pc flight simulators

[Southbound1313]

Which pc flight sims are best and offer most realistic flying? Thanks for info..

 

[WMUchickenhawk]

For VFR I havent found any of the easily availible sims to be of much use because they didnt have enough detail, but I haven't used Microsoft X much. For instrument the microsoft ones were useful. They have all the navaids and as long as you know the proper procedures they can help you practice them. I found that doing an approach or two on the sim before I flew helped a bit.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

"ASA On Top" program is pretty good for nuts and bolts IFR flying. Great for keeping current. Very easy to set up weather, position, and aircraft criteria. No real terrain graphics though, as it is intended to be an instrument program.


I just got to sample the new MSFS X. Unless you have a real good computer in terms of memory and video card, you won't get the graphics that were designed into it. It is a resource hog otherwise, but the graphics are pretty incredible. Excellent for those wishing to do VFR flying on their sim. Very realistic graphics, but you'll have to set the parameters on high and unless you've a good CPU, expect very slow frame refresh rates.

 

[AC560]

I just got to sample the new MSFS X.

They just put out a service pack which is pushing frame rates up by 20-40% depending on your gear (especially dual/quad core machines).

 

[pgcfii2002]

ASA On Top is good for IFR skills and training......