Flight Simulators - Page 2

hoboholic · 17 February 12, 13:29

I just picked up FSX Golds edition for $28 today

an absolute steal in Australian video game pricing...

Looking forward to working through the tutorials until I can take off and land a 747 at Sydney airport

Soon enough I'll get the FTX AU Blue pack + Wollongong Airport. It will just take time for my wallet to recover after getting both FSX Gold and Elder Scrolls: Oblivion today, haha.

yamit465 · 18 February 12, 03:01

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Originally Posted by hoboholic

Hey all...
I've played quite a few Flight sims in my time (however short that may be

) Including Flight simulator 3, Flight Simulator 2000, 2004, Combat Flight Simulator 2 & 3, IL-2 Sturmovik and Flight Simulator X.

However I don't own any of my normal Flight Sims anymore... and after buying IL-2 Sturmovik for my combat fix I am more than interested in doing some normal flying again

So far there are 2 that I am tossing up between... Flight Simulator X which I used to own and I know it's great, or X-Plane.

Even though X-Plane only comes with 30 standard planes, it looks like there is a massive amount of planes for download, aswell as one of the standard planes included being my all time favorite aircraft, the F4 Phantom II

My question is this, if given the choice, would you choose FSX or X-Plane?
Bear in mind that the F4 Phantom is one of the reasons I am even concidering X-Plane

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- Thirdwire (Strike Fighters Project 1 (SFP1)) - (A genius Japanese guy controlled that sim) has a good selection of Vietnam-era aircraft, Mr. Kawasoe - I think his name is. Lots of beautiful F4 from (and from community) of F4 Phantoms - they look especially good in the (German) 1956 livery, looks somehow the best in that way, though I am not a German lover.

DurgeDriven · 18 February 12, 06:19

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Originally Posted by hoboholic

..............until I can take off and land a 747 at Sydney airport

Glad I live in Windsor. lol :p

davehenrie · 18 February 12, 06:48

Can 3 or 4 people sync up via the net and fly a Jumbo as Pilot, Co-Pilot, or flight Engineer?

hoboholic · 18 February 12, 06:59

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Originally Posted by DurgeDriven

Glad I live in Windsor. lol :p

If they can land Hercules at Richmond I'm sure I can get a 747 to touch down

DurgeDriven · 18 February 12, 07:06

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Originally Posted by hoboholic

If they can land Hercules at Richmond I'm sure I can get a 747 to touch down

At least I not under the flighpath lol

They land biggest star lifter there yeah.

Had a Jumbo, Antonov at Centenary airshow.

Thats me Dad under Jumbo R.I.P.

hoboholic · 18 February 12, 07:37

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Originally Posted by DurgeDriven

At least I not under the flighpath lol

They land biggest star lifter there yeah.

Had a Jumbo, Antonov at Centenary airshow.

Thats me Dad under Jumbo R.I.P.

Great pictures mate

I'm actually looking for a Freeware Hercules in some RAAF colours right now.

wombat666 · 19 February 12, 12:31

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Originally Posted by DurgeDriven

They land biggest star lifter there yeah.

That would be the Lockheed C5 'Galaxy' ........

Josh, a crowd by the name of Simshed did a freeware Herc for FS9 but I'm not sure if it made it over to FSX and I can't recall any RAAF markings for it.
The only suitable 'RAAF Herc' is the Captain Sim payware offering, with good number of RAAF and RNZAF markings available.

hoboholic · 19 February 12, 13:13

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Originally Posted by wombat666

That would be the Lockheed C5 'Galaxy' ........

Josh, a crowd by the name of Simshed did a freeware Herc for FS9 but I'm not sure if it made it over to FSX and I can't recall any RAAF markings for it.
The only suitable 'RAAF Herc' is the Captain Sim payware offering, with good number of RAAF and RNZAF markings available.

Thanks Wombat, I'll keep an eye out for it

hosspower · 20 February 12, 11:28

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Originally Posted by DurgeDriven

Glad I live in Windsor. lol :p

OT\ Amazing coincidence - years ago there was a guy on NG called 'Hammer' - he lived at Windsor too. Maybe you know each other...

hoboholic · 20 February 12, 11:42

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Originally Posted by hosspower

OT\ Amazing coincidence - years ago there was a guy on NG called 'Hammer' - he lived at Windsor too. Maybe you know each other...

I remember Hammer from the old F1 Challenge V8 Supercars forum at RSC ages ago

And I did see him around here in my early days.

hoboholic · 20 February 12, 13:08

I just completed the Secret Shuttle mission in FSX..... this is my favorite one so far

McClusky · 1 March 12, 13:27

Has anyone tried it yet https://microsoftflight.com/en-US/home/

lattergassen · 1 March 12, 13:58

Im sure that hammer and durge know eachother

hoboholic · 1 March 12, 23:10

I just picked up an old Saitek Joystick for $12 dollars

Saitek X8-33, throttle lever and Hat switch. It doesn't have Rudder movement on the stick itself (like most modern ones do) but it does have a sort of rotating dial just below the stick which can be used for rudder. The thing I like about it is it still uses a Gameport connection

That brings back some memories

I need to buy a Gameport-USB converter off Ebay before I can use it though as I don't have a soundcard on my PC. Luckily I'm still using XP so it will still work until I upgrade to 7.

DurgeDriven · 9 April 12, 05:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoboholic

I just picked up an old Saitek Joystick for $12 dollars

Saitek X8-33, throttle lever and Hat switch. It doesn't have Rudder movement on the stick itself (like most modern ones do) but it does have a sort of rotating dial just below the stick which can be used for rudder. The thing I like about it is it still uses a Gameport connection

That brings back some memories

I need to buy a Gameport-USB converter off Ebay before I can use it though as I don't have a soundcard on my PC. Luckily I'm still using XP so it will still work until I upgrade to 7.

Just a heads up mate ALL ORBX is 40% off this month.

gtrNL · 9 April 12, 09:50

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Originally Posted by DurgeDriven

Just a heads up mate ALL ORBX is 40% off this month.

That's like 40% of from... perfection.

I look forward till more of their products are compatible with Prepar3d. If Prepar3d v2.0 is released with better stability and stuff like DX11 and more, and all the great add-ons (PMDG, OBRX) still work then it will be just the best thing ever.

mov|ng-target · 9 April 12, 12:26

FSX + FS Passengers

Copyright · 9 April 12, 12:58

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Originally Posted by DurgeDriven

Just a heads up mate ALL ORBX is 40% off this month.

Brilliant, I'll have to pick up the North American stuff to finish up the collection

GTR Dude · 9 April 12, 13:18

Hey Durge, I failed to notice those pics you posted of the C-5. I was a Crew Chief on the "FRED" when I was in the Air Force.

I also CC the C-141 Starlifter too.

wombat666 · 13 April 12, 15:27

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Originally Posted by gtrNL

That's like 40% of from... perfection.

I look forward till more of their products are compatible with Prepar3d. If Prepar3d v2.0 is released with better stability and stuff like DX11 and more, and all the great add-ons (PMDG, OBRX) still work then it will be just the best thing ever.

Just a brief note:
Most 'FSX' additions are compatible with P3D.
All ORBX Australia scenery work for me, despite ORBX attempting to ban the use of their stuff unless you pay an extra fee.
P3D is simply FSX with better coding, and more to the point, a company backing development of it.

Roger · 13 April 12, 16:15

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Originally Posted by lattergassen

Im sure that hammer and durge know eachother

Well, I think we all suspect that

gtrNL · 14 April 12, 09:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by wombat666

Just a brief note:
Most 'FSX' additions are compatible with P3D.
All ORBX Australia scenery work for me, despite ORBX attempting to ban the use of their stuff unless you pay an extra fee.
P3D is simply FSX with better coding, and more to the point, a company backing development of it.

Yeah, I sort of guessed that. I currently see no reason to leave FSX (which I've got running pretty stable at the moment) and get P3D.
But if P3D 2.0 will get sweet things like DX11 and far superior coding while maintaining the capability to use FSX add-ons I'm switching in a heart beat.

DurgeDriven · 4 November 12, 23:28

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Originally Posted by GTR Dude

Hey Durge, I failed to notice those pics you posted of the C-5. I was a Crew Chief on the "FRED" when I was in the Air Force.

I also CC the C-141 Starlifter too.

Sorry missed that mate.

Cool

Oh I can't fly to save my life or afford them but every time I browse ORBX I want to buy some of these new rural airports, some relaxing music and a UltraLight, heaven for a hour.

Look at Cushman, check the tractor....

http://fullterrain.com/product_kcmw.html

Makes me SICK !@!

hehehe

DurgeDriven · 4 November 12, 23:34

BTW for anyone has FSX gathering dust and wants to give it a whirl................

Quote:

This totally time-unlimited demo now features an expanded coverage area, all the upgrades and enhancements from the recent PNW SP4, new lighthouses, and for the first time in a demo region, a payware-quality airport, KHQM Bowerman

If you have not yet tried any Orbx FTX North American regions or airports, this is the perfect way to find out just what FTX runs like on your PC. There's no obligation to purchase anything from us - just install the demo, load a flight at KHQM and prepare experience what tens of thousands of satisfied Orbx customers can't fly without.

http://fullterrain.com/product_demos.html

http://www.orbxsystems.com/forum/top...now-available/

FREEWARE
http://fullterrain.com/freeware.html

OhioSpeed · 5 November 12, 05:59

I played some of the flight sim's. It's cool. Planes were never really my thing though. But I poured hours into Microsoft Train Simulator. I was a real bummer when train sim 2 was canned.

Highway Racer · 5 November 12, 22:47

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Originally Posted by OhioSpeed

I played some of the flight sim's. It's cool. Planes were never really my thing though. But I poured hours into Microsoft Train Simulator. I was a real bummer when train sim 2 was canned.

No wonder it was canned. If you see what they did with Microsoft Flight you woulnd't want to play a new MTS game if they made it now.

MickeyMouse · 6 November 12, 04:27

I like good scenery, but quality aircraft is more important to me. The A2A and PMDG planes have stunning amounts of detail. I really like the old A2A planes, you actually have to do some work, no computers to help you.

DurgeDriven · 6 November 12, 07:14

IT'S HERE

http://www.realenvironmentxtreme.com/

http://www.realenvironmentxtreme.com/overdrive.html

P3D and REX E
http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z...-39-52-153.jpg

AndreiRS · 9 November 12, 01:38

What is P3D?

I have REX 2, not sure what is this essentials. I got really confused on their page.

DurgeDriven · 9 November 12, 07:28

P3D
http://www.prepar3d.com/product-overview/

REX Essentials is a free upgrade for registered REX users

http://www.realenvironmentxtreme.com...rex-essential/

BUY
http://www.flightsimstore.com/produc...roducts_id=809

OverDrive is free upgrade for REX Essentials.
http://www.realenvironmentxtreme.com/overdrive.html

AndreiRS · 9 November 12, 21:37

Oh thanks a lot, I already have rex, so I just need to download the other. Nice.

1foggy · 22 November 12, 03:12

Another Rise of Flight junkie here. It's a serious sim with the realism cranked, gotta know each plane's limitations and quirks, more so than in WWII or later aircraft. Getting to know the different tactics used with the planes is really interesting too. It's funny how relaxing it is to leave the base and take in the scenery on the trip to the combat zone before it gets serious lol.

Using the Logitech G940 flight system, it's phenomenal. The force feedback lets you feel what your plane is doing, I can literally tell what's wrong with my plane after being shot.

Here's a pic of a Sopwith I shot from behind (bullet went through the back of the pilot, notice how he's hunched over):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...hroughBack.jpg

banger · 29 November 12, 19:17

try justflight.com most work for fs2004,fsx and cheap two.and you have to apply to become cargo pilot....oh thoose exams missions

DDawg · 29 November 12, 21:54

You can try this ... it may not be FSX ... but it is very good for the price ... and not much if you bundle up the extras on Steam ...

https://microsoftflight.com

Rise of Flight is a Great WW1 sim ... fun but can get costly ....

I personally like Microsoft Flight for a quick fix in the Civilian type planes and can fly ILS if I wish ... Downfall, limited planes and warbirds have no Virtual Cockpit. But flight sim is realistic and the world is nice for Hawaii and Alaska ...

Exception would be the PT-17 trainer ... which is fun in its own right ... Same with the Carbon Cub ... I have a few "Show'n off" Videos posted on Youtube

DurgeDriven · 23 December 12, 21:48

https://plus.google.com/photos/10641...31585?sqi&sqsi

hubba hubba

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-X...7Series_01.jpg

DurgeDriven · 23 December 12, 21:51

http://www.realenvironmentxtreme.com...s/holiday2.jpg

DurgeDriven · 15 May 13, 03:01

Pass

smallblockhero · 15 May 13, 06:10

IL246 is still heavily used. i love it and have made skins for years.

Me109 G/6 cockpit
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...0.jpg~original

one of my 57th FG skins
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...0.jpg~original
real deal
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...9.jpg~original

DurgeDriven · 15 May 13, 07:43

Nice

DurgeDriven · 15 May 13, 07:48

MickeyMouse · 15 May 13, 21:56

I think it's amazing how CPU bound FSX is. With everything set to max, with AA/AF and add on scenery, my GTX 260 actually goes into power saving mode and is still only at 40% usage.

BKYARDA · 16 May 13, 03:14

Another good site for downloading add on's for all the flight sim range.. http://www.fsdome.com heaps to choose from - Planes, sounds, panels and scenery.

6 November 12, 07:14	#79
DurgeDriven Join Date: Jan 2011	IT'S HERE http://www.realenvironmentxtreme.com/ http://www.realenvironmentxtreme.com/overdrive.html P3D and REX E http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z...-39-52-153.jpg Last edited by CX650; 9 November 12 at 10:28.

29 November 12, 21:54	#85
DDawg Donated Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Valley, CA Age: 57	You can try this ... it may not be FSX ... but it is very good for the price ... and not much if you bundle up the extras on Steam ... https://microsoftflight.com Rise of Flight is a Great WW1 sim ... fun but can get costly .... I personally like Microsoft Flight for a quick fix in the Civilian type planes and can fly ILS if I wish ... Downfall, limited planes and warbirds have no Virtual Cockpit. But flight sim is realistic and the world is nice for Hawaii and Alaska ... Exception would be the PT-17 trainer ... which is fun in its own right ... Same with the Carbon Cub ... I have a few "Show'n off" Videos posted on Youtube Last edited by DDawg; 30 November 12 at 01:46.

23 December 12, 21:48	#86
DurgeDriven Join Date: Jan 2011	X-PLANE 10 - 727 Series https://plus.google.com/photos/10641...31585?sqi&sqsi hubba hubba https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-X...7Series_01.jpg Last edited by CX650; 15 May 13 at 12:36.

23 December 12, 21:51	#87
DurgeDriven Join Date: Jan 2011	Rex - no-hassle installation with no activation or serial number http://www.realenvironmentxtreme.com...s/holiday2.jpg Last edited by CX650; 15 May 13 at 12:35.

15 May 13, 06:10	#89
smallblockhero Uploader Join Date: Oct 2008	IL246 is still heavily used. i love it and have made skins for years. Me109 G/6 cockpit http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...0.jpg~original one of my 57th FG skins http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...0.jpg~original real deal http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...9.jpg~original Last edited by CX650; 15 May 13 at 12:37. Reason: Image size rule.

17 February 12, 13:29	#51
hoboholic Hobo strikes again! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Western Sydney, Australia	I just picked up FSX Golds edition for $28 today an absolute steal in Australian video game pricing... Looking forward to working through the tutorials until I can take off and land a 747 at Sydney airport Soon enough I'll get the FTX AU Blue pack + Wollongong Airport. It will just take time for my wallet to recover after getting both FSX Gold and Elder Scrolls: Oblivion today, haha.

18 February 12, 06:48	#54
davehenrie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Post Falls Idaho, in a house so new Google can't find it.	Can 3 or 4 people sync up via the net and fly a Jumbo as Pilot, Co-Pilot, or flight Engineer?

20 February 12, 13:08	#62
hoboholic Hobo strikes again! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Western Sydney, Australia	I just completed the Secret Shuttle mission in FSX..... this is my favorite one so far

1 March 12, 13:27	#63
McClusky Donated Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA	Has anyone tried it yet https://microsoftflight.com/en-US/home/

1 March 12, 13:58	#64
lattergassen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Denmark (Sjælland) Age: 15	Im sure that hammer and durge know eachother

1 March 12, 23:10	#65
hoboholic Hobo strikes again! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Western Sydney, Australia	I just picked up an old Saitek Joystick for $12 dollars Saitek X8-33, throttle lever and Hat switch. It doesn't have Rudder movement on the stick itself (like most modern ones do) but it does have a sort of rotating dial just below the stick which can be used for rudder. The thing I like about it is it still uses a Gameport connection That brings back some memories I need to buy a Gameport-USB converter off Ebay before I can use it though as I don't have a soundcard on my PC. Luckily I'm still using XP so it will still work until I upgrade to 7.

9 April 12, 12:26	#68
mov\|ng-target Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The country that can't save them all...	FSX + FS Passengers

9 April 12, 13:18	#70
GTR Dude Uploader Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wanna be in the UK Age: 52	Hey Durge, I failed to notice those pics you posted of the C-5. I was a Crew Chief on the "FRED" when I was in the Air Force. I also CC the C-141 Starlifter too.

5 November 12, 05:59	#76
OhioSpeed Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: A suburb of Dayton Age: 27	I played some of the flight sim's. It's cool. Planes were never really my thing though. But I poured hours into Microsoft Train Simulator. I was a real bummer when train sim 2 was canned.

6 November 12, 04:27	#78
MickeyMouse Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio, USA Age: 26	I like good scenery, but quality aircraft is more important to me. The A2A and PMDG planes have stunning amounts of detail. I really like the old A2A planes, you actually have to do some work, no computers to help you.

9 November 12, 01:38	#80
AndreiRS Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Porto Alegre - Brasil Age: 23	What is P3D? I have REX 2, not sure what is this essentials. I got really confused on their page.

9 November 12, 07:28	#81
DurgeDriven Join Date: Jan 2011	P3D http://www.prepar3d.com/product-overview/ REX Essentials is a free upgrade for registered REX users http://www.realenvironmentxtreme.com...rex-essential/ BUY http://www.flightsimstore.com/produc...roducts_id=809 OverDrive is free upgrade for REX Essentials. http://www.realenvironmentxtreme.com/overdrive.html

9 November 12, 21:37	#82
AndreiRS Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Porto Alegre - Brasil Age: 23	Oh thanks a lot, I already have rex, so I just need to download the other. Nice.

22 November 12, 03:12	#83
1foggy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central California	Another Rise of Flight junkie here. It's a serious sim with the realism cranked, gotta know each plane's limitations and quirks, more so than in WWII or later aircraft. Getting to know the different tactics used with the planes is really interesting too. It's funny how relaxing it is to leave the base and take in the scenery on the trip to the combat zone before it gets serious lol. Using the Logitech G940 flight system, it's phenomenal. The force feedback lets you feel what your plane is doing, I can literally tell what's wrong with my plane after being shot. Here's a pic of a Sopwith I shot from behind (bullet went through the back of the pilot, notice how he's hunched over): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...hroughBack.jpg

29 November 12, 19:17	#84
banger track maker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bedfordshire,UK Age: 48	try justflight.com most work for fs2004,fsx and cheap two.and you have to apply to become cargo pilot....oh thoose exams missions

15 May 13, 07:48	#91
DurgeDriven Join Date: Jan 2011	Last edited by DurgeDriven; 15 May 13 at 07:59.

15 May 13, 21:56	#92
MickeyMouse Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio, USA Age: 26	I think it's amazing how CPU bound FSX is. With everything set to max, with AA/AF and add on scenery, my GTX 260 actually goes into power saving mode and is still only at 40% usage.

16 May 13, 03:14	#93
BKYARDA Uploader Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia	Another good site for downloading add on's for all the flight sim range.. http://www.fsdome.com heaps to choose from - Planes, sounds, panels and scenery.