FSX, X-Plane, FlightGear: which one do you prefer?
By blacks94
@blacks94 (161)
Italy
April 25, 2011 5:10am CST
So, if you like flight simulators you'll know that the three most popular games are Microsoft FSX, X-Plane and FlightGear.
Personally, I think they're all great, but I find X-Plane way more realistic - especially when it comes to unusual manouvers such as stalls, spins and so on...
On the other hand, FlightGear is completely free, includes many aircraft models and the scenarios aren't too bad. I was really impressed by the new default 777 (FlightGear 2.0).
And last, we have FSX. Too bad Microsoft has decided to close the Aces studios, FSX was probably one of their best games. Anyway, I've heard that they're coming up with a new sim called "Microsoft Flight"... does anyone know something about it?
Well, what's your favourite flight sim, and how do you like the others? Let's see what's the most popular! :)
1 response
@o0jopak0o (6394)
• Philippines
25 Apr 11
hmm don't know this games but i have the microsoft flight sim X. The bad thing about it that its all about learning to fly for real and not that much fun.
They must add some sort of easy mode so casual players like me can enjoy it.
@blacks94 (161)
• Italy
25 Apr 11
That's true, it can be quite boring sometimes... But if you want a plain flight simulator, I suggest FlightGear. I was sceptic at first, but then I tried it and, after getting familiar with it, I have to say it's not bad at all. Of course it's not developed by professionals like Flight Simulator X, but it's free and - in my opinion - worth giving a try.
X-Plane is another shareware, but you can download the demo from their website. I think it's better than FSX in many aspects, but there's something in FSX that is missing in X-Plane... probably the 3D Cockpit, I don't know.
Thanks for replying... happy flights :D
