It's a lovely weapon. Gives me a good sense of power.

: You were brave flying so close to the wraith tank!
: I usually attack them from a safe distance.

But it's not as exciting as swooping around lower down of course. Exciting both for the player and, which I often have in mind, the movie audience. Besides, it's kind of fun to flaunt with danger like that, but flying in a way which minimizes the risk.