The 'Official' Screenshot & Tips thread 4 FSX enthusiasts & flight simmers.

Here's a link to the Aerosoft site --->HERE<---

Navigation has just been a natural progression, again if I got stuck I would Google and learn from there, I think have the A319 has helped though.

As for the radio, you don't need it too much if you are flying offline, maybe atis, but essential if you are flying VATsim.
 
They more teach about the subsystems in the aircraft. But it helps build up a solid base of knowledge for how stuff works.

What are you wanting to learn to fly? Big aircraft, small GA aircraft? I used to just jump in and fly big aircraft with no real idea. Then I went back to GA and started learning things properly, with less systems to confuse me, then as I went on, went to bigger and bigger aircraft. Now I enjoy flying both, in either VFR or IFR.

When I used to fly with FSX, I just went through the flight school, it will give you a good idea of what to do. You can then just take that knowledge and apply it to aircraft with better simulated systems.
 
MarkST said:
Here's a link to the Aerosoft site --->HERE<---

Navigation has just been a natural progression, again if I got stuck I would Google and learn from there, I think have the A319 has helped though.

As for the radio, you don't need it too much if you are flying offline, maybe atis, but essential if you are flying VATsim.
Click to expand...

Thanks bud. Any recommendations about where to learn about radio? Also about taxiway etiquette and rules?


E: that A319 video looks fab, does it really look like that?

Ghosteh said:
They more teach about the subsystems in the aircraft. But it helps build up a solid base of knowledge for how stuff works.

What are you wanting to learn to fly? Big aircraft, small GA aircraft? I used to just jump in and fly big aircraft with no real idea. Then I went back to GA and started learning things properly, with less systems to confuse me, then as I went on, went to bigger and bigger aircraft. Now I enjoy flying both, in either VFR or IFR.

When I used to fly with FSX, I just went through the flight school, it will give you a good idea of what to do. You can then just take that knowledge and apply it to aircraft with better simulated systems.
Click to expand...

Thanks for your insight bud. Sorry what does GA mean?

Im looking to start from the ground up, Im running through the FSX tutorials at the moment to start off with but I guess this doesn't scratch the surface?
 
Last edited:
Cavallino said:
Thanks bud. Any recommendations about where to learn about radio? Also about taxiway etiquette and rules?
Click to expand...
If you want to learn radio, you can fire up things like VATsim and just listen in, you'll get a general idea. As well as using the AI ATC in offline flying. Won't teach you everything, but you'll know what to generally expect.

As for taxiway etiquette, I have no idea how serious it is taken in multiplayer, however there are general rules real aviation (I'm actually learning to fly at the moment).

Give way to aircraft landing or taking off, so don't cross an active runway that is in use.

If you're approaching head on with an aircraft, both aircraft will turn to the right.

If you're merging , the aircraft which has the other on its right, must give way and avoid crossing directly in front of the approaching aircraft.

An aircraft that is being overtaken has right of way, and the overtaking aircraft must leave plenty of room.


But like I said, I have no idea how real multiplayer ATC take things lol.

Cavallino said:
Thanks for your insight bud. Sorry what does GA mean?

Im looking to start from the ground up, Im running through the FSX tutorials at the moment to start off with but I guess this doesn't scratch the surface?
Click to expand...

General aviation, so smaller aircraft like Cessna, Beechcraft, those sort.
I found them to be pretty useful at getting the basics down of what you're looking at doing to start. Once you have them sorted, it's easier to pick things up after searching online.
 
Ghosteh said:
If you want to learn radio, you can fire up things like VATsim and just listen in, you'll get a general idea. As well as using the AI ATC in offline flying. Won't teach you everything, but you'll know what to generally expect.

As for taxiway etiquette, I have no idea how serious it is taken in multiplayer, however there are general rules real aviation (I'm actually learning to fly at the moment).

Give way to aircraft landing or taking off, so don't cross an active runway that is in use.

If you're approaching head on with an aircraft, both aircraft will turn to the right.

If you're merging , the aircraft which has the other on its right, must give way and avoid crossing directly in front of the approaching aircraft.

An aircraft that is being overtaken has right of way, and the overtaking aircraft must leave plenty of room.


But like I said, I have no idea how real multiplayer ATC take things lol.



General aviation, so smaller aircraft like Cessna, Beechcraft, those sort.
I found them to be pretty useful at getting the basics down of what you're looking at doing to start. Once you have them sorted, it's easier to pick things up after searching online.
Click to expand...

Splendid, thanks very much. Will continue as Im doing right now before investing in things like the A319 which looks really tasty! Look forward to it :)
 
I know I asked this a while ago, but thought I'd ask again. Just wondering if anyone else here flies in X-Plane at all? To be fair, I guess the title of the threat is for FSX Enthusiasts AND flight simmers, so I guess X Plane screen shots should be fine :p.
 
I've tried X-Plane a few times, but I've always found it just... difficult to configure. I'm sure underneath the horrible UI there's an excellent simulator but I don't have the patience to try and discover it.
 
In what way did you find it difficult to configure? I think once you're used to it, it's pretty simple, but I can tell that the guy who developed it comes from an old Mac/Unix background lol.
 
Couple of pics from P3D v3

28hd6gz.jpg


2cfs0og.jpg


5vasrm.jpg


24fagdc.jpg
 
Has anyone here tinkered with older gameport joysticks on Windows 7/FS2004?

I'm thinking of getting the original CH Flightstick Pro (can be had for £10) and some CH rudder pedals to fly with. I think it would be an improvement on my T16000m since I only really fly Airbuses.

If I manage to get it to work, I'll probably throw my Thrustmaster on the members market.

I've found a gameport - usb adapter that has a specific mode for the CH joystick and has good reviews. It's a rockfire rm-203.

Also trying to get a hold of the Saitek Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant to use with these: http://seebee-creations.com/index.php?id_product=20&controller=product&id_lang=1
 
Last edited:
Finally got round to building a rig for FS-X/Prepar3d but now I'm stuck in the maze of scenery addons.

Was thinking of Orbx Global Base + Vextor + OpenLC + Terrain 2010 mesh but they arnt photorealistic. I could add the Orbx country addons too but heading towards £150!!

I'll be flying all over the globe, at varying altitudes.

I'd like a better mesh to kick things off so can I get the mesh and add photorealistic scenery?

Any other must have addons?

Cheers!
 
Couple of freebee things you could look at,

FreeMeshX - http://xtrnets.com/evntech/

for a better terrain mesh, and

Tileproxy - http://sourceforge.net/projects/tileproxy/files/tileproxy/

Tileproxy can take a bit of setting up and, depending on where in the world you are, you'll get differing quality of images. You'll also find many who don't like photo scenery as it tends to lose all the 3D trees/buildings, has lack of seasons etc.
 
picnic said:
Couple of freebee things you could look at,

FreeMeshX - http://xtrnets.com/evntech/

for a better terrain mesh, and

Tileproxy - http://sourceforge.net/projects/tileproxy/files/tileproxy/

Tileproxy can take a bit of setting up and, depending on where in the world you are, you'll get differing quality of images. You'll also find many who don't like photo scenery as it tends to lose all the 3D trees/buildings, has lack of seasons etc.
Click to expand...



Thanks. Got FreemeshX downloading.

Going to get the Airports2000, unless there is a better Heathrow/Filton about.

Probably go for OrbX in the end I think.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom