LockOn: Modern Air Combat,  fondly referred to by its fans as LOMAC.
This post is dedicated to   who had referred to his passion for a cricket game (and his exploits, with it!) on a post of his where I’d told him about my exploits with this game.  I think it’s a stupendous game,  with extremely attractive graphics and very highly realistically modeled physics.  I suppose this game is next best to actually flying those beauties.  See for yourself!




Just after take off, in my favorite bird, the Sukhoi 27.



My targets,  a group of four heavily armed Sukhoi 25 fighters.  They look menacing, but they haven't spotted me yet!



Uh-oh.. They have just spotted the Alpha-predator of the skies: Me.  This is where they try dumping their stores (weapons) to become lighter and more maneuverable, in a desperate attempt to try and survive.



They find that survival is not an option at their disposal.  As Max Payne said "They were looking to buy some sand for their hourglass.  I was not selling them any!"



A close up shot of one of my victims.  Amazing damage modeling, I think.



The view from the cockpit.



This is me, evading an AMRAAM missile, fired by a worthy opponent,  the USAF's air-superiority fighter, the F-15C.  I live to continue flying.  That's bad news for our friend in the F-15C!



Ah.. our 'friend' is hit.. but he's not out.  Timely deployment of countermeasures ensured that he only lost an engine as opposed to everything.



My response? Two words: Fox 2!



Our 'friend' has ejected.  A smart decision.



Victorious,  I turn back home. 



Ever wonder what it looks like to the pilot's eye, to see the ground coming up to meet you ? This is what it looks like.



This is what it looks like when it's much closer.



Ladies and gentlemen,  thank you for flying Chengi-Air.  We hope you have had a pleasant flight and will fly with us again!