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Graeme Scott · 13 Apr 2017
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Have you dreamed of what it would be ... to soar like an eagle? Aquila Bird Flight Simulator lets you experience soaring bird flight using a virtual reality headset. This is a soaring simulation, so you can make use of ridge lift and thermals like any other soarer in the skies...
... for playing with a Gamepad or Motion Controllers are now available at the following address on YouTube, and on the Aquila website. These run through an introduction to Aquila, your first flights, and more detail on take off and landing (plus a few other bits). Please check them out, as they will help you get started. They are currently applicable to the Steam version, with Oculus version differences highlighted.
While the controls vary a little with Motion Controllers on the Steam and Oculus versions, using a Gamepad or Keyboard is the same on both versions. All methods are also covered by basic in-game tutorials while a Gamepad specific tutorial video is available here:
My YouTube channel playlist: Aquila Website (click Tutorials):
... on either Steam or Oculus Home, and you wish to have the other version, please get in touch with your purchase details. I can then issue you a complementary key!
This is an application that has been made with Virtual Reality in mind, specifically using OpenVR on the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. It will run without a headset connected, or via the non-vr launch option, and has control methods added to support non-vr play. You may see the odd reference to VR comfort, not applicable to playing without a Virtual Reality headset of course. I can highly recommend using one for Aquila!
In the meantime, check out this tutorial for Gamepad play:
And do also check out the Readme file within the install directory for the latest added features.
Have you dreamed of what it would be ... to soar like an eagle?
Aquila Bird Flight Simulator lets you experience soaring bird flight using virtual reality. It was originally designed for the Oculus Rift, but has now been modified for OpenVR. You embody one of three species of eagle flying over either Northwest Scotland, a part of Colombia, or Graham Island in British Columbia. This is designed as a relaxing soaring flight simulation, and is not arcade-style flight, and as such you can make use of ridge lift and thermals. If you want a work out try flapping with motion controllers! My Fitness tracker always thinks I'm jogging...
Proceeds from this project go towards a major bird of prey centre in Hampshire (UK), where I do voluntary work. Supporting this project helps towards vital conservation, rehabilitation, and education schemes throughout the UK and overseas. So on behalf of the birds, and the staff, thank you!
Main Features:
Bald eagle
Golden Eagle
and the Harpy eagle.
Simulates an 8kg bird with a 2.5m wingspan. (cosmetic difference only at present).
Multiplayer! Currently under test. The official server status is on the Forum.
Experimental: See your arms as wings in VR! Select "Controller mapped wings" in the game settings.
Steer your bird using:
Motion controllers - Oculus Rift, Quest 2, S, and HTC Vive have been tested.
Your VR headset
An Xbox360/One controller
Satellite photography scenery for:
14km x 14km flyable areas for Northwest Scotland, Colombia and British Columbia.
Current issues:
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