That doesn't mean you can't have a more involved war. No one is trying to take the flight sim aspect outta the game, just broaden the scope of the war. I'm all about a full scale war, that's as realistic as you can get on a 19" box, and it doens't mean it has to be WWII Online.
I think ToD is a great place to add this kind of feature with realistic terrains. The MA is a great place for furballs and senseless mayhem, and it should stay that way.