If you are a flightsim-head, these are glorious days.

Il2 became IL2-FB, and now the ACE expansion pack has just arrived with Spitfires, P-38s and better naval action. These are the be all - end all of WWII flight sim games. All else is stone knives and bear skins.

In the fall, there will be another IL2 expansion pack or stand alone flight sim that uses an updated but similar engine, Pacific Fighters, with all that scenario entails; B-29s, carriers, a huge Midway map to fly in. After that we expect Battle Of Britain, again using the same, but updated engine and style. This is looking to be the cat's whiskers of the Battle of Britain scenario sims.

There are also two very nice looking WWI flight sims on the horizon. Also, Lock-On and Falcon 4 continue to be updated and may also see expasion packs available.

Not for years now have we had a new and excellent batch of flight sims come out in such numbers. Great time to buy a flightstick for your PC.