David - Prior to reading your post above I had returned from testing again after some tweaking to my dam**d system. ( the game install !)
I am very happy to report that my previous problem of lack of control after allowing the torps to run (untouched) to RTE has disappeared completely. The birds flew beautifully after RTE - they did everything I asked of them (direction/depth/speed. )
Sorry for my flak !! A very sweet job gentlemen - thanks a lot !
I will revisit enabling the torps prior to RTE :hmm: