I thought this might be a good comparison of real life and FS2002. The first shot is from the game. The second is the real plane that I actually fly. Both shots are taken from approximately the same altitude, heading, speed, season and time of day. I wasn't actually flying GMAX when this shot was taken and there seem to be an island missing from the game shot, or maybe it was just not the right angle. If anyone one is curious, GMAX is an aerobatic version of the 152. Its a blast to fly, even has 5 points harnesses!!
Eric