Originally Posted by
Cubdriver
X-Plane is too fussy for casual use. MSFS is watered down to make it more approachable. We have an X-Plane sim set up where I teach and I see the same thing going on- people do not have the knowledge to adjust it for best results nor the ability to handle rapid response control inputs. It's like a Frasca on steriods, too fidgety.
Also, an inherent problem with X-Plane is it encourages hobbyists to make airplanes which get posted to the net. Most of them are horrible and you have to be careful which one you download. Only use those made by the author or one of the better model making companies. The Cirrus should be pretty good if it is made by Austin Myers.
The one on the sim you dislike, is it an SR-22?
How is X-plane on instruments? That is the main reason I use MSFS. I usually just set it on 300' ceilings and practice nothing but IMC flying with failed systems, I like to practice holds, and x-wind landings (even though it doesn't feel real, it helps with technique). Since I am flying in clouds most of the time my graphics don't matter as much.