My sister in law is going through some serious tests on an air companny and she failed on a cockpit related test. I thought about buying her a flight simulation game but there is some issues: After researching some people say the company uses a different cockpit of the original from the plane (sounds umprobable to me but i know nothing lol). I want to be sure if it will be useful for her since i'll be using all my savings lel. The air plane is ATR-72-600 and here is a video with the cockpit is there a simulator with that plane? which is better? Thank you very much!

9 years ago*

Comment has been collapsed.

Of course there is FSX and ATR Addons.. or Flight Gear and ATR Addons, maybe X-Plane

But wait...
She's going through tests and doesnt know about flight simulation? Maybe its not the right job for her...

That is like going to bus driver school and not knowing what a car is.

9 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

that was kindda rude, she can fly big planes and has the badge for it, she just don't have experience with this especific cockpit and don't have enough time to get experience before the tests. Plus she did everything right, just wasn't fast enough.

9 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Don't ask for opinions if you are going to call people rude for letting you know.

9 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Now that what you describin sounds a little different.
She is flying big planes and is born for it, in this case I doubt steamgifts.com is the right place to aks for further improvement. No matter how little time she has, she should know about FSX and Prepar3d as she is a pilot.

9 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

it's a gaming related community, simulators are considered games, and i expected some help from those who want to help, and not a teenager who has nothing to do and want to depreciate other's dreams. I didn't asked anyone is opinion about the capability of my family member, i asked for help me to help her. If you don't care about other's issues you should ignore it, not try to escalate it.

9 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

she born for it

9 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Might be able to find one she can use.If you were to get FSX some of the addons for FSX paid addon with the exact plane

9 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

thanks! i'll check later and give you feedback (don't have time now :D)

9 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

You're welcome,and good luck :)

9 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

i talked to her and she said the cockpit looks exactly the same but the software is different from the conventional, so in the end i wont buy it. Thank you very much for your kindness anyway.

9 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Microsoft flight simulator and X-plane would help your sister, and you can also set its reality and special situations like fail engine, etc. I also have one copy left let me know if you need it on steam, but if you looking for free one, I can also help you with it too, and there are many add-on for this game, to let you choose the plane and airfield of your choice

9 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

I would vote for X-plane, also. I use it myself and can attest to the accuracy. If you can afford it, I recommend picking up some PC flight hardware that matches the desired plane (see yokes and such here: http://www.fspilotshop.com/hardware-c-1.html).
I also recommend going to some of the sites at the bottom of the X-plane community page (http://www.x-plane.com/x-world/landing/) and get in touch with the sim community. You'll get a lot more useful help over there than on SteamGifts.
Good luck!

9 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

whats Everyones Opinion on Microsoft Flight Simulator X and GRID 2 ? i know GRID 2 doesnt work so Well on Keyboard & Mouse but Playstation Controller? or XBOX?!

How good is GRID 2 compared to Need for Speed underground 2 ? is it any good compared to old School racing on Consoles?

9 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

this is the best answer

9 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Closed 9 years ago by blerghasth.