good instructions .. but there is one problem .. that there is only one f**** AA in the team .. so first how to get it before any one else !! ..The AA missiles are mostly useless. Mostly! they do come in handy but nearly every pilot has flares.
They are however good for locking on and annoying the pilots or making them use their flares. That way they are easy target.
The best thing you can do with the AA is learn to keep your aim and movement controls perfect so you can keep hitting a target while moving around.
REMEMBER!
1 - Dont be a hero! If the enemy is in range, so are you!
2 - Dont fire in full bursts if the jet/heli is a bit far away. Keep firing in small bursts, that way you will never have to reload.
3 - Don't shoot all the time. Look at the jets/helis pattern and then decide WHO you are going to engage.
4 - REACTIVE ARMOR and IR SMOKE is the best combination Ive worked out so far.
Nothing is going to save you from air attacks, missiles BUT reactive armor helps a lot if a tank or rpg comes your way, which will happen a lot.
5 - There are more than enough cover points in each map with the AA, learn how to maneuver around them and flank the enemy.
6 - ALWAYS repair if your health gets below 70%... Yes i said 70% . Don't take any chances with the AA.
7 - You can engage jets and helis head on EVEN if they are firing full spread. yup yup. If you move the AA right and keep firing the smoke, you can take out an incoming jet or heli easily.
8 - Make sure there are NO SOFLAMS looking at you, locking at you. SOFLAMS will make you a VERY easy target very quickly.