Campaign Mode - Can't turn off pilot aids

[Cognac]

Just started the first campaign. Not a huge fan of being forced to log so many hours in SP, but I digress. Why are the pilot aids all on by default? In quick mission, I get the option of selecting which aids I want in a menu. But in campaign, no difficulty menu exists. Just an option of beginner or expert. What am I missing? Do I have to turn off each aid using hotkeys from the cockpit?

[chris455]

No. Just select "Expert" prior to the missions. 

If it's the HUD, technochat, mini-map or other things you are referring to, these can be disabled in Settings.

[Cognac]

So can I ditch the HUD only and keep the minimap? Also, I figured out that I need to turn off the Auto RPM limiter, Auto mixture and Auto other crap each time I start a mission!  So there's no way to turn these off permanently other than going full expert, which also takes away the map?

[chris455]

In SP you only need to adjust these settings once. They will be retained for all future SP missions.

In Campaign mode, you select Expert or Normal.

I am not sure what you mean by "takes away the map".

If you choose to hide the mini-map, that is one thing. The full screen map ("O" Key) is always available.

 

Try flying a few campaign missions and don't be influenced by those that have complained so loudly about them. They're actually enjoyable.