Hello friends!
As other members have already posted great ideas on the forum, I would also add something I feel it's been missing in the recent years.
I think our pilot and crew members (for example, in a bomber) could have some improvements over what we are used.
In this case, I think there are two main areas that could have some useful features.
1. Crew comments / interactions.
It would be great if the crew of the plane is aware of what is happening around them and improve the SA for the pilot.
If the plane is hit, they should react and call the damage. If some gunner is killed or incapacitated, call it too to the pilot
- "We were hit on our right engine!"
- "We are leaking fuel"
- "Tail gunner is dead!"
Also, this could be increased by reaction too to other aircraft that are in sight. Both friendly and enemies, while also doing some ID.
- "We've got P-40s to our right"
- "A frienldy has been hit behind us!
- "Zero, 12 O'clock coming"
For bombers, this could be great as it adds inmersion and SA. You are not alone in your aicraft.
2. Pilots and movement
To complement the upper part, I think that movement should reflect good in the plane. Instead of a head moving synchronized we could have more movement, just like in other sim where the full body turns around. Also, if the plane has a mirror, you could be see yourself moving around as you try to look outside.
These are just some ideas I've got that I never fully had. I remember the old B-17 title years ago and I think it would be great to have some bomber love in this part.
Kind regards π