Spy Planes and Bombers
In order to catch up to the red planes on the map (before you take flight), you 
must select the best plane with range. The higher the range, the faster you catch 
them. 

This is the only way to catch these red planes (Bombers or Spy). Otherwise, you 
will fly in circles trying to catch them.


Easier kills
Always target the yellow section of a battleship, carrier, or any other type of 
target. Forget the turrets, as they explode once the yellow section is hit by your 
missiles or machine guns. You do not have time or missiles to try to get each 
target for more points.

Recommended fighter jets to win the first time around
Use the F-14, F15C, F-18, F-22, BlackWidow, Funeral (end).