Getting bored ?! Need something update more interest

[Aceorbit]

Have you thought about joining a VA? They add a whole nother level of realism and obligation to IF. I would recommend a special VA, maybe based on business jets, GA, or military operations, which are very fun. Check out this thread to find one to join.

The IFVARB Official Virtual Airline Database

Pilots! Welcome to the new IFVARB Database! This topic is remaining open so that IFVARB Admins and database editors can keep you folks up to date with the changes that are made. If you are not one of these individuals, we kindly ask that you do not reply below. This database has taken on a new appearance than previous database’s. The VA’s are now grouped into their geographical regions for better navigation. You as the prospective pilot should find it easier than ever to find the VA that you’d …

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Or maybe try your hand at IFATC, its quite a challenge to get used to but once you do it is very satisfying. :)

Infinite Flight ATC Recruiting

Are you interested in becoming an Air Traffic Controller on the Expert Server? I am looking for mature and knowledgable users to control the skies of Infinite Flight! Requirements: Trust Level 1 on the Community Forum in good standing 14 years of age Minimum stats to enter Expert Server (Grade 3) No more than 50% violation to landings ratio Minimum of 500 ATC operations At least 60 days since last ghost Valid email address What steps are taken before being added? First, an interested candidate…

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There is also the airport editing team, where you can help create the airports that you fly to:

Getting started with Infinite Flight Airport Editing

About Us Since taxi lines were first introduced in Infinite Flight, the quality of the airport layouts has increased to a extremely high level. To be able to achieve this, @cameron established the Infinite Flight Airport Editing project back in 2015. Since then, volunteers from all over the world create precise airport layouts. While this used to be limited to airports in Infinite Flight’s regions for a long time, our focus is on all airports in the world for more than a year now. For Infinite F…

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There are many wonderful things to do, you just have to explore a bit and I’m sure you’ll find something. :)

[anon66442947]

Are you flying realistic departures and arrivals ? Do you know what SIDS and STARS are ? If not ask,it makes flights much more challenging and realistic.

[Dylan_M]

Maybe try doing an approach-off with Rocco! It’s gonna be fun watching him crash.

[Chad_Garnett]

Maybe you’re just doing boring flights? Fly around VFR, explore, do some touch & goes in the 172, Fly a challenging approach, fly with someone else, there’s so many possibilities besides just turning on the autopilot on a long-haul. Oh, and did I mention theres a whole other side of it all… Maybe try controlling!

[JeromeJ]

Yes, I felt the same way once, then I explored airport charts and that boredom quickly turned to interest and since then I’ve loved IF. When you get bored don’t do the same thing, change things up. Joining and creating in the #live:events category also made it more fun for me.

[Levet]

@Mattheus

Getting bored ?! Need something update more interest

“ASVA is hiring. Not going to self promote”
Wut?

[Sicilian7up]

It’s funny you mention clouds. I’m new to IF but I was just thinking how nice it would be to have clouds in the sim as well. Hopefully in the future we’ll see a nice updates that includes clouds ⛅️

[Mattheus]

Take a joke. I was kidding. Don’t go moddy oddy on me.

[DiamondGaming4]

Realism = Endless fun. Here’s what I mean:

People Who Get Bored

Open Infinite Flight
Pick A Plane
Pick An Airport
Spawn
Fill Plane with Fuel
Open Map, Click Direct Route to Either KJFK, EGLL, KLAX, Or KSFO
Takeoff, Climb, Cruise, Descend, Engage Autoland
The End!

People Who Always Enjoy Flying

Find Some Real World Flight That Fits Their Time Slot
Makes A Flight Plan Including SIDs, STARs, Airways, Etc.
Calculates Fuel, Decides Cruise Altitude And Load
(If Needed) Studies Aircraft Proceedures For Aircraft Being Used
Opens IF
Picks Airport
Spawns At Gate That The Real Flight Does
Pastes Pre-Made Flight Plan
Loads Aircraft
Sets A/P Prefrences, Trim, Etc
Taxi, Takeoff, Climb, Cruise
Calculates TOD
Checks Arrival Airport ATIS (If Available)
Descends
Lands manually at -200fpm
Taxis To Gate
Checks Flight On LiveFlight To Admire Their Skillful Navigation (I know I do that ;)
Ends Flight

Basically, there’s an endless amount of things you can do with IF. After all, it’s called Infinite Flight for a reason ;)

[Levet]

@Mattheus

Not going to suspend you, nothing wrong with a fun discussion. ❤️✈️

[Mattheus]

I know you won’t. I just drank too much coffee. Mods are much cooler than I thought. Wow. Now I want to become a mod here. I have like 2 years of experience.
@Levet

[Jack]

I agree that I do get bored flying from time to time. I fly extremely realistically but even then it’s kind of boring. Which is why I often fly short hop routes that are usually under an hour long. I do wish realistic weather and clouds were in the game. Flying would be so much more exciting.

[Trio]

Are you flying realistic departures and arrivals ? Do you know what SIDS and STARS are ? If not ask,it makes flights much more challenging and realistic.

This. When you think that you’ve learned everything and tried everything… think again! It’s a never ending learning and discovery process.

[David_Fresneda]

Understanding SIDs, STARs & IAPs

Hello everyone! As many of you know, I take Infinite Flight to a very realistic level including my flight plans. I noticed a lot of users want to do realistic flight plans but don’t really understand how to read all the different information. I posted a series of videos that I have watched in order to learn about real world charts. With global flight quickly approaching, I’m sure many of you want to fly across the world using real world flight plans. This series of videos should definitely help…

[EthanT2]

I have to second @DiamondGaming4 big time here. Realism makes IF 200% better, and truly makes the experience significantly better.

And I thought that I was the only one who watched my flight over on LiveFlight after, lol ;)

I’ve seen this mentioned a lot, but SIDS and STARS made my experience so much better with the sim. They’re very easy to learn, and easy to find on the web :)

[Joel]

Well, monotony belongs to the job as a pilot. Many good things have been mentioned. Some additions to flight planning:
You might want to try out simbrief.com
You have to register, but it provides realistic flight plans, actual weather data etc.
If you want to test your limits: Go on skyvector.com, enter your departure and arrival airport and try to create your own route on the real airways. Once you have got it done you can also paste it into simbrief, or edit the simbrief route on skyvector. If you’re planning to fly over the northern atlantic you might want to file the actual North Atlantic Tracks.
I could go on and on since there are no limits, and it’s not only interesting to do, it’s also a great opportunity to learn a lot about aeronautical data, charting etc. Happy (and hopefully more interesting) flying!

[azeeuwnl]

IF is not just about takeoff and landing, in the same way that driving a car is not just about steering and braking, or swimming is not just about getting wet and Air Traffic Controlling is not just about ‘cleared for takeoff’.

With the tips above you’ll be un-bored for at least another year. Enjoy! 😊

[KyleDepra]

I feel you man first thing on my list is taxi lights you know but man imagine contrails and clouds mhmmmmmm

[CaptainBarney]

I just got bored to be honest but…what can you do

[bobsait]

Of course i know , i always using real flight plan from simbreif , but what? Just pish the NAV and waiting …
I always join in IFEVENT
I knwo SIDS STARS etc
ATC? Clear to land , clear for take off . Even its more realistic if the controls can” taxi to bravo charlie bla bla bla”