I've read the rules twice since I've come here. Why so little compared to that other guy (not saying you're wrong or anything)? Because, you can break the rules down to this:
1.) Have good RP and always stick to it
2.) USE COMMON SENSE
In RP, if you get shot down, how you gonna re-engage? You died. In RP, you wouldn't spout OOC (gibberish, for all RP purposes!). In RP, you wouldn't be a Corsair with an Outcast ship.
If you stick to those two guidelines that I have said, you will do just fine. I have, I don't quote rules, or even have them memorized. I just stick to those, never been sanctioned yet.