Best Simulator for IFR

CameronF · September 18th, 2007, 17:29

Ok so I'm looking into doing more home computer flying to keep the IFR skillz up. I'm wondering if anyone has Ontop or X-Plane or something else that i haven't heard of. I currently have both Microsoft Flight Sim 2004 and X but Ontop looks to be more realistic. Your thoughts?

GlenWimpy · September 18th, 2007, 19:18

On Top On Top On Top

CameronF · September 18th, 2007, 22:56

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Originally Posted by GlenWimpy

On Top On Top On Top

Lol thanks

TXaviator · September 19th, 2007, 00:39

msfs is just fine nowdays. same with xplane, though a lot of the panels are weak/generic.

bdhill1979 · September 19th, 2007, 01:02

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Originally Posted by GlenWimpy

On Top On Top On Top

WCAT1918 · September 19th, 2007, 01:07

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Originally Posted by GlenWimpy

On Top On Top On Top

Too much money too much money too much money...

GlenWimpy · September 19th, 2007, 06:22

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Originally Posted by WCAT1918

Too much money too much money too much money...

To much $ , its like $100.00! You can't take flying lessons on "The Cheap" ! This program will save you hundreds if not thousands!

bdhill1979 · September 19th, 2007, 10:30

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Originally Posted by GlenWimpy

To much $ , its like $100.00! You can't take flying lessons on "The Cheap" ! This program will save you hundreds if not thousands!

IP trainer and On top saved me a ton of money. I had things mostly figured out before the prop even started spinning. I had only 17 hours of instruction received in the air for my IR, then only another three in the air for the CFII. Because I spent a lot of time learning what I was going to do before I tried to do it.

Seriously it only costs 1 flight hour but saves dozens.

CameronF · September 20th, 2007, 16:10

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Originally Posted by bdhill1979

IP trainer and On top saved me a ton of money. I had things mostly figured out before the prop even started spinning. I had only 17 hours of instruction received in the air for my IR, then only another three in the air for the CFII. Because I spent a lot of time learning what I was going to do before I tried to do it.

Seriously it only costs 1 flight hour but saves dozens.

What did you use for a yoke?

bdhill1979 · September 20th, 2007, 19:46

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Originally Posted by CameronF

What did you use for a yoke?

CH yoke with Throttle, Prop, mixture; no pedals kinda felt that was superfluous.

Seriously I make all of my Instrument students use it on my laptop before we go shoot an approach and it helps them a lot.

aloft · September 20th, 2007, 23:43

Saitek has a new yoke coming out next month that looks much better than the CH setup, and you can gang two throttle quadrants together if you want to simulate a twin, or a 747, B-52 or anything else requiring a fi####l of power levers. It even comes with swappable knobs.

WCAT1918 · September 21st, 2007, 01:17

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Originally Posted by GlenWimpy

To much $ , its like $100.00! You can't take flying lessons on "The Cheap" ! This program will save you hundreds if not thousands!

Uhhh it says 150.00 on the ASA site... what is wrong with microsoft flight sim...fs9 is much cheaper and is just as effective in my opinion...helped me get my instrument...tried OnTop a few times, but never really liked it...btw got my FS copy for 25 buxx... Sorry man not convinced...

CameronF · September 21st, 2007, 01:29

I think i'm just going stick with microsoft flight simulator X and i'm probably going to grab that yoke setup from Saitek. Looks like quality materials.

Ramsey · September 21st, 2007, 01:42

This one!

CameronF · September 21st, 2007, 01:57

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Originally Posted by Ramsey

This one!

Ok, well if i had 3 grand then I would definately go with this one!

RPJ · September 21st, 2007, 04:54

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Originally Posted by CameronF

I think i'm just going stick with microsoft flight simulator X and i'm probably going to grab that yoke setup from Saitek. Looks like quality materials.

In FSX the C172 has a button on it to enlarge the panel for IFR flying. Works perfect for practicing IFR. Not sure if the IFR button is on other planes, but if your are just polishing your IFR skills it really doesent matter that its a 172.

kflyer · September 21st, 2007, 08:32

Just purchased On Top and find it is really helpful. Only prob is I purchased a joy stick and that does not seem to be working out too well as it is ridiculously sensitive-thinks it's more for video games. Will change that, otherwise find the whole program to be really good - gives lots of training options/scenarios.

bdhill1979 · September 21st, 2007, 18:00

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Originally Posted by kflyer

Just purchased On Top and find it is really helpful. Only prob is I purchased a joy stick and that does not seem to be working out too well as it is ridiculously sensitive-thinks it's more for video games. Will change that, otherwise find the whole program to be really good - gives lots of training options/scenarios.

Thats why I like On Top, its sensitive, but not so wrapped up in the purported "realism" of MSFS. That and I didn't have to go out and buy a new video card just to run it.

September 18th, 2007, 17:29	#1
CameronF Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Moses Lake, Washington Posts: 116	Best Simulator for IFR Ok so I'm looking into doing more home computer flying to keep the IFR skillz up. I'm wondering if anyone has Ontop or X-Plane or something else that i haven't heard of. I currently have both Microsoft Flight Sim 2004 and X but Ontop looks to be more realistic. Your thoughts? __________________ Commercial SEL/MEL Instrument

September 18th, 2007, 19:18	#2
GlenWimpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 383	Re: Best Simulator for IFR On Top On Top On Top

September 19th, 2007, 00:39	#4
TXaviator Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin, TX / Grand Forks, ND Posts: 2,102	Re: Best Simulator for IFR msfs is just fine nowdays. same with xplane, though a lot of the panels are weak/generic. __________________ CPL AMEL-I 187 TT / 25 ME ...and a pulse.

September 20th, 2007, 23:43	#11
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 6,779	Re: Best Simulator for IFR Saitek has a new yoke coming out next month that looks much better than the CH setup, and you can gang two throttle quadrants together if you want to simulate a twin, or a 747, B-52 or anything else requiring a fi####l of power levers. It even comes with swappable knobs. __________________ Commercial Pilot, ASEL/AMEL/IA 900+ TT/25 ME Mountain-qualified Search & Rescue/Disaster Relief Mission Pilot, Civil Air Patrol B.S., Psychology, Univ of Utah

September 21st, 2007, 01:29	#13
CameronF Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Moses Lake, Washington Posts: 116	Re: Best Simulator for IFR I think i'm just going stick with microsoft flight simulator X and i'm probably going to grab that yoke setup from Saitek. Looks like quality materials. __________________ Commercial SEL/MEL Instrument

September 21st, 2007, 01:42	#14
Ramsey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ramstein Air Base, Germany; LH 747-400 SIM Posts: 543	Re: Best Simulator for IFR This one!

September 21st, 2007, 08:32	#17
kflyer Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 7	Re: Best Simulator for IFR Just purchased On Top and find it is really helpful. Only prob is I purchased a joy stick and that does not seem to be working out too well as it is ridiculously sensitive-thinks it's more for video games. Will change that, otherwise find the whole program to be really good - gives lots of training options/scenarios.

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