Sorry for the long turnaround time for this!
I just completed a flight and set up a new one directly afterwards and I can´t replicate this.
I know this is a hassle, but could you please try with an empty community folder?
I cannot agree with that unfortunately.
See my cockpit at night here
Make sure that you don´t have any graphic mods like reshade running that could turn the brightness down.
Heya!
I unfortunately can´t replicate this. The AI is answering ATC queries without a problem for me. Please make sure this option is turned on under Assistance Options 🙂