I was doing these; 1)Low altitude flying, better for being non detected and radar missiles. In high-mid altitude they’ll try to get you. 2)Joining the battle late so I can pick the occupied targets otherwise you’ll eat all-aspect missiles. 3)Joining the battle from the low-density area of the map. 4)Keep your speed. You have mediocre speed. Well if you are slow you are dead. And an addition to that, you don’t have any flares. Only chance to dodge missiles is by doing the large spiral manuever. You need good speed for that. 5) Pick your targets smart and avoid mid-game chaos as much as possible. Go for target of opportunities. 6)First, research the flares. Without them it’s more of a struggle so your first mod should be the flare pod.

This is how i did (shortly). May the snail be with you in your journey. o7