My GF was just flying online, in now her favorite Yak-3 (thanks to my nagging

) And from what we usually encounter, it seems that people are starting to use the FW-190A5 even more frequently now. When I usually fly, it's against 109s and other high flying planes, but lately it seems that people are reverting to 190s? Anyone else having this little shock? (Edit I don't really mean a shock, but surprise I guess would be a better word to say?)
Also, it's on Realistic (PS3) that she's playing.