What Are The Main Features Of A Good Flight Simulation Game?

Apr 11
07:37

2012

Ivan Tokic

Ivan Tokic

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When asked about the main feature of flight simulation games, the majority of their users will say that reality is the most important, and if the game is not realistic it isn't worth playing at all. Of course, there are also many other factors to take into account when deciding which game to buy.

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When asked about the main feature of flight simulation games,What Are The Main Features Of A Good Flight Simulation Game? Articles the majority of their users will say that reality is the most important, and if the game is not realistic it isn't worth playing at all. Of course, there are also many other factors and features to take into account when deciding which game to buy. 
In this article we will look into those features and try to decide on how important they really are. For a beginner this might seem like a daunting task, but once you get familiar with some of the popular flight simulators on the market, you will pick all their main features straightaway. 
For the aviation game to be interesting for a longer period of time people want to have many different options. It is important to have the choice of many planes and aircraft. Adjustable climate and weather conditions are also essential. It is also nice to have the option to fly to any country you want. But the most important feature of all is the control panel of a plane. For the game to be realistic control panel must model the real thing. 
To get the plane up into the air you will have to learn what all these controls are and how to use them. This is what makes the game truly realistic, but be warned, it could take some time to get familiar with all the commands and unfortunately, I see lot of people giving up here, even before they truly begin.
This gives us another important feature: game has to be up to date with all the changes in the aviation industry. Many flying schools actually use some of the flight simulation games to train their new pilots. It would be useless and also very dangerous if the plane in the game wouldn't truly match the real thing. 
There are many different flight simulators on the market that you can choose from and each of them is different. You should take the time and check the available options, read some reviews and comments. When you compare them, take into account their features, price and your true objectives. I wouldn't recommend most expensive option if you are just going to play an hour or two per month. But if you are planning to take the flying course and want to start a career in aviation industry, than you should consider such option.
Another thing to keep in mind are controllers. Majority of games don't come with yokes, pedals and joysticks, but in a few months time you might want them too. Check if the game you want to order has the ability to add them.
The last but not the least important point to consider are free updates and add-ons. Check if the game is getting regular updates and if they are free so you can keep playing for a long time.