I am very excited and looking forward to the Persian Gulf map. Simply because it is what NTTR and Normandy aren't.   
A map which was and is a base for many real-life conflicts (Modern jets, obviously). Not just a map for training, not just a map for a specific range of aircraft.   
I'm sure it will be great, and I can't wait to fly all the modules over that map (especially Hawg, Tomcat, Flanker and Hornet).   
There are thousands of options on this map.   
I don't fly on Normandy or NTTR either, but that's because those maps aren't for me. Since I can only speak for myself, I'll certainly enjoy the Persian Gulf a lot! I hope you do too. Because it's different from both available maps that we have right now.