On Top IFR Flight Simulator v9

Flight Simulation: The On Top IFR Flight Simulator is designed for instrument rated pilots seeking proficiency IFR simulation. On Top IFR Flight Simulator, version 9, is a top rated IFR sim for instrument rated pilots wanting to refine decision making, practice risk management and improve judgment skills before the actual flight. The On Top flight sim software creates a virtual environment for real practice so pilots are prepared to fly to minimums, execute a better approach, and challenge themselves with difficult IFR weather, systems malfunctions and engine failures to improve their skills during real IMC flight.

Major new features in v9 include:

• Garmin™ G1000-style glass cockpit primary flight display in the Cessna 182
  
• Garmin 430 GPS in the Cessna 172, Mooney, Bonanza and Baron aircraft.
  
• PlateView program providing electronic approach plates for U.S. airports.

Key On Top software features are:

• Accurate rendering of ten aircraft — Cessna 172 Skyhawk, Cessna 182 Skylane, Cessna 182R Skylane RG, Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow IV, Lancair Columbia 300, Mooney MSE, Beech Bonanza V-35, Beech Baron 58 Twin, Beech 1900 Twin Turboprop. Each aircraft model utilizes precise flight dynamic algorithms and asymmetrical trust on twins. Sound effects include radio idents, marker beacons, gear and flap extension and tire (wheels down) sounds.
  
• Aircraft panel options — pilots can choose an HI or HSI, an ADF or RMI, add a moving map or GPS, an attitude indicator or flight director. Fly a conventional 6-pack cockpit or a glass-cockpit featuring a G1000-like PFD.
  
• Fly any approach in the world with the worldwide database. View the approach plate with a click of a button using the PlateView program.
  
• Simulate truly realistic flights by programming the weather to suit your needs. Set up conditions that replicate the forecast for your next flight; set up the weather to improve, deteriorate, or change randomly to add unpredictable turbulence, ceilings, clouds, and winds.
  
• Set instrument and equipment malfunctions to fail predictably or randomly to maximize emergency procedures training.
  
• Flight information is recorded and mapped for every flight in overhead and profile views. Save and replay these flights for later evaluation, or re-fly portions of the flight under different conditions.
  

Shipping weight is calculated at 3 lbs.

Minimum System Requirements: Widows-compatible processor (AMD or Intel), 800 MHz or faster, Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional (32-bit), Vista (32-bit), minimum 256 MB system RAM, 400 MB available hard drive space (minimum install), CD-ROM drive (4x or faster for minimum install), DVD-ROM drive required for adding PlateView regions (up to 2.2 GB for all US regions); a DVD-ROM drive is not required to run On Top without PlateView, DirectX Version 9.0c, (included on the OT9 CD), Direct-X compatible video card with 32 MB minimum video memory, monitor and video card driver supporting 1024x768 minimum screen resolution, DirectX-compatible sound card and speakers, mouse or other compatible pointing device, and joystick or yoke.