Hobbies And Interests
Microsoft "Flight Simulator 98"
This best-selling series from Microsoft lets players take the throttle of such flying machines as a helicopter and aerial stunt plane. NASA satellite photos are used to plot terrain maps, and you can enter GPS coordinates to fly over a particular area. Players are tasked with learning all the controls of flight to ensure a mistake-free takeoff and smooth landing.
"Combat Flight Simulator 2"
Fly airplanes over the Pacific theater during World War II in this title from ACES Game Studio. Aircraft in this game include the Corsair, Zero and Hellcat, with realistic damage, battle-scarred paint, folding wings and pilot bailouts. The action takes place near Japan, as you must help support the troops on the ground.
"Flight Simulator II"
This early Apple II title puts in the seat of a Cessna 192 or a Gates Learjet 25G. Practice your takeoffs, aerobatics and landings in a panoramic 3D setting that was advanced for its time in 1986. The game takes place at 120 airports in five different scenic areas and includes a bonus level where you pilot a World War I Ace in the heat of battle.
"Flanker 2.5"
This Russia-based simulator uses Russian satellite imagery that was previously classified to create realistic terrain. The easy-to-use menu system and interactive training mode will prove helpful for novices, while experienced pilots will enjoy the accurate damage modeling and flight dynamics that provide a true-to-form combat experience.