Flight Simulators

Discussion in 'Pilots In Real Life' started by airman426, Feb 24, 2016.

  1. airman426

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    For those of you who can't always fly 24/7, we have flight simulators. Share your stories about X-Plane, FSX, or the like.
     
  2. Jedy_Mushroom

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    Yeeey! I'm free as the wind!
     
  3. airman426

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    Do you use X-Plane?
     
  4. Jedy_Mushroom

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    No, FSX. Since I was 7, I think
     
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    I was working on a project called the "EADT x737" for X-Plane for about two years, if any of you guys use X-Plane, I highly recommend it... and it's freeware, so there is that. [/shameless product placement]
     
  6. airman426

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    I use X-Plane pretty much exclusively. I believe I did use your x737 after I learned about it in a forum post on here a while ago. I don't really remember anything about it, but I'm sure it was awesome considering it is still installed.
     
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  7. Jedy_Mushroom

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    Oh... mornings in the cockpit...
     

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    Beautiful....
     
  9. RedHorizon

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    This is the x737 project, as Pan Am never flew the NG, that would make the livery a "fantasy livery" (albeit a beautiful one).
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  10. Jedy_Mushroom

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    Until I fix my broken yoke I have some time to think of new GA aircraft (in sim) to get. I'm thinking between:
    C90 GTX KING AIR HD SERIES and
    PA23 AZTEC F 250. both by carenado. It was a mistake buying a 777-200ER from CS without knowing how simple machines work.

    Here's a pic of my current aircraft- Default Baron 58
     

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  11. airman426

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    What kind of equipment are you using?
     
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    Hmm...I have that exact one. What's the matter with it?
     
  14. Jedy_Mushroom

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    As I turn it on, it illuminates the clock, turns off, starts showing illegible symbols on itself and shuts dow completely. Maybe I should reinstall the drivers AGAIN (I'm sure I will tomorrow)
     
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  15. fly72j

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    X-Plane is my thing. I've had it for two years now, and I use it with my Saitek yoke, rudder pedals, and switch panel. Unfortunately, all those controls are slowly breaking/malfunctioning. If only Saitek didn't rely on cheap Chinese manufacturing....But anyway, I don't really use X-Plane much anymore. Why do that when I'm flying two to three times per week in real life?
     
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  16. airman426

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    Precisely. X-Plane is definitely my thing. The blade physics is so accurate! But my Saitek yoke malfunctioned a long time ago. I didn't even get to use it.
     
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    Yes....Saitek is cheap. Although my controllers still serve their purpose for excellent BeamNG controllers!
     
  18. Jedy_Mushroom

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    I finally fixed it! Took a flight on a PC12 aircraft. Flew to some interesting places. Finally I can enjoy flying again!

    Topic of the yokes: I wish I could buy a Goflight yoke. All metal, no plastic. Best quality, which, unfortunately, you get for 800$. It would also suit the fact I used to fly 777-900ER and 777-200LR in the sim.
     
  19. fly72j

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    Cool stuff! I would really enjoy all-metal controls as well. I'd really like a Redbird FMX though....
     
  20. cowboy905

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    Are there any flight sims with a cessna 150? i need to practice landing the 150, i have fsx and xplane 9 (old af).
     
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