OrbitalConfusion
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I was wondering if some of you might be able to give me some tips when flying in FSX. I've been working with it for 2 years now and although I can do alot, there are still things I cant do well. Basic things...
1) Staying on a glide slope. Depending on what im using whether it be ILS to guide me in or VFR and using the 4 lights. I cant seem to keep a stable 'slope. Usually I will have 3 lights on and come in that way. The thought process behind it is its easier to loose a little altitude than to gain it.
2) Staying lined up on landing. This one is tough. I dont know if its because its harder to line up on a computer screen versus actually looking out the front window of a plane. It seems when I get down to about 500 I realize what was perfect really was not.
3) Turning and maintaining a steady altitude. I watch people all the time turn (with AP off) and its always so very steady.. Turning is a real chore with trying to keep a desired altitude. Ideas?
For now, lets assume the plane being used for these questions is the default cessna in fsx. I have really gotten used to autopilot and I feel like im somehow cheating.. Maybe its not really cheating, but i feel im cheating myself. For landing I have been using AP until about 500 feet at which point I turn it off and make small corrections... I wish I could get myself there in the same position without AP... Making those small corrections.
Anyways, anyone got a bone they can throw at me? thanks.
1) Staying on a glide slope. Depending on what im using whether it be ILS to guide me in or VFR and using the 4 lights. I cant seem to keep a stable 'slope. Usually I will have 3 lights on and come in that way. The thought process behind it is its easier to loose a little altitude than to gain it.
2) Staying lined up on landing. This one is tough. I dont know if its because its harder to line up on a computer screen versus actually looking out the front window of a plane. It seems when I get down to about 500 I realize what was perfect really was not.
3) Turning and maintaining a steady altitude. I watch people all the time turn (with AP off) and its always so very steady.. Turning is a real chore with trying to keep a desired altitude. Ideas?
For now, lets assume the plane being used for these questions is the default cessna in fsx. I have really gotten used to autopilot and I feel like im somehow cheating.. Maybe its not really cheating, but i feel im cheating myself. For landing I have been using AP until about 500 feet at which point I turn it off and make small corrections... I wish I could get myself there in the same position without AP... Making those small corrections.
Anyways, anyone got a bone they can throw at me? thanks.