Any tips for a sucky Arcade pseudo-pilot

[P-51]

Originally Posted by Lahatiel

I try and try and try. I just can't seem to get the hang of dog-fighting in this game. Is it plane choice? Speed? Controller? Lag? Aim (is lag shooting involved)? Most of the time I can't even kill a plane on the ground...I'm pulling out the rest of my hair here.

Any viable tips out there for me to work on? Any positive reinforcement would be greatly appreciated.

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What system? PS3 or360?