Also you have to Remember that is impossible to take off vertical with a full load out due to too much weight for the engine and plus in real life they dont take vertical due to,Too much fuel consumption. plus you also have to remember in this sim not all planes are simulated properly. But how ever with the right weight and throttle control it is possible to hover above ground it takes alot of practice.I can tell you this when you take off have your nossle pointed 75 to 85 degree's downward even with a heavy loadout you will have a very short takeoff.