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Originally Posted by NeedSpace
I purchased Prepar3d about 3 years ago. I have been quite happy with it but agreed, more limited. Some of the MSFS planes work, some don't a bit of a crapshoot. I used MSFS for years (since 1997 through 2015. My latest computer wouldn't take the software...too buggy so I switched to Prepar3d. Weird though, it was like they didn't want me to buy the software. But they were really good about helping me move the software to my new computer.
I use Prepar3d to keep "relatively" current flying as I am a pilot but don't fly much at all. I can't get out much and I find it helps me keep some of the skills. Nothing beats real flying but you take what you can get. Plus, it really helped out tremendously when switching to glass cockpits. saved $$$$ money not learning the instruments while in the plane (both Cessna 162 and 172s).
I currently have logitech controls. HUGE upgrade on the sidewinder joysticks I was using. Plus, I now have 3 monitors to give me instruments, and better outside view. Starting to think about getting a VR display now. hmmm.
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If you want head tracking and still be able to see the keyboard and controls, TrackIR works great. For combat sim flying it is a major advantage though.
I have used it on both triple screens and single large screens with great success.
Will be interesting to see how the new MS sim compares to others like X-Plane.