[X-PLANE 11] SSG B747-8 Series V1.7 Generator Online
Harold Yengo
Built using the VS2013 compiler instead of the old VS2005 library that was used when FSX was first released. This improves performance and overall quality of enjoyment, without removing the capacity to load up all of your old FSX add-ons and DLC that you owned for the original edition
These small additions really help to sell the look and feel of FSX, making it easier to buy into than if you were to play the original (it looks a little rough now thanks to advancements in graphics, but changes to the config mean you get a higher overall standard with the Steam Edition).
This means that whilst you might find yourself a little let down by the lack of structured change and variety to the world around you, the quality of the aircraft and the actual simulator itself should help make up for this.
The difficulty of the simulator comes directly from the attention to detail. Whilst, as we touched on above, parts of the world can feel a bit generic when you are concentrating on the cockpit and all of these realistic gauges and buttons it becomes much simpler. If you are looking for a flight simulator that takes away a lot of your aids and makes sure that you really do need to pay attention for the whole flight and for every little alert that comes in, this is for you.
If you played FSX and felt it was too outdated then many of the improvements found within the Steam Edition will be enough to make it more exciting. It runs faster and, for software with so much going on in the background, runs very smoothly at all times.
Below is the official launch trailer video. This video was used for the original FSX release back in 2006 but has been modified slightly by Dovetail Games to reflect its current version (Steam Edition) but essentially it's the same.
Below is a video created by MatZeus from YouTube that demonstrates gameplay within FSX. From what we can see, it appears that this is a stock setup with no third-party add-ons or expansions used giving a true representation of what you'll get in terms of gameplay out-of-the-box.
This is the slogan on the outside of the Microsoft Flight Simulator X DVD packaging. It captures the love of flying that flight simulation fans have explored through this program for over two decades.
Microsoft Flight Simulator X, commonly known as FSX, is the follow-up to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. Released in 2006, it is the 10th major revision of the popular Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise. It features a brand-new graphics engine with much-improved imagery.
This is the first version released on DVD. It also features a new security system using license keys. After activation, users can play the game without using the DVD. It takes advantage of multi-threading and Intel Core architecture.
The graphic detail is significantly better than in the previous version. Waves on the surface of oceans, grasslands, 3-D animals, true star maps, and textures unique to specific locales all contribute to the realistic feeling.
FSX features accurate pictures of real life going on at the airport including trucks driving around, fuel trucks filling up airplanes with gas or fuel, luggage being carded everywhere, and jet-ways being maneuvered into position.
Even with all of the power and controls and the ability to set custom settings, Microsoft flight simulator X is easy to use with the default settings. If you just want to get in an airplane and fly somewhere you can do that easily.
You are King of the World because you don't even have to taxi to get in position to take off. You can just take off anytime you want. On the other hand, if you want to go through everything that a real pilot does you can do that as well: pre-flight checks, checking the weather, flight plans, etc.
Microsoft Simulator had its genesis as a series of articles written by Bruce Artwick around 1976. He described the use of 3-D graphics in flight simulation. To create a program that fulfilled this vision, he created a company named subLOGIC Corporation in Los Angeles. In the beginning, they sold flight simulators using direct mail.
The very first version of Flight Simulator ran on an Apple II computer in 1980. The graphics were primitive black and white wireframes. In 1982 the first IBM PC version was released. The IBM PC version was a step up from the Apple release. It provided users with more gauges, 20 airports, and a better coordinate system. While it was an advancement, it still looked like the featured Cessna 182 was made of transparent Lego blocks and the airport was a single lonely strip in what looked to be an abandoned airfield.1
In a June 2010 interview with tech industry maven Robert Scoble, Mr. Artwick explained that the evolution of raster graphics in the late 1970s and early 1980s provided the foundation he needed to simulate dynamic movement on the screen.2
The demo also lets you adjust various settings like Display, Sound, Controls, Realism, General, and Scenery library. You can view the Learning Center but most of the tutorials like the Step-by-Step guide, Multiplayer Flying, Weather, and Instant Replay are grayed out.
Despite the robust demo, the full version is a quantum leap in experience. There are Standard, Deluxe, and Gold Editions. Each edition ships with over 24,000 airports covering every continent. The Deluxe edition comes with a Software Development Kit and a special Garmin 1000 glass cockpit digital flight deck. There are:
Next, pick the weather conditions you prefer: Clear- no clouds, Building Storms- thunderclouds, Cold Fronts- clouds and cold weather, Fair Weather- a few clouds, Building Storms, Cold Fronts, Fogged In- low visibility, Fair Weather, Rain and Rainy, Heavy Snows, Major Thunderstorm, Stormy Weather, Winter Wonderland- light snow.
Weather is reflected accurately so the same flight will be different depending on the time of year. Even the stars in the sky are accurate depending on the time of year and where you are in the world. You can test your skills in landing a plane during sleet conditions, for example. Or you can tell the computer to use the current weather that a city is experiencing right now in real life.
Missions - you can choose from over 50 missions including tutorials, carrier missions, law enforcement missions, Red Bull Time Trials, dangerous oil rig rescues, and more. You can select different categories: tutorials, racing, etc. You can also choose skill level--beginner, advanced or expert.
Some of the goal-oriented missions have mid-flight surprises- for example, a stunt plane landing on a bus, flying helicopters into exploding oil rigs to rescue people, search and rescue missions to rescue people from capsized boats or lost in the mountains, flying into Area 51 on a secret mission, picking up a famous movie star, etc.
Multiplayer Mode - you can become an Air Traffic Controller (Gold version only) or race against friends. You have to create an account, then log in and choose from the current game lists. Then just join in and start playing.
Logbook - this is a list of all your flights. Photos- you can capture screenshots. Learning Center- tutorials and guidebooks on all aspects of flight simulator X. You can choose between key topics, site maps, indexes, and lessons. The lessons are the same as in FS 2004.
You can also choose between a 2-D or 3-D cockpit. If you select the 2-D cockpit, you can adjust a slider for transparency. You can also change the exterior settings such as shadow casting and landing lights.
The cockpit simulations are upgraded tremendously from FS 2004. You can actually use most of the controls. In the past, some were just decorations with no ability to be changed by the pilot. The Deluxe Edition includes the Garmin G1000 cockpit in a few of the planes. This is an integrated setup with an advanced electronics display. It fully replaces the standard controls in the regular cockpit.
Settings/Weather- figure out the optimum Cloud Draw Distance. In other words, how far away do clouds become visible? You can also choose Cloud Details: check Simple Clouds or Detailed Clouds (low to high slider).
Settings/Traffic-choose airline traffic details like the number of airplanes on the ground, general aviation traffic, airport vehicle density, road vehicles (on highways, etc.), ships, ferries, and leisure boats.
The level of customization is extensive. Other Main Settings that can be tweaked include Sound, Controls, Realism, General (compass pointers, ATC voice types, etc), and Scenery Library (to help speed things up you can deselect scenery files if you never fly in those areas).
Microsoft Flight Simulator X brings unparalleled graphics to the desktop. You can look down from the cockpit and see cars and trucks moving on the highway below you. You'll see boats and ships moving when you fly over water. You can even see wildlife.
The graphics are one of the biggest improvements over FS2004. The land and sea look much clearer and more accurate. The terrain has more detail. The computer will create terrain on the fly when it does not have any preconfigured models to work from.
To get all the graphic richness out of the program, however, you need a computer with some firepower. Lifting a giant aircraft into the air and drawing entire cities, oceans, mountains, weather conditions, star maps and more puts a lot of demand on computer processors.
Most users will benefit from more RAM and computer speed than the minimums listed here. Each user should experiment with adjusting settings up and down to find the perfect balance of graphics vs. speed and performance.
The FSX frame rates are relatively low due to the high detail. FS 2004 would consistently operate at higher frame rates. The bottom line is you need a powerful computer to run FSX. That said, if you have the hardware, you can get an unparalleled flight simulator experience with FSX.
Microsoft Flight Simulator X continues the long history of sales success marked by previous versions. In 2006 and 2007, it made the Top 10 PC Game Titles (by Units sold) according to Gamasutra (a popular gaming site) reports.4
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