Moggy,

Based on the demo only I’d agree, however there a number of features that haven’t been seen before – at least not without additional add ons. Such as the ability to fly multiplayer ‘sharing’ the same cockpit. A multiplayer ATC element is also supposed to be included in the final version

Once again though the improved graphics mean hardware upgrades for the majority of us – but they are much improved. Take a look at the deault Beaver for example, smooth guages and much better VC than any of the default aircraft in previous versions. I’ve got mixed feeling about the new look water though. It looks great on a high end PC and the reflections are really clever however the choice for lower spec PCs is either poor performance or (very) poor looking water textures with no middle ground.

I guess only time will tell and for me that time will have to be be after I’ve upgraded my desktop PC

Bruce