Best Instrument Sim Software
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HOTDOG
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FSX is good for flying and then looking at your track to see how you did on your holds and approaches, also, it has alot of bells and whistles like G1000....
Another one that is decent is ASA's Instrument Refresher....that one is really sensitive though with a joystick, and it has only basic graphics...but its a good way to practice your IFR skills.
I use both.
Pietrantonio
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If your computer can handle Flight Sim 2004, I would go with that. It's cheaper right now, and honestly from having both, I tend to use FS2004 more. You can select the C172 with an IFR panel set-up. It's nice and big with the radio stack in view, a timer, etc...which is nice because it eliminates having to push multiple buttons just to get what you want. But, I would recommend FS2004 for an inexpensive all around good IFR trainer to practice with. It's very accurate too as far as freq and LOC courses, etc... I would recommend it.
Hope this helps!
Chewie von Nubbins
New Member
+1 on MSFS 10 (FSX). I got the CH Products Yoke and this software about a month ago and have tore it up. You can grab your approach plates and put a 172 (or any other airplane) at the airport of your choice and fly the approaches there. It works.
Also, there is some add-on stuff out there that are for pilots to really use MSFS as a sim. I downloaded some approaches from: http://www.bruceair.com/more_flights/more_practice_flights.htm
DME Arc, ILS, DP, and some other nice IFR work.
The Mooney has a GNS 530 in it and you can use that to fly GPS approaches. Looks and works like the real thing. Although, it does not have DPs (SIDs) with it, nor can you build an actual flight plan to fly like you can with the real GNS 430 or 530.
The only complaint that I have with FSX is the turn coordinator. The ball always stays in the center. However, the purpose that I use FSX is to practice procedures and trying to keep a proficient scan going while running through text book procedures when shooting an approach. The 172SP in FSX is actually good. I used it to learn how to muck around with the autopilot and it is no different than the real thing. I think it is even better than most of the nice sims that are at some of the flight schools.
Good luck, and hope this input helps!
Also, there is some add-on stuff out there that are for pilots to really use MSFS as a sim. I downloaded some approaches from: http://www.bruceair.com/more_flights/more_practice_flights.htm
DME Arc, ILS, DP, and some other nice IFR work.
The Mooney has a GNS 530 in it and you can use that to fly GPS approaches. Looks and works like the real thing. Although, it does not have DPs (SIDs) with it, nor can you build an actual flight plan to fly like you can with the real GNS 430 or 530.
The only complaint that I have with FSX is the turn coordinator. The ball always stays in the center. However, the purpose that I use FSX is to practice procedures and trying to keep a proficient scan going while running through text book procedures when shooting an approach. The 172SP in FSX is actually good. I used it to learn how to muck around with the autopilot and it is no different than the real thing. I think it is even better than most of the nice sims that are at some of the flight schools.
Good luck, and hope this input helps!
CirrusMonkey
No Real Usefulness
Dude, bumflip, your avitar is awsome!!!
I agree with Pietran, FS9 is a little more stable and cheaper. I would go with that.
I agree with Pietran, FS9 is a little more stable and cheaper. I would go with that.
MidlifeFlyer
Well-Known Member
"Best" can be a relative term. You can spend more on On Top or Elite or go with the supposedly superior flight modeling of X-Plane, but for the purpose of practicing your scan and procedures, I don't think you'll get any more benefit than you will from from the ubiquitous and widely user-supported MSFS.
Chewie von Nubbins
New Member
Have you tried FSX? I thought the same as you before I tried it....and I have used X-plane before myself. If you haven't tried it, try shooting an ILS or DME ARC at the airport of your choice in FSX and I think your opinion will change.
Don't get me wrong, some of the crap the widely supported user community puts out really nerves me, but the 172 they have in there is even more sensitive than most other sims out there and I find to be very realistic. Plus, all of the freqs work at any airport in the US.....whether it be an ILS, VOR, DME, or ADF. Never thought I would admit it...but it is actually realistic.
HOTDOG
New Member
I'll have to try the FSX with the ch products yoke....the logitech joystick i use is way too sensitive.
HMS CALPE
Well-Known Member
Go into the realism settings and uncheck "auto rudder".
MidlifeFlyer
Well-Known Member
I'm not sure, but I may have lefty a word out of my post or misunderstood yours. I thik MSFS is good and effective. What do you mean?
(No, I haven't tried FSX)
