F16 Simulator

Hey Leslie here,

And you’re reading my uncensored review of which F16 simulator I liked.  Note that this is a review, if you’re looking for a F 16 flight simulator, then click here.

Why am I writing this?  Well, when I was thinking about buying a sim, there weren’t many real reviews around so I thought I’d write one quickly to help any of you who are in the same position I was.  But be warned, I’ll be going into both the good and the bad points, so if that’s something you might not want to hear, then you may as well leave now.

Falcon 4.0 Allied Force is the sim I’ll be reviewing.  This sim is totally dedicated to the F16. There are three different variances of the F-16 Fighting Falcon that you can fly.

This game is very realistic and I’m not the only one that thinks so.  There are many people that have used this sim and give it a big thumbs up.

So, what makes it so real? Every instrument button, switch and lever in the F-16 cockpit works, they are not just for show.  The radar and weapon systems all work like a real Falcon.   Air to air missiles like the AIM-120 and AIM-9 Sidewinder are available for your missions.  There is dog fighting that is only enhanced when you are in multi-player mode where the other players can be friendly or adversarial.

The missions in this F16 simulator are challenging and must be followed and objectives carried out while returning to base and landing in one piece.   Some missions may require mid-air refueling or landing on an air craft carrier.  You will create your own flight plan to complete your mission successfully.  There are around 30 training missions that are geared to getting you familiar with handling your Falcon and its capabilities.

The campaigns are dynamic, therefore, your actions will impact the outcomes.  There is no set result.  You are in control of your F16 and your fate.

Click Here to Visit the Falcon 4.0 AF Site

The training missions are not the only tools to help you learn this flight simulator.  There is also a very thorough pdf manual and key chart.  In addition, if you want to scale back some of the features of your F 16 Falcon, there is an easy mode that will simplify the avionics.

The Falcon 4.0 F16 flight simulator can be played completely from your keyboard.  But if you want to extend the realism, you can do that by adding a flightstick, yoke and pedals.  Then you can fly your Falcon like a real jet.

The Bad Points

Obviously, Falcon 4.0 AF isn’t perfect.  Here’s what I didn’t like about it.

• You can’t switch to other apps while running this flight simulator.  That may be no big deal, since who wants to check facebook in the middle of a flight.
• There is a learning curve.  The realism that makes this sim great, takes some time to master.  But it will be worth it.

The Good Points

• It costs under $20 and you don’t have to spend any more money to play using your keyboard.
• You control your own fate because of the dynamic campaigns.  The outcome is based on actions you take or don’t take.
• It is dedicated to F16s only.  There are not a bunch of other fighter jets thrown in.  That is why, I think, that the F16 details are so accurate.

Last Word

And so we’ve come to the end of my review.   Falcon 4.0 Allied Forces has to be one of the most amazing F16 simulator on the market today.   The attention to details, the dynamic campaigns, the weapons and combat accuracy give this sim a leg up on its competition.

Click Here To Go To the Falcon 4.0 AF Website

A F 16 flight simulator would seem to be nothing more than a specialized simulation game focusing on one type of aircraft.  That’s true, but that focus on a F16 is what makes these simulators truly special.  Almost all simulators have realistic graphics and controls.  They’ll teach you how to fly, BUT then add a layer of missions, weapons and dog fighting that delivers the thrill of flying a F16.

Flight simulator games can either be a physical cockpit replica or computer software.   A physical simulator allows you to sit in it and is controlled by sophisticated computer technology.   While the computer software is installed on your PC and can have you flying your F16 from the comfort of your own home with far less cost.  The software can be controlled with your keyboard and mouse or you can purchase additional hardware  that connects to your computer to help fly the jet including a flightstick, controls and pedals.  Saitek and Thrustmaster make popular versions of this hardware.  Hardware like this enhances the feel of piloting your own jet.   Both software and physical simulators provide the realism of flight, so you can’t go wrong.

F 16 simulator software is very realistic to flying a F 16.   And because of this realism,  the learning curve is greater then other flight games.    Not only are you learning the basics of flight, but you’re learning a more complex cockpit, weapon system, combat  and missions.  However, this steeper learning curve can be conquered in steps as you complete training missions.

Every button in the cockpit works as it should to help you control the aircraft and complete your mission.  There are many different types of challenging missions including training missions.  You will have to pick your weapons and flight plan prior to embarking on  your flight.  There are air to air missiles and air to ground missiles and bombs to consider.  Dog fights with enemy aircraft is another challenge you’ll encounter during your missions.  You can also play multi-player by hooking up with other F 16 pilots on the internet.

Imagine taking to the air after accepting your first mission.  The weapons you’ve chosen are ready to take out the target and any enemy aircraft you encounter.  You are flying in formation with other F 16 pilots that will also take part in this mission.  How will you feel after completing your mission and landing successfully back on the aircraft carrier?  You control all aspects of your challenges including the weather that you’ll encounter during flight.

A F 16 flight simulator offers not only challenges and thrills, but the satisfaction of accomplishment.  And it is a whole lot of fun too.