This sim is best when the number of pilots online is under 100.Then this map works fine.But in prime time it is not so fun.Too many planes in same sector seems to be the norm...A couple of implementations would fix this.
1:Center Island Fighter-Town<Un-captureable>..Allows for quick combat and would draw #'s away from the strategic base attacks.Who wants to log on to another arena to have smaller scale battles?Have limited fuel and no loadouts so no-one side could base from there.
2:Limit the # of planes from any one airbase..Would spread things out and prevent the mass vs mass that is common in primetime.Eg..Allow 17<?> planes to be airborne from any base at one time.If you clicked on full airfield,you would get message to base from elsewhere.Would probably make you think twice about joining the "busy" sector and look elsewhere.
3:I think this map needs to be enlarged as well...Very nice map,but too small in prime time...
AH needs a tweak or two<G> in the strategy department.
