Thanks Morfiend.
To clarify the view system that I use and teach:
I use the numeric keypad view system exactly as it comes standard with every new, unmodified installation of Aces High. I make just one change to that: I remap the "look down" key to numeric keypad "slash".
If you start out with a very basic joystick (or, heaven forbid, without a joystick at all), you will find that view system is the best for your basic use.
However, most users have a joystick with a "Hat Switch", and I make a big change there. Instead of just leaving the hat switch to duplicate much of the standard view system that's already mapped to the numeric keypad, I like to program additional functions to it.
Most people approach this the other way around: they either ignore the numeric keypad view system, or they remap their numeric keypad with other functions. They must also make a custom mapping somewhere for "look up" and "look down".
You will find strong opinions on the pros and cons of both approaches. Either system can be made to work very well. Aces High has the best, most flexible view system of all flight simulators IMHO.
With a little experience and familiarity with the keyboard and joystick mapping options, you'll quickly form your own opinions and eventually you'll find the optimal setup for your particular hardware.
The point is that Aces High gives you the choice. The video clips teach the principles, and are oriented toward absolute beginners experiencing their first encounter with a combat flight simulator, using Aces High as the specific example. I hope a lot of new people find it as fun as I do.
Regards,
