WWII in the Pacific
challenged pilots and machines as never before.
Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2 takes you back to
this historic time and place with exquisitely detailed aircraft, cockpits, and scenery.
The flight dynamics of each accurately engineered aircraft capture the true
experience of flying magnificent machines, from nimble Zeros to lethal workhorses
like the Corsair and Hellcat.
Details like moving canopies, folding wings, battle-scarred paint, spectacular
damage, and last-second bailouts immerse you in a new level of realism.
NEW SITE FEATURES
Bob Campbell: Jeep Carrier Wildcat Pilot
It took a special breed of naval aviator and naval air crewman to operate off
the CVEs. Among the pilots of squadron VC-78 was a young ensign, Robert "Bob" Campbell,
a native of Toledo, Ohio (and an invaluable consultant during the production of
Microsoft® Combat Flight Simulator 2). Born in 1921, Bob had an early interest in
flying and aviation but never imagined that by the time he reached his early 20s
he'd be flying off a "jeep carrier" in the Southwest Pacific during some of the
darkest and most desperate days of the twentieth century.
SDK: Using the Country Config File
Check out the latest SDK information! This article explains customizing the
country config file, which allows you to add new nationalities and alliances to
CFS2, and change the graphics displayed in the user interface (UI) as well as award
images.
SDK: MDL Converter
Check out the latest SDK information! This article explains the MDL Converter tool,
which does three things:
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It converts the MDL header of pre-CFS2 aircraft models to the new CFS2 format.
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It fixes the payloads bug so you can use payloads on imported planes.
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It optimizes the aircraft model to use the new CFS2 graphics format, resulting in
higher frame rates.
A Wartime Interview with Joe Foss
In the spring of 1943 Guadalcanal veteran, 26-victory ace, and Medal of
Honor winner Joe Foss was back in the U.S. Among his duties at this time was an
interview at the Bureau of Aeronautics. We found a transcript of that interview
in the National Archives and have reproduced excerpts from it below.
An interview with the creators of "In Defense of Australia
1942"
You've survived countless naval battles in the Pacific theater, stayed alive
through all the dogfights and bomber intercepts, and even sunk a ship or two. So
now what? Is that all there is to do in Combat Flight Simulator 2? Not by a long
shot!
Importing Aircraft, Scenery & Missions
General guidelines for importing aircraft and missions from Microsoft Combat
Flight Simulator 1, as well as scenery from Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000, for
use in Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2.
Advanced Image Quality/Performance Settings
for Combat Flight Simulator 2
Because there are so many combinations of hardware and software available, we've
added more graphics settings which can be adjusted to achieve the look and feel
you want. This article will help you adjust those settings, which will help you
create the best CFS2 experience.
How to Create Ground Attack Missions
Ever wonder what it's like to dive into a maelstrom of flak to attack a crippled
battleship? Or to strafe an enemy airfield before any aircraft can scramble to defend
it? Now you can find out! You can download the missions we've already created, or
learn how to create your own. There are hundreds of possible missions and scenarios,
and thousands of battles yet to be determined!
Don't miss other interesting articles in our Articles section!
Two New Movie Trailers for Combat Flight Simulator 2!
To celebrate Combat Flight Simulator 2 going gold we are bringing you two videos
of the opening cinematics of Combat Flight Simulator 2!
Full Length Intro Trailer (20.5 MB / MPEG format)
Shorter Length Intro Trailer
(10.6 MB / MPEG format)
EXCLUSIVE
INTERVIEW
