Reading large manuals and repeatedly practicing boring maneuvers is not fun for most. In the spirit of fun, NovaLogic simplified the flight model. For example, flying upside down, or banked 90 degrees, has no effect on lift. The flight model reminds me of Dynamix s Silent Thunder II, also having a simple flight model. For the die-hards, flight simulations must be as real as possible.
Inaccuracy is a sin.
For the weekend F-22 pilot, seeking quick thrills, simplified flight models are welcome. NovaLogic s uncomplicated flight model. Lightning II is fun. Having never flown an F-22, I hardly noticed the shortcoming I was too busy scorching MIGs. For some, the thrill of the simulation is the endless depth the game provides.