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MSFS 2020 Retrospective - How realistic is it?
Hello flight simmers and welcome back to Alpha Hotel Flight simulator training.
With the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 rapidly approaching - I thought we would look back at MSFS 2020 and do a little bit of a retrospective.
From the point of view of someone new to aviation and learning about it for the first time, or for someone looking to increase their aviation knowledge or skills - what did MSFS 2020 do well, and where did it fall short. What skills are beneficial to practice in the simulator - and what should you actually get in a certified simulator or an actual aircraft to experience in the most realistic way. We’ll take a look at those things, and also talk a little bit about what I hope will improve in the newest iteration of MSFS - flight sim 2024.
As always, if you enjoy this content, don’t forget to like the video, share it with your friends, subscribe to the channel, and ring the notification bell to be alerted to new content. Make sure to check out the rest of the content on the channel if you’d like to learn more about flying and aviation and get some detailed tutorials on basic VFR flying, instrument flying, advanced avionics and aircraft checkouts.
To check out the playlist of basic flight training videos, click here: ua-cam.com/play/PL1AlvGUwm14CyoFO1txmy7vhpvjuOF3Ti.html&si=ESJFGmuW6x-sHTPg
To check out the playlist of instrument training video, click here: ua-cam.com/play/PL1AlvGUwm14CArjhJ_RZicJuS-GB1qVcS.html&si=muz1sZERGlTdrVO8
To check out the Avionics Tutorial videos, click here: ua-cam.com/play/PL1AlvGUwm14D0n_mcQScZUhooDfqMEkUx.html&si=MEG97f7eIyhO1FRp
To view our aircraft checkout series, click here: ua-cam.com/play/PL1AlvGUwm14Bc2Z6B0S0cJ95Otnk5RjEd.html&si=Pz0cWqGfxC3O5nUV
All charts used in this video are available at SkyVector.com
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro/Basic VFR flying
06:04 - Landings
09:58 - Navigation
16:22 - Airplanes & systems
27:24 - Instrument flying
33:13 - ATC & training
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MSFS - The (real world) Instrument Checkride (AH IFR flight lesson 19)
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Hello flight simmers, and welcome back to Alpha Hotel Flight Simulator Training. This is the final video in our IFR training series. In this video, we'll take a look at the final step you must take to earn your instrument rating in the real world - the instrument rating checkride. Well discuss the qualifications you have to meet to be elligible to take the ride, look and the standards that must...
MSFS - Understanding IFR Clearances (AH IFR Quick Look)
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Hello Flight Simmers, and welcome back to Alpha Hotel Flight Simulator Training. In this quick look video, we'll look at IFR clearances. Will discuss what ATC will include in and IFR clearance, how to obtain one, and how to comply with it. As always, if you've enjoyed the video, don't forget to like it, share it with your friends, subscrbie to theh channel, and ring the notification bell to be ...
MSFS - Instrument Failures in Glass Cockpits (AH IFR Flight lesson 18.2)
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Hello flight Simmers, and welcome back to Alpha Hotel flight simulation. In this video we'll be looking at instrument failures in glass cockpit equipped aircraft - specifically in the Garmin G1000 equipped Cessna 172. We'll talk about what kind of failures can happen, what they look like, how to safely deal with them, and what failures we can replicate in MSFS (which, sadly, is not much...) If ...
Instrument Failures in MSFS (Flying a partial-panel approach) (AH IFR flt lesson 18.1)
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Hello flight Simmers, and welcome back to Alpha Hotel flight Simulator Training. In this video, we'll look at how to deal with (and cause) instrument failures when flying IFR with an analog panel (Sometimes called partial panel flying.) We'll look at the different types of instrument and systems failures you can have, how to deal with them safely, and then fly an approach with the attitude indi...
MSFS - Recovery from Unusual Attitudes & Aircraft Upset Events. (AH IFR ground lesson #4)
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Hello flight simmers, and welcome back to Alpha Hotel Flight Simulator Training! In this quick video, we'll talk about usual flight attitudes and aircraft upset events. We'll talk about what they are, how to identify them, and how to recover from them. While this is not an easy skill to practice in MSFS, it is an important technique to learn, should you ever get yourself in this situation - and...
MSFS - How to plan and fly an IFR cross country, part 3
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Hellow flight simmers, and welcomback to Alpha Hotel Flight simulator training. This video is part 3 in a 3 part sereis on learning how to plan and fly a cross country trip under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR.) IFR cross country training is where you combine all the skills you learn during your instrument training, and use the in practical real world IFR flying. In this video, we'll fly the thir...
MSFS - How to plan and fly an IFR cross country, part 2
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Hello flight simmers, and welcome back to Alpha Hotel Flight simulator training. This video is part 2 in a 3 part series on learning how to plan and fly a cross country trip under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR.) IFR cross country traing is where you combine all the skills you learn during your instrument traing, and use them in practical real world IFR flying. In this video we'll fly the second ...
MSFS - How to plan and fly an IFR cross country, part 1
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Hello flight Simmers, and welcome back to Alpha Hotel Flight Simulator Training. This video is #1 in a 3 part series where we'll complete the IFR cross country training required by FAR 61.65. Flying IFR cross country gives you a real good feel for how instrument flying is conducted on a day-to-day basis. In this video, we'll do a quick overiew of our 3 leg IFR cross country training trip we'll ...
MSFS Flight Simulator - IFR Regulations (AH IFR ground school, lesson 3)
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Hello flight simmers, and welcome back to Alpha Hotel Flight Simulator training. In this video, talk about IFR regulations in the US, and how you can apply them to make your flying more realistic - particularly if using a virtual ATC service such a VATSIM. As always, if you enjoy the content, don't for get to like the video, share with your friends, subscribe to the channel, and ring the notifi...
MSFS - DME Arc tutorial (AH IFR flight lesson 16.)
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Hello flight simmers and welcome back to Alpha Hotel Flight Simulator Training. In this video we'll take a look at DME arcs. We'll discuss what they are, when and where you would fly them, and how to fly them. We'll then demonstrate flying them using a variety of avionics systems, from old-school analog VOR indicators to glass cockpits. If you enjoy the content, make sure to like the video, sha...
MSFS missed approach procedures tutorial (AH IFR flight lesson 15)
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Hello flight simmers, and welcome back to Alpha Hotel Flight Simulator Training. In this video, we'll take a look at flying a missed approach procedure. We'll discuss when and why you would need to fly a missed approach, how to fly to fly one, and then demonstrate flying a few in the both versions of the Cessna 172. As always, if you enjoy the content, don't forget to like the video, share with...
MSFS - Circling Approach Tutorial (AH IFR flight lesson #14)
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Hello flight simmers, and welcome back to Alpha Hotel Flight Simulator training! In this video, we'll take a look a circling instrument approaches. We'll talk about what they are, how to fly them, and then demonstrate flying one in the G1000 equipped Cessna 172. As always, If you've enjoyed the content, don't forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, share with your friends, and ring ...
MSFS - SDF Approach Tutorial (AH IFR flight lesson #13)
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MSFS - SDF Approach Tutorial (AH IFR flight lesson #13)
MSFS - NDB approach tutorial. (AH IFR flight lesson 12.)
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MSFS - NDB approach tutorial. (AH IFR flight lesson 12.)
MSFS - In-depth Localizer Back Course Approach Tutorial (AH IFR flt lesson 11)
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MSFS - In-depth Localizer Back Course Approach Tutorial (AH IFR flt lesson 11)
MSFS - VOR approach without final approach fix (AH IFR flight lesson 10.2)
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MSFS - VOR approach without final approach fix (AH IFR flight lesson 10.2)
VOR approach - in depth tutorial, MSFS (AH IFR flight lesson 10.1)
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VOR approach - in depth tutorial, MSFS (AH IFR flight lesson 10.1)
MSFS - LDA Approach tutorial, part 2 (LDA without Glideslope) (AH IFR flight lesson 9.2)
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MSFS - LDA Approach tutorial, part 2 (LDA without Glideslope) (AH IFR flight lesson 9.2)
MSFS - LDA with Glideslope approach Tutorial (AH IFR flight lesson 9.1)
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MSFS - LDA with Glideslope approach Tutorial (AH IFR flight lesson 9.1)
MSFS Old school GPS approach tutorial (RNAV-GPS approach with no vertical guidance.)
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MSFS Old school GPS approach tutorial (RNAV-GPS approach with no vertical guidance.)
MSFS RNAV (GPS) +V approach tutorial (LNAV+V, LP+V Advisory vertical guidance)
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MSFS RNAV (GPS) V approach tutorial (LNAV V, LP V Advisory vertical guidance)
MSFS - LPV RNAV (GPS) Approach Tutorial - GNS 530/430
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MSFS - LPV RNAV (GPS) Approach Tutorial - GNS 530/430
MSFS LPV RNAV (GPS) approach tutorial, G1000 (AH IFR flight lesson 8.2)
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MSFS LPV RNAV (GPS) approach tutorial, G1000 (AH IFR flight lesson 8.2)
MSFS RNAV (GPS) Approach Basics (AH IFR flight lesson 8.1)
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MSFS RNAV (GPS) Approach Basics (AH IFR flight lesson 8.1)
AH in-depth Working Title GNS 530/430 Tutorial, part 2 - advanced features & GPS customization.
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AH in-depth Working Title GNS 530/430 Tutorial, part 2 - advanced features & GPS customization.
MSFS In-depth Working Title GNS 530/430 Tutorial
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MSFS In-depth Working Title GNS 530/430 Tutorial
MSFS - Localizer approach demonstration - Cessna 172 Classic (AH IFR flight lesson 7.3)
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MSFS - Localizer approach demonstration - Cessna 172 Classic (AH IFR flight lesson 7.3)
MSFS - G1000 Localizer approach demo (AH IFR flight lesson # 7, part 2)
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MSFS - G1000 Localizer approach demo (AH IFR flight lesson # 7, part 2)
MSFS - Localizer approach tutorial, part 1 (AH IFR flight lesson 7, part 1
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MSFS - Localizer approach tutorial, part 1 (AH IFR flight lesson 7, part 1

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Moonfaster
    @Moonfaster День тому

    You're simply the best! I'm using your videos constantly. I'm really excited for your first video on msfs2024. What will it be about?

  • @DP-xz8xr
    @DP-xz8xr День тому

    Since finding your videos my ability in the air has massively improved, albeit also shown how much further I still have to go!! Great videos.

  • @calinutza33
    @calinutza33 День тому

    I’m afraid to watch this video , I want to believe it is the most realistic flying sim. ! 😁

  • @damonried1720
    @damonried1720 2 дні тому

    Regarding VFR ground reference maneuver limitations, have you tried flying with a Virtual Reality headset? It totally eliminates the camera limitations you mentioned.

  • @ScruffyMisguidedAndBlue
    @ScruffyMisguidedAndBlue 2 дні тому

    Why do you keep acting like head tracking isn't a thing and complaining about fixed view? A cheap 30fps webcam can do Opentrack, though spending more for a 60fps one is preferable, but the cost is miniscule compared to the cost of a decent PC to run flightsim.

  • @jomckarth4836
    @jomckarth4836 2 дні тому

    msfs is not realistic at all, it is a kids game not more!

    • @PierceGibbss
      @PierceGibbss День тому

      Explain how its a kids game.

    • @OfficialSheffieldCouncil
      @OfficialSheffieldCouncil День тому

      Not true at all. I’m a IRL pilot and it’s good enough. People seem to think MSFS has no value which is utterly stupid.

    • @jomckarth4836
      @jomckarth4836 День тому

      @@OfficialSheffieldCouncil exactly, its good enough for kids; so you agree!

    • @OfficialSheffieldCouncil
      @OfficialSheffieldCouncil 23 години тому

      @@jomckarth4836 no it’s good enough for most pilots that aren’t boomers.

  • @ArguZ72
    @ArguZ72 2 дні тому

    Can't wait for the new version...kind lost interest in 2020 after doing the tutorials...i need more guidance...or pressure or what you wanna call it.

  • @xjay1234
    @xjay1234 2 дні тому

    2020 was and is an amazing flight simulator when Xbox was put into the picture it changed everything.

  • @patfisher99
    @patfisher99 2 дні тому

    That was very helpful. I've played it since the beginning. Its clearly not perfect and some purists simply won't play it because of that. At the the least it is very entertaining.

  • @pushingtin207
    @pushingtin207 2 дні тому

    One of the best instructional you tube channel...

  • @mishmish1968
    @mishmish1968 2 дні тому

    What a great review,thanks a lot for making this detailed rev .

  • @ABPhoto182
    @ABPhoto182 2 дні тому

    Feels like just yesterday I was loading up in Pine Bluff following along with your videos. Wow how time ‘flies!’ Thanks for the amazing content, shared knowledge, and passion you share for this simulator. I wouldn’t have made it this far without your channel. See you in 2024! 👍🏻 😊

  • @ridley8340
    @ridley8340 4 дні тому

    Honestly, who thought having trees at the end of a short runway was a good idea lol. I guess nobody ever did a risk assesment ;)

  • @MrSam-db1vw
    @MrSam-db1vw 6 днів тому

    Thank you very much for the video very helpful and educational especially with flying examples. I’m a visual guy and I was very happy with seeing how you correct errors during flying like magnetic errors . Also, I learned about transponder altitude report function, and much more thanks.

  • @Janet_Airlines802
    @Janet_Airlines802 6 днів тому

    Great video thanks 🙏

  • @ridley8340
    @ridley8340 11 днів тому

    Excellent tutorial, I am working my way through the series and enjoying them and becoming a better virtual pilot at the same time.

  • @Moonfaster
    @Moonfaster 11 днів тому

    1:10:52 How did you activate the hold?

  • @dsmith2023
    @dsmith2023 11 днів тому

    Excellent! Thank you for your time and efforts.

  • @bobwentink4589
    @bobwentink4589 12 днів тому

    Please add this video to your instrument flying playlist. It does not show up in that playlist.

  • @manuelgonzalezdiaz6702
    @manuelgonzalezdiaz6702 12 днів тому

    Perfecto Captain 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @nicolascesarsilvester5627
    @nicolascesarsilvester5627 12 днів тому

    Mate...this content is amazing. Thank you so much for your time and dedication in teaching all of this. I'm sure it will save flying time ($$$) and help students to gain confidence.

  • @shamshuddinvirani4541
    @shamshuddinvirani4541 13 днів тому

    How do I skip a completely skip a trip to an airport I want to land at and directly end up on a final ?? Is there a way to do it so I can set up the weather to minimums and land again and again

  • @rmbarreto
    @rmbarreto 16 днів тому

    These are, by far, the best videos I've seen for IFR training. I'm currently going through my IFR training and I've been pretty discouraged by the quality of the ground school material out there. They tend to optimize for the test, or just have a very boring presentation without subpar demonstration. Your videos are absolutely top notch. And they are free! Thanks for putting so much effort on this. Do you have any Patreon? If not, you definitely should create one because this sort of content needs to be rewarded.

  • @SteveSmith-cq8zd
    @SteveSmith-cq8zd 18 днів тому

    Fantastic videos - the clearest training videos to follow in my opinion. I have my PPL but learning IFR for MSFS, love your work!

  • @Moonfaster
    @Moonfaster 18 днів тому

    You are a legend! I mean, your channels is such an amazing complement to msfs. If all these videos were in an app for msfs I would be willing to pay a lot for it. But it is free! Such a luxury!

  • @davidburns8444
    @davidburns8444 19 днів тому

    You didn't cover GPS navigation! That is what I need to know!

  • @SK-dy8xo
    @SK-dy8xo 19 днів тому

    This is the best comprehensive instrument training material I’ve found online-even better than some paid subscription resources. While my instructors are highly experienced, I often struggle to grasp instrument procedures like VOR, NDB, and ILS in real-time during flights. This video made learning these procedures feel effortless. I use X Plane 12 instead of MSFS, but the avionics are essentially the same. Thank you, and greetings from the UK!

  • @SK-dy8xo
    @SK-dy8xo 19 днів тому

    This is the best comprehensive instrument training material I’ve found online-even better than some paid subscription resources. While my instructors are highly experienced, I often struggle to grasp instrument procedures like VOR, NDB, and ILS in real-time during flights. This video made learning these procedures feel effortless. I use X Plane 12 instead of MSFS, but the avionics are essentially the same. Thank you, and greetings from the UK!

  • @tonyw9152
    @tonyw9152 19 днів тому

    Another one knocked out of the park! Thank you. Could you fly this approach in a plane without GPS or DME? The old 152 with dual CDI's for example? It would seem that if you need a distance references to perform the missed approach, then you wouldn't be authorized to attempt the approach without it.

  • @mpaw23
    @mpaw23 19 днів тому

    Hi, perfect video for me, as I'm moving on from C152 to C172 in real life just next week, with 100FH logged. One question: in the G1000 would you leave the standby battery armed after you have turned on the master and avionics?

  • @tonyw9152
    @tonyw9152 20 днів тому

    Great video! Maybe I missed it, but how do you know which entry to use? It looks like you have the option of a direct entry or a procedure turn or a DME arc? Is there anything on the plate to specify which to use based on your inbound course?

  • @salilphadnis4147
    @salilphadnis4147 21 день тому

    This is extremely helpful. Thank you !

  • @DanFrederiksen
    @DanFrederiksen 22 дні тому

    you could skip the 'intro', you could skip slowly reading every line in a power point. much of this could be very condensed without losing any communication, indeed the concision of it might significantly improve communication.

  • @stronglifter
    @stronglifter 22 дні тому

    Thanks for continuing to produce the best flight simulation content on youtube. I've spent tens of hours of this channel in the VFR section, and I'm just getting started!

  • @mishmish1968
    @mishmish1968 22 дні тому

    What a condensed video it has so much important knowledge , as i always say this channel is my favourite channel, it has brought flight sim to reality standard , with a unique and professional instructor, thanks Captain for making this content.

  • @jerryweirdspeed
    @jerryweirdspeed 23 дні тому

    Gotta say that this is a whole lot of questions. Really in-depth. Nice.

  • @RISCy27
    @RISCy27 23 дні тому

    All your videos should be accessible from Msfs directly as an in depth flight school. Thank you so much for making these!

  • @stefanogrillo6040
    @stefanogrillo6040 24 дні тому

    The super best channel of aviati0n on thoutube xD

  • @Just_Be_The_Ball
    @Just_Be_The_Ball 24 дні тому

    1st

  • @jakew9887
    @jakew9887 27 днів тому

    Excellent presentation. Thanks. Did notice that your outbound course was set to 164, not 174.

  • @j33weber
    @j33weber Місяць тому

    Amazing tutorials. Watching these in preparation for MSFS2024. Wish I would have started here. I really appreciate the thorough way you go through things. Subbing now. Thank you!

  • @TWalker05
    @TWalker05 Місяць тому

    How did you remove the tooltips when you hover over a switch? mine highlight blue and overlays what the name and value of the switch is, usually blocking my view (altimeter especially)

  • @calinutza33
    @calinutza33 Місяць тому

    Thank you , where can I get the FAA descent table from. ? Thank you again ! 👍

  • @ridley8340
    @ridley8340 Місяць тому

    I am just returning to MSFS after many years away and need to start from scratch again, this looks like a great series of videos and I have subscribed to your channel and will be working my way through them, good to see you are still producing quality content as well. Many thanks from me.

  • @BertDaanje
    @BertDaanje Місяць тому

    Very useful and straight forward tutorials

  • @jakew9887
    @jakew9887 Місяць тому

    Excellent presentation. Thanks. More ATC videos would be great.

  • @calinutza33
    @calinutza33 Місяць тому

    Is it X-Plane more realistic with VOR ? I’m sure it is , right. ? Bad graphics thou ! 😂