Yes and do check. There are a number of scenarios in the system which are grossly imbalanced-- things like "Fritz in Flames" may seem to tell you what's coming.

The sad part is seeing how many "veteran" pilots, with even thousands of games on their record, will still start these scenarios (and take the better plane every time). Not many experienced people really care for that much of a challenge.
So they end up with new guys who don't know-- and it's that much easier for them. But hey, it inflates their score and makes them look significant.

Anyone who starts a "I'll take the Snipe and you can have an Albatros" scenario is far from an honorable place. If they want to impress anyone, let them start these scenarios and take the inferior plane.