Simulator Features and Highlights

Features in the Initial Release

Global streamed terrain and ground textures, allowing flight anywhere on the globe, and without bounds.
Modern, realistic 6 DOF aerodynamic model, capturing the handling and performance of a typical modern hang glider
Ground effect and wind gradient models
Atmospheric model based on historical soundings (atmospheric measurements) from any day and location.
Daily thermal cycles, where ground heating begins at sunrise, builds during the day and mellows in the late afternoon.
Detailed, three-dimensional thermal circulation models, capturing the dynamic nature of real-life thermals that drift, merge, grow and die depending on local wind, atmospheric temperature and humidity.
Thermal visualization, to graphically show you where the thermals are found, and to check on your centering ability
Variable Geometry (in flight control of sail tension) impacts glider performance, handling, and stability.
AI piloted companion hang gliders to fly with, help mark thermals, and allow you to practice flying in traffic.
Support for both flying while seated at your desktop using your VR hand controllers, or while hanging in a harness and A-frame (control bar) simulator.
Ability to go upright before landing, to control glide and enhance your ability to flare for a stand-up landing
Basic audio-visual variometer (electronic flight instrument) displaying altitude, instantaneous and average climb or descent rate, temperature, time of day, and airspeed with either Metric (SI) or Emperial units.
Beautiful 3-dimensional volumetric clouds with user-defined base altitude, depth and coverage
Ability to define the time and date for a simulated flight, controlling the sun position and length of the day.
Soaring birds
A site tour mode, allowing you to rapidly navigate around your flying site while your flight is paused.
Optional markers to help you find the landing zone when you are flying an unfamiliar site.
Wind indicators (windsocks and streamers) that respond to the passage of thermals to help you correctly time your launch
Graphical depiction of known rotor regions that dynamically update as wind direction is changed.

Features Coming Soon

Multiplayer support. Connect to a game server, and team fly or compete with your mates, using your virtual radio to coordinate.
User defined pilot weight and gender.
Automatic log book to track your flight time and progress.
Ability to write .icg log files of your virtual flights, to review in web aps.

Development Roadmap

There is a long list of features we will be adding to the simulator in the future. Some of these will be add-ons (for additional cost) and others will be included in free software updates.

Action Cameras to capture your epic virtual flights
Radio’s to communicate with your flying buddies in multiplayer mode
Drogue chutes to help you maneuver into small landing zones
Customizable sail colors
Beginner, Intermediate and Comp level gliders from popular glider manufacturers.
Emergency Parachute should you need it.
Advanced competition flight decks (Vario, GPS map, altimeter, airspeed, McCready speed-to-fly, wind, timer, final glide computer)
Choose from cocoon, front-entry pod, or single point race harness.
User defined flying site: Enter coordinates of your local secret site.
Aero tow launch options

Features in the Initial Release

Flying Sites Included in the Initial Release

Features Coming Soon

Development Roadmap

Planned Future Flying Sites