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Acrojet

Acrobatic flight simulation with ten precision-flying events

Genres
Flight Simulator, Simulator
Platforms
Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Commodore C64/128/MAX, MSX, PC-8800 Series, PC-9800 Series, ZX Spectrum
Studio
Inc., MicroProse Software, MicroProse Software, Inc., SystemSoft, U.S. Gold, U.S. Gold Ltd., William F. Denman Jr. & Edward N. Hill Jr.
Release
December 31, 1984

About this game

AcroJet is a flight simulator centered on precision aerobatics in a BD5J Acrojet. Up to four players can compete across ten events and four difficulty levels, with adjustable weather conditions adding variety to each flight.

Events

  • Pylon Race: Navigate around pylons and land safely.
  • Slalom Race: Fly a figure-eight course.
  • Ribbon Cut: Break two ribbons.
  • Inverted Ribbon Cut: Complete the ribbon stunt while flying upside down.
  • Ribbon Roll: Fly under one ribbon, perform a full roll, and pass beneath a second.
  • Under Ribbon Race: Slalom beneath three ribbons in sequence.
  • Under Ribbon Loop: Fly under a ribbon, perform a loop, and pass over it upside down.
  • Spot Landing: Climb to 2,000 feet and land as close as possible to a marked runway spot.
  • Flame-Out Landing: Complete the landing challenge without the engines running.
  • Cuban Eight: Perform a sequence of half-loops and a half-roll around a ribbon.

Flight Instruments

The on-screen instrument panel displays altitude, heading, artificial horizon, and vertical velocity.

Platforms: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Commodore C64/128/MAX, MSX, PC-8800 Series, PC-9800 Series, and ZX Spectrum.