I am interested in this news (sorry it's news to me as I usually only frequent the WW2 forums) but would really like to know if the Graphics engine is to get an update?

Currently it looks like IL2 detail (and I like IL2 so don't take that the wrong way) but times have moved on considerable. Looking at Wings of prey with realtime dynamic HD lighting and reflections and Cliffs of Dover (buggy but getting there) I would love to see a new era of Jet Combat Simulation that is also graphically stunning.

Is this something that is being planned or is FC3 just an update to the original engine?

Cheers, MP