Well, I have same problem, so this problem exist on 2.8 as well. Every time when I move, He also moves, if I turn left or right, He also try to follow me and hits me and makes damage on fighter. It doesn't matter wich catapult position selected, He comings behind me, not comings to an another catapult position next to me.
It's a little bit frustrating. The flaps are same problem, when I taking off, the flaps randomly, left or right, stuck in out position. ( airspeed is correct, there is no overspeed for the flaps)
If anyone has solution on this, I welcome.
Have a good fly and fight