Vive & Oculus Support in latest update
The wait is over, Flying Aces is now compatible with the HTC Vive as well as the Oculus Rift!
The wait is over, Flying Aces is now compatible with the HTC Vive as well as the Oculus Rift!
Flying Aces - Navy Pilot Simulator
- Released
- Sep 27, 2019
- Platforms
- Windows
- Last updated
Updates & announcements
- Developer postOriginal post
- Developer post
Vive Update (releasing next week)
We're happy to announce that the Vive version of Flying Aces will be available next week. If you have any questions please post them in the forum. Thank you
Original postWe're happy to announce that the Vive version of Flying Aces will be available next week.
If you have any questions please post them in the forum.
Thank you
- Developer post
Update 3.0 Released
This latest update includes new campaign missions! Don't forget to check out the previous updates as well. These include the new Aircraft Carrier Landing mode and Combat Mode.
Original postThis latest update includes new campaign missions!
Don't forget to check out the previous updates as well.
These include the new Aircraft Carrier Landing mode and Combat Mode. - Developer post
Update Released (2/27/19)
What's new in this update? - Skip CutScene button - Updated CutScene voice overs - Rating updates and physics improvements to landing mode - Mission Bug Fixes
Original postWhat's new in this update?
- Skip CutScene button
- Updated CutScene voice overs
- Rating updates and physics improvements to landing mode
- Mission Bug Fixes - Developer post
Update 2.0 Released! (New Game Mode)
Update 2.0 has just released. The new update features Landing Competition Mode. Compete against other players from around the world to achieve the best score. Your landing is rated on various criteria including your vertical speed at touchdown, distance from the center of the car
Original postUpdate 2.0 has just released.
The new update features Landing Competition Mode.
Compete against other players from around the world to achieve the best score.Your landing is rated on various criteria including your vertical speed at touchdown, distance from the center of the carrier, the arrestor cable you hit, etc.
We'll be updating this mode next week to further improve the data analysis and statistics.
- Developer post
Small Update Released
An update released this morning which fixes a few mission bugs. We'll have a major update releasing Friday or Monday of next week. An all new Aircraft Carrier Landing mode!
Original postAn update released this morning which fixes a few mission bugs.
We'll have a major update releasing Friday or Monday of next week.
An all new Aircraft Carrier Landing mode! - Developer post
Major Update Coming Today!
We have a major update coming today that completely revamps the 3D/VR perception in the game. This update will blow you away! Stay tuned! The update should be available by 3pm EST.
Original postWe have a major update coming today that completely revamps the 3D/VR perception in the game.
This update will blow you away!
Stay tuned! The update should be available by 3pm EST.
- Developer post
Major Update Released!
Hi Everyone, This new update has an all new Combat Mode which will test your skill against a slew of enemy fighters. Looking forward to some feedback. Thank you
Original postHi Everyone,
This new update has an all new Combat Mode which will test your skill against a slew of enemy fighters.
Looking forward to some feedback.
Thank you
- Developer post
Update 1.0.11 Released
We have a small Holiday Update that greatly improves all of the audio in the game. Engine audio, cockpit audio, and more! Look forward to a major update next week! Happy Holidays
Original postWe have a small Holiday Update that greatly improves all of the audio in the game. Engine audio, cockpit audio, and more!
Look forward to a major update next week!
Happy Holidays
- Developer post
Update 1.0.1 Released
We decided to release a small update before our major 1.1 release next week. This update includes: - AI Aircraft that take off from the carrier and runway - AI Aircraft in free flight mode - VR Calibration Screen - Improved Cockpit Touch Controls - Improved frame rate (note: the
Original postWe decided to release a small update before our major 1.1 release next week.
This update includes:
- AI Aircraft that take off from the carrier and runway
- AI Aircraft in free flight mode
- VR Calibration Screen
- Improved Cockpit Touch Controls
- Improved frame rate (note: the default water settings have been changed to low. If you already own the game, you'll have to manually change the graphics setting in the settings menu)Look for the big 1.1 update next week. Combat Mode!
- Developer post
Update Coming Next Week
The first update will include: - Numerous AI Aircraft in free flight mode - Improved missile targeting - Improved touch controls (primarily toggling switches) - Improved aircraft audio - Improved frame rate - New VR calibration screen - Improved positioning in the cockpit We're w
Original postThe first update will include:
- Numerous AI Aircraft in free flight mode
- Improved missile targeting
- Improved touch controls (primarily toggling switches)
- Improved aircraft audio
- Improved frame rate
- New VR calibration screen
- Improved positioning in the cockpitWe're working on an all new combat mode for an update shortly after the new year. You'll be able to battle other F18's and aircraft
- Developer post
Pre-Release Now Available
A few comments about the first build of the pre-release (please note that the pre-release is Oculus only) Comments and feedback We rely on your feedback and comments. We'll be updating the game around clock based on your suggestions. Thank you for your help and support! Bugs - Th
Original postA few comments about the first build of the pre-release (please note that the pre-release is Oculus only)
Comments and feedback
We rely on your feedback and comments.
We'll be updating the game around clock based on your suggestions.
Thank you for your help and support!Bugs
- The volumetric clouds have a graphical issue which will be fixed by the end of the week. If you're experiencing a strange white artifact, go into the settings and disable volumetric clouds.- The bomb drop audio has a glitch and does not play.
- The HUD is not easily viewable
Campaign
- The campaign is limited in the pre-release. There are four tutorial missions and three choice based missions. New missions will be added weekly up until the full releaseGraphics
- Improved aircraft carrier textures and lightingMisc
- New touch based gestures are in the works as well as detailed control layouts and HUD improvements- We're adding a control guide so that you can pull up instructions on the proper sequence to start the aircraft.
- Developer post
Updated Trailer
We've posted a new trailer showing some of the mission mechanics, updates to the boat wake effect for the aircraft carrier, as well as other scenery.
Original postWe've posted a new trailer showing some of the mission mechanics, updates to the boat wake effect for the aircraft carrier, as well as other scenery.