I think you would agree that a flight simulator has to be extremely realistic and has to suck you right into the pilots seat. You don't want to feel like you are sitting at your desk. You should feel like you are sitting in the plane. That is why we fly flight simulators. For the experience and realistic training. At least this is why I fly a flight sim. To get the most realistic flight possible, you need to have a great flight sim like X-Plane 11 (Amazon.com affiliate link). You also need to have a great plane. Well, lucky for anyone that has X-Plane 11, it comes with a great set of planes … [Read more...] about Most Realistic Training Aircraft for X-Plane 11
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X-Plane 11 VR Studder Fix
So, lately I was having trouble with X-Plane 11. I was still getting a studder that would come and go. When it was present, it would drive me crazy. When it was gone it would run so smooth. I couldn't pin down the problem until now. I did some research, testing and discovered the solution to my problem. Now this solution is for anyone running Oculus Rift in X-Plane 11. I just tested and it is still a valid fix for the new 11.20 version of X-Plane 11. Whats does the solution fix? So this solution may work for you. There are lots of different things that could be happening if you have … [Read more...] about X-Plane 11 VR Studder Fix
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 Oculus Rift Lens View of X-Plane 11
Oculus Rift Lens Video Project Now, you may say that you have seen many videos where they show a VR view of X-Plane 11 and you are right, but there is one difference. Almost every video you have seen, where someone is playing a VR game, is not actually displaying the video from the lens of the Oculus Rift itself. All of the videos you have seen are using a mirror image of the Oculus Rift. This is the best way to capture VR for a video, but it doesn't let you see through the actual lens. It is really the only way to capture the VR footage, without sticking a camera inside the lens. Well … [Read more...] about The Oculus Rift Lens View of X-Plane 11
VR Flight… What do you Need to Get Started? – What Equipment, Computers, and Virtual Reality Headset
In this episode of the VR Flight World Podcast, I am going over what you need to get started flying in VR. Getting started can seem like a big task, and can cost some money up front, however in my podcast I go over a few easy tips on how to cut some of the cost. I will try to update this with the transcription in the future. Here are my Show note links that I mention in the podcast. Here is the link to where you can find my recommendations for flight equipment, including computers. Top 5 Things You Need for VR Flight Here is the Yoke, Oculus Rift, and Rudder Pedals that … [Read more...] about VR Flight… What do you Need to Get Started? – What Equipment, Computers, and Virtual Reality Headset
5 Top Reasons Your Flight Sim needs Rudder Pedals
I think you will agree with me when I tell you that flying a flight simulator is an amazing experience and can be a great tool for people getting their pilots licence, however are you missing out on a very important element... the rudder pedals. The problem is that most people who fly flight sims rarely get the most out of their sims. Especially those who want the most realistic flight or those who are actually using the flight sim to help them on their flight training journey. It wasn't until I started flying the real Cessna 172 that I realized what I was missing. In this post, I am … [Read more...] about 5 Top Reasons Your Flight Sim needs Rudder Pedals