Haha ty Triton and rich49yo
I wanted to post this because I want some of the newer guys to read it.
It really is a tough game to learn and takes years to fully understand everything this game offers, to understand the community, and to realize that everyone is not nice and fighting words will prevail.
It's sandbox game and it is not always fair.
I recommend reading all you can about ACM and take the time to learn how to deul.
Dueling really does help you to learn E judgement and what planes are capable of. I use dueling tactics every single time I engage or get engaged.
Latrobe will kill you. But you should fight him, its good for experience.