Slitherine

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3. I think there is only one Loadstar unit there. You can use that one but not the naval search patrol planes.
There's a Lockheed-something-or-other available also. Neither of these sqdns have a huge lift capacity (maybe 2k and 3k each).

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4. I think this max of 200 of bombers should be on a sliding scale. 50 in December, 100 in February, 150 in April, 200 in June. Is this realistic?
I have no idea what "realistic" would be. I actually tried looking up what sqdns were actually used historically (10th Air Force), but the actual data is fairly sketchy as to what was available, used, and actually flyable. I've seen a number in the range of 45 C-47s actually -FLYING- somewhat consistanty. But if you want "realistic", I don't think anything flew over the hump until about April '42. Granted, they didn't see this as need until April, because Burma Road was open until April. And even then, I don't think the RAF ever had anything (much) to do with flying supplies into China. And certainly, the RDAF didn't do anything in that department. But if you allow me to use 50 December, I certainly will. And if you say I don't use any for the sake of historical accuracy, that's fine too.

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5. Didn't know about the Buffalos converting to C-47s. There probably should be a limit to how many Dakotas you can use. How many are used in your other games?
Anything with a payload capacity flys into China in my other games (except USA non C-47 units, those are Knavey's toys). I have one in February 42, and one in January 42, so nothing has upgraded yet (and yes, they're not far progressed you could say). But again, -everything- is hauling rice, so sit in China is stable. If you'd like to leave it up me, I'd say that anything that upgrades to C-47/Dakota -by default- should be allowed to upgrade, so no switching. So the Buffalos (or whatever else) that upgrades to Dakotas are fine, but no switching something that wouldn't normally go that way. In fact, I'd say no switching paths anyways (regardless of type). Frankly, I don't think it's going to be game-winner/breaker if we say we have to keep to "vanilla" upgrades. If it means keeping Hurris vs. Oscars or whatever, it's not going to be anythign major, and would probably keep "concerns" to a minimum. Hm. I wonder if there's still a "default" upgrade with the new choices? Frag? Will we still know what the default setting is? or does it just give us a list to upgrade when they're ready? Is there a "don't mess with it" option, that allows for "vanilla" upgrades?

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6. What type of planes are you writing about? We have to pretend that the Allies are worried about the Japanese invading Burma and maybe India too. So there are limits on what the Commonwealth can do to help China.
For example, the "worthless" WW1 bi-plane recons of the RDAF (1-hex range). They normally sit parked somewhere, until they upgrade. But when they do, they're F-5s, and I would happily store them Delhi until they coud fly missions over China. H_ll, I might even have the buggers flying in China as bi-planes if I can get the PPs to convert them (withing the existing constraints you have listed). Or in the case of patrols... Again anything with payload brings supplies. If you let me, I'll grab anything I can get my hands on (in this case the RDAF Dorniers, or even the PBY sqdns in PI could be useful). Historical? Nope. But neither is allowing me to use -any- units from the RAF...

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8. You can start invading Burma in March. The Burma road will be closed in two or three weeks after that.
You mean -you- can invade Burma in March. Easiest to just give you a pass to Myt.

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I guess it's important to establish our goals here.

Are we trying to create a scenario, with historical units? then pull the cord and see what happens? (within the constraints of the game)

Or

Are we trying to create a "reasonable" scenario, that curbs historical accuracy, in favor of a "a good game" (given the current game constraints).