The Flightsim Hangar
This article index contains all Channel LFD flightsim related content for VR flight, tech, tools and guides.
Contents
MSFS

- How to Optimise MSFS for VR
- All the settings in the PC that affect VR flight
- An MSFS FlyingIron Spitfire Quick-Start Guide
How to get going and stay in the air - Microsoft Flight Simulator Basics
Basic pilot info I have been collecting - How to Get MSFS VR Up & Running
For absolute beginners, the basic configuration elements - How to Safely Load MSFS Updates
A list of the things you have to get right for the updates to work - Voice Control for Gaming
Ask your co-pilot to operate the controls
MSFS Free Stuff
IL2 Sturmovik

- IL-2 Sturmovik VR Modules
This article defines which modules work together and also include VR throughout.
X Plane 11

Thanks to X-Plane for getting me into free flight in VR
- A FlyingIron Spitfire Quick-Start Guide for X-Plane
Primarily made to help get the Spitfire moving on first use - A FlyingIron Spitfire Settings Utility for X-Plane
A free utility to set the Spitfire ready for use - X-Plane VR FPS Tips
A few things I learned after making Auto View Distance.
X Plane 11 Free Stuff
- LFD’s Auto View Distance Utility for X-Plane
A free utility retrieves wasted FPS from the game engine
War Thunder

My VR starting point with the Plagis’ Spitfire.
- How to Install the War Thunder Plagis Spitfire
A really good spitfire addon for a free VR game
General
- Airports in the Alps for Pilots and Travellers
A quick reference map of alpine airports
Equipment

Sim equipment always seems to have some kind of a problem.
- The T16000M Joystick LED & Tension Mods
My take on the two well-known Thrustmaster mods - How to Re-Grease a Thrustmaster TWCS Throttle
The default grease literally holds back a better throttle - The Logitech G903 Wireless Mouse
How to remedy some of the G903’s many problems - G502 Mouse Rattle Fix
A brilliant mouse that rattles needs to be fixed - T-Flight HOTAS X Maintenance
How to re-grease the joystick to stop it from squeaking - VR with the Oculus Rift S
Things I’ve learned with the Rift S
Technology

Here are a few Flightsim related items.
- Voice Control for Gaming
Ask your co-pilot to operate the controls - Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology Explained
NFTs are coming to gaming - A PC Build for X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator
Some of the choices you might need to consider - Why Your Broadband Speed is Less Than Expected
The stated speed cannot be achieved, here’s why. - Choosing a Monitor for Gaming and Graphics
These monitors used to be polar opposites, but things are improving