petermcleland 48 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 I have wondered how accurate the scenery is in MS Flight and I just landed at Kahului airport on Maui...I set the view to overhead and took a screenshot then I went to the same place in Google Map on my iPad and took another screenshot. here they are for comparison:- I am very impressed with the accuracy. Thanks for looking Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Hi Peter, That's very good, a lot better than previous versions of Flight Sim. The coastline is very accurate too, that is always a good sign. Cheers, Joe Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Looks quite good Peter! Link to post Share on other sites
petermcleland 48 Posted June 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Well basically it is really photographic...MS have found a way to import satellite and photo imagery into a Flight Sim that is way superior to anything previously produced and without the performance hit that previous photo scenerys caused. I believe that it is by far the best ever scenery so far and I can hardly wait to get Alaska...quite honestly the Hawaian Islands and Alaska to this high accuracy will suit my Flight Simulation needs and I just love the Icon as well...If I was going to buy a real aeroplane, it would be the Icon. Link to post Share on other sites
britfrog 180 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 I just find it such a shame the guys that are producing this quality of work are doing so for such a lame product. However I live in hope that before long M.S. will see Flight for what it is , a non earner and set the dev team to making fs11. Link to post Share on other sites
petermcleland 48 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 I just find it such a shame the guys that are producing this quality of work are doing so for such a lame product. However I live in hope that before long M.S. will see Flight for what it is , a non earner and set the dev team to making fs11. I disagree...I find that flying in MS Flight is the most realistic and satisfying experience that I have ever got from Flight Simulation...And this is from a GAME!! As an ex Ground Attack fighter pilot of twelve years experience, I enjoy using this product intensely and I just know that Alaska is going to be sensational I admit that if you are keen on flying a tube full of pax, there is not much for you, but I did that for 22 years in real life and I was a Fighter Pilot first and so small aircraft with few seats are my forte and preferably close to the ground. Flying the tubes just reminds me of work...Flying small aircraft reminds me of play, but thanks for your comment Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 I love a good play! Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,316 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 ...If I was going to buy a real aeroplane, it would be the Icon. Wonder how long the real one would last, if flown the way same way as you fly that poor thing in the sim Link to post Share on other sites
petermcleland 48 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Not very long Brett...I'm sure I would have pulled or pushed the wings off by now...But that is part of the thrill of Flight Simulation...Flying lower and harder and faster than you would in real life...Another nice thing is that I can do it without wearing a G suit Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 The Icon is certified as an LSA, so MTOW ~ 1,300 lbs, stall speed < 45 knots, 120 knots max in level flight. That's pretty much at the low end of the aircraft performance spectrum. I wonder if the one in MSF doesn't have its performance "enhanced" a bit over the real thing to make it more interesting. Maybe it should be called i-con. John Link to post Share on other sites
petermcleland 48 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 The Icon is certified as an LSA, so MTOW ~ 1,300 lbs, stall speed < 45 knots, 120 knots max in level flight. That's pretty much at the low end of the aircraft performance spectrum. I wonder if the one in MSF doesn't have its performance "enhanced" a bit over the real thing to make it more interesting. Maybe it should be called i-con. Well I think it qualifies John...Mine doesn't go as fast as 120 kts in level flight...At 90% power I get about 92 knots. If I want more than 120 kts then I have to goto 100% and dive a bit...stall speed seems about right and I'm not sure about the weight but I don't go overweight when I refuel. I would say the performance is pretty realistic. Link to post Share on other sites
petermcleland 48 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Each to his own Mike...You do it your way and I'll do it mine Link to post Share on other sites
jaydor 345 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Quote.. You do it your way and I'll do it mine Sounds like a song coming up.. :D Link to post Share on other sites
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