Thursday, January 21, 2010

What to Look for in an Online Flight Simulator

By Hiroki Hosokawa

Ever thought to get an online flight simulator but asking questions about how to receive extra add on packages as well as down loads for your pc flight simulators software?

Research is not difficult, but it takes time and especially because there are so many aircraft flight simulator games on the market. But you really do want to look for the software providers which provide free flight sim downloads so that your pc flight simulator can be updated and in top form. This will also mean that you will have to keep learning and hence will never get bored of the game.

So, what's all the fuss about PC aircraft simulation downloads and why choose a version which has such additions included in the package.

Well just off the bat, add on packages will teach you about airplanes as well as keeping you updated with developments in the airplane world.

Also, and this is very important, because there is so much competition on the market, the software providers are constantly adding in new features and enhancing the gaming aspects so you want to be in touch with these latest developments to your specific game. Also look out for features such as scenery add on packs, aircraft add on packs, country add on packs and more importantly the ability to set and control weather. These are the kinds of things to demand from a top quality flight sim game. While it might not be important to you now or maybe not have even crossed your mind, try to get a game that will let you plug in aircraft simulation hardware through the USB point on your pc.

These tools are pedal boards, joys sticks, switchboards or even seats and really keen gamers usually add these extras via a usb point and play the game like that. It might seem a bit extreme, but for people wanting to learn how to actually fly, the ability to play an aircraft game online, from home with all the fancy bits is far cheaper than going to flying school.

Once you have made up your mind about which online flying simulation game you want, keep a note of the website url handy. This is because you will get your add-ons and download from this homepage.

You will probably have to sign up with your name and contact mail address in order to get up dates and down loads after the initial software download. Don't worry about this. It's a great way for the provider to keep in contact with you.

Plus once you are a member you can get into the members section and find more free stuff as well as useful information. Some providers even have a training manual and forum to join.

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