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I few this plane a lot. One of my favorites. Was really hoping it would come to FS2020 and now FS2024. I am still hopeful, we will see it one day. But it maybe wishful thinking.

Well, it is true that most airline pilots will come on board with the plane already powered up by maintenance. Starting up with engines running, ready for take-off would also not be very realistic. Some planes do have a turn around mode, they can load up in, so that would be the most realistic if you have that option. I just like going through the motions of starting up from Cold and Dark and watching the plane come to life, then back to cold and dark at the end of my flight. It sort of gives me a satifaction of completion from start to finish. Thats the beauty of flight simulation, you can do what you like and what gives you the most enjoyment.

Always at the gate. Cold and Dark.

I purchased the Quest 3 beginning of January for a wireless stand alone HMD, to play other VR games and am quite impressed with it. With a good 6ghz wifi connection, works well for playing PCVR games wirelessly. But you can use a good USB C cable. I use my Pimax wired HMD for flight sim, but it demands a very high end PC to run it. I think the Quest 3 will work well with your system. Cannot really comment on the Steam Frame, as its not out yet. As for your visual impairment, that would be hard for anyone to really answer. What works for some, may not work for others. I would recommend you purchase a VR HMD, that has a return policy. Like Best Buy or Amazon. That way, you could try it out to see if it works for you, and your PC. If it does not, then you can return it and get your money back.

I decided over the holidays to re-install Windows 11 on my PC as it was starting to give me issues. I decided not to re-install MSFS2020, as I really have not used it much since FSFS2024 was released, and now that 95% of the airplanes I fly are now available in MSFS2024, I did not see the need to re-install. Also said goodbye to P3D and X-plane as I have not touched them in years. Not saying there is anything wrong with them, they are all great sims, I just personally, did not use them anymore. However, I do have a back up of it, should I need it.

VR has come a long way in 10 years. Started out with the Vive Pro, was a good headset, but you could still see the screen door effect because of the lower resolution and you had to lean in to read small instruments. Although I never owned one, the Quest 3 seams to be a popular choice for a starter, or mid level headset. The Pimax Crystal Light also comes highly recommended for a VR enthusiast. Lots of choices out there. I have been using the Varjo Aero for the last 4 years, and have been very happy with it, but Varjo has discontinued this unit and going back to just commercial clients. They are also ending support for it staring Jan 1. So I am now looking at upgrading. Some very good reviews on the Pimax Crystal Super, So i ordered one on a boxing day special. It is higher resolution, larger FOV then then Varjo Aero, but is heavier. Will see how it goes. Its pricey, but not much more then I paid for the Vive Pro back in the day, or the Varjo Aero. both were over 2K Canadian. I justify it to myself, as I really enjoy flight simming and do short flights at least 2 times a week (or more), so if it lasts 4 years or so, I think I get my moneys worth. Your mileage may very.

I have been flying in VR for the last 6 for so years. Its the only way I will fly. In a nut shell, Flying with a monitor, even a large monitor still gives you the feeling of flying from the outside looking into your monitor. You still see everything in your home, around you and are somewhat disconnected with the sim world. Don't get me wrong, its still a great and fun way to fly. VR basically puts you inside the plane, actually sitting in the pilots seat, and you are looking out the windows of the plane as you move your head around. Everything is 3 dimensional and is true or close to true to size. It is the closest thing to actually being in an airplane. However, there are some drawbacks. You cannot see what’s on your desk when you have the headset on. I do not use any VR controllers, I still use a yoke, throttle quadrant, and petals, and use the mouse to interact with the controls. You will quickly learn thru muscle memory, where they are, so its really not a big deal. As great as VR is, it is not for everyone. Some people cannot get used to seeing the world in VR. Fast movements and heights can cause motion sickness, fear of heights feeling. If you do try out VR, give it some time for your brain to adjust if you get suffer from this. Start in a slow plane or just walk around and in short 10min sessions. I think most people adjust to it quickly. Unfortunately, in order to get the best out of VR, you do need a beefy computer. VR headsets are like running two 4K monitors, at least the higher end units are. You need to have a powerful GPU to push those pixels and keep a smooth framerate. Would really need to know what hardware you have, or will have, and what type of flying you like to do. Flying the PMDG, Fenix into Toronto, LA, NY etc. even with the best hardware and a good VR headset, some compromises will need to be made. So your computer hardware you have will likely narrow down your choices for VR headsets. Good luck on your VR journey

I like walk around mode in VR. Gives you a real sense of how big some of these planes really are. Like the PMDG 777 or A350. Something a 2D monitor view just doesn't compare. So for me, I agree, its great.

I have no issues with it .

If there is one thing I am grateful for, its the Canadian Health Care System. Although not perfect by any means, I am sure glad its there. With my gull bladder diagnoses and Cancer discovery, the hospital visits for scopes, CT scans, Ultrasounds, Hospital stay and surgery. Chemotherapy visits for 4 months, Oncology visits etc, etc. Now every 6 months CT scans, and bloodwork every 3months for monitoring. The one thing I did not have to worry about, thoughout my whole ordeal, was how pay for it. (except for Hospital Parking). You may hear about long wait times in Canada and that can be true at times, but because health care is free (well not exactly free, we pay for it though our taxes), people go to the ER for a runny nose. 80% of the people in the waiting room should not be there. They should be going to a walk in clinic or go see their doctor. But if its life threatening, like mine was, there was no waiting. Hope someday my American friends will have better system for all their people.

I had pain about 5 years ago in my stomach area, that was a result of an inflamed gull bladder and gull bladder stones. During the ultra-sound scan, it was also discovered, I had an 8cm tumour that I had no idea I had. Gone through the surgery to remove the cancer and my gull bladder, Cemo, etc, etc. If it wasn't for my gull bladder flair up and diagnosis, my cancer discovery may have been too late. Although I continue to have regular tests and scans, I have been cancer free now for 5 years. The moral of my story is: I really think that having a positive attitude is half the battle, and remaining in good spirits will help with the pain and recovery. Take one day at a time and every day is a victory. You can do this. Hang in there Paul.

Nonesense? . The OP asked a question, and for the most part, got very reasonable answers. MSFS 2020 is still a great sim, and offers a great experience, it has matured with a good selection of aircraft. MSFS 2024 is the new sim more and hopefully, better features. People here are just commenting on their experiences, I like I have. Yes, this topic will likey turn into a 2020 vers 2024 debate again. This is going to happen regardless, when we are in a transition phase between sims. Out with the old and in with the new. As with all things, some will be early adopters, some with wait a bit, and some will wait till all the dust settles, the the last bit will move over kicking and screaming when the old system is no longer supported, working, etc. Human Nature when it comes to change.

Interesting. I only fly in VR and never have this problem. Might be a graphic setting or maybe depends on the VR headset. The only issue I ever had, was the mouse occationally would stop working, and all I had to do was exit out of VR and back in to fix it. I think this issue is now fixed, as it has not happend in a while, but never a CTD.

There is no need to transition to 2024. MSFS2020 is still great for the time being. However, like others above have said, 2024 is just a bit nicer. For me, much faster startup, better graphics, better ground and in air handling, better controls, taylored for each aircraft. Better sky and land color. Better performance in VR. And is just as stable as 2020. At least it is for me. I think most people that suffer 2024 issues, are using incompatable addons or port overs from 2020. MSFS 2024 has been my main sim for months now and having a great time with it, as most of my favourite planes are there now, but I still go back to 2020 for the PMDG 777ER, but that too should be available in 2024 in a month or so. I am looking forward for Chaseplane in MSFS2024. Hopefully, its not too far way.

Yes, it is very common today on gaming machines. Air coolers have also come a long ways, and I have seen some air coolers outperform water coolers, but they are expensive and large. I would recommned an AIO (All in One). they are sealed units. So no topping off or changing the fluids. No connections. So no Maintenance. Since they are all sealed units, it should not evaporate and should not leak. I suppose anything can fail but I have been using them for years and had never had a problem.