Seconded. This is a grounding item that should have been hotfixed.

We are still committed to releasing a fix for this ASAP so you won't have to wait till the next "big" update. However until then, while we understand it may be frustrating or inconvenient, you can still make a flight with the default ATC by reading the text replies, albeit you may not have audio feedback for the interaction. This issue also does not manifest on all installations, as verified via internal testing.

You are free to disagree, but from our point of view, as the default ATC is not completely disabled, nor the plane completely unflyable in such instances, the grounding/not using the plane at all as such is entirely a user choice.

In any case, we appreciate the importance of this feature to some users, and a fix for this is still quite high up on the priority list as far as the A300 is concerned. At the same time, the team is also working very hard on delivering the other updates & products showcased during the Summer Surprises events, as such we would appreciate all your patience & understanding on this matter. 🙏

As at this time there is nothing more to add to this conversation, I will lock this thread. We have acknowledged the bug and re-iterated that a fix will be coming in due course.

Thanks!