What is a combat flight simulator? How does it differ from a flight simulator? What do you need to know before you try one? We will answer all of those questions in this article by HiTech Creations, developers of Aces High, one of the leading combat flight simulators in the world, leading the way for twenty-four years and still going strong.
What is a combat flight simulator?
Combat flight simulators are vehicle simulation games, amateur flight simulation programs used to simulate military aircraft and their operations.
What is a flight simulator?
Flight simulators are used for professional pilot and military flight training which consist of realistic physical recreations of the actual aircraft cockpit, often with a full-motion platform.
Obviously, there is a major difference between the two. The problem arises from the fact that combat flight simulators, the games, aka flight sim games, are often referred to as flight simulators, thus confusing many a potential gamer.
Key components.
We will refer to our own combat flight simulator, Aces High, to list the major features, or components:
- Accurate flight modeling of over 120 aircraft, vehicles, and boats from around the world.
- Fight against hundreds of real players from around the world.
- Multiple arenas with unique environments offer different styles of gameplay.
- Constant updates and additions keep the game fresh.
- Create historical skins for your plane.
- Start or join a squadronfor even more fun.
- Participate in special events from World War II.
- Learn from films you can watch and view using the Aces High Film Viewer.
- Design and build your own terrain with the Aces High Terrain Editor.
- In game voice support.
- The most flexible view system in the genre. Tailor it to your liking.
- Full, true 3D cockpits.
- Customize your commands on the keyboard and the joystick.
- In-game secure account management.
- Auto-update in the game for all updates.
- Auto-update for all new skins released for the game.
- Free offline practice and mission.
- Free 2 week online trial (no billing information needed).
Although this may not be an accurate depiction of every combat flight simulator on the market, it will give you an idea of the major components.
Combat flight simulators are available for PCs as well as consoles, and there are literally dozens to choose from on the market. They all differ in their approach to their goal, but they all share the same basic components.
How, then, do you choose from so many?
It really is a matter of personal preference and, really, the only way to form an intelligent opinion is to sample them all and find out which one you prefer.
But is it possible to sample all flight sim games without actually paying for them?
No, but there are a few games, like our own Aces High, which offer free downloads so potential buyers can sample before you actually pay for them. We suggest you start with those.
A final word about Aces High.
Aces High has been on the market for twenty-four years, since its first introduction in 2000. That kind of longevity, in a very competitive market, speaks volumes about the popularity of our flight simulator. Strap on your flight helmet and fly the skies with Aces High.