Hang Sim PC

With the wind in your hair, you can be at the controls of your hang-glider, microlite, paraglider or glider in different regions of the world. These have been studied in particular detail so that pilot training can be as true-to-life as possible. The gliders behave and handle just like in real life. Each flight model has been studied and approved by many light aviation pilots.

The outside environment is astonishingly real with 3D clouds moving in the direction of the wind, and thermals allowing all types of flight (thermalling, ridge soaring...).

As for the simulator's artificial intelligence, it will make you shiver, generating countless intelligent gliders in the sky. Imagine the result by taking part in the competitions, placing yourself side-by-side with other virtual pilots willing to take any risks to win the race.

With Hangsim, you can become initiated into unpowered flight through pleasure flights, challenges and competitions taken directly from international contests.

# Highly realistic flight model for paragliders, microlites and hang-gliders built especially to simulate low speed flight

# 6 flyable gliders 2 different hang-gliders, 2 paragliders, 1 sailplane and 1 microlite

# Different flight models simulated, from beginner to expert

TERRAIN

# Five photo-realistic 3D sceneries based upon aerial and satellite photography

# Enhanced terrain resolution up to 3 meters/pixel

# Especially developed to enjoy low altitude flight

# Accurate Digital Elevation Model for all topographic data

WEATHER

# Unique atmospheric model simulating the flow of air over mountains and valleys

# Real dynamic 3D volumetric clouds

# Wind management for thermals, ridge effects, cloud suck …

# Realistic thermals model making soaring as real as possible

# Real weather model with variable fog/haze layers

# Dynamic wind sounds to simulate the sound of real flight

PILOT

# Scoring at the end of each flight to improve user’s skills

# Automatic logbook management : as in real life, keep your personal logbook up-to date with information such as date, time, glider, area, type of flight and your final score

# Flight analysis module to evaluate flight performance. Includes : flight time, flight distance, average ground speed, maximum altitude

# Generates graphs for altitude, rate of climb and speed

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

# Exciting challenges against intelligent gliders in the sky!

# Competitors’ behaviour from fair-play to aggressive

FLIGHT MODES

# Chance to take training flights, to take up challenges or to take part in competitions with other gliders

# Different levels of use enable the user to develop gradually and become familiar with the techniques of glider flights: Free Flight, Challenge, Competition or Just for Fun

VIEWS

# Advanced yet easy to use virtual cockpit, allowing 360 degrees look around

# Multiple views system including external, chase, leave,…

# Excellent graphic quality at maximum frame rate, from 640x480 to 1280x1024 in 32bits colors !

# 3D graphic effects including sun, shadow and realistic lighting

# Built to use 3D hardware acceleration and sound mixing

# Extended Map view

NAVIGATION

# True Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) system and moving map display for precision navigation

EASE OF USE

# All joystick compatible

# Detailed manual with description of flight techniques and general use of the software

FULLY OPEN ARCHITECTURE (AI)

# Fully open and documented data structure which allows add-on sceneries and gliders to be easily added and modified

# Professional edition of the widely acclaimed freeware version

Last updated on 10 December 2007