Gents,
Thanks everyone for the Kudos. I'll pass it along to the team.
To answer some questions:
Jymp - Probably not going to happen bud. For the most part the 3D model is set and isn't going to changes much. Outside of my control or abilities. Sorry.
AZ - I'll take a look at the axis curves again for the elevator axis and good catch in regards to the hook/probe/wingfold on the Blue Jets. The Fleet jets should work as advertised. I've fixed the hook issue, but ran into a few snags with the wingfold. I'll update what I have fixed so far, and will again once I have the wingfold issue resolved.
Dave - Sounds like you need the FA-18.dll file that comes with FSX-A and FSX-S editions. The other issue might be P3D itself, I know on later versions of P3D, the FA-18.dll didn't work, causing a whole host of issue, similar to the ones you've described. But for starters, I would advise, going to your "Prepar3D/Gauges" folder and confirming that you have that FA-18.dll file in there.
Hope this helps and thanks again!
Jimi