1.
This is partly a technical issue. Animation on a single node must be finished, before the next one can commence. We will try to find a solution. The delay of angle momentum[suspension]is inteded. It is proportional to level of difficulty. However we consider removing this effect for "easy" difficulty.

We will investigate the case with bombing delay.

The gear can be retracted if only the plane relative angle to horintozal level is less than 30 degrees [PI/6 rad].

2.I suspect it's not a case with the keys blocking. Imho you are slightly annoyed by my physics. This is intended behaviour. We wanted to put some realism into the game. The plane is not as light as a feather (inertia). This effect varies throughout the diff. levels. Basically you have to plan the move in advance because the plane is affected by angular delay and gravity[or sort of it;-)]

It would be really helpful if you would made a drawing with the plane trajectory you are experiencing and the one you would expect. [Just simple lines in 2 colors].

Thanks 4 sharing your thoughts.

guest:
From my perspective, the behaviour of the controls makes this game practically non-playable.

guest:
I am also having problems with the controls, but with an USB MS Sideswinder joystick. Either the joystick is too sensitive or something. :(