I enjoyed the damage model as well.
I have even broken off my landing gear and have done prop strikes for fun.
They only thing I don't like however, is the instant explosion from hitting the ground even if a make a reasonably good belly landing. And when I do make a belly landing, the plane explodes as soon as it comes to a stop.
*pppppppsssssshhhhhhhhh* Phew! That was a close..*BOOM!*