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Paul Rotzler wrote:

> >..and you wonder why we fly a -real- sim like X-plane....
>
> Ok, now I've stayed out of this discussion, just reading the posts...But,
> this I have to comment on.
>
>     X-Plane, I would not consider a "simulation". Just because it models the
> ***SYSTEMS***, doesn't mean that it is a simulation. Hell, I wouldn't call
> any, except one, of the so-called "simulations" for the PC an actual sim.
> The sim that I would call a good one is "Elite".
>
>     The REAL flight sims, are the ones used by the airlines (I know, because
> I am a first officer on the B757-225). The are the ULTIMATE of flight
> simulators. If you want to own a sim, shove out 16 million for a used
> B757/767 simulator. It's worth it.

Or of course, you can do what I am doing for a lot less $$$ and hopefully end up
witha sim that is better than the average desk-top PC flying.

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Regards.

John Dunkley
Adelaide. AUSTRALIA
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