BV,
"The FJ will come in steep if they intend to strafe" - which is exactly why RW tactics are what they are, to make that shot as difficult and uncomfortable as possible for the FJ - before the helo starts shooting back as well. Did you have a chance at doing any affil on the FL?
The Tally is the key; get the Tally early (and maintain it!) and it's actually very simple to defeat the FJ (1v1 at least) in visual (i.e. strafe) range. Since WW1 pilot ability/training, first tally and starting position (speed/height/energy) are often the decisive factors.