[Imp]

Does anybody else think that while having the helo dive may be more realistic in the big picture of things it will lead to more gamey tactics for finding bleeding AAA?

I am no expert but guess they would try to find or better avoid at low level only going to high if judged a safe bet.
To find at low level move behind cover (tree building hill) rise so just over & any fire can drop behind cover, now go round over it.
In game terms we do not have that level but represents pretty well as any AAA team worth its salt would probably hold fire if it saw this manouvre & wait for the helo to move to a position where it can't "duck". So they will not fire till helo is over or round the obstacle.

If your pilot wants to find AAA by going high the way it stands he has to pick his spot to do it at least. If change it can do it anywhere with comparative safety.
This to me seems totaly unrealistic & risk vs reward is one of the great decision factors in this game.
To me you dont try to find ATGs ATGMs with tanks & same applies to AAA you find it with grunts SEAD if possible. Till then flying high is a risk if you want your helos to live.
If you are not impatient & allow ammo reloads for them they are a great asset getting many kills if used in support of your ground force.