I heard the reason they are taking their time for the next patch is because they want to accurately model volcanic ash.
I see only one down side to this... If the wind is blowing over the English Channel then there will be no flying..... hummm
Still, with the Brilliant graphics of the horizon in this game it should make for some spectacular sunsets...
As a Star wars Fan also. I can't wait till they accurately model the Millennium Falcon and the X-Win... CANYON RUN!!!!
What? Too soon?....... OK IL2 Far Far Away.
For the record I am loving flying on direct connect with my brother in the evenings with Full realism on. Just Awesome fun!