Simviation Forums

Hi-  I'm new to Flight sims and I was wondering if someone out there can help me?? I'm looking to learn how to fly a T-6 Texan II because I will be attending USAF flight training.  I think this would be an excellent tool to orient myself with the aircraft.  My questions are:

If I get FSX, is there a T-6 Plugin? I think I've seen one floating around that works with FS 2004, will that work? or Do I have to get FS 2004? Same question for 2002? are the plane plugins universal with the newer software?  Anyone know where I can get my hands on a T-6 trainer at all?? Your help is GREATLY appreciated!!!

also, is there any conflicts with vista? I'm looking to get a new PC...   anyone?? thanks-

well i cant help ya with the texan problem, but i have FSX installed on a vista and it workes fine. but just make sure you have the right amount or ram

If I get fsx can I add planes that were designed from 2002 or 2004? I already know where I can find the T-6, I just don't know if each Flightsim software is different.

Most FS2004 aircraft work in FSX, but might be missing sounds, animations, gauges, etc, because they are incompatible with FSX. I personally watch the FSX updates for new A/C, and there is no T-6 yet. If you have a computer that can run FSX well, you can try the T-6 you found. I got FSX and enjoy flying in it, but i just buoght FS2004 so i can acess more aircraft, have a near lagless experiance, and fly with friends. It depends what you want. Most people will say "Get 2004 until new new stuff comes out" Others say get X and just try and cope with it. I dont want to lead you in any direction, just give you info, but what i did was i got 2004, even though i have FSX. I would get FS2004 and use that untill FSX is a bit less $ and Direct X 10 is out and other things. If you have a super computer that could run FSX, go ahead and get X, and try and find and use a T-6 from 2004. There are alot of addon sites out there, one is bound to have a T-6 panel and sounds compatible with FSX. I woundn't do anything until some more  Knowledgeable simmers have posted here, as my knowladge is very limited, i got everything i just said off of other things people have said. But like i said, it what you want to do. most people here still use FS2004.

I hope that jumble of words helped in some way, lol
Lt. Air Force

Yeah, FS2004 AC will work in FSX, i'm not sure if you need 2004 for it to work though

IM pretty sure I saw a T-6 for FSX over at avsim.  Im really more into commercial aircraft so I dont really pay attention to military.  So i could be wrong.

[quote]IM pretty sure I saw a T-6 for FSX over at avsim.