My primary purpose for using a simulator is to shoot approaches with the G1000 and autopilot, so scenery doesn’t really matter that much since I’ll be putting the cloud layer from 200’ AGL to 10,000’ AGL. The landmarks in FSX look a little cartoony, but at least they are there. FSX on the other hand had all of the landmarks I expected to see, the Statue of Liberty and the Golden Gate Bridge to name a few. To sum it up quickly, I like the scenery of XP 10 better, but there were no well-known landmarks to be seen. I flew around New York, Las Vegas, San Francisco and the Grand Canyon on both sims to see how they compare in the scenery detail. Looking outside the cockpit, the scenery of both simulators is fairly decent. Let’s start with how each simulator looks while flying. There are a few modifications in the area of aircraft and avionics that might influence your final decision on which sim best suits your needs. I will also review some modifications that can be installed to enhance the simulator. While the main focus will be G1000 functionality and ForeFlight use, the other areas may be of interest if you are still on the fence. This comparison will consider the following aspects: If you just want to shoot approaches, run through the menus of the G1000, utilize ForeFlight, and practice operating the aircraft systems, this article will illustrate what you will get without having to install several mods. There are a vast number of modifications that you can add to each and while these might give one of the simulators an edge over the other, I want to begin with an out-of-the-box comparison. I will begin by comparing the base simulators. Just know that it is not a super computer, but it is adequate to run both sims smoothly. XP 10 comparison is tailored for you.īefore we jump in, let’s discuss how FSX and XP 10 will be compared. If you’re a pilot of a technically advanced aircraft (TAA), a pilot who uses ForeFlight, or if you want to see what flying is like with today’s tech, this FSX vs.

In this article, I will compare two popular flight simulators, Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) and X-Plane 10 (XP 10), focusing on how each simulator handles recent advancements in aviation.

With all of the technological advancement in aviation, it is interesting to see how well flight simulators have kept up with the times. Gentry Shelton, Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI Microsoft FSX or X-Plane 10 A Technically Advanced Aircraft Pilot’s Guide

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