Why Head Tracking?

[WTE_Galway]

If for some reason my trackIR is not available I just do not fly. Might as well fly without a joystick.

Aside from combat SA, I actually find it a huge advantage when mud moving and scud running below tree top level.

[Jimko]

I'll second that. I couldn't possibly enjoy a flight sim without TrackIR. After flying without it for many years and now having used it for a couple of years , it's an absolute must! I use the Track Clip Pro which is attached to the side of my stereo headset.

Please tell me that SoW will support TrackIR...

[Blackdog_kt]

I've had one for a couple of years. I was between getting a mid-range Hotas like the Saitek X52 or getting a TrackIR, went with the latter and didn't regret it.

That being said, while it's easier to keep your eyes where you want it takes some getting used to. Plus, it won't make you a better pilot, just a better informed one. I found out i still sucked at scissors after getting a TrackIR just like i did before getting one

Having flown without one for many years i think it's entirely possible to fly and do reasonably well, it just takes more effort to do so.

[_RAAF_Stupot]

Personally in my experience TrackIr does make the game much more immersive and realistic, however I haven't found that it actually 'helps' me in any way.

I have found that situational awareness is a function of proper lookout and scanning, whether that is done thru TrackIr or the mouse in my left hand.

For me the best things is it freed up my left hand to use on a throttle.

[LukeFF]

I couldn't go back to flying without TrackIR once I got used to it. It's that good of a piece of hardware.

[Letum]

I only use my tracking system in locked pit servers.
I find the mouse of more use with externals on.

Even on locked pit I find it equally easy to hold the base of my stick between my thumb and fore finger of my left hand and the throttle in the palm of my hand whilst I mouse view with my right hand.
When I need some extra authority on the control, or I need to fire, I swap my mouse hand over to the stick.
That probably sounds complex, difficult or unnatural, but I find it very easy.
I certainly never loose targets through disorientation.



I love my head tracking system, but that's mostly because it's more immerse, not because it gives any advantage over my mouse.
That said, if your less handy with a mouse, hat, or other viewing system, I can see head tracking being very, very useful.

I also love that it only cast me £10 to make.

[T}{OR]

I've flown on mostly full put servers, and never used anything but POV hat on my MSFFB2, and it didn't bother me.

But, I am seriously considering TrackIR + VectorClip for the SoW since will support 6DOF.

[PE_Tigar]

Originally Posted by T.}{.O.R.

I've flown on mostly full put servers, and never used anything but POV hat on my MSFFB2, and it didn't bother me.

But, I am seriously considering TrackIR + VectorClip for the SoW since will support 6DOF.

I've decided to buy TIR 4 rather late, but wouldn't fly without it now. Immersion up immensely. The whining about "my TIR stopped working" etc. is largely a thing of the past, and in many cases the problem is in the wetware. 6DOF - I like being able to use it sometimes, many times it's not worth it though, precise shooting becomes an issue when it's on. For those that fly planes with asymmetrical gunsight positions 6DOF will be a major PITA I reckon.

[albx]

Originally Posted by LukeFF

I couldn't go back to flying without TrackIR once I got used to it. It's that good of a piece of hardware.

agree, the only difference is that i use freetrack (a forbidden word here? )

[swiss]

Has anyone tried both, FT and TIR?

What's the verdict?