Time compression can definltely mess up the AI. (And you if you're on autopilot)

I found most of the collisions my team was suffering were my fault. I made an awkward maneuver, and everyone scattered to get the heck out of my way. Not always, but usually I'm the one disrupting formation.

I saw you mentioned landing formations - the great circle. Can't help you there as I don't honor it. I can get down much quicker (and safer) than my chums when it's time.