Welcome Stryker7! I've been offline for a bit, but I'm back, and I will be hosting this Wednesday night at approx 9:00PM EST (If I'm not there at exactly 9:00, hang on I sometimes get hung up with my other commitments), so come by if you can. I will most likely be hosting HSFX6, but if there is anyone who doesn't have it, I'll revert to UP3. The first rule here is "everyone flies".
I can relate with the IL2 problems. It is after all an 11 year old game, adapted and refitted to our modern 'puters, it can be a real PITA! Hope everything works out.