Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:24 pmI did a nice wee exploring flight in Flight this evening: Just jumped in the RV6 early morning and headed off with no particular aim 
So, here are some shots!
A nice touch which I didn't notice at first is the shadow of the aircraft is cast on the prop- I had the sun behind me at this stage
A cool 'Aerocache' I found- A gap in the rock similar to Cathedral Cover
Notice the 'crazing' on the canopy
Some low level flying....those new shorelines sure look good.
Flight really does make flying a lot more enjoyable than FSX- The terrain is smooth and is shaded by other terrain (i.e. the sun will sink behind a hill and cast a shadow on other hills, the trees and your aircraft) and trees are shaded as well which really gives a better sense of light. In fact, lighting is one of the major improvements I'd say....it's very convincing.
Weather also has had an overhaul and is much more realistic- Clouds puff past the plane and visibility changes far more realistically than FSX.
One also gets a better sense of height due to the better mapping of textures onto cliffs...and the streams/waterfalls are a nice touch too
Back on the ground
mmmm proper shadows
Pressing 'E' allows you to walk around....it's a nice wee feature
Thats it for now.
Flight really is growing on me
So, here are some shots!A nice touch which I didn't notice at first is the shadow of the aircraft is cast on the prop- I had the sun behind me at this stage
A cool 'Aerocache' I found- A gap in the rock similar to Cathedral Cover
Notice the 'crazing' on the canopy
Some low level flying....those new shorelines sure look good.
Flight really does make flying a lot more enjoyable than FSX- The terrain is smooth and is shaded by other terrain (i.e. the sun will sink behind a hill and cast a shadow on other hills, the trees and your aircraft) and trees are shaded as well which really gives a better sense of light. In fact, lighting is one of the major improvements I'd say....it's very convincing.
Weather also has had an overhaul and is much more realistic- Clouds puff past the plane and visibility changes far more realistically than FSX.
One also gets a better sense of height due to the better mapping of textures onto cliffs...and the streams/waterfalls are a nice touch too
Back on the ground
mmmm proper shadows
Pressing 'E' allows you to walk around....it's a nice wee feature
Thats it for now.
Flight really is growing on me
. How big is the initial download+install? I hope it doesn't mess with an existing FSX in any way 
oooooooooh 
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