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The article reviews the War Thunder multiplayer video game developed by Gaijin Entertainment.

The article reviews the Simairport (SA) simulation video game from LvGameDev.

The article reviews video game "Tiny Combat Arena" developed by Airware.

The article reviews the computer game "I Am an Air Traffic Controller 4," developed by TechnoBrain Co., Ltd.

The article focuses on Wings Over Flanders Fields, as the developers of that program, an addon to Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 3 (CFS3), continue to expand and improve it as the latest iteration is a stand-alone product subtitled Between Heaven and Hell II (BHH).

The article reviews the video game "Microsoft Flight Simulator," developed by Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios for the Microsoft Xbox video game console.

The article offers information on the Digital Combat Simulator's I-16 from Eagle Dynamics SA.

The article focuses on Digital Combat Simulator Yak-52 which is powered by a single Vedeneyev M-14P, nine-cylinder radial piston engine with 360 horsepower and Yak-52 classic plane lines might recall the elongated canopy.

The article reviews video game Plane Mechanic Simulator.

Evaluates the video games 'Il-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles,' from UBI and 'Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome,' by Electronic Arts. Forgotten Battles is even more courageous than its predecessor and manages to improve on an already excellent product. Forgotten Battles still features the Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik, though several new planes are now flyable in various scenarios. Truly unique and special, however, are the aircraft and battlefields rarely seen in simulations, such as those of Finland and Hungary. The Road to Rome does not make the game'sarcadelike aviation element any more realistic, but it does bolster Battlefield 1942's efforts in bringing together air, land and sea forces for explosive WWII-inspired action.

Presents information on computer flight games 'Airlines Two' and 'Airline Tycoon Evolution.' Price of the games; Software requirements of the games; Features of the games.

Features online flight simulation packages that support an online play via an Internet connection. Experienced players' boredom with predictable opponents; Advantages of online fighting over simulation packages controlled by artificial intelligence.

Presents various flight simulator softwares which are available as of September 1999. Comparison of basic characteristics of the softwares; Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator from Microsoft Corp.; European Air War from Microprose Inc.; Fighter Squadron: The Screaming Demons Over Europe by Activision Inc.; Luftwaffe Commander from the Space Studies Institute.

The article offers information on the Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) of SA 342 Gazelle attack helicopter from Aérospatiale.

The article reviews the flight simulation software Aerofly FS 2 from the firm IPACS.

The article reviews the game "Red Bull Air Race 2" for mobile devices.

The article presents a review of the video game "Bomber Crew" by Runner Duck Games Ltd.

The article evaluates the flight simulation software "A-10C: Operation Piercing Fury Campaign" produced by Ranger 79 Productions as an add-on software pack to the "Digital Combat Simulations World."

The article reviews the video game "SimplePlanes" from Airware.

The article discusses the author's personal experience flying a remote control model airplane, focusing on how his training in the computer game "Flight Simulator" by electronics company Microsoft affected his ability to fly the model.

The article reviews the video game Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China developed by the Ace Maddox.

The article evaluates several computer games including "Wings Over Europe: Cold War Gone Hot," developed by Third Wire Productions, and "Company of Heroes," developed by Relic Entertainment.

The article reviews the simulation software Flight Simulator X from Microsoft Corp.

The article presents information about the computer games "Battlefield 2: Armored Fury" and "Mosquito Combat." Battlefield 2 offers the scenario of a future fictional war within the U.S. borders against Chinese and Middle Eastern coalition forces trying to consolidate their position. Mosquito Combat offers various missions to fly and also provides optional adjustments to the flight models and the survivability of the plane.

The article presents information on various software products, add-ons and the hardware requirements for various computer and video games. Lunar Pilot is a third-party add-on to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 from a company called Things-to-Come. It requires Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, 1.5 Ghz processor, 256MB RAM, 150MB hard drive space, CD-ROM drive, 64MB video card and a copy of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. It is really a simulation of a simulation. The Lunar Lander Research Vehicle (LLRV) was an actual flying platform simulating flight conditions of the Apollo Lunar Module craft that landed on the moon. And Lunar Pilot makes the LLRV available to Flight Simulator players.

The article reviews the video game Down in Flames based on air combat by Battlefront.com Inc.

Evaluates the X52 flight simulation software from Saitek. Features of the software; Price of the software; Comparison of the software with the Saitek X45 joystick.

The article focuses on the computer game Dangerous Waters which underscores the importance of aviation in antisubmarine warfare. The developers of the game at Sonalysts Combat Simulations produce both military and commercial simulation products. The U.S. Navy counters submarines with submarines and surface ships, but aircraft also serve in this capacity. The emphasis in Dangerous Waters is clearly on the submarines, which are modeled the best and offer the most detail. Although the game includes joystick support for direct control of the Seahawk and the Orion, the emphasis here is on the duties of other crew members.

The article focuses on the flight simulators. Vietnam Carrier Ops is another of the many add-on enhancements for Microsoft Flight Simulator from Abacus. This expansion pack adds some Vietnam scenery and USS Constellation as an airport. The real stars of the package are five jets of the era, the McDonnell F-4 Phantom II, Grumman A-6 Intruder, Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, and the Chance-Vought A-7 Corsair II and F-8 Crusader. Wings Over Vietnam is a new version after some patches and a focus on naval aviation in Vietnam. Wings Over Vietnam sports several variants of the naval aircraft featured in Vietnam Carrier Ops, along with the Republic F-105 Thunderchief and the North American F-100 Super Sabre.

The article focuses on various types of video games. Wildfire priced at $30, requires Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, 800 Mhz processor, 128 MB RAM, 3D video card with 32 MB RAM. It is a real-time strategy game where players manage resources to fight forest fires. The game spans several missions that call upon players to respond to alerts about fires and address them efficiently. Sharing Wildfire's wilderness theme, Bush Pilot priced at $30, requires Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, 450 Mhz processor, 128 MB RAM, video card with 8MB RAM, 4X CD-ROM drive, an installed copy of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 or 2004. Bush Pilot adds new aircraft and terrain to the core product and is compatible for use with Flight Simulator 2002 and Flight Simulator 2004.

The article reports on two recent titles that gives computer pilots a choice between World War I and World War II. Wings of War, the first computer title requires Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, 1Ghz processor, 128 MB RAM, 3D video card with 32 MB RAM, also available for the Microsoft Xbox console, gives gamers a rare visit to the skies of World War I. The treatment here is totally fictional, however, with little attempt at realism. The planes in Wings of War fly in a world without physics, and thus flying is more like riding a magic carpet than frantically trying to keep a frame of wood and canvas aloft.

This issue's "Airware" continues the last installment's look at third-party products that add life to existing simulations. These two expansion packs to the high-fidelity IL-2 Sturmovik game fill the roster with more aircraft and missions. Operation Barbarossa maintains the original IL-2 Sturmovik's focus on World War II's Eastern Front. Historical information includes a brief story from German pilot Ernst Scheufele in the manual, and most of the missions have briefing notes that relate the mission to key events in the war. A formal add-on from IL-2 Sturmovik's developer, the Aces Expansion Pack is clearly a recommendable purchase. New missions, new aircraft and new environments headline the additions to the game, driving even more depth into its representation of the Eastern Front and introducing some aircraft and environments of the Pacific theater.

Extensible design often proves a serendipitous virtue in an aircraft's career. The legendary McDonnell F-4 Phantom II went beyond its fighter-bomber duties and served competently in reconnaissance and surface-to-air missile suppression roles. Good software is the same way, and simulations like Microsoft's Flight Simulator franchise are famous for their ability to accept third-party content. FirePower looks initially like it's just adding aircraft to the Combat Flight Simulator 3 stable, but it actually adds much more.

The article focuses on some air combat computer games. Ubisoft's Lock On Modern Air Combat is yet another simulation with a storied development history, arriving much later than originally anticipated. The extra time spent on it didn't solve all the problems, however, and although this modern air combat simulation does many things well, it suffers from bugs as well as meager documentation. Even subduing the cosmetic detail won't remove the game's bugs, which can lead to confusion in aircraft operation or cause system freezes. Sony Corp.'s Playstation 2's Lethal Skies U is the sequel to the modern air combat game on the Playstation 2.

LucasArts, the entertainment software division started by Star Wars creator George Lucas, released a trilogy of fine World War II-based flight simulations. After a long hiatus, WWII aviation returns to the LucasArts stable with Secret Weapons Over Normandy ( $40, requires a 850Mhz processor, Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, 256MB RAM, 32MB 3D video card. It's important to note that Secret Weapons Over Normandy is a multiplatform game, meaning that the developers targeted both PC and console systems. The game's video game roots are clear to see, and with successful missions come rewards such as aircraft and weapon upgrades. But progress in the game also unlocks nice historical materials including video clips about the war and video interviews with veterans.

This article focuses on the computer game Battle of Britain: World War II 1940. The single-player campaign follows the progression of air battles from Dunkirk to the Battle of Britain. The mission screens include brief passages about the significance of each battle and identify the objectives for each side of the conflict. Completion of a mission unlocks the next mission in the scripted series of battles. In addition to the historical campaign, there are several stand-alone instant action missions where players can fly fighters or bombers or man a tail-gun position. The tutorials section contains several videos explaining the cockpit gauges and showing how to execute air combat maneuvers.

This article focuses on the software Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004, requires a 450Mhz processor, Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, 128MB RAM, 1.8GB hard drive continues introducing improvements to the oldest flight simulation product on the PC. It also takes special notice of aviation's storied history. The incremental technical improvements include the expected minor upgrades to the graphics, and if your computer can handle it, fine sights await you. Flight Simulator 2004 models the globe and more than 24,000 of its airports, plus weather and daylight conditions. As with the title's previous edition, Flight Simulator 2002, the new version serves up a virtual buffet of features and options that give the user power to simulate a flight nearly anywhere in the world in a variety of aircraft. Flight Simulator continues to feature instructional material by flight instructors Rod Machado and John and Martha King, but the new interface brings the videos and documents to the front by identifying them in a menu section dedicated to learning about flight and about Flight Simulator operation.

Reviews four video games. 'Ace Combat 4,' by Namco Corp.; 'Lethal Skies,' by Sammy-Zone; 'Aero Elite,' by Sega Corp.; 'Sky Odyssey,' by Activision Inc.

Evaluates two combat flight simulation softwares. Configuration required for 'Combat Flight Simulator 3: Battle for Europe' developed by Microsoft Corp.; Scenarios offered by the simulation; Unique features offered by the software; Configuration required for running 'Strike Fighters: Project 1' from Third Wire Productions.

Focuses on several video games related to aviation. Performance of the video game WWII Online; Overview of Electronic Arts' Battlefield 1942; Completion of an update to the detailed Il-2 Sturmovik simulation by Ubi Soft.

Focuses on the different kinds of joystick used in an aircraft. Availability of Sidewinder Precision 2 and Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 from Microsoft; Features of Cyborg 3D USB Gold and Cyborg 3D Force from Saitek; Introduction of Combatstick 568 from CH Products.

Evaluates the computer game 'Attack Squadron' by publisher Jane's Combat Simulations. Focus of the game on dogfighting simulations of the World War II; Concept of the game; Details of the graphical design of the game.

Focuses on the development of the remarkable Il-2 Sturmovik in Russia. Advantages of the computer games; Relevance of the Sturmovik in aircraft fighting; Features of Il-2 Sturmovik.

Focuses on the integration of Flight Simulator 2002 from Microsoft Corp. in the simulation of Xtreme air racing. Features of the warbird engine racing simulations; Distinction of the technique to the virtual cockpits and working instrumentation of the players; Access information.

Features X-Plane, a suite of a computer software tools enabling the users to design airframes, aircraft parts and environment in the United States. Software design by Austin Meyer, an Aeronautics Engineer; Complications of methods in most popular flight simulations; Dimension specification for components of an aircraft.

Evaluates the computer game 'Eurofighter Typhoon 2000' in the United States. Interface problems in the game; Immersive game plot; Awkward simulation design of the game.

Features World War II computer games. B-17 Gunner; Pearl Harbor: Defend the Fleet; Pearl Harbor: Zero Hour; WWII Online: Blitzkrieg.

Introduces computer simulation software that highlight the challenges of rescue missions and air traffic control. Search and Rescue 2; Air Command 3.

Evaluates the Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2 software. Key features; Strengths and weaknesses of the software; Price.

Evaluates three helicopter simulation software. Micropose's 'Gunship'; 'Ka-52 Team Alligator' from GT Interactive; Empire Interactive's 'Enemy Engaged: RAH-66 Comanche versus KA-52 Hokum'; Key features; Pros and cons; Prices.