I have been flying the Black Square Bonanza Professional up the west coast the past two days, and it is the best flying i have ever had. I was going from Seattle to Vancouver and visibility was basically zero. What a rush. I love that plane. Anyways, i was thinking should I continue north through to Alaska or maybe head east and pick up some of the Canadian cities? And then it dawned on me on my wife to ask ChatGPT. 

“Hey can you recommend an around the world scenic flight in MSFS 2024 using the Bonanza?”

Oh boy. 

As quickly as I hit enter it came up with an insane itinerary. Airport legs, what you’d see, other tips (don’t forget the Northern Lights, Mount Everest, etc.). I asked it to throw in a few of those suggestions and it even mapped it. It asked if i wanted flight plan files compatible with MSFS 2024. 

What a game changer. 

2 minutes ago, RobJC said:

I have been flying the Black Square Bonanza Professional up the west coast the past two days, and it is the best flying i have ever had. I was going from Seattle to Vancouver and visibility was basically zero. What a rush. I love that plane. Anyways, i was thinking should I continue north through to Alaska or maybe head east and pick up some of the Canadian cities? And then it dawned on me on my wife to ask ChatGPT. 

“Hey can you recommend an around the world scenic flight in MSFS 2024 using the Bonanza?”

Oh boy. 

As quickly as I hit enter it came up with an insane itinerary. Airport legs, what you’d see, other tips (don’t forget the Northern Lights, Mount Everest, etc.). I asked it to throw in a few of those suggestions and it even mapped it. It asked if i wanted flight plan files compatible with MSFS 2024. 

What a game changer. 

Nice.

I am not surprised by its effectiveness and potential utility in MSFS.

Studying and comparing ChatGPT and Copilot quite a bit recently, for work-related tasks, I am amazed how fast these  Chatbots can actually think and provide suggestions…things I would not have come up myself, definitely not in a matter of minutes…or seconds…

Please remember to actually fly the Bonanza yourself, though…🙂…

9 minutes ago, P_7878 said:

Please remember to actually fly the Bonanza yourself, though…

Hey Gemini, plan a flight for me, fly it on my simulator and then, tell me what it was like 🙃

26 minutes ago, P_7878 said:

Nice.

I am not surprised by its effectiveness and potential utility in MSFS.

Studying and comparing ChatGPT and Copilot quite a bit recently, for work-related tasks, I am amazed how fast these  Chatbots can actually think and provide suggestions…things I would not have come up myself, definitely not in a matter of minutes…or seconds…

Please remember to actually fly the Bonanza yourself, though…🙂…

Been flying it by hand the past two days. Trims out pretty nicely! Very stable plane. 

24 minutes ago, RobJC said:

I hit enter it came up with an insane itinerary. Airport legs, what you’d see, other tips (don’t forget the Northern Lights, Mount Everest, etc.). I asked it to throw in a few of those suggestions and it even mapped it. It asked if i wanted flight plan files compatible with MSFS 2024. 

What a game changer. 

Have you actually flown the legs? I tried that for helicopter skiing missions and got an impressive list of destinations. When I double checked, some destinations were correct but most were completely off. For instance, one heliskiing mountain that it suggested had lifts and a fast-food restaurant on the mountain top - hardly a location that you need a helicopter for. The most bizarre was an alleged mountain peak that actually was in a lake. AI hallucinates; it can be great for suggestions, but don't take anything by face value.

 

6 minutes ago, qqwertz said:

Have you actually flown the legs? I tried that for helicopter skiing missions and got an impressive list of destinations. When I double checked, some destinations were correct but most were completely off. For instance, one heliskiing mountain that it suggested had lifts and a fast-food restaurant on the mountain top - hardly a location that you need a helicopter for. The most bizarre was an alleged mountain peak that actually was in a lake. AI hallucinates; it can be great for suggestions, but don't take anything by face value.

 

For sure, these are suggestions. I need to look at each leg to see if they make sense, but at least now I have some ideas to work with. 

This is a fantastic idea. I’m actually going to look at implementing something like this for my AI instructors.

They already go way deeper than I ever expected on instructional feedback, and since my system can already digest SimBrief flight plans, read live telemetry, and account for active weather conditions, I bet it can give even more accurate advice. Worth a shot. 

Would this feature be useful?

1 hour ago, RobJC said:

I have been flying the Black Square Bonanza Professional up the west coast the past two days, and it is the best flying i have ever had. I was going from Seattle to Vancouver and visibility was basically zero. What a rush. I love that plane. Anyways, i was thinking should I continue north through to Alaska or maybe head east and pick up some of the Canadian cities? And then it dawned on me on my wife to ask ChatGPT. 

“Hey can you recommend an around the world scenic flight in MSFS 2024 using the Bonanza?”

Oh boy. 

As quickly as I hit enter it came up with an insane itinerary. Airport legs, what you’d see, other tips (don’t forget the Northern Lights, Mount Everest, etc.). I asked it to throw in a few of those suggestions and it even mapped it. It asked if i wanted flight plan files compatible with MSFS 2024. 

What a game changer. 

its good at tell you what setting to use in MSFS and Xplane if you tell it what hardware you have

 

2 hours ago, RobJC said:

“Hey can you recommend an around the world scenic flight in MSFS 2024 using the Bonanza?”

here is thé AI answer when I entered your question:

Around-the-World Scenic Flight Plan (Bonanza)

✨ Key Tips Before You Start

• Bonanza VFR Comfort: Plan for shorter legs (~2–4 hours) with lots of visual landmarks.

• Weather Add-Ons: Use live weather or realistic weather presets for dramatic scenery.

• Time of Day: Many legs are best at golden hour for lighting and shadows.

• Fuel Management: The Bonanza cruises ~160–180 ktas and has limited range — plan fuel stops carefully.

---

🗺️ Route Overview (Westbound)

1. Start: Seattle (KSEA) — North America

   • Depart over Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains.

2. Leg 1: Seattle → Vancouver (CYVR), Canada

   • Cross the North Cascades, coastal fjords, and beautiful Vancouver region.

3. Leg 2: Vancouver → Anchorage (PANC), Alaska

   • Over the Coast Mountains and the Alaska Range — glacier country.

4. Leg 3: Anchorage → Anadyr (UHMA), Russia (via Nome)

   • Island hop across the Bering Sea (use Nome as intermediate).

5. Leg 4: Anadyr → Magadan → Petropavlovsk (UHPP)

   • Stunning tundra and Kamchatka’s volcanoes.

6. Leg 5: Petropavlovsk → Tokyo (RJAA), Japan

   • Cross the Pacific island chains for dramatic ocean views.

7. Leg 6: Tokyo → Taipei (RCTP)

   • Coastal and mountainous terrain in Japan & Taiwan.

8. Leg 7: Taipei → Manila (RPLL), Philippines

   • Island hopping over emerald seas.

9. Leg 8: Manila → Bali (WADD), Indonesia

   • Tropical archipelago at its best.

10. Leg 9: Bali → Singapore (WSSS)

    • Busy city-state approaches with water vistas.

11. Leg 10: Singapore → Mumbai (VABB), India

    • Cross the Andaman Sea and into the Indian subcontinent.

12. Leg 11: Mumbai → Cairo (HECA), Egypt

    • Desert mosaics and the Nile Delta.

13. Leg 12: Cairo → Santorini (LGSR), Greece

    • Mediterranean gems and Aegean islands.

14. Leg 13: Santorini → Rome (LIRF), Italy

    • European coastal & historic scenery.

15. Leg 14: Rome → Reykjavík (BIRK), Iceland

    • Over the Alps, France, UK, then North Atlantic.

16. Leg 15: Reykjavík → Greenland (BGSF)

    • Icebergs, glaciers, and desolate beauty.

17. Leg 16: Greenland → Ottawa (CYOW), Canada

    • Enter North America and retrace toward the start.

18. Final: Ottawa → Seattle

    • Great lakes and mountain backdrops before home.

    • ----------------

    • Alaska & Denali Region – glaciated peaks, massive landscapes

    • Kamchatka Volcanoes – rugged volcanic chains & fjords

    • Philippines Archipelago – emerald seas and islands

    • Santorini & Aegean Sea – cliffside villages over blue waters

    • Iceland & Greenland – otherworldly ice and volcanic terrain

    • ---

      ✈️ Planning & Practical Tips

      🔹 Waypoints & Navigation

    • Use VFR landmarks where possible (rivers, lakes, volcanoes).

    • For over-water legs, plan IFR airways or use IFR flight plans and waypoints to stay on course.

    • 🔹 Fuel & Stops

    • Many legs are long for a Bonanza — include alternate fuel stops (e.g., Nome, Mid-Pacific islands).

    • Consider adding intermediate airfields if terrain/fuel looks tight.

    • 🔹 Weather Scenery

    • Live weather enhances clouds, storms, winds, and ocean swells.

    • For dramatic visuals, fly mountain passes in windier seasons.

    • Use frequent flight plan saves/checkpoints so you can reload if weather or winds get extreme.

    • ---

      🎮 Optional Add-Ons (Scenery & Tools)

      While entirely optional, the following can elevate visuals:

    • Volcano & mountain landclass packs

    • Enhanced water shaders

    • Photogrammetry city packs for Tokyo, Singapore, Rome

    • ---

      If you want, I can break this down into daily legs with estimated times & suggested altitudes, or tailor it to a specific region you’re most excited about! 😊

      🔹 Save Often

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Edited February 1Feb 1 by turbomax

2 hours ago, RobJC said:

And then it dawned on me on my wife to ask ChatGPT. 

say thanks to her for a great contribution I hadn't thought of myself!

It all looks and sounds great - and then when you're halfway in, you realize it basically made up half the stuff. It's just not reliable in any way, shape or form. I guess it's fine for flight sim, cause who cares, you can always restart or quit. But I have stopped using it for anything meaningful - I use it to perhaps get an idea about something, but then I spend a lot of time validating everything. And then you realize that at least 20-40% of what it tells you is outright garbage. 

• Leg 10: Singapore → Mumbai (VABB), India

  • Cross the Andaman Sea and into the Indian subcontinent.

• Leg 11: Mumbai → Cairo (HECA), Egypt

  • Desert mosaics and the Nile Delta.

 

Mumbai -> Singapore in a bonanza???? It will take you 12+ hours, with at least two or three fuel stops. It's 4000+ KM

Mumbai -> Cairo?? 4300+ KM.

 

So yeah, good luck using ChatGPT to generate this garbage. 

2 hours ago, RobJC said:

Been flying it by hand the past two days. Trims out pretty nicely! Very stable plane. 

Glad you did not let ChatGPT do any hand-flying on your behalf…🙂…

Seriously, the Bonanza has been one of my perennial favorite a/c since my earliest times in the hobby.

The BS Bonanza is a gem, what I’ve heard. Enjoy…w/ or w/o Chatbot support…!

(Note: In these days of practically fast disappearing human interaction in customer service, I always ask first in the chat, “Are you human or robot…?”, and, if I get “human”, I then ask that I wish to speak via phone to the human. There are indeed sometimes humans at the other end of the chat…)

20 minutes ago, JonathanC said:

good luck using ChatGPT to generate this garbage. 

who says you can not take this "garbage" with a pinch or two of salt? and use it for some ideas that you can always modify/adjust? 

ATTENTION pilots - DANGER - use at your own risk!

2 hours ago, St Mawgan said:

Hey Gemini, plan a flight for me, fly it on my simulator and then, tell me what it was like 🙃

To ChatGPT or Copilot (whoever has more proficiency with the iniBuilds A343):

“I’m planning a long-haul (return) flight from Hong Kong back to Frankfurt. So, can you please fly and test the final (ILS) approach part with a test flight (suggested, takeoff from Rwy 25C and touchdown on Rwy 07C)?

The airplane should auto-tune the ILS frequency, and almost fly itself, so, likely you just have to keep watch.

Let me know, if you need any further (human) guidance or input.

Thanks, Chatbot, in advance, for your help.”

Edited February 1Feb 1 by P_7878