I would have to agree that the models need some work but also agree that better tactics are the key. As a few have mentioned already, the unload and extend is a very viable option. I have the luxury of having a former AF Rhino driver as a father. I noticed that this was something he used right out of the box the first time I had him try this game. He hasn't enough stick time in the sim to see the bad FM per say and yet he knew that this was a tactic he needed to use. At least that's what I observed. I hope to have him back in the "Instructor" seat as often as I'm able...gotta learn all the good tricks!