The fix12 exe will replace the eaw.exe in your root folder.
Yes, the easy setting is why so fast......and easy.
I would make my settings realistic......even without a stick,
your plane will act like a plane..
The player-skill setting (Green Veteran Ace) only has to do with views.
Leave it at Green.
You also have a pretty good auto-pilot. Target a bandit then hit 'A'
and your plane will go after the bandit and shoot at it.
Dont forget that your brakes will be different with fix12. B will toggle your
brakes off when you first push it, but while landing, for instance, you will
need to hold the B button down, like a brake pedal.
The AI and the damage and bullet models will be better with fix12.
So hurry up and get a stick so you can act like you know what your doing!
AO