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I’m trying to figure out the best way to record cockpit audio during flights.

I used to record everything on my GoPro, but it tends to overheat during longer recordings. When that happens, I lose both the video and the cockpit audio, which is obviously not ideal.

I’m now considering a few options:

1. Recording audio with my iPhone
2. Recording audio directly into my Insta360 Ace Pro 2
3. Buying a dedicated audio recorder

For those of you who record cockpit audio, what setup has been the most reliable? Is using an iPhone good enough, or is a dedicated audio recorder the better long-term solution?

My main concern is reliability. I don’t want to lose the audio just because the camera overheats or shuts down.

Thank you in advance!

Hey everyone,

I’m planning my first PC build and would like some advice before buying everything.

A little background: I’m a real-world private pilot (PPL holder), and my main reason for building this PC is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. I want to use it more as a training tool rather than just a game.

Main things I want to practice:

• Cockpit flows and checklists
• Traffic patterns
• VFR navigation
• Procedures
• Radio/ATC practice
• Maintaining proficiency between real flights

I’m also planning to use VR because the ability to naturally look around the cockpit seems very useful for real-world flying practice.

Here is my current build:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
GPU: ASUS Dual Radeon RX 7800 XT OC Edition 16GB GDDR6
RAM: Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-6000 CL36 32GB (2x16GB)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 AORUS Elite AX V2
Storage: Corsair MP600 Elite 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
PSU: MSI MAG A850GL PCIe5 850W 80+ Gold Fully Modular
Case: Corsair 3500X RGB White

Total cost is approximately ¥306,000 (~$2,000 USD) in Japan.

Questions:

1. Is this setup enough for MSFS 2024 VR with good performance?
2. For VR specifically, is the RX 7800 XT 16GB a good choice, or would NVIDIA (RTX 4070 Super / 4070 Ti Super) be better because of DLSS, Frame Generation, drivers, etc.?
3. Is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D worth it for MSFS, or should I save money with a 7800X3D?
4. Is 32GB DDR5 enough for MSFS 2024 VR with add-ons, detailed airports, and aircraft?
5. Am I overspending anywhere? Are there cheaper parts that would give nearly the same MSFS VR experience?

My goal is not maximum benchmark numbers — I want the best value setup for realistic flight practice.

Thanks!