I don't remember who I heard say this (and I wish I did so I could give them credit), but it was something to the effect of:
"You know the game is balanced when both sides complain that the other has an unfair advantage."
Every plane has strengths and weaknesses, and if the pilot flying it knows how to apply those strengths and compensate for those weaknesses, they will win the day. Oh yeah, having thousands of hours of time in the sim and flying with a wingman doesn't hurt either.
Let me also say that I am definitely guilty of muttering under my breath when a 109 climbs away from me in my Spit, or when a Spit TURRRRNS for days and I can't line up a shot. I frequently need to remind myself that when I see my wrecked plane floating in the channel, there is only one person to blame for the outcome.
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