October 22, 201213 yr Although I think if you're training on IFR and ATC then the main thing is to pick a plane that you are comfortable with. Something you know extremely well. You don't want to be flying the Turbine Duke and burn an engine out during a session online.. If you already own those planes maybe just pick which one you like the best and are most comfortable with. +1 It really depends on what aspect of IFR Training you are concentrating on. You specifically mention looking for a slow plane, which would tend to indicate you are looking to learn the basics, and need a plane that is not going to get ahead of you. ie, a simple plane, with perhaps STEAM Gauges, where you can learn the basic foundations of flying under IFR Rules, and the various IFR procedures - Navigation, ATC, IFR Approaches etc. I'd second the B55 as a good starter plane for IFR. You do NOT want to attempt to learn the basics, of say an ILS approach procedure, in a PMDG 737NGX !!
October 22, 201213 yr +1 It really depends on what aspect of IFR Training you are concentrating on. You specifically mention looking for a slow plane, which would tend to indicate you are looking to learn the basics, and need a plane that is not going to get ahead of you. ie, a simple plane, with perhaps STEAM Gauges, where you can learn the basic foundations of flying under IFR Rules, and the various IFR procedures - Navigation, ATC, IFR Approaches etc. I'd second the B55 as a good starter plane for IFR. You do NOT want to attempt to learn the basics, of say an ILS approach procedure, in a PMDG 737NGX !! Agreed.. And on that thought.. the basics of IFR training call for a fixed-prop, fixed-gear single-engine airplane
October 22, 201213 yr Brett -I was just posting much the same. The Baron and Bonanza are called " Dr. Killers" for good reason-they can get away from you real fast if you are not careful. Also, as mentioned above-a twin is largely about mastering it with one engine going-for ifr rating you will have to do a single engine approach. With that in mind IMHO Militz has the two best twins ever made for a sim-though I am obviously biased towards the B55. Geofa WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE-the best Flight Sim!
November 8, 201213 yr The Eaglesoft Twin Commanche is indeed a very nice twin, with beautiful hand flying charateristics, and I flew it to death when it was released (in fact I did a full real-time, simulated ferry flight across the pond in it, (The US > Canada > Greenland > Iceland > UK routing). ...but dare I say it is old now, and maybe not in the same box as some of the other twins being suggested; for 2012. As much as I love the Duke (Piston and Turbine), I would not see it (even in Piston form) as a training aircraft at all. All things considered, I'd go for the MilViz C310.... :smile: George Retired RW ATP (DHC8-1/2/3, B737-3/4/5, A320), 5240h... now permanently grounded by Diabetes. www.diabetes.org.uk
November 8, 201213 yr Hi, The Piper Aztec was the plane I did my original Multi Engine IFR training in back in the late 1960's--It was a very stable old aircraft--a little funky with engine out procedures since it did not have counter rotating props. Piper Navajo was another easy to fly IFR twin---I had many peaceful hours in the old plane as well. Cheers Dorn
November 9, 201213 yr If you already bought the RealAir Legacy, don't bother with another plane, leave the gear down, manfold presure under 18inch, restrict airspeed under 130knot, you'll get a rocky IFR training plane!
November 9, 201213 yr Geof, you used to say that about our Twin Comanche If I recall your Comanche was the first light twin to come out for FSX and really set the bar-yes an excellent aircraft! Geofa WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE-the best Flight Sim!
November 10, 201213 yr If I recall your Comanche was the first light twin to come out for FSX and really set the bar-yes an excellent aircraft! Just kidding Geof, we knew what you meant but thanks for reminding others about the great twins out there as well. :friends:
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