But with my experience (especially with the aircraft the came with my copy of X-Plane), they were all quite realistic. Like I had mentioned with Microsoft Flight Simulator, the flight models can vary between different aircraft modules, especially if they are community-made. In fact, X-Plane was seen as a game changer in the simulation world when it first came out as it uses what is called “Blade Element Modeling”, which is far more realistic than standard flight modeling. It’s easy to see that realism was the primary goal of the X-Plane team as there are settings to optimize the flight modeling built directly into the program. Although it may not have the most realistic ground graphics, the flight models in most X-Plane 11 aircraft are arguably unmatched. What X-Plane lacks in graphics, it definitely makes up for in realism.
If you are however, just wanting a gorgeous looking game you can use to take virtual joyrides, Microsoft Flight Simulator will do just fine. With that being said, if you’re wanting a simulator you can use to practice for flying in real life, I cant exactly say I can recommend Microsoft Flight Simulator. Keep in mind this varies from aircraft to aircraft as each model is different, but with my experience, I was left a little disappointed. The flight models feel good to fly, but aren’t exactly realistic. Aircraft react differently, or not at all to situations (such as stall and takeoff speeds) unlike their real life counterparts.
Some basic aerodynamic maneuvers that can be performed in real life are very difficult, if not impossible to do in the Microsoft flight sim. Not everything about them is bad, but there are small things that make the experience more unrealistic and feel more like a video game than a simulator. As a real life pilot, I am rather disappointed at how unrealistic Microsoft Flight Simulator’s flight models can tend to be. Microsoft Flight Sim might have very real looking graphics and very realistic system to model ground object, it’s not exactly the most realistic simulator out there. Like I said before, That’s not to say the X-Plane 11 looks bad! Microsoft just looks better.Īlthough Microsoft Flight took the lead with the last category it does have its drawbacks. With its insanely detailed ground modeling as well as its stunning graphics inside the cockpit, Microsoft Flight Simulator beats X-Plane 11 to the punch. When it comes to how the simulator looks and how realistic its graphics are, Microsoft Flight Simulator easily takes the cake. If doesn’t bother you however, X-Plane could still be a very serious contender. X-Plane 11 still looks great but severely lacks in photorealist modeling of ground objects and ground textures. If given enough computing power and optimized correctly, X-Plane 11 can still look quite stunning! This is however, more aimed at the graphics of the aircraft itself. X-Plane 11:Īlthough Microsoft Flight Simulator is known for its insanely realistic graphics, X-Plane 11 can still hold its ground. If you’re wondering how you can get your hands on a system that can, check out my last post here! If you do happen to already have hefty computer and want insane photorealism out of your simulator, Microsoft Flight Simulator may just be your best bet. So if your number 1 priority is for your flight simulator to look as beautiful as it can be, but don’t have the system to run it, Microsoft Flight Simulator may not be the best option for you.
Unfortunately, if you don’t have a top of the line system, you are not going to get top of the line graphics. In fact, Microsoft Flight Simulator models real world objects down to a stunning 3cm of accuracy! This gobsmacking graphics do however come with a cost. Bear in mind, that’s not to say that X-plane looks bad at all! X-plane 11 can still look absolutely gorgeous, Microsoft Flight Simulator just looks better. But how much of Microsoft Flight Simulator is a realistic flight simulator and how much of it is just a video game to pass the time? When it come to Microsoft Flight Simulator, it is undoubtedly the king when it comes to how its looks.
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With its platforms spanning across PC and Xbox, it has the ability to reach a very wide range of audiences. In recent months Microsoft Flight Simulator has taken off in popularity. In 3 categories I will pinpoint the pros and cons of each program and which one is be the best option for you. Both programs have their ups and downs, and if you’re in a bit of a pickle trying to decide which one to go with, the following post should aid you in your decision. These, of course, are not the only flight simulators on the market, but they are undoubtedly the most popular and widely used on the market. When talking about popular flight simulators, there are most likely two main ringleaders that come to mind Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-plane 11.
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