jetcareers - View Single Post - anyone pick up the new MS Flight Simulator X?

killbilly · October 23rd, 2006, 13:01

From what I can tell on the features, it seems like FSX is now doing what X-plane has been doing for a few versions now....

3-D cockpit is a good thing. I had to change the way I fly in the sim - using 3D cockpit I control the camera with my right hand on the mouse, and fly the stick with my left. Looking outside the cockpit with the mouse and keeping track of my scan and outside references has totally changed the way I fly in the sim. It's....weird. But cool.

On the flip side, it is DAMN HARD to turn dials and knobs with the mouse while in flight on the 3D mode. I usually switch it back to 2D to make adjustments and then go back to 3D once I set the GPS/OBS etc...

October 23rd, 2006, 13:01	#26
killbilly Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,168	Re: anyone pick up the new MS Flight Simulator X? From what I can tell on the features, it seems like FSX is now doing what X-plane has been doing for a few versions now.... 3-D cockpit is a good thing. I had to change the way I fly in the sim - using 3D cockpit I control the camera with my right hand on the mouse, and fly the stick with my left. Looking outside the cockpit with the mouse and keeping track of my scan and outside references has totally changed the way I fly in the sim. It's....weird. But cool. On the flip side, it is DAMN HARD to turn dials and knobs with the mouse while in flight on the 3D mode. I usually switch it back to 2D to make adjustments and then go back to 3D once I set the GPS/OBS etc...