Re: Flight Sim for 417SQN
CDT Tagle
briefing.
Just to recap: SGT Sant brought about the idea for a Cadet Initiated
Activity 417SQN could get a flight sim.
More specifically there was general consensus among the Squadron on
the idea; hence to get the idea of the ground, it does need to be
discussed by Cadets.
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In regards to a Simulator system, the idea I gathered from what was
said:
- 3 monitors
- Flight yoke + rudder
- Computer system (includes standard stuff)
- Sound system - this is entirely up to the SQN. Speakers /
Headphones...
- and all this looking under $5000 dollars.
- Now Flight Sim X is available from me... It was 'acquired' if you
catch my drift.
- If not the standard version can be reasonably purchased, but you
don't have to use Microsoft Flight Sim, there's another sim out there
which is very good (i forgot it's name)
- It is intended that the focus of the simulator would be to train
CDT's on Cessna 152/172.
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Come back in half an hour:
A friend of mine, has got a rather precise list of cost an equipment,
on an under $5000 dollar budget. Full System.
Cheers,
CDT Tagle
Charlie Flight
417 (City of Bayside) SQN
AAFC
Hayden
It would be better if it is surround sound
For realism the computer would have to be resonable high specs maybe
directX 10 when it becomes more redily available
Hayden Zylberberg
LCDT
Michael Walsh
install on the new rig because the game itself does not require the
discs.
- I'm not sure about you 2 but DirectX 10 probably isn't necessary,
but we do have 5k so, hell yeah, why not!
- Surround sound system; awesome idea Hayden.
- Yeah, it was 4 monitors.
Finally, due to high-end specifications, in terms of realism, Flight
Simulator X probably wouldn't be the best option to go with. Perhaps,
a standard Cessna flight simulator PC game could be purchased for
around $55, which might be a better option to consider.
Anyway, just a few ideas. See you lads next parade!
CDT Walsh
Hayden
friend has one and their quite cool
On May 29, 6:56 pm, Michael Walsh <the_iron_music...@hotmail.com>
wrote:
CDT Tagle
Thanks for the feedback. My apologies as I could not get the correct
specs.
Simply; Force Feedback Flight Yolks are expensive - they are also
difficult to find.
Flight Sim X is capable of running with DirectX9 - we are not rich,
nor is it utterly necessary albeit it would look rather schmick.
Flight Sim X - also has very good scenery generation (around Point
Cook/Moorabbin) and is ideal, though "X Flight Sim" is also available
- though more comprehensive is similarly priced, but 6 DVD's worth of
scenery and planes - though it is one of the best (but I have no
experience with it)
There are complications in running a 4 monitor system. It would
require multiple graphics cards.
They capabilities are restricted. From what my source told me, we'd
need to use a splitter from the Graphics card (usually around 300
bucks), hence they better option would be to have 2 (22") monitors.
Otherwise it would be 2 Graphics card's both with dual output - giving
a total of 4 monitors. (Just imagine the Windows Loading screen on 4
monitors... sikk (though it won't happen, technical stuff i won't bore
you with)
Cheers,
CDT Tagle
Charlie Flight
417 (City of Bayside) SQN
AAFC
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Michael Walsh
I customized a PC online and came up with the following:
Custom Built Computer
# Intel CPU:
Intel CORE 2 DUO E6700/ 2.66GHz/ 4MB CACHE/ 1066FSB/ LGA775
# Intel Motherboards:
Gigabyte GA-P35T-DQ6 motherboard
# Desktop Drives:
Seagate Barracuda 160Gb 7200RPM 8Mb SATA 2
# Optical Drives:
Samsung SH-S182 DVD Re-Writer (18x/8x Dual Layer Black)
# Desktop Memory:
Corsair DDR2 4GB PC-6400 (4x XMS2 1GB) QUAD2X4096-6400C5DHX RAM
# Monitors:
Samsung 19" 940BW WIDESCREEN BLACK LCD
# Cases:
Thermaltake Matrix Black Case with 430W, VD2430BNS
# Graphics Cards:
BFG Tech 8800GTX OC2 PCI-E 626/ 2000 MHz 768MB GDDR3
# Sound Cards:
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro with I/ O Console & IR Remote
# Keyboards:
Logitech G-15 Gaming Keyboard USB
# Mice & Input Devices:
Logitech G7 Cordless Laser Mouse USB
# Speakers:
Logitech Z-5500D 5.1 THX Speakers
# Microsoft Windows:
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32-Bit DVD - OEM
# Assembly:
Built By Centre Com
That system came to $4450, and we have an extra $2500 for an extra
monitor or a bigger monitor, and the floght yoke.
The 8800GTX is capable of running dual-monitors, and when listening to
the Sgt. last parade i was thinking, WTF?! Projectors!
Personally, 2 monitors would be pleanty, or even only one 30" LCD, i
mean how hard could it be to bloddy pan around the cockpit.
Anyway, check out the specs and reply if u have any queries. I might
have some more stuff posted later in the holidays.