Are most people using cockpit view? Its my favorite view (makes it so much more real) but I recently tried out the virtual cockpit and WOW that makes it a lot easier! So simple to lead somebody correctly as there is no airplane nose / wings / dash in the way. Makes figuring out a lead a snap, quick burst, note the relation, adjust and cut loose. They can't go under you to lose you either, I can see through the 'floor'!
Now I'm torn, I do much better in virtual (also no canopy damage, oil to block the view, very easy!) but like the real cockpit for realism. Wish they had a 'lock to cockpit' view like GRID can force you to be in the car!