PC Sim software for real-world IFR training.
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PC Sim software for real-world IFR training.
Hi, I'm interested to get opinions about sim software for home use for for IFR training. I obviously wouldn't be able to log the time, but I hoping it would make actual flight time more efficient.
What package is most useful. Obviously Micro Soft Flight Sim comes to mind but ASA On-Top is being stocked by Down Under Pilot Shop. No doubt there are others. Something that has actual approaches would be good - fly an approach several times on the PC before flying it in aircraft must be helpful.
What yoke-throttle etc setup is best?
I want to finish my Instrument Rating which I began 20 years ago, and wondering just how useful sim software really is. I would like to use it if I can but don't want to lay out thick end of a grand for stuff that is not going to be useful.
Thanks for opinions/experience.
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What package is most useful. Obviously Micro Soft Flight Sim comes to mind but ASA On-Top is being stocked by Down Under Pilot Shop. No doubt there are others. Something that has actual approaches would be good - fly an approach several times on the PC before flying it in aircraft must be helpful.
What yoke-throttle etc setup is best?
I want to finish my Instrument Rating which I began 20 years ago, and wondering just how useful sim software really is. I would like to use it if I can but don't want to lay out thick end of a grand for stuff that is not going to be useful.
Thanks for opinions/experience.
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Maybe do a few flights and sims with your instructor first, just to make sure you don't accidentally teach yourself bad habits, then go from there.
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Dunno about ASA's offering. But used Elite Pilot (ELITE Evolution) throughout training and beyond and found it pricey, but complete, accurate and powerful.
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Any sim software for home use on your pc is great, it brings your scan up to speed.
I personally have used flight sim x and x plane 9 for Mac.
Both are good but I'd suggest x plane if you have a Mac.
Hope this helps.
Ltd
Any sim software for home use on your pc is great, it brings your scan up to speed.
I personally have used flight sim x and x plane 9 for Mac.
Both are good but I'd suggest x plane if you have a Mac.
Hope this helps.
Ltd
I second xplane, but Microsoft flight sim is just as good. You don't need to go and buy a fancy yoke etc, just run of the mill joystick will be fine. I can't recommend what you're doing enough. It's there to help your instrument scan and to practice approaches. Good luck!
Id recommend ASA on top.
Large instruments which are easy to read. Can set up a vast array of random or specific failures/WX etc.
I still use mine for brushing up before sim checks.
Large instruments which are easy to read. Can set up a vast array of random or specific failures/WX etc.
I still use mine for brushing up before sim checks.
