An update:

Have downed T8 finally after learning those towers. Immensely satisfying

Have also gotten experience into Phase 4 of T9. Have no problem with the first 3, and I understand what's going on in 4, just need to get used to the rotation and move fast enough for those divebombs. Still interested in eventually finding a static, but completely willing to wait my turn and prove my worth to get into one. At this point, just looking for an active FC to work with.