Actually the apache is the only thing i like on this map. Fallujah is better for infanterie (my opinion). So i would appreciate don't removing the apache.
@McLuv
When u have to repair/-arm and get locked from south of the main, dispense 1 or 2 flare sets and get as fast as possible in the main and land there (u dont have to hover because u can land very rough). If u dont have any flares left than just try to interrupt the lock a few times. Take cover behind the north wall of the main and pop up and land. The insurgent needs 2-3 seconds to lock on u that should be enough time to get into the main.
When the insurgent is in the tower u dont have to get that high. Just rearm some flares, pop up, dispense flares, shot some hydras into the tower and land. That should clear out the minaret

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The tactic i prefer is flying low, fast and between the buildings. AA cant lock onto u because the buildings are blocking his way. When a technical appears just fly over the buildings to ure right or left (and dispense flares). Otherwise ure gunner can take out the technical easily (at least my can

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Flying high and hovering is not good for this map, because u have more disadvantages than advantges.
With this tactic i normally survive the whole round with the apache.