[Scharnhorst1943]

On a side note: I cannot get MAT manager to work with my IL-2 as well. Last time I tried it, IL-2 just wouldn't open anymore.

Make sure you install Mat MANAGER

If you install the old one originally intended for original IL2 or FB ... then bad things happen.

Just make sure you do the following:

-Download Mat Manager 2.33 plus installers. Also download all updates (2.34, 2.35, 2.36)
-Install 2.33(It will take FOREVER to install, but is worth it.) Make sure you copy your IL2fb.exe and rename it il2.exe
-Make sure you run the program before updating. Start MM and save and close. It will update your game with the mats and will take some time, but hang in there.
-Go to control panel\add remove programs and remove the mat manager program.
-Install 2.34 and run mat manager, save and close. remove program via control panel\add remove
-repeat for all updates.