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X Plane 11, a highly capable flight sim with many add on’s and customization options

The 11th edition of X-Plane offers a much more realistic and immersive experience. A new rendering engine makes the whole world appear in a new light – literally. Due to “Physically Based Rendering”, illumination and reflections behave in physically correct ways and change depending on viewing angle and the object’s surface. This technique works dynamically which means that graphical effects no longer have to be prerendered. It was also developed with very good performance in mind. Furthermore, X-Plane 11 features a brand new sound engine that realizes 3D surround sound with high quality samples. This works on a global scale resulting in spatially correct audio placement of any aircraft and any object within the scenery while also taking the current location of the user into account. The sound engine is fully usable and extendable by third-party add-ons. The content of X-Plane 11 is also considerably expanded. Numerous new aircraft with 3D cockpits and extensive documentation are available to the virtual pilot; add to that more than 3000 airports with 3D buildings, static aircraft and dynamic environments. The global scenery sees new cities specific to Europe and North America and an update to its overall layout based on recent Open Street Map material. In the completely redesigned user interface, the control setup, aircraft, airports and weather options are now presented with a visual preview which makes editing them a breeze. The simulator can now be controlled much more intuitively thanks to this well thought-out menu structure. Considering all this, X-Plane 11 is the most modern flight simulator – still a simulation, but closer to reality than ever before! Further enhance your simulation experience by getting add-ons from the X-Aviation website (the leading X-Plane publisher), like SkyMaxx Pro v4, Real Weather Connector, or the IXEG 737 Classic! X-Plane 11 is an exciting simulator for the true pilot (aspiring ones too)!

Logitech G Saitek professional Flight Yoke & Throttle Quadrant system

POV Hat, 14 button controls, and 3-position mode switch
Stainless steel yoke shaft and 2-position clamp
Comes with separate three axis lever throttle
Integrated 3-port USB 20 Hub
Windows 10 or later, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, XP/XP64, and Vista compatible
POV Hat, 14 button controls, and 3-position mode switch
Stainless steel yoke shaft and 2-position clamp
Comes with separate three axis lever throttle

Logitech G Saitek professional Rudder Petals

Self-centring pedals with adjustable damping / Foot rests adjust to fit all sizes and include non-slip materials
Precise rudder and braking control / Tension adjustment – choose resistance to suit the way you fly
Partial metal construction for long life
Saitek Smart Technology programming software allows gamers to configure their controls to suit their preferred gaming style for flight and space sim
Connectivity: USB 2.0 Works with: Windows XP, XP64 and Vista (all versions) Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10

Logitech G Saitek Radio stack

Twin concentric adjustment dials adjust frequency units incrementally for quicker selection of your required frequency
Standby switch – set your standby frequencies and then set to active at the touch of a button
Works with Microsoft Flight Simulator X and 2004. Game Compatibility : Flight Simulator X, X-Plane 11, X-Plane 10, Prepar3D 2.2+
A set of switches and LED displays for use in controlling various aspects of flight
LED displays work fully in real time with Flight Simulator X and 2004, removing the need to bring the radio stack up on screen
A set of switches and LED displays for use in controlling various aspects of flight

Logitech G Saitek add on throttle quadrant

3 axis levers add even more options for control in your favorite flight simulation
3 two-way rocker switches add further controls to your simulation setup
Quadrant can be mounted either on top or in front of your desk, pilot or co-pilot side so that the controls are always where you want them
Additional quadrant lever heads let you create your preferred configuration of throttle, flaps, mixture and prop pitch
Compatible with: Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10

Logitech G Saitek x52 Flight Control System

Advanced Multi-Function Display (MFD) for real flying interaction
2 dedicated MFD buttons and 2 rotary dials with in-built buttons to control additional game functionality
Joystick with precision centering mechanism, non-contact technology on X and Y axes and constant spring force
Progressive throttle with tension adjustment, detents for afterburner and idle; 2 fire buttons
Works with: Windows XP, XP64 and Vista (all versions) and Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or newer

Samsung U28E590D 28-Inch UHD LED-Lit Monitor

With stunning Ultra HD picture quality, PC viewing, gaming and more come alive with incredible lifelike detail.
AMD FreeSync and 4ms response time minimizes input latency and dramatically reduces image tearing and stutter during gaming.
An incredible 1 billion colors delivers detailed, natural looking, and extremely realistic images; Power Supply: AC 100-240 V
Watch your favorite movie or video in one window while simultaneously working on a spreadsheet with Picture-in-Picture (PIP) 2.0 technology.
Connect multiple Ultra HD devices, like PCs and gaming consoles via two HDMI 2.0 inputs as well as one Display Port input.
Discover Realistic UHD Picture Quality
AMD FreeSync with 1ms Response

Oculus Rift + Touch Virtual Reality System

Riftʼs ultra low-latency tracking offers unparalleled immersion
The Oculus Touch controllers bring your hands into VR, letting you interact naturally with the virtual world
NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti/AMD Radeon RX 470 or greater Graphics Card Required and a RAM of 8 GB+ RAM
Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 SP1 64 bit or newer Operating System required
Windows PC and internet connection required – review recommended specs to confirm system compatibility

Real Flight X, The best R/C Flight Sim I’ve used