I've setup the 'Z' and 'X' keys to rotate the turret left or right, and have my joystick setup to control the gun - then it's just a matter of hitting Shift-F1 to zoom in and hitting one of my other joystick buttons for FOV 30o, then I'm ready to fire!
problem is the Rudder gets in the way, so I have to move the turret offset slightly left or right, then counter-offset the gun to shoot past the tail!

When Vickers opens up, it shoots in all directions except straight and jams frequently! Changing the cartridge takes FOREVER!! by that time the enemy is gone! aaarrghh! don't you love reality!
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