Re: Flight Simulator Air Racing at Reno
Not suprisingly, around the time I was 11 or so (1982) I bought my first flight simulator for the commodore 64. It didnt have anything but guages. You flew in IMC on the instruments 100% of the time. I kept flying these things and when a new one would come out I would rush to upgrade the computer to run it! I've been an avid simmer since then and have flown a few that model flight well. I have helped develop some of these simulations as a beta tester and consultant. They are really making headway!
The TrackIR device has brought in a new level of immersion and capability to flying on a PC. If you have not used on I suggest you order one immediately as it is as important as a good joystick. http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/
During the Thunder Over reno debut, I was happy to get to fly the Microsoft Flight Sim Acceleration add on inside the theater. I was very impressed with the visuals on and around the Reno racecourse. The visual cues are there and the timing and cadence of the course are ever present. There wasn't a model of SteadFast yet but all things are possible! You can count on the fact that there will be at least a few present day racers and MOST rookie racers that will use this program to develop their skills finding the pylons and refining their line around the racecourse. I have thousands of laps flying Bob Hoovers Extreme Air Racing which wasn't even close to what MS has done here.
I have always felt that I could add to my skills as an aviator by flying PC Flight Simulations and flying Radio Controlled aircraft. It's the understanding of Angle of Attack and "G" that these two hobbies add to any pilots bag of tricks.
Thanks,
Will Whiteside
Not suprisingly, around the time I was 11 or so (1982) I bought my first flight simulator for the commodore 64. It didnt have anything but guages. You flew in IMC on the instruments 100% of the time. I kept flying these things and when a new one would come out I would rush to upgrade the computer to run it! I've been an avid simmer since then and have flown a few that model flight well. I have helped develop some of these simulations as a beta tester and consultant. They are really making headway!
The TrackIR device has brought in a new level of immersion and capability to flying on a PC. If you have not used on I suggest you order one immediately as it is as important as a good joystick. http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/
During the Thunder Over reno debut, I was happy to get to fly the Microsoft Flight Sim Acceleration add on inside the theater. I was very impressed with the visuals on and around the Reno racecourse. The visual cues are there and the timing and cadence of the course are ever present. There wasn't a model of SteadFast yet but all things are possible! You can count on the fact that there will be at least a few present day racers and MOST rookie racers that will use this program to develop their skills finding the pylons and refining their line around the racecourse. I have thousands of laps flying Bob Hoovers Extreme Air Racing which wasn't even close to what MS has done here.
I have always felt that I could add to my skills as an aviator by flying PC Flight Simulations and flying Radio Controlled aircraft. It's the understanding of Angle of Attack and "G" that these two hobbies add to any pilots bag of tricks.
Thanks,
Will Whiteside
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