is there a mode where i can just dogfight or do "random encounters" offline by myself?

i think that both pearl harbor AND blazing angels 1 had a mode like that but in BA2 i can't seem to find it. in "multiplayer" i see a "solo" mode but i cant start it as the "start" button is grayed out.

isn't such a mode is mandatory for a game, even offline SP.

anyone knows?

same here

even though the manual says that there definitely IS another singleplayer mode other than campaign

well, i dont get it.

sometimes i just want to do some mindless aimless dogfights but i dont know if there's a way to do it.

i hate games that just feel like they weren't fully thought through.

maybe it will unlock another game mode when you complete the campaign