Posted: 8/25/2006 2:57:52 PM EDT
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Any recommendations for a sim or hardware setup to supplement private pilots training? I currently own Microsoft Flightsim 2002, and X-Plane version 8.0. I'm also hoping on getting the CH Products rudder pedals and yoke. I know that this isn't going to add any hours to my log or whatever, but I'm just looking for anything that might help me be a better pilot. |
FS9 is about as real as it gets  Tons and tons of free add ons, including aircraft, scenery, nav aids, etc. I'm a bit of a helo fanatic and have the payware SeaHawk, but I have yet to try another flightsim to see how well others might model helos compared to FS9. |
Excuse my ignorance, but is FS9 some sort of patch or add on to FS2004? I do plan on upgrading my FS program but I have to make sure my computer can run it. |
Sorry. FS9 is FS2004. |
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FYI... Microsoft Flight Simulator X (10) is due out in October. Gamespot Preview www.microsoft.com/games/flightsimulatorx/default.htm  
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I just bought a new Logitech Joystick too. I'll have to try that out. I wonder if they will have the entire Continental US mapped. Could you imagine a massive multiplayer flightsim like Flight Sim 10?  Please note I don't know if it will be multiplayer, I'm just saying what if.
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I see no reason why the CONUS wouldn't be mapped. Since I can remember it's always been done. Hell, the entire world is as far as I know. You can bet it has multiplayer as well. If not I'll be shocked. I'm going to look the info up on that one. I hope my payware aircraft will be compatible. |
It will be multiplayer… There is supposed to be multiplayer flying and a multiplayer feature that allows players to be a air-traffic controller for other players.  |
There is also a demo of the game available to download. 
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