I took the 262 out last night and it seemed fine. I don't think I got above 10k the whole time and I kept it quick, turning hard and I didn't have any problems. I bagged 9 without a re-arm and I got a few assists too (which was more of a concern than the turning ability, to be honest) and most were fighters, a few low Bostons and a B-25 or two. I was still able to rope a few fighters and turn well at all speeds. Seems ok to me. The reduced forward view is a bigger problem in my opinon. The 262 definitely still has fangs and is still nearly untouchable.