Well, the settings of those servers are way too arcade. Open cockpit and glaring icons aside, allowed external views and padlock is a horrible combination; it's absolute poison. What separates these servers from complete toy servers is that the aerodynamitic options (stalls etc) are checked, planesets and maps are good.
The best servers for 4.11.1m stock are as follow:
=gRiJ=dedicado: If you're looking for realistic airquake server, this is it. Both sides share the planeset, though. Icons are limited, and it's a good enough compromise.
OREL_War: Semi-historical maps and planesets. Player's own externals are allowed. Limited icons. Planesets are generally good, but would need trimming on some maps. Has too much AI planes, and sometimes not enough spawn airfields. Pacific maps are a missed opportunity, planesets & bases are limited.
CIEL_de_Querre: Oddball dgen(?) dogfight server that changes the actual map every 6 months or so. Currently it's desert map. Good settings. Cons: airstarts, AI planes.
Fight club: I'm not supposed to talk about fight club, but it has good settings, planesets and maps for the most part. Realistic and historical. This server isn't found on HL. Limited icons.
Vinni Puh: Not on HL. Like gRiJ but semi-historical planesets and a little more space to maneuver.
On the whole, icon dotrange settings that prevent teamkills but allow surprising the enemy are solid gold. Solid gold!
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