I think most will agree the textures are too harsh - even the guy who created the textures.
In retrospect, it's obvious (to me anyway) the altitudes of the bases are too extreme.
However, I love the concept: 512 x 512 map and symmetric map.
Two weeks after the map was out, a version was submitted to HTC with different textures (as I recall) and the altitudes toned down. HTC has elected to stay with the current map.
I know how I feel about it. I wish HTC would pull the map. I'm sick of listening to your constant whining. I know there's probably only 10-20 of you who feel compelled to constantly whine and complain. Now that I think about it, you're the same 10-20 who whine and complain about everything.
I take it back! Don't take the map out of rotation! Maybe HTC will note your callsign and switch the terrain to AKDesert everytime one of you login. What's that you say? "By god, I'll quit Aces High!" Heh, wouldn't that be a loss.

curly