Atomic Systems

I dusted off X-Plane the other day and was shocked at how it’s matured. The weather and scenery look excellent while maintaining terrific performance. I don’t think the Fraps counter went below 150 fps with any of the below screen shots. One area of sim that really was a shocker was how good some of the air craft models have gotten. Take a look at the Continental 757 on the tarmac at Albuquerque, the detail is incredible.

Very pretty.

Its something I've never tried, not even a demo.

Must confess my interest in flight simming is at an all time low.
I'm in danger of being kicked out of BAV and flirted with the idea of selling my huge collection of add-ons to try and raise funds for my new bike (until I put it on the credit card).

That does look rather nice!

Re BAV, there's always the Tiree to Glasgow flight once a fortnight or so to keep you current (actually my favourite is Edinburgh to Inverness, now I installed an ILS at Inverness).

TBH I'm very into X3 on the main PC at present so my FS9 revival has kind of slumped too, despite repurchasing tons of add-ons. Problem is, it's not always easy to find the 90 mins or so to make a half decent length flight. I know the BAV OSP will allow you to resume a flight but FS Passengers - for all it's an excellent programme - doesn't.

In fact, don't whisper it too loud, I've even started running MSTS on the laptop again, albeit a bit of fantasy with an ELR Class 37 consist running up the Inlandsbanan...!

I hardly touch FS anymore - I'm also doing the bare minimum BAV flight. It's kind of difficult to look forward to flight simming after doing it for real!

martinhodgson wrote:I hardly touch FS anymore - I'm also doing the bare minimum BAV flight. It's kind of difficult to look forward to flight simming after doing it for real!

I've been told by my flying instructor to stop playing flight simulator because it makes me look at the instruments too much

callumpresley wrote:

martinhodgson wrote:I hardly touch FS anymore - I'm also doing the bare minimum BAV flight. It's kind of difficult to look forward to flight simming after doing it for real!

I've been told by my flying instructor to stop playing flight simulator because it makes me look at the instruments too much

My instructor also commented that I do that - and subsequently chase the aircraft!

martinhodgson wrote:

callumpresley wrote:

martinhodgson wrote:I hardly touch FS anymore - I'm also doing the bare minimum BAV flight. It's kind of difficult to look forward to flight simming after doing it for real!

I've been told by my flying instructor to stop playing flight simulator because it makes me look at the instruments too much

My instructor also commented that I do that - and subsequently chase the aircraft!

Glad I'm not the only one then, as I did end up chasing the VSI needle a few times when I first did medium level turns. I think I've got the hang of holding the visual attitude now though.