This is not the case. I know what you are trying to get at, but small scale air fights have a lot to do with luck. For example, yesterday I sent in a singe t2 fighter to intercept 2 t2 fighters and 3 gunships. Everything died and I came out on top. Air need to become more predictable.
This example is another good reason why they need removed Liquius. KITING an enemy air force leads to an attrition war, however. Diving straight in throws everything to the wind.
A bunch of great points on here. Some big changes need to be made. Thankfully, I think Uber is aware of them.