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El Grillo posted:Anyone here use a Rift with DCS World? If so, what do you use as a replacement for mouse 1, to toggle switches etc. in-cockpit? Would be awesome if they allowed you to use the Oculus Remote but that's not supported apparently. I don't especially want to have to use my mouse while in VR, but I can't find the binding in controls - can you actually rebind that function? There is an additional section under controls where vehicles are listed called UI Layer which has mouse buttons and zoom etc. Bind them there.
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Logitech just bought up Saitek, guess they want to get back into the sim peripheral game. http://www.gamespot.com/articles/logitech-branches-into-pc-flight-sim-peripherals-a/1100-6443638/
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Sep 16, 2016 05:56
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Maybe a good thing? Hopefully they introduce some better quality control.
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Sep 16, 2016 06:08
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Carth Dookie posted:Maybe a good thing? Hopefully they introduce some better quality control. I like logitech mice, but if their last joystick is anything to go by (the G940), it could be worse than saitek.
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Burno posted:I like logitech mice, but if their last joystick is anything to go by (the G940), it could be worse than saitek. Very true.
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Sep 16, 2016 11:36
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My logitec twist rudder game still strong despite hundreds of hours leaning on it instead of using trim.
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Sep 16, 2016 13:02
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Their entry level stuff has always seemed adequate, but their entry into the higher end product range was a disaster with the G940. Really cool design with poor reliability and support.
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Sep 16, 2016 13:28
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The Extreme 3D Pro, or whatever it's called, is a pretty fantastic stick for the price. I have high hopes 
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Sep 16, 2016 13:30
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Logitech just make good peripherals in general, I look forward to their new sticks with the recently bought out Saitek.
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Sep 16, 2016 13:48
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Yeah I definitely wouldn't count them out. They sent me 3 different G940s and eventually refunded me in full without any fuss. They stand by their stuff and I've enjoyed a lot of their products. (plus when the G940 actually worked it was really cool)
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Sep 16, 2016 13:52
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Logitech has always been my favorite brand for peripherals so I think it could definitely be a good thing.
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Sep 16, 2016 13:55
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They also arnt teetering on the edge of bankruptcy like Mad Catz, so may actually send you your RMA replacement without needing to find a buyer for your broken one first.
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COOL CORN posted:The Extreme 3D Pro, or whatever it's called, is a pretty fantastic stick for the price. I have high hopes I'm still using my original 3D Pro and it's probably over 10 years old now.
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Snaxx posted:They also arnt teetering on the edge of bankruptcy like Mad Catz. They got what they deserved.
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Well, this means that the next time I see the HOTAS Warthog for $299 on Newegg's Shell Shocker, I might bite. I think Saitek's existence was the only thing that made that kind of sale happen. Of course, I've also got a relatively low-number Cougar I rarely ever use, and it's going fine. BIG HEADLINE fucked around with this message at 00:39 on Sep 17, 2016 |
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Sep 17, 2016 00:21
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Hey, quick reminder that Flight Angels is going on right now. Watch dudes fly planes support kids charities win prizes? http://flight-angels.com/
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Jonny Nox posted:Hey, quick reminder that Flight Angels is going on right now. And World Flight this year is November 5 - 12th http://www.worldflight.com.au/
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I've been looking up various single engine prop planes and making crazy noises like "huh that isn't THAT expensive" and similar absurd noises when checking out pilot license prices. Luckily I snap back to reality in time but a byproduct is that I have developed a bit of a crush on the civvy planes Cessna Caravan and the DHC Otter twin. I then made the mistake of checking what default aircraft FSX has and found the Caravan and now I'm pretty sure I'm hosed. I compounded my error of watching FSMania on youtube and now I think I'm going to have to spend a bit of time once I have a bit of available money to live out my bushpilot fantasies.
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Carth Dookie posted:I've been looking up various single engine prop planes and making crazy noises like "huh that isn't THAT expensive" and similar absurd noises when checking out pilot license prices. Luckily I snap back to reality in time but a byproduct is that I have developed a bit of a crush on the civvy planes Cessna Caravan and the DHC Otter twin. I then made the mistake of checking what default aircraft FSX has and found the Caravan and now I'm pretty sure I'm hosed. I compounded my error of watching FSMania on youtube and now I think I'm going to have to spend a bit of time once I have a bit of available money to live out my bushpilot fantasies. As long as you don't lookup A2A Cessna's you'll be fine.
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Sep 23, 2016 11:58
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Dem prices. 
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InevitableCheese posted:As long as you don't lookup A2A Cessna's you'll be fine. What are you trying to say, because the A2A 172 trainer is dope as hell and I will fight you if you think otherwise
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Sep 23, 2016 13:26
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Don't get your pilots license. It is a rabbit hole that goes deep.
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I don't have $25+ thousand dollars so it's not an issue. Edit: I know FSX is a bit old and fragile and requires mods to really be decent nowadays, but is it possible/practical to get the steam version and then mod that or would I be better off getting it elsewhere? For reference, I'm mostly only interested in the Cessna Grand Caravan for the time being, and would probably want to just fly that (maybe pretty it up a bit), get some decent weather effects and maybe download some interesting areas to fly it, and possibly do some kind of mod that sims missions for it for like a bush pilot company thing. Later I might do something similar with a Twin Otter. Edit2:  Lol who buys all that. Carth Dookie fucked around with this message at 15:06 on Sep 23, 2016 |
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I've had no issues with the Steam version, and most decent sites let you know if their mods are compatible. Make sure to do your research on any Steam add-on's, they are iffy from what I have seen/heard. If you do buy them, get them on sale, they tend to be crazy cheap a couple times a year. And I only meant to say that the A2A planes are amazing, and you will lose all of your money if you watch their preview videos. I'm hoping to get their Cessna packages someday. As for weather, get Rex 3 with Overdrive, or look into the Orbx line of add-ons. How much are pilots licenses in everyone's area? I talked to a school here and I can get mine for $8k. Rental fees for a Cessna 172 are $100/hour with no overnight fees if your rental is scheduled long enough beforehand. 
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Carth Dookie posted:Edit2: I'm glad I don't have the Steam version so I don't have to think about how much money I spent.
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Carth Dookie posted:Edit2: That's just the tip of the iceburg
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EvilJoven posted:Don't get your pilots license. It is a rabbit hole that goes deep. I decided to get mine because "that would be a fun thing to do" now 4 years later and here I am sitting in my first airline ground school after quitting my job, finishing up a degree in aviation, being a CFI for a year, lol. e: InevitableCheese posted:
Depends how quickly you learn, how dedicated to studying you are, and how often you can fly, but anywhere from 8-15k seems to be the average. e.pilot fucked around with this message at 19:38 on Sep 23, 2016 |
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I'm afraid mine might cost more than planned because trying to get my tests in at the same time as taking possession of a house has turned in to a loving nightmare. I cancelled my flight test that I was supposed to do Wednesday because I was complete poo poo at flying when I went to practice/pretest Tuesday and I'm so busy doing house poo poo and spending all my money that I don't know if I'll have money to fly when I finally get moved in and the house rewired. Don't get your pilots license.
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Sep 23, 2016 19:53
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Counterpoint, get your pilots license, it's fun.
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simble posted:Counterpoint, get your pilots license, it's fun. This is the right answer, having money is overrated.
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As soon as this house BS is sorted out the fact that I couldn't do my test is the perfect excuse for more flying this winter and apparently winter flying is loving ace. The one time I got to fly when it was like 13c out holy poo poo the climb rate.
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e.pilot posted:I decided to get mine because "that would be a fun thing to do" now 4 years later and here I am sitting in my first airline ground school after quitting my job, finishing up a degree in aviation, being a CFI for a year, lol. Is 40 years old too late to do this? :/
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AnimalChin posted:Is 40 years old too late to do this? Not at all, I'm 31 and just getting started. Understand you will be a little limited in how far you can go because of the mandatory 65 retirement age, but in the current environment you'll still be able to do pretty drat well.
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Do people still have VATSIM meetups? Is Flightsim on IRC still a thing?
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No. Yes.
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These dudes and these dudes do good things. Also our own Kilonum ^^^ has good streams, too.
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What is the practical difference between Prepar3D and FSX for the layman, and is there any reason not to go for Prepar3d other than the literal "no fun allowed rule." Again, keeping in mind I'd be starting with a Caravan (which I believe Prepar3d doesn't have by default, but I'd be getting a Carenado cargo version anyway), then probably a twin Otter later. As I understand it, Air Hauler isn't 100% compatible at this time (correct me if I'm wrong). Carth Dookie fucked around with this message at 10:53 on Sep 25, 2016 |
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P3D is being actively developed, Lockheed Martin bought the rights to the source code and have added some new poo poo, not sure what as I don't own it but some more fancy graphical poo poo I think and DX10 mode works properly?. Downsides are that some payware addon devs charge more for a separate P3D version of their addons and some poo poo isn't fully compatible I think. Also it costs more I guess.
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I would only recommend FSX if you're a cheap bastard who doesn't know if they like the genre yet. You sound like you do and want to invest in a decent setup. Air Hauler 2 is fully compatible with both.
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The only reason to use FSX over P3D is if you already have a bunch of stuff for FSX that isn't compatible with P3D (like my entire PMDG fleet, the fuckers).
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