Learn how to handle her in a stall and how to turn her really slow, then u can turn with the thing.
I usually use 1 notch of flap when between 400-300 mph in a small turn, but when i exit the turn i reset my flap to a clean wing. i use 2 notches between 300-200 mph and the max flaps i can get below 200 mph.
Usually when u turn with it, only turn with 190's untill you really know how to fly her in a slow battle.
Convergence = 350 here.
Keep her in the vert.
WEP on when in a zoom, throttle closed when diving and when reversing.
Get used to keep changing the flaps tho, that really helps.
NEVER accept H/o's in a pony.
And i also recomment keeping her above 250 knts untill you know what to when in a slow battle.
Hope this helps.
Also, it can outrun much but not everything, Tempests, lala's and a 190D/109K can catch u while they have WEP on.
EDIT: 75% or 50%/DT is the usual loadout.