Ok, after making a clean install (2x). Still, the aircraft cannot be commandeer. I too, continue on with the tutorial without completing that section. Two things i notice, (1) i have a negative EP (-750). (2) after fooling around abit, i had my marines to escort me to the aircraft. Hoping, if they saw i had some muscles they would comply with my wishes. I guess, the marines looked meaner than I. They were allowed to enter the aircraft. I stood outside, looking like a commander that just got out of Officer Candidate School. Boy, i wish they would respect my wishes. But, until i gain experience. I'll leave the flying to the experts. Oh, after returning to the bridge. I was glowing like a 500 watt light from radiation. I tried to heal myself and no luck. I checked myself out of the medibay. And as soon as i enter the bridge, i was kicked back to medibay. I was unable to treat myself. So, the crew on the bridge felt that i was unable to perform my duties. Geez, i must be a terrible commander. They won't even allow me to use my own medicine and facility. LOL. I'm going to start banging some heads if i'm not treated with respect. LOL. Good luck all.