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Well it sound like they are keeping the flight sim going but we will have to wait and see what the end product will be.
 
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Well well well, seems there might be something to get excited about after all!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is "Microsoft Flight?"
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"Microsoft Flight" is a new PC game from Microsoft Game Studios. The new title will be available on the Games for Windows – LIVE service and will bring a new perspective to the long-standing "Flight Simulator" franchise. From new game play elements and enhanced scenery and terrain to new aircraft and integrated content marketplace, it is an entirely new breed of virtual flight. The Games for Windows - LIVE platform sets the stage for all your virtual flight needs while connecting you to a global base of users, content and endless exploration. Microsoft Flight builds off its heritage of deep, immersive simulation and is redesigned to make the experience easier for virtual fliers of all interests and skills.
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How does “Microsoft Flight” differ from “Flight Simulator?” Why the new name? What’s changed?
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With “Microsoft Flight” we’re approaching the virtual flight genre from the ground up, with the focus on the universal appeal of the experience of Flight. We believe the simplicity of “Microsoft Flight” perfectly captures that vision while welcoming the millions of existing Flight Simulator fans. The new “Microsoft Flight” retains the full fidelity simulation longtime fans have come to expect while offering all players a whole new look and feel, a wide range of new game play and challenges, persistent experiences and social connectivity.
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How does Games for Windows – LIVE factor in?
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Games for Windows – LIVE introduces a new level of connectivity to virtual flight, enhancing both the social and game play experiences of the title. Content is updated virtually. You can fly solo or join an entire global flight community online. You can easily connect with and facilitate flight experiences with your friends. The addition of Games for Windows - LIVE creates an ubiquitous virtual world of flight that offers easy and engaging access to the magic of flight for all.
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Who is developing “Microsoft Flight” now that ACES is gone?
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“Microsoft Flight” is being developed internally at Microsoft by a team that includes many of the same creative minds that helped deliver countless entries in the “Flight Simulator” franchise.
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Why did Microsoft shut down ACES Studio last January?
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Microsoft Game Studios is always evaluating its business model to determine what is best for both gamers and the company. Many factors were considered in the difficult decision to close ACES Studio, but we feel the 2009 closure helped us better align with our goals and long-term development plans. "Microsoft Flight" is being developed by many of the same creative minds that shaped "Microsoft Flight Simulator," and we're excited about delivering a new take on this classic franchise.
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Originally posted by Not Yet Not Yet wrote:

So as close to tower as possible? I've always had cockpit view... I'll try it :)
I have F14, F15, F16, F18, F22 and all should hit 1200knots at sea level...

do they all have the sonic boom Question only my MIG 29 in FS9 has the boom dependent ALT 350 knots high 750 knots, low I did it 3 times today about 150-300 ft away from the tower 2 crashes, Dead I do cockpit view as well, with FS X did 800 KNOTS in a F4 and nothing I do not use ''Y''cheating 1 take off 2 a bunt or stall turn @ 1000-2500 ft low as possible  3 aim for the tower 4 BOOM at the tower 5 turn round and land, minimum fuel, without a crashing or running out of fuel     
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So as close to tower as possible? I've always had cockpit view... I'll try it :)
I have F14, F15, F16, F18, F22 and all should hit 1200knots at sea level...

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NotYet Do you have any more aicraft that go supersonic with the with the trasonic pressure wave and very loud sonic BANG. the MIG 29 Heart is the only one I have to do it well without 'overspeed' showing up all the time Question I have it ''Down to a T'' dive to tower 'BOOM' pull up turn, back to the tower 'BOOM' as close to tower as possible Thumbs%20Up somtimes I crash Thumbs%20DownI have NICKS CRASH on fs9 for that.  no need to cheat and slew up to 99,999ft thats in class of Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 unreal for a 747 oh how I laughedClown
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I miss having no supersonic boom, especially in my 747 that I slew up to 99,999ft and drop ... more particularly in my F22A at 50ft AGL...
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A new game now=I have a MIG29 Heart on fs9 that goes supersonic with the trasonic pressure wave and very loud sonic boom 'fly as close to the tower' without crashing I have NICKS CRASH on fs9 that looks good, I can also eject, if I get it wrong. it is just like the PARIS AIRSHOW [FUN]all done in tower viewThumbs%20Up Do love a good display real or sim
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Originally posted by BANichols BANichols wrote:

When someone calls me a nurd and tells me I ought to get out more, I say, "But I have just carried (insert cargos) to (insert airports). A round trip of (insert distance). Where have you been?"

I like your way of thinking , I find the same thing, I like the challenge, Also by running real world weather it makes an interesting way of checking the days weather ! on a personal note the experience of taking one of the big propliners through a storm and into a successfull landing gives a great sense of satisfaction, and a lot of respect for the guys that did it for real when I was growing up. No shoot 'em up game can do that, besides as far as I,m concerned there is far too much killing going on in the real world without playing at it. My only concession to that is my original version of CFS which I occasionally fly and which proves that air to air combat is a lot harder than you'd think.
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Originally posted by GEOFFERS GEOFFERS wrote:

Originally posted by BY Nicholas BY Nicholas wrote:

I thought I would add my two-penneth regarding FS reminiscences.
 
 
The bottom line is, at 60 years old and with mobility problems, FS is a means of escape into an infinity of length and breadth that I cannot achieve otherwise. I shall await further announcements from their lordships at Redmond and make my decision (probably based on the price) as and when.
 
I am 61 years young also with mobility problems, FS is a best means of escape for me too. I still have all F/Sims from 95  up to FS X.Thumbs%20Down a good game I made up today, was to fly using both FS 2002 Big%20smile and Heart FS9 Thumbs%20Up at the same time,the same aircraft from same  airport EGBG landing on RUTLAND reservoir,I do have a system of, 2 PCs on one monitor, 1 joystick 1 keyboard Approve  just press a simple Exclamation switch ..it was good fun Clown

 I too am of an older generation, I turned 50 in June, I too have health problems, (not the least being only 1 third of my heart works!). Flight simming is great fun but i really cant justify spending a fortune on it. (the wife would kill me!) So long as the sytem I have works and looks good I cant see the point of changing it. Maybe if my PC goes bang or the whole thing collapses I may consider it but until then I,ll stick with what I have.
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But what I'd like is a 'Game Over'. I know it sounds cheesy... but, it'd help. Not a crash and a regurgitation at my Departure Airport... especially if I'm two hours in...

but if it was a mixture of Online multiplayer/shoot'em up/AH, that'd be rather cool - dodging spitfires in a Cessna Grand Caravan round in teh Grand Canyon... that's what I miss... and I wish I was targeted... civlian flying is rather dull nowadays, much rather fight for the right to fly my cargo in peace undamaged... even the ocassional hijacking - fly me to XXXX, then onwards to the destination airport!

Still, this is someone who gazes at CFS3 and 4... betcha can't get AH on them though
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Good answer BANichols Thumbs%20Up
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When someone calls me a nurd and tells me I ought to get out more, I say, "But I have just carried (insert cargos) to (insert airports). A round trip of (insert distance). Where have you been?"
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Luckily Flight Simulator is not the average console video game. This means that the range of consumers targeted is much more extended. With flight simulator it is possible to try to bring a gamer into the franchise while at the same time try to get simmers to purchase the product as well. There are different modes and options that people can turn on to suit their preferences. That is the only thing that Microsoft needs to do to get both simmers and gamers. Also, many enjoy the missions as well. So long as they keep adjustable options, allow for realism, allow for addons, and for Sim's sake fix the multiplayer problem they have had with Flight Simulator X, they should have a fairly decent sim that everyone can enjoy.
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Yes it is sad that "Non-Simmers" don't understand the freedom of flight the way we do, but that's why we are so special and we can say we are different than the "Average" bloke out there not understanding all the things that it takes to get an aircraft airborne, to keep it in the air and to bring it back to earth without hurting anyone or anything.
All these things came to light for me just by "Simming".. And just that minimum amount of understanding is just a very small piece that one should know before Piloting a real aircraft.
There is no joke about the whole proccess of aviation.. It should always be taken serious, even in simulation.. Otherwise it is a waiste of time and reduced to a mere gamelike status.
Before I started "Simming" I was so affraid of flying in any size aeroplane because of the strange noises and movements of differnt parts and such.
Now after a few years of learning about flying I understand alot of what is going on and why. (It makes for a more enjoyable ride for me when I'm a passenger now)Smile.
I like to think that if I had to help bring in an aircraft because of some sort of emergency that I could be talked down by ATC and succeed and save lives.
One thing I do understand is: Taking off is optional and landing is an absolute.Wink
I hope MICROSOFT preserves the educational qualities of flight sim with the pending new product coming out.. The benefits are infinite to say the least.
 
 
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Regarding your comment about not mentioning at school, Im just the same... I rarely ever talk about it unless im talking to people who are actually into aviation and flight sim...
 
Ive let a few of my friends on flight sim when there round and the first thing I think all of them did when they went on it was crashed it straight into the ground to see what it would do , they then ask questions like, can you blow the plane up, can you shoot down the other planes, its like no!!!!!!!!!! its a flight simulator not a COD game!
 
I reckon Microsoft flight will be a "game for every one" not just for simmers like ourselfs (just my personal opinion) but who knows... could turn out to be amazing or terrible its to early to decide...
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Originally posted by Person543 Person543 wrote:

I am only 13, but I take it just as seriously as many pros.


I agree. I am nearly 15, and am passionate about this.... it's taken a while, and I don't even mention it at school - they either think it's sad like you say (they prefer killing aliens with made-up weapons in a randomly generated land on a platform that is far more expensive and useless in respect to the Desktop) or they wouldn't understand it!

I started on FS9 (still have, and use, it) about three years ago. Took me 2 months to land on the runway succesfully, and only have recently learnt how to do full ILS. Dodgy ILS took a while to sort out, but ADE worked . Now I know most AC, and their performance... liveries, useless facts (never useless), and so on... weather, traffic patterns.. etc. etc. etc. etc. More info with this Simulator (I fear to call it a game yet) than school... and AH has given me such a wide range of knowledge about airports, and so on, that I could talk for hours!


I look forward to all progress, but as in an earlier post I am moving backwards unless Flight is our dream, or at least workable for a way around any teething issues. As with all games, I will wait at least a year to check that it works well, and customers enjoy it, and of course if you AHers enjoy it, I know I will.
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Imho Idrk so nvm.

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Some time next year probably, Microsoft said not to expect it this year
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Does anyone know when its going to be released
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