: The simulation included pseudo-realistic physics such as engine damage, weapon malfunctions, pilot injuries, and flak effects.
The game was known for several industry-leading features for its time:
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: Players could fly over 40 detailed French, German, and British aircraft. Higher-ranking pilots could use an Advanced Paint Plane feature to customize decals and colors.
: Included Fly Now (quick combat), Single Mission (with a mission generator), Career Play (tracking pilot progression and skill), and Peer-to-peer Online Play . : The simulation included pseudo-realistic physics such as
: The game's manual contained over 100 pages detailing historical WWI aviation history, tactics, and military awards.
: Unlike static missions, the campaign featured a war front that changed based on the actions of the player's squadron and other squadrons along the Western Front from 1916 to 1918. : Included Fly Now (quick combat), Single Mission
: Events within a 20-mile radius—such as ground fire or other dogfights—occurred independently of the player's presence, creating a "living" environment.