CoolP wrote on Nov 6^th, 2011 at 2:44am:

We may assume two categories of updates (regardless if being free or not). ....... 1) the ones necessary to make the product work or to fix major bugs and flaws 2) the ones adding features and options ....... I'm thankful for all the added features, some are noted above. But we shouldn't communicate clear cat 1 bugfixes as 'updates a customer has to be thankful for'. That would actually miss the point in my eyes.

I agree w/ this above assessment.

My main concern w/ this otherwise fine cs757 was that I couldn't take this 757 above 25k w/o encountering un-predictable (and now well-documented) "rocking" issue. 22 months (plus the 4.5 upgrade) is a long period to let this continue un-resolved rendering this plane un-flyable for most of us. I clearly see there is a large fan base for this Boeing plane on this forum itself.

After 4.6, however, I wouldn't be "hasty about criticising CS" either (assuming CS is noting the further needed improvements). I can wait for v5.0...and their 737/777. Considering that the few good developers are probably not running  a very profitable business (for the amount of efforts they put in), it's in our interest they stay on to release new and authentic-feeling aircraft (once in a while) to keep the excitement of this great hobby.

With Microsoft Flight not sure how all this will change....

"...it has been said that it (=Microsoft Flight) is looking to appeal to flying enthusiasts with the realism and accuracy shown in the previous titles of Microsoft Flight Simulator, but also will include other types of gameplay that appeal more to novices..."

I guess we stay tuned.

Happy flying, meanwhile!