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The basic terrain engine and aircraft models aren't terribly different from Flight Simulator There's a new helicopter in addition to the old Bell JetRanger, and the new rotary wing flight model makes helicopters a bit more stable to fly. The airports have been redesigned with new taxiing information, as well as a handy onscreen overlay to guide your through your taxiing waypoints. Some of the areas of scenery have been reworked and there are some new high-detail regions.

But overall, the basics of terrain and aircraft are the same. But what is completely revamped is the sky. There's a new weather model, new clouds, and new lighting. Flight sims have long been about how the ground looks. Finally, someone has paid just as much attention to the sky. The different types of clouds are all volumetric and they interact with various lighting conditions. There are brilliant blues, purples, and oranges, with actual sunsets and sunrises worth watching. The weather is more dynamic now the ability to periodically update real-world weather conditions from the Internet is a great gimmick , as you can see by just sitting in one place and cranking up the time compression.

These aren't just the white cotton balls we've been seeing in every sim since Jane's World War II Fighters five years ago. If you're not going to include a printed manual, which FS doesn't the 'manual' is basically a promotional pamphlet that refers you to the in-game reference materials , you can at least make up for it by making the in-game documentation comprehensive and easy to navigate.

Flight Simulator does an excellent job in this regard. All the supplemental and reference materials have been gathered in one place, cross-linked, and are easily accessible from within the sim. So, if you need to know how the GPS works or what your air traffic control instructions mean, you won't have to alt-tab out, load Adobe Acrobat Reader, and try to figure out which file has the info.

You simply open the help screen and the information is right there. There's also a new kneeboard with more helpful information, including a log of all radio communications. Even the flying lessons and their associated reading material are better integrated now. Surprisingly, given the focus of this edition, the Sopwith Camel a staple found in the very first version and F4U Corsair from the edition are missing, as is the Cessna RG.

The flight models of the built-in aircraft have been significantly improved, with the exception of the Cessna , a docile trainer in real life that can be a deathtrap in the sim. The updated modeling lets the Extra aerobatic plane finally spin as realistically as in Flight Unlimited. For the first time in a Flight Sim game, helicopter controls are actually manageable. The 3D models have been tweaked as well, with the new virtual cockpits boasting clickable controls.

Air traffic control has been significantly tweaked as well. In mid-flight, you can file an instrument flight plan, request altitude or destination changes, or ask for a specific published approach.

You can finally learn from watching AI aircraft, as they fly more realistic patterns. Taxiing, both for you and the AI, has been improved, with taxiway markers added at major airports. The challenge and entertainment comes from learning about flying, recreating historic flights, and tackling thr high tech gizmos that keep your virtual plane airborne. However, some have had some measure of success, so I would suggest the following: a.