I really don't get why this is such a big deal. We all love flightsims but we are a niche within a niche. The first party and third-party devs need to be financially solvent. FC4 will:
1. I'm assuming inject $ into the pockets of participating third parties.
2. Bring new players into the fold.
3. You don't have to buy it.
I get the disappointment with the lack of a "new" red-for aircraft but I'm sure the devs hear everyone here. Just take a breather, take a 10,000ft view of the situation and put things into perspective.