Microsoft FLIGHT releases tomorrow-Any Takers?

[FSN]

Flight is FREE...

Yes of course but the additional addons aren't are they? That's what I was referring to.

[heywooood]

Yes of course but the additional addons aren't are they? That's what I was referring to.

of course you were - but no one is obliged to buy anything...

[MHAircraft]

Played the first mission. Looks nice, but little substance. M$ does deserve credit for not naming it Flight Simulator whatever. Truth in advertising, what about that!

I'll probably go grab the free Stearman, finish the other mission, and do a little sight-seeing. However, I expect to be bored pretty soon and come back to FSX.

[falcon409]

All along I said I wouldn't bother with this. The idea that they scrapped any future Flight Simulators for a video game just didn't sit right with me. Anyway, I gave in to the "FREE DOWNLOAD" hook and gave it a quick try. I guess the lack of familiarity with the setup and the disappointing graphics (water, land, sky, etc) kept me from spending a whole lot of time with it. For the time being it just strikes me as dumbed down version of FSX. After flying the Icon, which I think is a beautiful aircraft, I closed out the "Game" and went back to FSX and my Icon. Flight didn't get off the ground for me, so I was right all along. . . . .I shouldn't have bothered.

[bstolle]

The flight (and ground) dynamics have been definitely improved over FSX and FINALLY the engine/prop sound is correct.
I have to admit that I also spent MUCH more time than initially planned on the first day with FLIGHT.
Impression after the first day is that even in its initial stage it looks sounds feels and perfoms like a slighty improved FSX equipped with high quality add-ons (tested with the Stearman of course as the Icons VC is simply ugly virtual and IRL )
You can even crash, you have increased wind sound when dropping the gear or side-slipping. (Opening the canopy in the icon in flight is also a very interesting experience!)

[YoYo]

MS recived SDK of Naturalpoint for Track IR http://forum.naturalpoint.com/forum/...0739#Post50739
but didnt it yet.

[XLR8]

WOW...just WOW...I took off from the airport and flew around checking out the scenery . Saw a pretty cove and landed near it, then taxied into the cove where I parked my Icon . I then opened the cockpit and got out of the plane . I walked around the beach for some time looking at the pretty scenery .All that was left was a drink in my hand and to pick up some sand dollars and sea shells . This has got to be the coolest feature in any flightsim, the ability to enter/exit the aircraft and walk around . Nice touch Microsoft .

[YoYo]

WOW...just WOW...I took off from the airport and flew around checking out the scenery . Saw a pretty cove and landed near it, then taxied into the cove where I parked my Icon . I then opened the cockpit and got out of the plane . I walked around the beach for some time looking at the pretty scenery .All that was left was a drink in my hand and to pick up some sand dollars and sea shells . This has got to be the coolest feature in any flightsim, the ability to enter/exit the aircraft and walk around . Nice touch Microsoft .

Nothing new, it was before in Take on helicopters.

[mal998]

I downloaded the game, and it appears it is just a game, not a simulator. Also, everything about it says pay as you go.

It's a bit confusing as to how you log in, and exactly what you are logging in to. The graphics seem nice, it runs pretty smooth. The controller setup is limited, not at all like FSX where you can assign trim to dials and things like that.

So as far as initial impression goes, I don't think it's for me. It is NOT FS11, but it should have been!

It appears MS controls the whole game with 3rd party addons being totally excluded. That means no Orbx, no Aerosoft, no Vertigo, etc etc.

I think from what I've seen so far, you can count me out on this one.

[heywooood]

I downloaded the game, and it appears it is just a game, not a simulator. Also, everything about it says pay as you go.

It's a bit confusing as to how you log in, and exactly what you are logging in to. The graphics seem nice, it runs pretty smooth. The controller setup is limited, not at all like FSX where you can assign trim to dials and things like that.

So as far as initial impression goes, I don't think it's for me. It is NOT FS11, but it should have been!

It appears MS controls the whole game with 3rd party addons being totally excluded. That means no Orbx, no Aerosoft, no Vertigo, etc etc.

I think from what I've seen so far, you can count me out on this one.

well - improvements will come. This is, after all, the initial release in what appears to be MS new franchise.
Some updates will be free most likely while additional content will be payware...just like RoF and ToH, DCS.... and FSX (money going to MS instead of 3rd party devs who can now concentrate on FSX yay)

Seriously - who flies default FSX? no one around here. So whining about pay as you go for Flight is somewhat hollow (not directed specifically at any one person - just in general)

[big-mike]

Well,it seems to be really only a game.
I have just watched a few vids from Flight made by users
and there is nothing to see what impressed me anyway.
Maybe it will become better after a while,but i don`t believe this.
Personally i find,that only Prepar3D would be an interesting Sim for the future.
Paying a monthly 10$ for example is nothing wrong for a hobby.
I will have an eye on the further develpement.
My 2cents
Michael

[beana51]

Happy Bstolle said what he said....once my CH USB Yoke,and my CH USB pedals were set up..all working...and flying their RV-6...Taxing,Take off cruse and landings were greatly improved from both FS9 and FSX.... I would not say it..,who would believe me??.but Bistolle did...and I concur...Strictly from the illusion of controlled Flight...I Found "FLIGHT" with greater fidelity to inputs.....Flying real world and Sims,all of them...I was impressed......The extended Hawaii scenery pak...very nice...Ford Field..as it really is....Clouds,weather, OK....Once you clean it up,Customize it as to what you want,..".UNGAME IT"..why ,if ya like HAWAII?...this is for you...I spent $19.95 for the scenery...and if I stopped with that?...Its OK with as is ,for me..Still have my hangers full in FS9 and FSX.Lost nothing,gained something..FREE!!...this Hawaii is somewhat like a vacation!....Will always go home,will always have FS9 and FSX waiting for me!!!
Some like the Multi Player Feature...not my thing..strictly Solo..So Far That Is..<label for="rb_iconid_24"></label>.I think like..<label for="rb_iconid_24"></label>Curiosity killed the cat.this will spread...Lets face it...Tho we POO POO this..its our nature to give a look see..Most here are like Moths To a Flame!...We All remember when FS9 came along...and how about the Gnashing of teeth,pulling of hair with FSX...So lets get real...The Thing is free...and if ya never spent a nickle..its fun..its planes,its great scenery..its "FLIGHT".....Now my Computer has FS9 ,FSX, and now "FLIGHT"...And I'm ready for the next one to come along!!...Some day they will get it right.....And I feel for me,I now have a better experience with Desk top Flying and am enjoying the evolution of it! ..GAME or SIM..its Fun!!!...Cheers Men!

[Warrant]

Well, free download. Gonna give it a try :-)

https://microsoftflight.com/en-us/home/

[Flasheegee]

How Big is the DL-have @ the moment not much discspace?

[XLR8]

Nothing new, it was before in Take on helicopters.

I don't have take on helicopters, not a big helo person . But it would have been nice to have this feature in FSX .