Ducimus,
That's exactly the point. By using Airpower mod, the game would become less interesting at this moment FOR ME. Later on, though, when I'm bored of the weak planes, I'll use it. It's all a matter of choices.
You see players going from the hardcore realism to the gameplay side and vice versa. Choices Is about making a game last longer and more enjoyable. And I think both the developers and the modding community gave us that opportunity.