Wow. 25% is practically highway robbery. But that's what governments are best at.VAT is the standard(ish) 25%. It's just that the setup is… extensive — not just a stick and a throttle. And I'm assuming this is what you refer to as not being ready… it'll beat SC as far as a release date goes, so there's always that.
I think SC may well see a release sooner than people think.
I do hope that collective sees the light of day soon, but I'm not holding my breath.
The AI gunners on the UH-1 are braindead atm anyway. I got back in mine last night for the first time in a few weeks. Did the hard ground attack instant action mission a few times. One time, I nailed the AA gun with a nice rocket, but misjudged a turn and was way off target for follow up shots on the BMP's. I was positioned quite well for the gunners to handle it though. But they decided to ignore the enemy. Finally, the right door gunner decided it was time to light up some BMP rear end. Too bad we were already upside down and on the ground.