PLEASE READ: I am not asking for new aircraft sounds, i am aware that new sounds on aircraft is limited due to technical reasons. However, this request is to improve the current engine sounds to allow for more effects and give a more realistic feel.
Aircraft engine sounds improvements
Credits: Custom Sounds in Infinite Flight
The issue:
We can all agree that most of us want new sounds, however this is limited due to technical issues and thus is not possible.
The solution/ What this revamp will affect
Since new sounds are limited due to technical reasons, i think that it would be more beneficial to revamp the current sounds to more realistic sounds that sound closer to real life. The current sounds are good, but they can be better, what new sounds we can hear with this revamp could be:
Interior Sound Improvements:
The current interior sounds in IF have an unrealistic ambience based off thrust level, as a low/idle thrust has little to no ambience, which means that you can still hear the engine doing its work. and a high thrust level has more ambience that it usually does, Which reduces the effect of the “roar” on takeoff.
Exterior Sounds Improvements:
The exterior sounds in infinite flight are great for mobile, however there are a few things that could be touched on, the first thing that can be improved is the far-away “woosh” sound effect, im sure some people have heard a loud “woosh” effect when an aircraft is far above, and infinite flight doesn’t seem to have that effect, instead the sounds seem to “fade” are you get farther away from an aircraft, so that could be touched on. Another thing that can be improved is the "roar’ of the aircraft, as it doesnt sound as strong as it sounds IRL.
Reverse thrusts and turboprops
I think we can all agree that the reverse thrusts in IF is very loud, and that doesnt mean its great either. The reverse thrusts can be improved to be more quiet in the interior side of sounds. And regarding turboprops, their sounds could recieve the improvements above that is suitable for turboprops.
Why should I vote for this?
If you want a more realistic experience in IF, you can vote ;)
Conclusion:
Overall, the sounds in IF are one of the, if not the best engine sounds you can hear on mobile. However just like any other things in the sim, they can be improved to be more realistic and satisfy the community without being blocked by technical limitations.
