Thx for the prompt reply Casper. I ended up doing something I learned long ago while dealing with the dark side of mods (e.g. game not working) which is to move the entire IL2 folder to a different location. I chose my desktop
easier access and all that. Now, works like a charm.
I knew there had to be something from my old modded install hanging around since I still had all my control settings and my pilots name when starting up in what was supposed to be a fresh install. I moved the folder and now everything is working wonderfully!!!
Must say, the AI is impressing me more every time I fire up the sim. Outstanding job you folks did, I would buy you all a drink if we were in the same state/country/time zone!!! :salute: