flightsimJim

It turned out to be really simple...just hit the end button on the keyboard. :)

Awesome...what's the default switch view toggle? Sry not the proflight throttle...the TPM box. https://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/tpm.html

No the vibration is separate from the subwoofer. You have an on off button, 2 dials to control the rumble...I think one is intensity and the other changes the location...and a big dial for the subwoofer sound. I will test it out next time I fly since I don't mess with the dials very often.

I think this is mine: https://www.amazon.ca/X-Rocker-5125401-Wireless-Bluetooth-Pedestal/dp/B010496LJ0/ref=asc_df_B010496LJ0/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=335598791653&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18421353712041551709&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001451&hvtargid=pla-307817865039&th=1 I'm not sure about the reviewer but you can set the vibration to be as little or as much as you like with the dials...and the volume. You can set it so you feel the engine the whole time if you want. I just landed an Airbus and it totally thumped lol... I literally wouldn't fly without one any more. What fun is lowering the gear or hitting the reverse thrust if you can't feel it?

Those landing challenges are great...I just updated my MSFS2020 after a basement flood so back in the game now and enjoying all the new stuff! :) I see that in the Cessna 172 I can set up autopilot now and all the frequencies for an ILS approach which is great. 1. I notice I could lower flaps and stuff with my hand controllers in VR...so is that new? 2. Is the saitek throttle quadrant compatible yet? 3. When doing the discovery flights can you possibly view it from the cockpit and not from outside the plane? If they did this it would be an awesome...but still cool for discovering new places.

I guarantee this looks better than your system.

What???? That is one of the main reasons I went to VR because with my panel there were always issues popping up or something crashing etc...with VR there are no issues at all.

You don't have to try it but I guess what VR users get perplexed about is how anybody who calls themself a simmer wouldn't want to try it? There is a reason all the msfs2020 YouTubers have all switched to VR ..It is a vastly better flying experience. btw where is our VR dedicated forum? I guess the msfs2020 forum will eventually turn into the VR dedicated forum as eventually everyone will be VR flying. :)

This was one my sim in FSX...I had it set up briefly for MSFS 2020. I was a VR hater at first because IFR was the way I flew, and wanted to convince myself that it couldn't be done in VR...and I didn't want to give up my panel. Then I tried Ultrawings on the oculus quest, an arcade VR flying game and decided to give VR a try. So while waiting for VR in MSFS 2020 I set up flyinside FSX, WCS, and Aerofly FS2. This whole setup is now piled in a tubbaware box under my stairs...THAT is how good VR is.

I'm not sure this is the same one I have as mine is about 8 years old....goes to show its durable. :) X-Rocker 5125401 2.1 Wireless Bluetooth Audi Pedestal Video Gaming Chair, Black/Red https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B010496LJ0/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_MWWKDJP7QAZWFSZMQJ4H?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I thought this deserved it's own topic because it is such an important part of the simming experience. These chairs are plug and play, and can be picked up for $300 and they are worth every penny. I have had a full home cockpit build with a filling functioning panel and wrap around screen, and easily the rocker chair was the most immersive part of my sim. You can feel the engine rumbling as you throttle up...feel the landing gear thump you in the butt ..and feel the landings. It will actually help you fly by feel. I have since moved on to VR and given up my dual projectors and panel...but never giving up my gaming chair. I would say it is as crucial as VR for achieving the best immersive flying experience...together they are brilliant...bring on hand tracking and you will have the complete flying experience we have all been chasing. :)

You can get all that information from the Garmin. I think the issue you guys are having is you can't "touch type" so you don't need to look at your keyboard. My last gaming keyboard was a mechanical DAP with no letters or numbers in it ..all black :) So anyway I can be in game with my VR headset on and still use the keyboard...and in the Garmin you can type in airports codes if you double click the cursor I think ..search YouTube tutorials. What are you talking about? I have a rocker gaming chair that vibrates and has sound ..you can literally feel the landings with a thump...even feel the landing gear lock in place...couple this with the 360 degree views of VR and you're in heaven. Check out some YouTube vids good setups

Ditto...had dual projectors and 10 saitek FIPS, BIP panel, multipanel, a radio panel, switch panel and now they are all collecting dust bunnies.

I tried everything and imo the best way to fly (IFR with approach plates) is a home cockpit build with functioning knobs and dials...and a wrap around screen..but if you are in VR and just want to hit approaches you can get VOR, ILS frequencies and GPS waypoints from the Garmin in game. I imagine at some point MSFS could introduce an in game tablet with all the plates so that will be great for VR..as will hand tracking. I think flyinside or aerofly have this? Hand tracking (sans controllers) will really take VR to the next level. So really VR is the way to go unless you are reading approach plates, SIDS, stars while in flight. BTW for VFR flying it's VR all day long no comparison.

How can you know any of this and never tried VR?