Hello and welcome back to my blog!
As always, I truly appreciate you taking the time to read.
When Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 launched nearly five years ago, I eagerly purchased it and spent countless hours flying various GA aircraft that came with the sim. While I had a strong interest in the FBW A320 project, I struggled with MSFS’s camera system, which made the experience less enjoyable. As a result, I stuck with P3D v5 and ChasePlane to fully enjoy tubeliner flying.
That changed when the Fenix A320 and PMDG 737 arrived on MSFS 2020, prompting me to finally make the switch. Yet, I still missed ChasePlane and its intuitive camera system, complete with cinematic capabilities.
I had almost given up hope of ever seeing ChasePlane in MSFS 2020, let alone MSFS 2024. If you had asked me then, I wouldn’t have bet a single dollar on it happening. That’s why I was pleasantly surprised a few months ago when the talented developers at //42 announced they were bringing ChasePlane to MSFS—first in 2020, with plans for MSFS 2024 down the road.
As I mentioned in my last blog post, My Long Break – An Explanation, I’ve been away from the flight simulation hobby for a while. So, I completely missed the news about ChasePlane’s release in MSFS 2020. When I finally had a chance to sit down and update my sim, I wasted no time purchasing and installing ChasePlane.
To my delight, ChasePlane feels just as familiar as it did in P3D. While there are a few limitations, none of them affect my experience in any meaningful way. After completing several flights, I can confidently say that ChasePlane is a game-changer. Its intuitive interface and ease of use far surpass the default Asobo camera system.
As before, ChasePlane pairs beautifully with my Razer Orbweaver keypad. I’ve assigned buttons to different views, allowing me to switch perspectives with pinpoint accuracy.
If you’ve ever used ChasePlane in FSX or P3D and struggled with the frustratingly clunky default camera system, do yourself a favor and grab your copy today from the //42 website. As for MSFS 2024, I’ll continue holding out until ChasePlane is officially available for that platform.
Until next time…
✈ Happy Flying! ✈
— Jerry