The way I'd like to see this go is approximately this:
First, the Stang is out there already, so Red (yes, Red, has got to be Red in this context) has a good fighter already.
Second, release the FW for $50, and an extensive map and AI (including aircraft) pack for free.
Third, release comprehensively modelled (i.e. ASM/PFM) flyables for $50 a pop.
Fourth, release a CA-type ground module for $50.
Fifth - and this comes later - get all those stingy bastages who whined about the price (since they don't understand how expensive and time-consuming it is to make study-level sim models) by running a sale.