Air Conflicts: Secret Wars offers up a World War II-era combat flight simulation, complete with an original storyline, 49 campaign missions, and online dogfights for up to four players.
Rise of Flight is chock full of realistic air combat circa 1917, and is a real thrill for flight sim fans, though some minor technical issues hurt it a little.
Persistence through the initial difficulty of learning the moves rewards you with control over this gorgeous attack helicopter simulator.
The sequel to the World War II flight combat game Heroes of the Pacific, it's packed with arcade-style fun, though that may be too shallow for some players.
HAWX is easy to pick up and play, yet it's still ultimately shallow and unrealistic.