Thanks for responding Mark, I appreciate it.
Career mode has a lot of issues but it is also a lot of fun. It has its hooks in me along with many others simmers.
It's difficult for me to just fly free flight now so if an aircraft is not career compatible, it is a no sale I'm afraid (yes, it is my loss also).
I hope JF will reconsider and make it a priority for us career junkies ;).
Thanks and take care