What is the most immersive Airplane in FSX

Major_Spittle said:
Why? I got the B-377 and to me it stands out due to sound and engine system modeling. Not sure how those two things would make a big difference on the little Cub, but people here are rating it higher than the 377?
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I think being immersed in the feeling/sensation of flight is different to being immersed in managing complex systems on a 4-engined airliner. Both are great in their own way of course. The Cub has almost no systems but you're acutely aware that you're flying through a system, namely the weather - you have to pay such close attention to wind speed and direction if you want to get anywhere at all. The satisfaction of finally managing to sideslip all the way down to a perfect crosswind 3-pointer takes some beating for me, especially if it's in the right place!
 
The thing is Spittle, immersion is a personal thing. For example the FCS Lancaster, if I fly that at night over europe for me that is very immersive as that area, kind of flying and the history of the RAF Night campaign has special meaning to me.

I personally like to fly the 377 over the cub as I like the bigger pistons, no doubt because of my interest in bombers over fighters.

Online one of the most immersive experiences ive personally had was flying in a semi real ATC environment from Humberside down to Duxford. I was int he mind set that I was flying down to attend the flying legends airshow, and with real people doing ATC it was for me a very immersive flight in the default Baron.

I like that alot of people are telling us about the cubs feeling of flight, alot goes on with that outside the default generic stuff (Scott must be hairless coding from scratch alot of elements) so its great to hear that it is appreciated. But as I say, too me personally I just like more than one engine most of the time.
 
the difference between the 377 and the Cub too might be that the 377 is a crewed aircraft vs a single pilot craft like the Cub. I hope the next step in accusim crewed aircraft would be to have the gauges and controls linkable via shared cockpit so say in the upcomming accusim B-17 you and your buddies could be Pilot/Copilot/Engineer/Navigator...etc and have to share the resposiblities as a real crew would. It would be a fun way to share the flightsimming experience with your mates. I beileve PMDG is working on a shared cockpit feature in their upcomming 737X so that it can be flown with a crew.
 
Lewis-A2A said:
The thing is Spittle, immersion is a personal thing. For example the FCS Lancaster, if I fly that at night over europe for me that is very immersive as that area, kind of flying and the history of the RAF Night campaign has special meaning to me.

I personally like to fly the 377 over the cub as I like the bigger pistons, no doubt because of my interest in bombers over fighters.

Online one of the most immersive experiences ive personally had was flying in a semi real ATC environment from Humberside down to Duxford. I was int he mind set that I was flying down to attend the flying legends airshow, and with real people doing ATC it was for me a very immersive flight in the default Baron.

I like that alot of people are telling us about the cubs feeling of flight, alot goes on with that outside the default generic stuff (Scott must be hairless coding from scratch alot of elements) so its great to hear that it is appreciated. But as I say, too me personally I just like more than one engine most of the time.
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I'm hoping to be "IMMERSED" In The A2A B-17 soon!!!!:jump: sorry couldn't resist!!
 
Suggestion for most immersive plane: Yak-18T

After reading this thread, I have also wondered what made an aircraft immersive, and then flown again with the Yak-18T from Alexey Yuzefov et al - to me, it is indeed immersive, even with an fs2004-grade visual appearance, probably because of the level of system simulation (which can bite you back if you don't treat it with some respect) and of the "feel" of the plane.
 
I don't think it gets much better than this!

A2A Cub in Orbx FTX Australia
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duktus said:
We should not forget the Digital Aviation Dornier Do-27.
Old - but still one of the best.
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I respectfully disagree. I reviewed it for AVSIM and was enthusiastic at the time. But when I reinstalled FSX a few months ago, I didn't include the Do-27 in my hangar. Compared with FSX-native models, the framerates are just too low for immersion. I did like the visuals, including the vibrating cockpit, and the Accu-Similar fault modeling.
 
I enjoy Capt Sims' Legendary C-130. The cockpit and avionics are very detailed & FULLY functional. You can spend an hour in the cockpit alone - from windscreen wipers, to opening rear ramp and doors.
Engine startup & smoke effects are very nice. The plane handles the same as the real workhorse does. (rode in them while in the Coast Guard) You can feel the power & hear the hum of all 4 Allisons as you cruise down the runway. Awesome plane!

Screenshot:
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This is a great thread - a hall of fame so to speak. I am glad to see how many of your suggestions I actually bought (payware) or downloaded (freeware)...

Immersion is a personal impression, true. As Ryan put it earlier, a flight in the A2A Accusim Cub over FTX and one of the FTX airports is the closest thing in my book to climbing into the real thing...

I have been toying with the idea of getting the A2A P47 Accusim... looks like my cup of tea... though I am also a Spit fanatic... ;)

Andrew
 
dswo said:
I respectfully disagree. I reviewed it for AVSIM and was enthusiastic at the time. But when I reinstalled FSX a few months ago, I didn't include the Do-27 in my hangar. Compared with FSX-native models, the framerates are just too low for immersion. I did like the visuals, including the vibrating cockpit, and the Accu-Similar fault modeling.
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You are right.The Do-27 is not a native FSX-model. But with a up-to-date,powerfull CPU and GPU the low framerates are a thing of the past.You should give the Do a go again.
 
AS's Republic F-105D Thunderchief - One of the most accurate and faithfull models in terms of FDE and looks, coupled with the fantastic paints of messers Safranek and Smith makes this model unbeatable.
 
duktus said:
You are right.The Do-27 is not a native FSX-model. But with a up-to-date,powerfull CPU and GPU the low framerates are a thing of the past.You should give the Do a go again.
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That's good to hear: I will try that when I build a new machine.
 
decapod said:
No one liked my first attempt at an FSX model? ;)

It was an even more immersive experience gathering all the information and building it - now I think I know the aircraft inside out.

If you like flying over 80 knots, probably not your cup of tea
BA Swallow for FSX:
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I did like it, and still do - perfect summer evening flying around Old Warden. I even have beer on standby to quaff afterwards, and if that's not immersion then I don't know what is.
 
I'm with Space weavil on that one, the swollow is good fun, just a shame there isnt an FSX version of golden or silver wings to fly her around.
 
For me it has to be the Bazaar's Constellation, looks great, sounds great and brings back found memories!
 
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