Take your flight simulation to the next level with some of these easy tips. In the podcast I will go over what you need to upgrade your flight simulator and where you should start. Of course VR Flight will be one of my recommendations, as virtual reality is one of the best things to ever happen to flight simulators. Some of the most important upgrades will come with the hardware you are carrying. My #1 upgrade, that is probably tied with VR, is the rudder pedals. This especially holds true if you are flying as part of flight training in real life. It's hard to get the full experience … [Read more...] about VRFW 005: Take Your Flight Simulator to the Next Level
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3 Easy Tips for Prescriptions Glasses in VR
Are you visually challenged and have those pesky glasses on your face. It can be disappointing to think about how amazing VR would be, just to have your hopes dashed when you remember you will need to shove a pair of glasses in the VR Headset. Will they fit? is there any other way? Lucky for you, there are solutions out there. First, lets start with the obvious solution... that sometimes gets overlooked. 1. Contact Lenses Why not try contact lenses as an easy solution. I know not everyone will be able to use contact lenses, however if you can use contact lenses, this may be your easiest … [Read more...] about 3 Easy Tips for Prescriptions Glasses in VR
The Carenado Cessna CT210M Centurion II Review
Going into the Cessna CT210M Centurion II (affiliate link) is a nice progression if you are coming from the Cessna 172. It adds a bit more complexity to flying as you now have to deal with a bigger plane with more complex systems such as landing gear and Cowl Flaps. Besides this, the aircraft is fast and can go high. It is a definitely a great aircraft to further your flight sim experience. If you love Cessna aircraft, then you will love this one. The Carenado - CT210M Centurion II for X-Plane 11 has new "State-of-the-art configurable FPS-friendly logic system" which will allow … [Read more...] about The Carenado Cessna CT210M Centurion II Review
VRFW 004: X-Plane 11 Tips and Tricks
In this podcast, I go over a few tips, tweaks and tricks that I use in order to get the most out of my VR Flight Experience. You may have noticed that you sometimes get a stutter in your X-Plane 11 when running with your Oculus Rift. This studder can ruin a flight experience. Well, luckily I have a quick tip that could save you from this stuttering world. This tweak really appears to be a secret, as I don't see it out there. If it was able to help me, I am sure it will help you. So, take a listen and I hope you enjoy. Join our Podcast Are you a pilot or student pilot using VR for your … [Read more...] about VRFW 004: X-Plane 11 Tips and Tricks
How to Add Real World Weather and Why?
If you are like me, you may have fallen into the trap of flying with perfect weather. It can be so tempting to make the weather perfect with a few clouds floating around the sky. With perfect weather you are missing out on so many important elements of flight such as wind. Do you think wind always lines up perfectly with the runway.... not a chance. This will add some real challenge to your next landing. Besides being more realistic, there is just something neat about flying in the actual weather that is happening outside. It really connects you to the outside world. Especially if you … [Read more...] about How to Add Real World Weather and Why?
Is VR Flight Worth the Investment?
Is VR Flight worth the investment… or should I get a monitor setup. Well, I am sure with the recent release of X-Plane 11.20, many people are wondering and probably dreaming about making the switch to VR. Well for me, it was an easy decision to jump into VR, however there are benefits and drawbacks to using VR. I am going to show you some of the reasons that I love VR and some of the reasons I would hesitate in buying VR. It really comes down to what you want from your sim. Let’s break it down. Flight Immersion When you fly a flight sim, you are probably looking to have the most … [Read more...] about Is VR Flight Worth the Investment?