Feature Discovery Series Episode 3: Aerodynamics
What it is
A Microsoft Flight Simulator Feature Discovery episode in which CEO Sebastian Wloch explains the new aerodynamics simulation for the 2020 release.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN commenters link it as official evidence that the new simulator's flight model is serious and comparable to dedicated sims.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2020, last 2021
What HN commenters said
“they have an entire video on the aerodynamics work, it's beyond impressive”
Microsoft Flight Simulator's new aerodynamics work
eternalny1, 2020-02 · Recommendation · in “Flight Simulator 2020 – New Development Footage”
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Topics: microsoft flight simulator, aerodynamics, flight model, x-plane, game development
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