Thank you for the replies, I actually was mistaken about my boost settings it was in the 12+ range not 9+ (blame that on poor eyesight!). Still the fastest I get on the ground is 110 mph no tail lift. When I uncheck "Game Flight Mode" I get tail lift almost immediately but no speed indicated and still unable to even get ground effect lift. I've gone through tutorials as well as posted suggestions to no avail. what am I doing wrong??? lol No problems with the Spitfire, P67 or P51. I'm only trying takeoff in Instant Action takeoff practice.