Not so sure what the issues are here. Slow speed handling (Dev version) I can still easily get controllable 50deg Stabilized AOA. On the deck at 360Kts can sustain 7.5G+ till the fuel runs out. at 15K 360Kts sustain 6.9G
As to nose wandering in hard level turns again not seeing this. within reason I can easily hold the VV on the horizon.
I am unaware of any significant recent changes to the FM In Flaps Auto
It has a compressor that can recharge the Main Pneumatic system. The neutral position depressurizes the associated control. The neutral position also effectively allows the other cockpit to control the associated valves ... Dont F it up though a number of Yak52 wheels ups have involved a couple of pilots playing in Yak dragon world and getting out of Synch with who is doing what.
In the real aeroplane even 30years ago the expand modes were easily good enough to resolve things like the hookcanle on a runway, distance to run marker boards either side of the runway. I guess it’s even way better now
Make a new Stores/Weapon Profile and save it
Then on the Centreline store right click select colour smoke you want
In settings under Stick find Smoke make up a Keybinding