within a couple of sorties I was back to using the old eyeballs and SA improved 20%,
don't rely on scanty radar information is a rule somewhere 
If I know I can surprise the enemy then I won't be rushing to get it put back the easy way 
I used to be able to set a bomber on climb out and then hit the kitchen to crack a crab or make a pizza...every 5 minutes I could go check my screen on climb to make sure the sector was clear...
I can no longer do that...the only positive and effective means to ensure a clear six on climb out is to be external F3 looking back and panning every 1-2 minutes...
I can still crack crab and make pizza...I just need to check more often now...
I agree about your SA comment...it keeps you more on your toes and more engaged...
Nothing like a fresh cooked meal on a long climb out...now I just start dinner a little earlier and time it so I am eating and not cooking when I should be scanning the sky...
Oneway