are some general tips to get better, either be about the whole 10.3 playstyle or some plane specific things?

RWR is your new best friend. It isnt used just for detecting air-to-air missiles but radars in general. If you dont see anyone in particular direction but your RWR is telling you theres a radar, chances are that radar is attached to a plane.

Stay fast.

Fight vertically rather than horizontally.

Avoid diving balls deep into furballs.

Try to stay with your team.

Lead your missiles and know when to launch them (this one is rather important, ive seen friends launching missiles in situations where they had zero chances of intercepting the target).

You’ve only had about 730 games and apparently mostly with just the UK - you get better by playing around a bit more - try other nations more often, see how it feels from the other side - think about what are advantages and weaknesses, etc.

And Jets are a bit of a wall - if you’ve gone straight to the G91 from props you need to go back and do more work with the lower level jets

Thank you. I was considering playing other nations too. I went to the G.91 as I believe it was around what early British jets would offer. No Radar or RWR. I do not think I was struggling with props and early jets. I will still check other nations, thank you.

Thank you. I realized most of my deaths were caused me commiting to the first target I see, loose too much energy and die to a missle, or commit to first enemy I see. I will try to be more conservative early in the matches. I also get target fixation and do not check my RWR.

I also realized I should lead my missles after watching DEFYN play the MiG-21. I guess I need to put more effort to improve on those areas.

Hey, ive been playing since 2017 and if you would put a gun to my head and told me to hit something with cannons in the BR 7.7-9.7 area id say shoot, i have better chances that way.

Dont be discouraged and reflect on your games and you will do fine!

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