IL2 Realism Test FW 190 Pylon Turns and an IRL German memorial

Oct 17, 2026

How good is the IL2 flight model in regards to the relative motion of objects on screen, the ground, targets etc? How could I test that? Pylon turns are a perfect way to do it, so let's take the FW190 out and try it!

Also, I visit a German war memorial in Morbach Germany. I can't read the inscriptions, but they appear to be names and dates, I would assume they are the names of locals who perished in the conflicts, but I really don't know. In any case, I find the memorial to be rather touching, and they care for it with pride.

Morbach isn't a tourist location, but it's nice. Great hiking and mountain bike trails, ruins of an ancient castle to explore, werewolves, great food, nice people and more. I always have a good time in this little town. Plus Trier is just a short bus ride away.

Notes, the plane I flew in IL2 is a FW 190A-3 not an A5. I usually fly the A5 so I misspoke there. The commercial sim pictured from the outside is a type I have never flown, it's visuals might be the best ever, I have no idea. The 727 is a type I have flown a lot, although I am not sure if I have flown that exact unit.

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