Looking to get into Flight Sim

Post by **codrivermike** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:24 pm

I notice that Play.com have Flight Sim 2004. A century of Flight at 17.99 delivered. Having no experience of MSFS I am wondering if this is the one to go for. Is this the base MSFS to which I can add freeware, payware etc and more inportantly, if I buy this version is it going to be out of date in the near future?

Regards

Michael

Redbaron · Post by **Redbaron** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:15 pm

Yes this is the base version, and no it won't be out of date until mid/late 2006 I reckon.

hampson · Post by **hampson** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:11 pm

You should get that,it's a great game for freeware and payware http://www.avsim.com for freeware check it out.And the FS2006 is not out untill late 2006 as RedBaron said,so yes that is the game to go for

Post by **codrivermike** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:03 pm

Well I gone and got it. Â£17.99 from Play.com. Their website now says sold out, so I guess I got the last one. Mind you, I thought I'd got a bargain until I suddenly remembered that I would need a joystick. Bag went Â£24.99 into PC World's coffers in exchange for a Seitek Pro thing with rudder control. Now I just have to learn to fly the damn things.
Oh, and to finish my MSTS activities

Redbaron · Post by **Redbaron** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 12:26 pm

Remember that FS is the same as MSTS - if you want decent aircraft then you need add-ons - don't bother with the default stuff.

166Driver · Post by **166Driver** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 3:15 pm

Redbaron wrote:Remember that FS is the same as MSTS - if you want decent aircraft then you need add-ons - don't bother with the default stuff.

Absolutely.

hampson · Post by **hampson** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 3:43 pm

Redbaron wrote:Remember that FS is the same as MSTS - if you want decent aircraft then you need add-ons - don't bother with the default stuff.

No need to buy payware unless you can fly properly

166Driver · Post by **166Driver** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 6:00 pm

...and enjoy flicking a lot of switches!

FlyingRichman · Post by **FlyingRichman** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 6:55 pm

Agreed

hampson · Post by **hampson** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 11:04 pm

hehe,flight sim isnt that hard

after while of learning anyway!

Redbaron · Post by **Redbaron** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 9:24 pm

It's very easy.

Post by **codrivermike** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 7:35 pm

Well I'm impressed. I've just downloaded and installed my first add-ons. Two scenery files. North West England (nicely detailed) and also the Emley Moor and Holme Moss aerials.
I'm still struggling with pitch trim and slow flight so I havn't progressed as far as landing yet. But at least I can get up there and have a look around.

Redbaron · Post by **Redbaron** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 6:24 pm

If you're flying something like a C172 then just point it at the runway and it will practically land itself.

Fodda · Post by **Fodda** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:55 am

Try the tutorials? Although you fly over USA, and the instructors jokes were cheesy when Noah told them on the ark, they do get you very used to the basics of aeroplane control.

Trimming and VORs were two things I couldn't get my head around before doing the tutorials. Well worth the 10 to 20 mins you get on each.

Post by **codrivermike** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 4:54 pm

I'm getting the hang of trimming by keeping the mouse over the trim wheel and using the mouse wheel to trim.
As for VOR. My instructor has abandoned the lesson twice because I wasn't getting the hang of it. I think I'll do a few circuits out of Blackpool and practice.