Never fly straight and level for more than 30 seconds in the combat area.
Go in quickly - Punch Hard - Get out!
Always turn and face the attack.
Make your decisions promptly. It is better to act quickly even though your tactics are not the best.
When diving to attack always leave a proportion of your formation above to act as top guard.
Fire short bursts of 1 to 2 seconds and only when your sights are definitely 'ON.'