description Flight Unlimited II Overview
Flight Unlimited II is a 1997 civilian flight simulator developed by Looking Glass Studios. Set in the San Francisco Bay Area, it featured a ten-thousand-square-mile photorealistic terrain rendered using satellite imagery. The simulation emphasized general aviation, offering flyable aircraft such as the Cessna 172 and Beechcraft Baron. Its advanced physics engine built upon the aerodynamics modeling introduced in the original Flight Unlimited, which had focused primarily on aerobatic flight.
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What is Flight Unlimited II set in?
Flight Unlimited II is set in the San Francisco Bay Area. The 1997 simulator used satellite imagery to create roughly 10,000 square miles of terrain.
Who developed Flight Unlimited II?
Looking Glass Studios developed Flight Unlimited II. The studio was also known for System Shock 2 and Thief: The Dark Project.
What kind of flying does Flight Unlimited II simulate?
It focuses on civilian general aviation rather than military combat. Players can fly through a detailed Bay Area environment while managing aircraft handling, navigation, and weather-related challenges.
When was Flight Unlimited II released?
Flight Unlimited II was released in 1997 for Windows. It followed the original Flight Unlimited and was later followed by Flight Unlimited III.
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