Flight model?

[GamerNurd 7]

Is the flight model realistic in prepar3d?

Compared to xplane 10, which one has the most realistic flight model?

[WarpD 824]

Same reply I gave you in the Prepar3D forums.

 

All simulators have their strengths and weaknesses and if anyone ever tells you that one sim is the most realistic... they're probably lying.

 

So... find the one that you feel is the most realistic... because in the end, that's what it really boils down to.

[alulekk 3]

I generally agree with what WarpD said.

 

In my opinion, with the Cessna plane I personally have flown extensively in real life (210) - the example I've used from Carenado in X-Plane is the most representative of how the actual plane flies. I particularly notice how the airplane responds with the application or removal of power at various phases of flight.

 

Obviously no offense if someone disagrees...just what I've experienced with that particular aircraft that they make for both platforms.

[Arwen 289]

It depends on the aircraft, where the 3rd party addons are generally better than the default aircraft.

 

For me, I find that A2A's C172 Cessna has a more realistic GA flight model than any default aircraft in P3D2 or in X-Plane 10.  I also only fly with Active Sky Next, which add turbulence and ridge lifts/drops. 

[brucek 38]

It depends on the aircraft, where the 3rd party addons are generally better than the default aircraft.

 

For me, I find that A2A's C172 Cessna has a more realistic GA flight model than any default aircraft in P3D2 or in X-Plane 10.  I also only fly with Active Sky Next, which add turbulence and ridge lifts/drops.

 

+1 (I have several hundred hours in the C172 RL version)

[gpf3m 41]

Interesting question. I have over 900 hours in various GA aircraft and feel both can't replicate the real experience. You need the crucial inputs that real flying afford; from the subtle pull on the yoke of various external forces to the push/pull on your torso from the negative/positive "Gs".

 

I find these simulators useful in navigation, approaches, systems familiarization, and quite frankly, for entertainment. I find it detrimental to "trash" one platform over the other. Find what you are comfortable with and exploit it. It's about aviation and the education of the public of this beautiful endeavor so our "enlightened" political class will not make the real thing disapeared for the average person.

[kama2004 74]

Agree with gpf3m, i also have hundred of hours on a cherookee, c172, katana and grob and neither Prepar3d or x plane exactly replicate the experience. But both offer hours of fun (oupss except Prepar3d of course). I never worry too much about how the model replicate the real experience because each real life flight offers different performance; number of people on board, fuel load, lift /temperature relationship, power setting selected, updraft from thermal. All this change on each flight and you need to be comfortable with a wide range of performance variation. So in simulation, i just take the performance as they are and just pretend they are the results of the various factors that affect real flight.

[WarpD 824]

TurbineSeaplane, I am confused.

 

You state you generally agree with my statement, and then mark my post with a dislike. Really?

 

That makes no sense. LOL

[alulekk 3]

@Warp

 

Didn't even realize I did. Sorry.

Can that be undone?

I'm on some "mobile version" of the site I can't seem to get out of. :-(

[ErichB 3,638]

TurbineSeaplane, I am confused.

 

You state you generally agree with my statement, and then mark my post with a dislike. Really?

 

That makes no sense. LOL

 

 

Oh we are a sensitive bunch really.   :rolleyes:  

[mgh 89]

 FSX, Prepar3D, and X-plane all are based on simplified flight models and approximations. Also  none of them have motion cues or realistic visual cues.  At the end of the day it's down to the one you like.

[WarpD 824]

Oh we are a sensitive bunch really.   :rolleyes:

No, not really... but it is amusing.

 

@Warp

 

Didn't even realize I did. Sorry.

Can that be undone?

I'm on some "mobile version" of the site I can't seem to get out of. :-(

It's ok... just confusing and amusing.

[n4gix 4,947]

@Warp

 

Didn't even realize I did. Sorry.

Can that be undone?

I'm on some "mobile version" of the site I can't seem to get out of. :-(

Look at the post you marked. There should be an option on the far right to "Undo Rating" of your selection and allow you to choose another one if you wish.

[alulekk 3]

Look at the post you marked. There should be an option on the far right to "Undo Rating" of your selection and allow you to choose another one if you wish.

Found it, thank you,.

[motoadve 49]

I fly a 182 and have more than 1,000hrs.

Used to be in favor of XPlane 10 but after the A2A 172 in Prepar 3D.

Im thinking thats the best most realistic.

 

Still This planes are far for realistic, and always too easy to land.

But fun and good practice for IFR