Using the fly trainer can cause stability issues within the game:
: Modern security software frequently flags these tools as malware (false positives) because they inject code into the game process. You may need to create an exception or temporarily disable your antivirus to download and run them. Risks & Glitches Enemy Attacks
: Some versions include a slider to adjust how quickly Lara moves through the air.
The Tomb Raider community has a long history of fan art and machinima (filmmaking within a game engine). The standard camera in Anniversary is locked behind Lara to facilitate gameplay. The fly trainer allowed filmmakers to detach the camera, capturing sweeping cinematic shots or dramatic close-ups that were otherwise impossible, elevating the quality of fan-made content.
: Because trainers inject scripts into running application memory blocks, security software flag them as positive threats. You must add the folder containing your trainer as an active exception in Windows Defender or any third-party security suite.
Speedrunners use fly trainers to map out collision geometry, test trigger zones for cutscenes, and find optimal paths before attempting standard, glitch-less runs. Troubleshooting and Safety Precautions
If you’ve played Tomb Raider: Anniversary more than once, you know how gorgeous the environments are—and how frustrating it is that the camera is glued to Lara’s shoulders. Wouldn't it be cool to fly around St. Francis Folly like a ghost or get a cinematic shot of the T-Rex from above?