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As MS Flight Sim X is fixin to be released, I am wondering if I couldn't
get a better IFR simulator for similar money? I am currently using MS Flight Sim for help on keeping procedures fresh -- but there are a lot of things that aren't very realistic about IFR on MSFS. I imagine since it's so visually oriented but I don't really care about the graphics. Any of y'all use a PC sim that you recommend? Thanks, Nick Kliewer PPASEL-IA |
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Nick Kliewer wrote:
As MS Flight Sim X is fixin to be released, I am wondering if I couldn't get a better IFR simulator for similar money? I am currently using MS Flight Sim for help on keeping procedures fresh -- but there are a lot of things that aren't very realistic about IFR on MSFS. I imagine since it's so visually oriented but I don't really care about the graphics. Any of y'all use a PC sim that you recommend? Thanks, Nick Kliewer PPASEL-IA I can only say that I blew a lot of money on ASA's On Top and IPTrainer and never got them to work. ASA's software efforts seem to be a lot lacking. |
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Nick Kliewer wrote: As MS Flight Sim X is fixin to be released, I am wondering if I couldn't get a better IFR simulator for similar money? I am currently using MS Flight Sim for help on keeping procedures fresh -- but there are a lot of things that aren't very realistic about IFR on MSFS. I imagine since it's so visually oriented but I don't really care about the graphics. Any of y'all use a PC sim that you recommend? x-plane -- Bob Noel Looking for a sig the lawyers will hate |
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Ron Natalie wrote: Nick Kliewer wrote: As MS Flight Sim X is fixin to be released, I am wondering if I couldn't get a better IFR simulator for similar money? I am currently using MS Flight Sim for help on keeping procedures fresh -- but there are a lot of things that aren't very realistic about IFR on MSFS. I imagine since it's so visually oriented but I don't really care about the graphics. Any of y'all use a PC sim that you recommend? Thanks, Nick Kliewer PPASEL-IA I can only say that I blew a lot of money on ASA's On Top and IPTrainer and never got them to work. ASA's software efforts seem to be a lot lacking. They (or at least On Top) worked fine for me, even on my pathetic little laptop. There was a little initial irritation with the yoke control sensitivity, but after working out which button to hit when, it's all worked nicely for me for a long while. Wouldn't have done my IFR training without it. Now if only I had a decent Windows box to run something better on... :-) Hamish |
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Look at the list of FAA training devices, they require
realistic controls. They also cost more money, start a club. "Nick Kliewer" wrote in message ... | As MS Flight Sim X is fixin to be released, I am wondering if I couldn't | get a better IFR simulator for similar money? I am currently using MS | Flight Sim for help on keeping procedures fresh -- but there are a lot | of things that aren't very realistic about IFR on MSFS. I imagine since | it's so visually oriented but I don't really care about the graphics. | | Any of y'all use a PC sim that you recommend? | | Thanks, | Nick Kliewer PPASEL-IA | |
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I've been teaching IFR with Elite since version 1.0. No fancy visuals
but good fidelity. They seem to have lowered their price recently to become more cost-competitive. ($99 fore core package.) Ed Nick Kliewer wrote: As MS Flight Sim X is fixin to be released, I am wondering if I couldn't get a better IFR simulator for similar money? I am currently using MS Flight Sim for help on keeping procedures fresh -- but there are a lot of things that aren't very realistic about IFR on MSFS. I imagine since it's so visually oriented but I don't really care about the graphics. Any of y'all use a PC sim that you recommend? Thanks, Nick Kliewer PPASEL-IA |
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I wholeheartedly recommend ELITE. A while back I foresaw that I would
likely stop flying but I wanted to keep sharp. I bought Elite because it was the most accurate representation of a C-172 for IFR I've seen. I have twice passed IPCs, as if they are just formalities, after not having flown for two years. I would recommend the IFR syllabus if it's still available. My last employer was a flight school with a Frasca 142, Elite was as faithful to the real airplane as the Frasca and about $49K cheaper, IIRC. Elite was easily the best money I ever spent in aviation. -- Scott |
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"tscottme" wrote in message news I wholeheartedly recommend ELITE. A while back I foresaw that I would likely stop flying but I wanted to keep sharp. I bought Elite because it was the most accurate representation of a C-172 for IFR I've seen. I have twice passed IPCs, as if they are just formalities, after not having flown for two years. I would recommend the IFR syllabus if it's still available. My last employer was a flight school with a Frasca 142, Elite was as faithful to the real airplane as the Frasca and about $49K cheaper, IIRC. Elite was easily the best money I ever spent in aviation. -- Scott Scott, Which model or level of ELITE were you using? Is the basic core product adequate for learning IFR procedures and/or staying sharp or do you think one needs to go further up the ELITE food chain? TIA, Jay Beckman PP-ASEL (Maybe IA Student later this year...Maybe...) Chandler, AZ |
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At home I use MS FS and X-plane...
Elite http://www.flyelite.com products are very good, but a little more expansive... Rocco Caruso AEROMARKET www.market.aero |
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The core package is fine. The premium version just has more
airplanes - including a twin. Ed Jay Beckman wrote: "tscottme" wrote in message news I wholeheartedly recommend ELITE. A while back I foresaw that I would likely stop flying but I wanted to keep sharp. I bought Elite because it was the most accurate representation of a C-172 for IFR I've seen. I have twice passed IPCs, as if they are just formalities, after not having flown for two years. I would recommend the IFR syllabus if it's still available. My last employer was a flight school with a Frasca 142, Elite was as faithful to the real airplane as the Frasca and about $49K cheaper, IIRC. Elite was easily the best money I ever spent in aviation. -- Scott Scott, Which model or level of ELITE were you using? Is the basic core product adequate for learning IFR procedures and/or staying sharp or do you think one needs to go further up the ELITE food chain? TIA, Jay Beckman PP-ASEL (Maybe IA Student later this year...Maybe...) Chandler, AZ |
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