Flight Simulation

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Platform: Sinclair ZX Spectrum

Game: Flight Simulation

Publisher: Sinclair Research Ltd

Year: 1983

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Description

Flight Simulation on the Spectrum is a full-feature program which mimics the piloting of a small airplane in real-time and in considerable detail. The detailed dynamics of an airplane are included and even looping the loop and rolling may be performed. You may land at either of two runways, take-off, navigate with the aid of beacons and in flight view the features of the world outside through the cockpit windows. The main display is the pilot's cockpit view with a detailed instrument panel in the lower half of the screen and a view of the world outside through the cockpit windows in the top half of the screen. Through the cockpit windows you can see the horizon formed by the light sky and dark ground, the runway lights in three-dimensional perspective if you are in the vicinity of the runway, and features on the ground such as lakes, etc. As you bank, dive and climb, so the horizon and features on the ground will move accordingly through the cockpit windows.

You may switch the dive however, to a navigational chart or map showing the beacons, runways and other features to help you navigate and land the plane.

After the program has been loaded from cassette, a menu will appear asking you whether you wish to take-off, start in flight or practice the final approach for landing. Press the keys 1, 2 or 3 respectively. You will be asked whether you want to include the effects of wind. Answer yes if you are skilled and can cope with the effects of wind both in landing and navigation.

Otherwise press "n" for no. The program will then change immediately to the pilot's cockpit window.

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