For those of us who want a little more realism, request two things:
1. An icon mode available under preferences (like the tracers on/off) that enables a more realistic icon mode akin to that used in scenarios. I believe the icon range was 3.0 to distinguish friend foe and 600 or 800 to determine subtype. I was amazed at how much bona-fide tension the little tweak added to the experience.
2. Realistic aircraft limitations. Also selectable under options. We can rip our gear off if we so please but what about flaps? While it is understood that the "pilot" has the sense to raise the flaps when approaching limiting speed there are a few things that offset this in my book. 1. It seems to me that this would often be forgotten in the heat of battle, even with experienced pilots. 2. The use of flaps is typical in the MA, quite standard across most airframes- I doubt this was the case in real life to the same degree. Seems gamey. Having to pay attention to your plane helps to know it. Like the difference between a manual transmission and an automatic- it adds to the experience.
Just a couple ideas for those who feel like shooting themselves in the foot
