@B3rNO:
For many dogfighters You are already Legends - both of you.
I detest this perspective, most know that, and I have actively worked to squash it. It is a bit alarming to have had vpilots buddy up to me, but secretly were trophy hunting and measuring themselves, taking scores. It’s deceptive, and dishonest; had I known this I would’ve flown differently, and I wouldn’t have shared with them. Although the purpose is quite clear, this thread is dripping with it. Pride/hubris is left to formal tournaments for score, not when you’re sharing with someone how things are done.
Being secretly used as a tool to satisfy someone’s hubris disorder is not fun. Share all that knowledge and technique, only years later you find out what they were really up to.
The difference is some vpilots seek this recognition, which is clearly evident here (several year old matchplay video, revealing a personal tally sheet, weird man-crush tribute), and some of us see the absurdity in that, don’t find it useful or important, and go to extremes to avoid it.
Either way it’s clear now quite few people’s intentions, as for me I’m just continuing to try and get some flight time again, and remember how to play this game. The door to the flight line is always open with me when I’m available to play, and not covered up with family/work, all one has to do is walk through it. I only ask they leave their ego at the door, which for some, this is not possible, obviously lol.