ALL FLIGHT SIMULATOR DISCUSSIONS IN HERE

[CaptRyan]

Okay, i'll set y'all straight.

1) Vatsim is an online Virtual Air Traffic server(s). There are a number of servers for different parts of the world that you can connect to and real people play the part of ATC and pilots. It's as real as simulated ATC will ever get in FS.
2) Yes it is. It is so awquard fiddling around with the keyboard to fly in FS. Once you get it, you'll know what I mean. Deffinatly get a joystick to start off with then maybe think about a yoke especially if you want to be an airline pilot, you'll need to handle the heavies well. ;]
3) It's down to personal preference. I currently use a yoke, but my old joystick which I used to use (and still do every now and then) is a Saitek ST90. Few recommendations:
Saitek
4) Yes, using something like VATSIM. If you have access to a decent server, you can use that. VATSIM and IVAO are recomended if you want to do it like 'the pros'. But make sure to read up on operations etc beforehand.
5) If you have a very modern PC with dual-core processor and a very modern graphics card, go for FSX.
However, I would recommend FS9. It will work on virtually all systems nowadays and there are thousands of add-ons for it. So in my opinion, go for FS9/FS 2004.

Hope that helped.

Ryan Jackson
FsPortal Manager, UK2000 Moderator & BETA Tester, Horizon BETA Tester.

[Adam!]

1) What is VATISM - An online virtual air traffic control network, bringing FS to as "real as it gets" - You communicate with real people, some of which maybe other pilots in different planes or air traffic controllers who are real people giving you 99% realistic ATC services.

2) Is a joystick best for flight sim - Yehhhh! - Or a flight yoke.

3) Can you recomend me a joystick - A good flight yoke that costs £119.99 can be found here http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/349708...ht+Yoke+System

4) Can you play online - Yep, VATSIM or multiplayer servers.

5) Which is the best version of flight sim to get. - FS9 aka FS2004.

[Adam!]

I saw this in the london metro.. It cost £15,000 - Now, I like FS and everything but for 15k I could think of alot better things to buy..

The only time I'd ever get something like that was if somebody gave me it, I'd never build one or buy one for that matter.

[BIG-BAD-BOSS]

I'm downloading "Microsoft flight simulator x deluxe" or something...

[xxMATTGxx]

Installed the PMDG 737 today and got rid of my 747. As I be doing long hauls with my 767,777 and short with my 737s. Anyway, enjoy my Little Yellow baby!









Thanks,

MattGarner

[Recursion]

Nice approach shots!! >=]

[xxMATTGxx]

I like them, well done 1st one best. American airlines don't have the 747 in their fleet anymore though.

Cody, I don't know if its just me or its like your saying "You can't fly that" well no you have no right so shut up.


Back on topic, Myke what can I say! Wonderful shots, BIG improvement!


+REP (If I can)

[myke]

Nice Matt

[VPSwow]

Very nice well done

[myke]

Fitfitfit. :]

Not sure on the livery