I fly a vhf or transport 90% the time myself. Not because I don't want a battleship.....I just can't find a logistical use for one, I always decommission them a few weeks after purchase. The biggest problems I'm noticing with the vhf's is that there is very little variety in the ships that people fly. I keep on encountering Ravens Claw or Raven Talon.
This is particularly true for pirates, especially independent pirates. I know this statement is bold but as of yet I am the only person I know of who actually flies a werewolf or bactain. (When I get that pirate urge)
I think we need to focus on putting more fighters in the mod, or bring more fighters up to date.