So, this post comes from a recent question I received about whether or not you can run VR Flight sim with X-Plane on a Mac. There is lots to consider here, so let's get started. Why Would you Want a Mac for Flight Sim? So, I own a Mac and I own a PC. My Mac is a late 2009 iMac that has been put through it's paces over the years. I really do understand why people love their macs. The way it runs, the way it feels, it is just a great product. I know some of you might be on the other side of the fence and hate the Mac. Some of you might think the Mac is just an under powered, overpriced … [Read more...] about VR Flight on a Mac?
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VR Flight Sim – Coordinated Turn
This is the first of many posts for VR flight simulation, where I will give a tip, trick or skill to use with your VR Flight Sim setup. Today, I will go into a simple coordinated turn. Now, keep in mind that my instructions are for VR flight simulation and not for the real world pilot. I am not a flight instructor, however I do have lots of experience in flight simulators and I also have experience flying a real plane. With that said, lets get on with the learning. What is a coordinated turn? A coordinated turn, is a turn in coordinated flight.... Coordinated flight means that your plane is … [Read more...] about VR Flight Sim – Coordinated Turn
How to Set Your X-Plane 11 VR Settings?
So I have shown you what system I use but I haven't went over what my settings are. I think this is important to give you a starting point. My X-Plane 11 VR settings can help you get an idea what you can expect from a i5-7600k and GTX 1060. This will also give you an idea on how it will run with better or worse hardware then mine. With the settings below, I get 35 fps (90 fps headset) or 60 fps (90 headset) depending on one setting (resolution) that I will go over in this article. For my VR flights, I used to use FlyInside and X-Plane 11, however X-Plane 11 recently released VR support. I … [Read more...] about How to Set Your X-Plane 11 VR Settings?
Top 5 Things You Need to Get Started with a Virtual Reality Flight Simulator
I want to go over some of the things that I have come to love. My passion for VR flight Simulation has grown and as it grows, I tend to find better ways to fly. I wanted to start a list of my top 5 items. These aren't all things to start with, however they may be things to grown into one day. When I first got into VR flight, I was using an underpowered computer which could barely run FSX, let alone run VR. I still loved every minute of it. If that is you, then just keep flying and add things when you can. As time went on, I got more into flight simulation and so did my equipment. I ended up … [Read more...] about Top 5 Things You Need to Get Started with a Virtual Reality Flight Simulator
Do You Need the Best VR Flight Computer?
When you are shopping for a VR flight computer system, I find it is easier to compare to one you have tried. I believe that best way I can help you is by showing you what I use. I can then show you two of my videos, where I am running X-Plane, FlyInside and Oculus with my current system. If your interested in watching VR in action, take a look at a few of my videos. Flying the 737 in VR with the Oculus Rift X-Plane 11 VS Aerofly FS 2 X-Plane 11.20 Beta 11.20 - Flying the Cessna and Sikorsky in Virtual Reality X-Plane VR Flight at Night with the Oculus Rift (GTX 1060) X-Plane 11 in VR … [Read more...] about Do You Need the Best VR Flight Computer?
X-Plane 11 VR System Requirements
So your thinking about getting into the world of VR Flight Simulation. Lets dig into what kind of system you will need. You will have to remember that, your system needs to run your flight simulator and the Oculus Rift at the same time. If you are planning to fly with FSX then you will also need a program called Flyinside, which will also be running along side the other two systems. Running all this will take a decent computer. For the purpose of this tutorial, I will assume that you are going to fly X-plane 11, however you may want to use a different software. The numbers will be similar … [Read more...] about X-Plane 11 VR System Requirements