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Yep, look into getting CumulusX!, which add proper ridge lift and thermals to FSX. There's a free version of that with limited functionality too.

 

Is there a free world-wide alternative ?  :P

 

LDR Navion B & Grumman Mallard. Both have a GPS in the cockpit. They are default turned off, just don't turn them on. Free to boot.

 

 

Thanks !  :smile:

Cheers :)

N.-

CumulusX! does add thermals anywhere they should exist and does not have stratus layer anywhere near. That latter one is useful to know if you have any third-party weather engine running. Glider flying in FSX is sadly a bit of niche in niche.

Jiang/James Wu

FSX/A+SE

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CumulusX! does add thermals anywhere they should exist and does not have stratus layer anywhere near. That latter one is useful to know if you have any third-party weather engine running. Glider flying in FSX is sadly a bit of niche in niche.

 

Thanks! I will do i bit more of research.

Also, for gliding. Does the payware ones add something? (FDE) Or it's just the same but with better graphics.

 

Also i do not see the difference between the AS Discus K Glider X and the Discus Glider X

Cheers :)

N.-

Payware is generally more refined, with higher quality mesh, sound and texture, as well as some neat instruments. I haven't flown gliders in real world to tell anything definitive about FDE, but both Aerosoft's and Wolfgang Piper's felt about right.

 

You may also wish to read this blog: http://blog.allen.asn.au/recommendations/wolfgang-pipers-gliders-for-fsx/

 

Discus K is the aerobatic version of Discus.

Jiang/James Wu

FSX/A+SE

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