I really think that modding is quite a disrespect for the game. Allowing people to add their not standard designs will only lead to a non serius game. Also, the flight behavior of a plane still remains like the original one, so you will be able to make an F-16 that flies as a Mirage and with a harrier cockpit... Don´t you modders like realistic simulation? Look at Lock on, it remains as a spectacular flight modeling research and achievement... (although i know there are some deviations going around). Who in this place likes Wings over vietnam? Just an arcade not a simulator, planes do not stall (what the f**ck) ohh come on we want realistic and sober simulation!!!
I agree with you about a Gulf war game with this engine, but.... every flyable plane should have it´s own realistic flight behavior, own avionics, own radar with its own specific characteristics, etc. The new game should be available after a huge research and work... not by just painting an aircraft you will get a good simulator.
Please Dante restrict this game as more as can, to keep the respect on this war and on your own work. I know you can give these guys new war environments an planes in the future, but dont let everybody touch an mix up your creation. You´ll keep this way standard versions and updates, and compatibility on online gaming will be a fact not a problem.