wrote:
I'd also have a look at the Silent Wings simulator. It's got all the
features you mention (TrackIR, nmea output for PDAs, etc etc), and there's
a 2 week demo you can try out. Really brilliant, I bought it a couple of
months back.

There is already a huge Minden-based scenery included (also in the demo
version), and I've heard there is a Appalachian ridge scenery in the
works.. Maybe you can ask on the forum on the website! (www.silentwings.no)

I've heard good things about Silent Wings, but have never tried it. If
it accurately replicates the desired terrain then it could be that all
of the pieces are in place now.

The really nice thing about the accurate NMEA output is you can load
your own PDA with the turnpoints and actually fly some "tasks" to get
used to the area and what it looks like. It's also good practice for
interacting with your PDA and its software while under the duress of
flying your virtual glider.

Thanks.

-Doug