So, the plugin I am talking about is called VR Tools. Now, this plugin has a few different features built in, however the one I want to focus on is the view adjustment. Essentially with this plugin, you can add view hotspots to your plane. This allows you to adjust the position, and height of […] The post Easily Tweak and Add Views in X-Plane 11 VR appeared first on VR Flight World.
In this video, podcast and blog post I discuss why you shouldn’t fly in VR… Sounds weird coming from VR Flight World, however it is true… for some people. And for the rest of us, Virtual Reality makes a ton of good sense. Watch the video to find out more. Podcast / Video Links Rod […] The post Why you Shouldn’t Fly with VR appeared first on VR Flight World.
Most of the time, removing stutters and glitches comes down to a few different things. Tweaking the settings of X-Plane 11, upgrading or changing your hardware settings or even adding or removing select plugins. A lot of where stutters come from is over working a computer, so some of my fixes will focus on reducing […] The post 19 Tips to a Stutter Free X-Plane 11 in VR appeared first on VR Flight World.
Hey everyone, have you been following Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Well I certainly have and they just put out an exciting piece of news. They have announced the new computer specifications that they will require for someone to run Microsoft Flight Sim 2020. Microsoft laid it out into three categories. There is a minimum specification, […] The post PC Specifications for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 appeared first on VR Flight World.
In this podcast episode, I am going to talk about how I go about adjusting my X-Plane 11 settings in VR. This all comes down to having a system in place that can really allow you to get the most out of your sim. X-Plane 11 in VR is a tricky program to get set […] The post How to Improve X-Plane 11 Settings in VR appeared first on VR Flight World.
Multiplayer is something that most flight simulators haven’t really focused on in the past. FSX used to have a multiplayer platform, however once Microsoft stopped supporting this, FSX lost it’s ability to fly natively in multiplayer. Microsofts new Flight Simulator has taken the concept of multiplayer and has taken it further then I think most […] The post How Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Multiplayer Works appeared first on VR Flight World.
P.S. If you are interested in Learning more about what you need to get started in VR, take a look at my post, Top 5 Things You Need to Get Started with a Virtual Reality Flight Simulator. Keep your wheels off the ground and keep flying! The post VR for Microsoft Flight Sim 2020? appeared first on VR Flight World.
So, there is always the debate about whether to stick with a monitor or go VR in flight simulation. For me, this is obvious! Go VR!.... Ok, hang on, there is more to it then that. In this episode I want to give you some of the benefits and show you that there is a downside to VR. Yes, even VR Flight World admits that there are some downsides to VR. Of course, the upside completely outweighs the downside, but I want to tell you both sides of the story. So, please join me in episode 13, where I get into the reasons you should have VR and some of the reasons you should avoid it. The post VRFW 013: Should you Go VR or Stick with a Monitor when Flying a Flight Sim? appeared first on VR Flight World.
In this episode, I go into the details of a great payware aircraft that I use (and no I don’t get compensated for saying good things about it). This is the Airfoillabs Cessna 172. I really enjoy this aircraft as I find it has a very realistic flight model. There are so many benefits to […] The post VRFW 012: My Top pick for a GA Aircraft in Flight Simulation VR (X-Plane 11) appeared first on VR Flight World.
Have you ever looked up in the sky and started to drool… Maybe it is just me. I love planes and I constantly think about flying. So much so, that I got into flying flight simulators many years ago. When I started flying sims, it was on FSX. I know, some of you may have […] The post Does Flying in VR Feel Like the Real Thing? appeared first on VR Flight World.
How much money do you want to spend on Flight Simulation or Flight Training? I’m sure you don’t want to spend more money then you need. Well in this episode, I go over some easy tips on how to save money in flight simulation and flight training. There is a lot of information out there […] The post VRFW 0010: Save money in Flight Simulation and Flight Training appeared first on VR Flight World.
Welcome to the VR Flight World Podcast! In this episode we have brought on Calum Martin, who is a Co-Founder of one of the most well know flight simulation websites, FSElite. We are very happy to have Calum on the VR Flight World Podcast as he provides a lot of value in this episode for anyone […] The post VRFW 009: Calum Martin, FSElite Co-founder Talks Flight Simulation appeared first on VR Flight World.
Have you ever thought that flying a helicopter would be amazing! Well in this episode of the VR Flight World Podcast, I speak with Sérgio Costa, who has been flying flight sims for most of his life. Sérgio has an exceptional passion for VR flight simulation when it comes to helicopter simulation. He is also […] The post VRFW 008: VR Flight Sim in a helicopter – Interview with Sérgio Costa appeared first on VR Flight World.
Welcome to Episode 7 of the VR Flight World Podcast. In this episode we dive into VR Flight Simulation with a flight sim expert, Drew BOLTON. Drew is better known to his fans as Bel GEODE. Bel has a ton of experience in flight simulation, as he started flying in 1986. In this interview we […] The post VRFW 007- Flight Simulation Interview with the Famous Bel Geode appeared first on VR Flight World.
Welcome to Episode 6 of the VR Flight World Podcast, where we get into our very first interview with a qualified flight instructor from the Chicago area, B.J. Slater. He has been flying as a flight instructor since 2001 and has had many different jobs in aviation. B.J. grew up flying a flight simulator and […] The post VRFW 006: Flight Simulation and Flight Training Tips from a Qualified Flight Instructor appeared first on VR Flight World.
Take your flight simulation to the next level with some of these easy tips. In the podcast I will go over what you need to upgrade your flight simulator and where you should start. Of course VR Flight will be one of my recommendations, as virtual reality is one of the best things to ever […] The post VRFW 005: Take Your Flight Simulator to the Next Level appeared first on VR Flight World.
In this podcast, I go over a few tips, tweaks and tricks that I use in order to get the most out of my VR Flight Experience. You may have noticed that you sometimes get a stutter in your X-Plane 11 when running with your Oculus Rift. This studder can ruin a flight experience. Well, […] The post VRFW 004: X-Plane 11 Tips and Tricks appeared first on VR Flight World.
Flying in virtual reality comes with a few challenges to overcome. One of the biggest challenges you will face is “how do I control my plane?” Well lucky for you, I have tried many different things and have come up with my 3 favorite solutions. In my Podcast, I mention the Oculus Rift, a Flight […] The post How do I setup my controls for VR Flight? – Integrate Flight Controls into Virtual Reality Flight Simulation appeared first on VR Flight World.
In this episode of the VR Flight World Podcast, I am going over what you need to get started flying in VR. Getting started can seem like a big task, and can cost some money up front, however in my podcast I go over a few easy tips on how to cut some of the […] The post VR Flight… What do you Need to Get Started? – What Equipment, Computers, and Virtual Reality Headset appeared first on VR Flight World.
With these 7 ways you can easily improve your flight training with X-Plane 11. Even without virtual reality, the flight simulator can help you immensely in your training. If you follow these steps, you are going to improve your flight training, will be a better pilot and will probably save some money in the process. […] The post 7 Ways to Improve Your Flight Training with X-Plane 11 – Become a Better Pilot and Student Pilot appeared first on VR Flight World.