Hydroplaning Achievement Unlocked in Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator enthusiasts have discovered a clever method to quickly achieve the hydroplaning accomplishment in the popular simulation game. This achievement is earned by flying through rain while maintaining a low altitude. The technique involves manipulating the game’s settings and taking advantage of specific plane and weather conditions.
To begin, players should select a plane that flies at a slower speed and low altitude, such as the Extra 330LT. It is essential to choose departure and arrival airports that are far apart to ensure an extended flight duration. One recommended route is from EIDL Donegal in Ireland to KJFK Kennedy International in New York, USA, as it spans a considerable distance over water.
Once the plane and airports are chosen, players should toggle the flight conditions to rain and set the time to night. It is important to adjust the time periodically to maintain a nighttime setting throughout the flight. By saving this setup, players can easily return to it whenever desired.
To optimize the hydroplaning experience, players should enable unlimited fuel in the assistance and airplane systems settings. Additionally, adjusting the weather settings is crucial. Lowering the cloud level slider to the lowest setting, raising the Altitude (Top) slider to around 20,000, and setting the coverage slider to 100 ensures a constant rainfall without clear areas to fly through.
It is worth noting that players flying out of far northern airports may encounter icing issues due to low temperatures. To prevent this, manually increasing the temperature in the weather settings can safeguard against potential crashes caused by ice accumulation.
Once all the necessary settings are in place, players can head to the runway and prepare to take off. When ready, turning on AI control allows players to automate their flight and attend to other tasks while the AI handles the flying.
It’s important to mention that progress for the hydroplaning achievement in the instrument flight rules (IFR) category is only saved upon landing. Therefore, it is advisable to periodically land or exit to the main menu to avoid losing progress. This tip is particularly relevant for players who have experienced crashes and lost hours of progress in the past.
By following these instructions, Microsoft Flight Simulator players can efficiently unlock the hydroplaning achievement while enjoying a realistic rainy flight experience. This method provides a straightforward approach to obtaining the achievement without the need for additional requirements or actions.
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