The purpose of the event was to promote Computer Flight Simulation as a hobby in the context of the wider aviation interest. The show will feature exhibits from the computer flight simulator communities in Ireland, UK, Holland, France, Germany, Canada, and Aviation groups in Ireland.
Show visitors had the opportunity to fly Microsoft’s newest addition to the 25-year “Flight Simulator” franchise “Flight Simulator X” before it hits the shops in Ireland on October 13th; they could also watch demonstrations of flying on the internet using live virtual Air Traffic Control, and fly in a home built cockpit. Presentations from flight simulator, aviation groups and screenings of Aviation Cockpit DVDs took place in a seated ‘Presentation Theatre’
Aviation enthusiasts and gamers of all ages, types and skill levels experienced first hand what its like to be an aviator travelling the globe in one of the dozens of aircraft available in Microsoft’s Flight Simulator X.
Microsoft’s Flight Simulator X is more than just a simulator, challenging aviators to beat the clock in the infamous Red Bull air races or to drop relief to exotic locations. Through increased online game capabilities you can also chose your role, from air-traffic controller to pilot or co-pilot, as you interact with other aviators worldwide. It also features a newly detailed environment with incredible graphics and added realism that includes weather, time of day and seasons. Flight Simulator X features new aircraft from the deHavailland DHC-2 Beaver floatplane and Grumman G-21 Goose to the AirCreations 582SL Ultralight, and includes more thatn 24,000 airports to depart from.
Visitors were also able to fly a range of aircraft such as a Cessna 152, a Learjet, a DC3, or a Boeing 747 on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 in the PC Pilots Ireland home built cockpit.
There were demonstrations of Online Flights, where Flight Simulator Pilots will had live virtual Air Traffic Controllers guiding them while flying on the Internet. The virtual Irish Air Traffic Controllers will be controlling aircraft flying into Ireland from the UK, Mainland Europe and the US.
Vistors were also able to use the FRASCA Training Simulator – a light aircraft training simulator from the UK.
The entrance fee is €5 per person and a family ticket costs €10.
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