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
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7 Important Things You Should Know Before Flying in VR
© tr3gi / Adobe Stock Virtual Reality is amazing technology that creates realism you just can't find anywhere else. With new technology, comes new opportunity for people like me. We can use the VR headset to create an amazing experience with a flight simulator. I currently use the Oculus Rift and fly with X-Plane 11 and Aerofly FS 2. Both are great sims that have there own pros and cons. I have a write up about this if you are interested. X-Plane Vs Aerofly FS 2. I wanted to go over a few of the problems that I see with VR Flight and some of the benefits so I create a post on 7 … [Read more...] about 7 Important Things You Should Know Before Flying in VR
VR Flight on a Mac?
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?
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 … [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?