This is your Ace in the Hole. Precision controls included.
Your plane is not indestructable but can take some damage so it is not like a few shots puts you on the ground. Missions and enemies come in a variety of difficulty levels so both the novice and expert will feel challenged byt different game modes. There are abour 40 different aircraft that you can fly in the game and various missions utilize unique attacks: machine guns, bombs, torpedos, and rockets are all skills you must learn.
I found the graphics to be pretty impressive, even without an HDTV. The background music is pretty cool, too, and that adds a lot to the gaming experience. I have had a blast with the game so far. I have mainly flown campaign missions, arcade mode (gun down enemies to earn time and pass checkpoints), and duels with aces. I don't think I have had as much fun playing a flight game since the days of Crimson Skies. You will not regret this purchase! I did not even mention the use of sixaxis control, which is another great feature that is used well in this game.
This game is just fun and feels so realistic to flying a small plane. I have played with a standard control scheme but sixaxis is way more fun. It's awesome to be doing a nose dive and to pull up on the controller at the last second to come swooping off the ground.
Oh, and then there's the multiplayer and Online. I have to say that the dogfights are so close to Crimson Skies that I have had to go back and play that game all over again.
This comes from a person that has more than 200 games and is a harsh critic. If you want to try something unique try it. It is definately a rent, if you not into games like this.
Have fun...