I have installed this 1.1 version from Flightsim.com and I have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised by the quality of the modelling, especially the virtual cockpit. Here is a quick summary:
- the external model looks quite good, but the textures are a bit too much reflective. This might be due to the fact that I'm using Banabob's envmaps, which are made for increasing the reflections on metallic surfaces.
- the virtual cockpit is beautiful. I especially appreciate the fact that the front windshield and the leather part just below are really round, smooth shapes, almost no polygons visible. But from the author's name, this was *almost* expectable :ernae:
- the virtual cockpit is clickable, but not evertyhing is interactive. For example, you cannot manipulate the flaps lever or the trim with the mouse, you'll have to use the keyboard or other ways.
- the flight model is quite pleasant, even though I wouldn't be able to tell if it's realistic or not, since I do not know the flying characteristics of the real plane.
In the end, it's trully a great piece of freeware. The download is HIGHLY recommended.
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