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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Why You Should Try VR Flight Simulation
Have you ever looked to sky as a beautiful Cessna 172 flew overhead and sighed, because you know that getting your pilot's licence is just not possible. Maybe you had your licence but you ended up having a medical issue, or spending around $10,000 is just not a possibility. Maybe you have the money, but you are so busy, that giving up hours and hours to go train is not going to happen. Are you afraid of flight? Whatever the reason is, you cannot give up on flying all together. You can't afford not to be involved in flight. It is such an amazing feeling of freedom. It gives you such a great … [Read more...] about Why You Should Try VR Flight Simulation
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 Stall a Plane in Your Flight Simulator… and Why?
I think the first thing that comes to mind when people talk about stalling an airplane, is that the engine stops working, however this is the wrong kind of stalling. Stalling an airplane is much different than stalling your car. Don't get me wrong, technically you could stall the engine, however that is not where we are going with this post. Before I get into the details, I wanted to say, that I am not a flight instructor, so this information is only for flight simulation. Yes, it is the same skill in a real plane, as in a simulator, however I am only teaching this for … [Read more...] about How to Stall a Plane in Your Flight Simulator… and Why?
X-Plane 11 VS Aerofly FS 2
*** Please note that the video does not have talking. It is merely a video showing the two sims running in VR. For the comparison information keep reading. I just got Aerofly FS 2 and wanted to do a comparison video for you. The two simulators are great. I really wanted to try Aerofly FS 2, as I have read that it is a great choice for flying with VR. I'll go over the good and bad of both. In the first part of the video, you will see me flying X-Plane and the latter part will have me flying Aerofly FS 2. I have both sims start on the runway at the San Francisco International Airport. I do a … [Read more...] about X-Plane 11 VS Aerofly FS 2
How to Add or Remove Planes from X-Plane 11
How do you add or remove computer controlled planes from X-Plane 11? Well, it is really not difficult, however it took me a bit to find it... So I figured I would save you some time and show you where it is For me, I love having a few planes flying around. It adds so much realism, when you have to watch for planes in the sky and have to wait for other planes to land before landing yourself. On the other hand, sometimes I like to have no planes at all. I do this in order to squeeze every last ounce of power out of my computer. It is a good idea if you are trying to push your graphics, … [Read more...] about How to Add or Remove Planes from X-Plane 11