Posted by Luthier on the bug tracking site:
"Updated by luthier 1 day ago
Status changed from New to Closed
Will not be changed. Engine model for AI is inherently simpler than that for the player. If we decide to make it more complex, there'll be a domino effect, and in any case there are more apparent game-affecting issues due to this than start-up.
Just assume that AI pilots have thorough mechanics, and yours is a lazy drunk."
Thanks for the community involvement Luthier.
Link for disbelievers:
http://www.il2bugtracker.com/issues/13#change-13
For mods: I intended no offense in this post and if I did, please let me know. Thanks, Eagle