Personally I love the new game type, it gives players a new way to play the game. Although I wasn't in beta I would say I've caught onto the game pretty quickly (and yes, I watched one l2p video)
I see a couple players struggling and thought I would throw some small tips out that really helped me out once I started learning.
1. When trying to hit targets with your lasers, you have to target that ship and aim for the little circle leading their craft. Now at first that seemed obvious, but it seems you actually have to let your cursor 'lock on' to that cirlce before your lasers start doing the damage consistently. You will see a few lines on the blue cursor lock in on the target. I went my first couple of flights thinking I didnt need to lock on my blasters. So take the time to line up the shot and you'll save energy and do more damage/get more kills. DONT JUST SPAM YOUR BLASTERS or youll be out of power with nothing to show for it.
2. F1-3 are your best friends, don't forget them. No seriously. Don't forget them. The minute you get into combat get used to swapping power to your weapons, or shields if need be. (F1 weapons, F2 shields) There is nothing worse then letting that fighter live because you didnt have enough enough power to your blasters to finish him off.
3. Remember the 5 D's of dodgeball. Duck, dodge, dip, dive, and... dodge. When being chased by an enemy fighter do everything in your power to get away. Using that rafter or asteroidto break an enemy missle lock saves a skill cooldown. Remember that when you slow down you turn faster. Get your opponent to fly like an enemy TIE fighter, and crash straight into the nearest overhang. Just remember to convert power to your engines or shields! Cause I know you just forgot.
If we could get one of the beta veterans to write up a good guide that would be great, until then I hope I could help out at least a few people.
Character name is Thugg'nificent, Rep side on the Bastion, look forward to flying with you guys.