Planes can fly on one of five altitudes. Descent is always possible but planes can generally only ascend when moving forward and trying no wild acrobatics. Moves are plotted using a unique control panel which is styled after a biplane control panel. The deluxe version is modelled in wood with leatherette padding round the edge and is quite striking. Ammunition supply is recorded using brass .22 casings.
Damage is recorded with brass cribbage markers.
The econonmy model is a laminated color photocopy of a fairly basic drawing of the same control panel. After movement, pilots may fire on any plane unlucky enough to find itself in their path. If another aircraft should find its way into your line of fire, the damage is determined by the distance between and orientation of the two planes. If you can line up someone in your sights you can be sure of bringing them down. The game also has provisions for tailing and cloud cover.