I have the Odyssey Plus now, which was a great improvement over my Acer. If the G2 has lens to eye distance adjustment like the Index it might be worth a look. Otherwise I'll pass on this one.
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Thanks, I'll give that a go.
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In the meantime, is there any configuration file we can edit?
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This AS350 would be a fantastic workhorse for AFS2 !
I agree. The R-22 is excellent and added so much value to the sim. I'd just like to be able to get up to Lukla.
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With the price down to $229 I finally took the plunge and imported one into the UK on the grounds that I could sell it if it didn't suit me. From mixed reviews, I had fairly low expectations. I have been using the Acer WMR headset and have also briefly tried the Dell Visor, HP Reverb and Quest with Oculus Link. With the Reverb, I could not get my eyes close enough to the sweet spot, so it didn't work for me. The Quest was OK, but screen door is much worse than my Acer. The FOV was increased if I took off the face mask, though I could not wear it like this for long. When I tried the Odyssey+, I was pleasantly surprised. For reading dials, it seems as clear as the Acer (same horizontal resolution), with clarity exending further towards the edges; maybe just a tiny bit softer in the centre. However, it feels much clearer due to the increased contrast. The FOV is wider. With the Dell Visor, I get a 65 degree horizontal field of view using a crude test (I have to look left and right with this and that gives a reduced estimate because your eyes move closer to the edges of the lenses). With the Acer it was 75 degrees and with the Samsung it is 95. If I gaze straight ahead I am just aware of the screen edges at the extreme left and right, which is optimal. My only problem, which has been stated by others, is that to get to the sweet spot, I have to press it onto the top of my nose.
Was it worth the upgrade? Absolutely! Everywhere looks brighter and the increased FOV makes it a little more immersive. The biggest difference is night flying, which is just mind blowing with the Amoled screens (the Acer has fairly poor contrast ratio). For any flight simmers looking for an entry into VR I would recommend this if you can pick one up at such a low price. I personally prefer it to the Reverb, but this is probably just down to my head shape. Most complaints refer to WMR controller tracking, but this is a non-issue for flying.
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Thanks for your replies. I am already enjoying exploring New York, and you are right, it's a great place to explore with the R-22. I'll have a look at the freeware list tonight. Thanks again.
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Due to fairly limited time, I have not yet taken the plunge of installing user created scenery, but it is clear that there is some great stuff out there (well done to all involved). I just wondered if there was an idiot's guide to installing this (I have the Steam version of AFS2)? Also, any recommendations for somewhere good to take the R-22 for a spin?
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The Odyssey+ at first was a bit uncomfortable compared to the original Odyssey, that goes away quickly.
The Anti Screen Door is very nice.
The colors are fantastic!
The price you are paying is a fair deal.
Odyssey+ is a great for sims.
You should have no regrets with resolution compared to other current headsets.
Of course like Phil said, the Reverb resolution is better, but at twice the price.
Thanks for the info. Any comments on FOV compared with other headsets?
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Anyone got any final comments about the Odyssey+? At $229, I can get it for about £250 in the UK. Are people happy with their Odyyseys? (I'm using an Acer WMR at the moment).
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Just wondering if a tethered Oculus Quest is any good for AFS2. I'm considering getting a Samsung Odyssey Plus as an upgrade for my Acer WMR headset, but the Quest is another option. I would go for the Index if it was cheaper and did not need the base stations.
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I'm done with the survey. It is a pity that Aerofly does not appear in the majority of the survey, only in the questions about VR, because it is my main sim I use!
At least we had the opportunity to record that we use AFS2.
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Yes: https://pstramway.com/portfolio-items/helicopter-pad/
Tschüss, Michael (III)
Thanks for educating me. The real challenge is to land the R-22 on the highest one. I haven't tried it for a while, but I have a suspicion it is above, or very near the hover ceiling.
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Thanks guys; I found it
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Why don’t taking a look in the manual?. It’s probably mentioned there.
Cheers, Ed
I'm not that sensible!
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I know there was a cable car in the Palm Springs Add-on, but I don't recall any in the Eagle County add-on. If there is, that will be a nice surprise.
Thanks guys, that would explain it. Put it down to a senile moment. Then again, I'm in the UK, so can I be forgiven for not knowing my US geography? Anyway, I shall look forward to my next flight.
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OK, so this is kind of silly, but I revisited Eagle County again recently in the R-22 and I can't find the cable car. I can't even remember which airport I flew from to get there, so any directions would be greatly appreciated.
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It's been a long journey since I only get a chance to fiddle once in a while; flying the R-22 in VR. Finally, you begin to forget about the control movements and the helicopter starts to go where you will it to; the beast has finally been tamed (well sort of). Thanks to IPACS for this feeling of sheer satisfaction.
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I'd love to know a bit more about this helicopter. Is it going to be worth buying Lukla?
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Holy guacamole batman! Here is a great video comparison of the Pimax 8K X vs HP Reverb
External Content www.youtube.comContent embedded from external sources will not be displayed without your consent.Through the activation of external content, you agree that personal data may be transferred to third party platforms. We have provided more information on this in our privacy policy.I agree with comments that the camera is probably in the wrong place for the Reverb, but that does mirror pretty much exactly what I see; blurry edges and bad chromatic aberration, so I guess my eyes are in about the same place. As far as performance is concerned, I use the Reverb at work (not for AFS2) with an I9 9900K and Titan RTX (oh to have that system at home), but the clarity issues are the same. But I'm obviously in the minority, so don't let my experience put anyone off the Reverb; I just wish it had moveable lenses.
