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Is a Flight Simulator Worth the Cost?

Is a Flight Simulator Worth the Cost?

We often get asked if it is worth spending money on a home flight simulator when you could put that money towards more real world flying.  In this article, we go over some of the costs of real world flying...

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5 Reasons Why Every Pilot Should Own a Flight Simulator

5 Reasons Why Every Pilot Should Own a Flight Simulator

5 Reasons Why Every Pilot Should Own a Flight Simulator There are many benefits to owning a flight simulator and for several of us, it’s simply the enjoyment of being in the captain’s seat and taking our mind off of...

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Differences between X-Plane and Reality-XP GNS430/530

Differences between X-Plane and Reality-XP GNS430/530

 What is Reality XP? The RealSimGear GTN/GNS devices are incredibly valuable training tools if you are a real world pilot. There is a great simulation of the GNS430 and GNS530 included with X-Plane 11, and there is also the option...

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Recommended Flight Sim PC Spec - February 2020

Recommended Flight Sim PC Spec - February 2020

The PC you choose to power your flight simulator setup is a critical component that can greatly effect the performance and overall sense of realism you are able to achieve.  Often, a fairy modest PC is fine if you are looking...

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New X-Plane 11 aircraft announced - SR22 G3 GTS!

New X-Plane 11 aircraft announced - SR22 G3 GTS!

RealSimGear and TorqueSim are excited to announce our next aircraft for X-Plane 11 - the SR22 G3 GTS! This will be a great addition to our existing Cirrus specific hardware and provide the first complete solution for X-Plane 11. The...

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New review of RealSimGear GTN750

New review of RealSimGear GTN750

Here is a video review of our GTN750 by Turbine Daddy

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Available Now: G5 Avionics for X-Plane 11!

Available Now: G5 Avionics for X-Plane 11!

Together with Advanced Flight Modeling Simulation, we are excited to announce the release of the G5 PFD/HSI avionics add-on. The Advanced Flight Modeling G5 is a simulation inspired by the Garmin G5 and is for X-Plane 11. It is a...

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How to use your flight simulator for effective practice at home

How to use your flight simulator for effective practice at home

Practicing in the comfort of your own home is a great way to maintain basic proficiency for both VFR and IFR flying.  Modern flight simulation software, a basic PC and some controls are all that is required to get started.

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RealSimGear GNS530 featured in new Angle of Attack video

RealSimGear GNS530 featured in new Angle of Attack video

 Chris from Angle of Attack recently created this great video showing his new home simulator setup.   This also features a custom SLAVX panel.

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New FlightChops video featuring RealSimGear GNS430

New FlightChops video featuring RealSimGear GNS430

We are super happy to support FlightChops with this awesome home simulator build.  This has some great content that shows the process of building and then using a home simulator for flight training and currency.  This is exactly why we...

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Now compatible with FSX Boxed Edition

Now compatible with FSX Boxed Edition

We are very excited to announce that our products are now compatible with Microsoft FSX Boxed Edition. This requires the use of either of the following third party add-ons.

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New Stay Level Avionix Panels made for the RealSimGear G1000 Suite

New Stay Level Avionix Panels made for the RealSimGear G1000 Suite

New Stay Level Avionix Panels made for the RealSimGear G1000 Suite

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RealSimGear G1000 featured on AeroSimGaming

RealSimGear G1000 featured on AeroSimGaming

Alan from AeroSimGaming gave an in depth look at our G1000 suite as part of a set of professional sims he is putting together. https://www.twitch.tv/videos/319729944  

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Now compatible with Prepar3D v3 & v4!

Now compatible with Prepar3D v3 & v4!

We are very excited to announce that our products are now compatible with Prepar3D v3 & v4 from Lockheed Martin and Reality-XP GNS430/530. The P3D add-on is available for download now on the setup page of our website. If you already own...

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GNS540 and GNS430 review from JonFly

GNS540 and GNS430 review from JonFly

Huge thanks to JonFly for taking a look at the GNS430 and GNS530.  See his video review here.

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