Once you strip away the technicalities of flying, that’s the closest comparable sensation I can really think of – the ability to really interact with the machine and let your body (in the case of a helicopter its your hands, head and feet), move the bike along and really tune-in to what the machine is doing and what’s happening between the controls and craft itself. I’ve always compared flying a helicopter to riding a bicycle. This is where writing gets difficult because, unless you’ve had the fortunate opportunity to fly a real helicopter, words can’t really do it justice. I was met with the most amazing simulation experience I’ve ever had. Like I said, I won’t go into technical specs or which VR setup is best (unless there is a real desire from the community for me to do so), but with everything setup nicely, I loaded into Fred’s fantastic Dream Foil Bell 407 on X Plane 11 being familiar with Bell helicopters, it just seemed to make the most sense. I can’t remember being that excited about a simulator since I was 13 and starting up Microsoft Flight sim 5 for the first time.
I did my research and then, within a few weeks, I was anxiously awaiting the UPS delivery. Well, that pretty much put the nail in the coffin right there. Luckily and thankfully, my girlfriend is amazing and surprised me with an early birthday present.Īfter over-hearing me talking about VR to some of my normal sim buddies, she plainly stated, “I’m getting you the computer and VR rig that you want for your birthday, just tell me which ones I need to get.” Haven’t had time to research which one is best Up until recently, I had been on the very same fence that I know many simulation users are on right now – they know they want VR, they know that VR is the direction the industry is heading towards but, we’re going to hold out just a bit longer… But, why? Also, as much as I wish it were the case, I’m not working for a VR manufacturer and trying to shamelessly plug one product or another – although, if any of them wanted me to, I would probably jump at the opportunity. This is more aimed toward the individuals on the fence about purchasing a computer that can handle VR and then a VR headset itself. Compared to other forms of simulation hardware, it really is the brand new kid on the block and before I get too far into this article, no this isn’t a, “should I buy one?” Or “which VR is better,” type of article. Virtual reality has been on the market for some time but comparatively speaking, is still a technology in its infancy.
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