Latest Patch - First Observations

[Catseye]

I like the toned down cockpit colours but the landscape is quite hazy. While I understand the haze at altitude, should it not become clearer as you fly closer to the ground? Especially on a bright sunnery day?

The Merlin fly-by sound has missed the mark in my opinion. The uniqueness of the Merlin sound is one of the most recognized piston engine aircraft sounds there is. In my opinion, all the overtones of the flyby are missing which includes the propwash sounds.

I would love to give a passing mark on the above but at this stage a few tweaks would go a long way. I think you are moving in the right direction though.

I think the sim is on the verge of greatness and I enjoy it very much and don't wish to fall into the negative crowd but find I have to comment on my initial observations as I see them.

Keep up the great work guys and thanks for all your dedication.
Cheers

[bongodriver]

should it not become clearer as you fly closer to the ground? Especially on a bright sunnery day?

nope, thats the way it is in real life

[Vengeanze]

Originally Posted by bongodriver

nope, thats the way it is in real life

And you should know.

/Blond sexy swedish girl waiting for a handsome pilot

[Catseye]

Originally Posted by bongodriver

nope, thats the way it is in real life

I don't agree. Less volume of air with particles to view through, lower viscosity clearer view as altitude decreases. On a sunny clear day. Not fog, not smog, not industrial polution - on a clear sunny day.

[senseispcc]

New patch at high altitude 25000ft. ;



Contrails ;

Other view;

On the ground;


Before the patch at medium altitude 5000ft.;


After the patch at the same altitude;

Same but at 0500 am ;


But the best improvement I cannot give an example here the sound is really different especially the guns of the British planes Spitfires and Hurricanes. I did not test the Germans ones. Let us hope this is a step more in the right direction.

Have all a nicer game.

[Tavingon]

Is it me or are the wing trails new?

[NedLynch]

Originally Posted by Tavingon

Is it me or are the wing trails new?

I do belive they are .

[sorak]

Originally Posted by Tavingon

Is it me or are the wing trails new?

I noticed them now too.. hehe Pretty sure they are new

[bongodriver]

Originally Posted by Catseye

I don't agree. Less volume of air with particles to view through, lower viscosity clearer view as altitude decreases. On a sunny clear day. Not fog, not smog, not industrial polution - on a clear sunny day.

But the air is denser at low altitude....how can there be less viscosity?

[whoarmongar]

Viscosity only applies to liquids.

As this is a flight sim, not a sub sim viscosity does not apply at any altitude.