Have you ever looked up in the sky and started to drool... Maybe it is just me. I love planes and I constantly think about flying. So much so, that I got into flying flight simulators many years ago. When I started flying sims, it was on FSX. I know, some of you may have started on much older sims, however this is where I got my start. FSX was a great sim, however my computer couldn't keep up. The sim was old and even on current hardware, it is still a CPU hog. After FSX I tried my hand at X-Plane 9, however I had trouble getting over the interface. I then added a flight yoke, rudder … [Read more...] about Does Flying in VR Feel Like the Real Thing?
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VRFW 006: Flight Simulation and Flight Training Tips from a Qualified Flight Instructor
Welcome to Episode 6 of the VR Flight World Podcast, where we get into our very first interview with a qualified flight instructor from the Chicago area, B.J. Slater. He has been flying as a flight instructor since 2001 and has had many different jobs in aviation. B.J. grew up flying a flight simulator and later got into flight training when he went to college. The interview gets into some flight training tips as well as much more, including his opinion on what he believes is the best flight control to get started on. Hope you enjoy this interview! B.J. Slater Website and Contact … [Read more...] about VRFW 006: Flight Simulation and Flight Training Tips from a Qualified Flight Instructor
Where is the Best Flight Training Online – For Free
I think you will agree with me when I say that without great flight training, a flight simulator is just another video game with planes. Beyond this, it can become a frustrating experience trying to land a plane in a flight sim with zero training. When I used to search for free flight lessons, I would search youtube. The problem is that not everyone on YouTube is a great instructor, and in some of the videos it is debatable whether they even have the skills to be teaching flight maneuvers. This is why I am writing this post. I want you to be able to locate great flight training … [Read more...] about Where is the Best Flight Training Online – For Free
The VR Flight Nauseating Experiment
Please note, I do include affiliate links in this post. This just means that if you purchase something after using my link, that I will get a small advertising commision. This does not cost you anything and really helps me to keep putting out great content. If you do use my links, I really appreciate it. I only recommend products that I use and believe in. VR Nausea... Is it Real? Have you ever wanted to buy a virtual reality headset like the Oculus Rift(Affiliate Link) but didn't know if it would make you sick... Well, most of us have. For me, motion sickness has never been a problem, as I … [Read more...] about The VR Flight Nauseating Experiment
Flying the 737 in VR with the Oculus Rift
VR Flight in the 737 with X-Plane 11 Have you ever been sitting in a commercial airline and wondered what it would be like to fly in the captains chair. Well, I think it has crossed my mind. A few days ago when I made this video, I really felt like I was in charge of a massive aircraft. It may have not been the smoothest ride for my passengers, however I didn't hear any complaining. What's in the video In this video I show you what its like to fly the 737 in X-Plane 11. I start out sitting on the runway in this massive beast. When you look down from the window with the VR headset, you … [Read more...] about Flying the 737 in VR with the Oculus Rift
5 Top Things You Should Understand When Buying a Computer
I think you would agree with me that picking a computer suitable for virtual reality flight can be a complicated job. Even picking a computer in general can be complicated... or is it? Well I used to look at the computer specs and just saw numbers and words without meaning. The sales person at the store would either talk circles around me or wouldn't know anything about computers and in either scenario was no help. I did the research and uncovered how simple buying a PC can be if you know a few basics. I went from very little knowledge about the computer parts, to a great understanding of what … [Read more...] about 5 Top Things You Should Understand When Buying a Computer