Tip: Don't waste your time with those fancy-pants rockets like the Choker or Flash--load up on Flak Rockets and you can rip an incoming enemy squadron to tatters before they even draw within firing range.

Tip: Make sure you alter your Wingman's weapons load out before each mission. While you can't issue orders to them during combat, you can at least make sure they have the firepower needed to defend themselves and launch effective attacks against large enemy targets when the time comes.

Tip: Remember: heavier caliber weapons do more damage, but fire more slowly and therefore require better marksmanship. Combine light-caliber machine guns with heavy cannon for the perfect blend of gunnery accuracy.

Tip: Use the rudder controls and lessen your airspeed to tighten your turning radius and close in on bogeys who are pulling tight turns in dogfights.