On Sunday 12 Dec 2004 13:55, Paul Surgeon wrote:
I'm not sure I understand what you mean.
I'm inferring that if you invite the uninitiated (I hate the term 'noob') then that is exactly what you will receive (in all forms)
Are you suggesting we should prevent people from using single engine aircraft all together?
No.
M$FS has realism sliders that affect aircraft handling and they are set to "noob" by default. It works just fine and I don't see why we can't do the same.
MSFS is also a game rather than a serious simulator. Although it boasts a massive swaythe of features, it's flightmodel is at best lack-lustre.
If Flightgear is a realistic simulation of flight then let it be a realistic simulation of flight. - If people can't fly the very first time they try and are unwilling to persevere then it would probably be better that they walked away and used something more simplistic such as MSFS or X-Plane. (Not to belittle X-Plane but it can be made to be 'easy' )
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Agreed, If my memory is correct, the ultimate goal of the project is to produce a simulator that can satisfy the FAA requirements, one that can be used as part of the training to qualify for issue of a pilot's license. I've seen posts from NASA and Boeing guys saying they intended to contribute to fgfs, hoping to use it in their daily development work.
Such a simulator (ELITE - JAR/FAA certified) is used at our school as part of IMC/IFR training and examination, so the handling has to be realistic. Recently a guy started training and stated that he was a wiz on MSFS, but had to remark that the real aeroplane was a completely different experience.
Some years ago, I did 1.7 hours flying a PA28-161, completed the paper work, paid up and headed off to an exhibition where there was MSFS with yoke and pedals, I did a smooth take-off and at 500 feet did a right turn only to have the PA28 in MSFS roll left and crash. I phoned up the school to advise against the purchase they were contemplating, instead they bought a proper package that is still used for IFR/IMC training and exams.
Perhaps, the project goals should be spelled out in bold coloured type so that no one gets the idea that fgfs is an attempt at cloning MSFS. MSFS is not designed to meet certification standards.
Regards
Sid.
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Sid Boyce .... Hamradio G3VBV and keen Flyer
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