FSX BTS is better for your wallet and schedule. The real RV-7/7A is better for your soul.
Real RV-7/7A (by a hair). The BTS mod is incredible for procedural training, but it lacks the kinesthetic feedback required for true mastery. Round 2: Cost & Accessibility (Which is better for normal people?) FSX + BTS: You can buy FSX on Steam for $24.99. A good BTS RV-7 mod (like the Ant’s Airplanes RV-7 or payware from Bay Tower) costs $30-$50. A decent joystick is $50. Total cost to fly an RV-7 in your living room? Under $150. You can fly it in a thunderstorm, at midnight, or while eating cereal. No hangar fees. No annual inspections. fsx bts vans rv 7 7a better
Is the virtual RV-7 in FSX with BTS mods "better" than flying the real thing? Or is the real RV-7A "better" than any desktop simulation could ever be? We are going to break down every variable: flight dynamics, cost, accessibility, maintenance, and pure visceral thrill. FSX BTS is better for your wallet and schedule