S.D.C. given by Flight:wingless

[Harbinger]

One of the bonuses granted from the Flight: wingless power is +40 to S.D.C.
Normally when abilities give S.D.C. is added right into the characters S.D.C. total. However this power states that the character has to hover/fly to use full bonuses. Is that the case with the +40 S.D.C.?

[SetuaSutli]

Yes, the +40 S.D.C. bonus from Flight: Wingless likely only applies while hovering/flying.

The wording suggests the character gains some inherent toughness, but the full benefit is conditional on actively using the flight ability.

[Stone Gargoyle]

Yes, that is why the bonus is listed as part of the Bonuses In Flight.

[Plane]

This is very strange to imagine - like what happens to bonus SDC when you're grounded? Do you still keep track of the loss of SDC ? Can it "heal" even though it only protects you when you fly once more?

[Mogge]

This is very strange to imagine - like what happens to bonus SDC when you're grounded? Do you still keep track of the loss of SDC ? Can it "heal" even though it only protects you when you fly once more?

Thats why I let the bonus S.D.C. be always on while the other bonuses only applies when in flight. It will quickly turn into a nightmare keeping track of those bonus-SDC otherwise.

[Soldier of Od]

The earlier editions of Heroes Unlimited list the "bonuses in flight", and then have the +40 S.D.C. listed separately under "other bonuses". Same for winged flight. The revised second edition definitely reads as if the S.D.C. bonus is in flight only, but honestly, I think that is a mistake made when editing the new edition.