Flying Corps

A Ground-Breaking First World War Flight Simulator. Flying Corps is the latest in a distinguished line of flight simulators from Rowan Software who produced their first game "Strike Force Harrier" in 1985. Since then computing power has increased exponentially allowing ever more detail and realism to be added to each new simulation. Unprecedented accuracy and atmosphere.

With this, their most ambitious project ever, Rowan are set to take computer aviation to new heights of technical sophistication. Unparalleled historical accuracy and attention to detail make Flying Corps the most atmospheric flying experience imaginable.

From the ultra smooth animation to magnificently detailed scenery and landscapes you will find yourself immersed in another world - a world where the majesty and beauty of early aviation contrasted movingly with the brutality and squalor of a bloody and horrifying war. The most detailed and flexible flight models ever. In some games the flight models and control systems for each plane have been smoothed out to make it easier for the novice to jump straight in. This approach, however, does have a cost, as many of the planes idiosyncrasies and special features are lost. Now with Flying Corps, Rowan have solved this problem by developing dual flight models for each plane. The more forgiving model is retained for novices, while realistic options will provide a real challenge for the seasoned flight enthusiast. In the case of the Sopwith Camel, for example, the "Realistic" flight model accurately recreates the plane's notorious instability and tendency to turn to the right. If the flight sim pilot can learn to master this however. he will reap the benefits of the incredible manoeuvrability that made the Camel the most successful fighter aircraft of the period. Inspiring, challenging and enjoyable.

Whatever your level of experience and skill, the philosophy behind Flying Corps is simple: games should be fun. We want you to truly feel what it was like to fly an aircraft in those pioneering days, to experience the agony and the ecstacy of aerial combat, to find yourself slipping back in time. You won't be disappointed.

Other features include:

•Accurate landscapes generated using aerial reconnaissance photos taken during the First World War.
•In-flight help provided by CD speech that simulates the pilot's thoughts.
•Snapshots taken automatically during flight are used to generate an illustrated review of each mission.
•Multi-event campaigns in which a complete battle takes place around you.
•Windows 95 and DOS versions in the same box.
•Paint your Wagon. When you make it to ace status ( five kills) you can paint your aircraft with a personalised colour scheme.
•Modem/Serial Link options for head to head play with another human opponent.
•Completely new control system allowing complete operation of your aircarft plus dozens of viewing options to be activated easily and intuitively.
•Squadron management. On reaching the rank of Captain, You will be able to choose the number of aircraft you take on a mission, the pilots and where they fly in the formation. Flight and squadron formations can also be tailored to suit each mission.
•Very easy to install, load and configure.
•Stereo sound effects recorded from the actual planes and guns.
•Take on the role of real World War I pilots.
•Flying Corps' four campaigns take place towards the end of WW1 and allow you to fly 6 different aircraft.

This program cannot be installed from the interface as it is a DOS program. Simply open up the SuperCD and go to the Fly folder; then execute the Install.exe program.