ok, i've got the basics down and can build small missions in pacific fighters. but as soon as the game starts, the plane turns hard left, go's belly up, then nose dives into the ground.

kenny

Jiggle rudder pedals, maybe they're stuck.
Check the trim wheel on your joystick, mine
was way off one time, caused same problem.
Try an air start at altitude, gives you time to
figure out what's going on.

if you are air starting, do you have enough speed assigned at your waypoint