Apart from upgrading to the 800/900 series(which I will do, but not yet!), is there any way to introduce a clock into the NG cockpit? I feel a bit lost without it.Thanks,Frank

Hi Frank,Check the Approach view. You will find the clock available there in the 600/700

Thank you, Mark!I obviously don't use the Approach view as much as I should.BR,Frank

By the way sirs, there is now an icon on the panel switcher that uses the unused I and changed this into a C for you can guess ;-) this of course on the 800-900 and newer version of the 600-700 with the 800-900 installed...Best Wishes,[h4]Randy J. Smith[/h4]http://www.rawbw.com/~bdoolin/shinault/Animation1.gifCaution! Not a real pilot, but do play one on TV ;-)AMD 64 3200+ | ASUS KV8 DELUXE | GFORCE 5700 ULTRA @535/1000 | Maxtor 6Y080M0 SATA 80 GIG | 512 DDR 400 | Windows Xp Pro | Windows Xp Pro 64 |

Speaking of which, before someone tells me to read the friendly manual, which I always do, do the docs have instructions on how to use the dang thing?

Thanks, Randy.I did know that(see mail above :-)), but did not know there was a chrono on the APP panel. One of the things I wanted to do was to check how accurate the FMC time prediction was. Seems very accurate, but was wondering if maybe the FMC time is actually driving the clock, because I noticed the each new minute on the clock starts at 10 secs past the 12 o'clock position, which reflects the manner in which the FMC tracks time(ie, divides minute into 6x10sec intervals)?The only reason I am hesitating about the 800/900 series is because I've read of some reports of possible problems(rumours?) with the 600/700 when the newer version is installed, at least when the 600/700 is retrofitted with updates from the 800/900 series(such as VC lighting?). Now, I'm not at all sure if there are any problems, but was planning to wait for the CD version. If you say there are no significant issues, I'll just go ahead and get it :-).BR,Frank

Hi Etienne,Going from memory here(at work now), but there are switches to press at each corner of the clock which do different things. For example, you can just have the time displayed in the upper portion of the clock(can be local or UTC - switch upper right, You can also display day/month with another of the switches). ET indicates elapsed time(bottom left, I think), which will give that function in lower part of the clock, below the time). There is also a Chrono/Stopwatch function available.Hope I didn't get too much wrong(just been introduced to it myself!).Will check and post back if you need any further assistance.BR,Frank

You won't be disappointed with 800/900. It's quite possibly the best aircraft out there.Ben

"It's quite possibly the best aircraft out there."Possibly?? Seems pretty clear... ;-)Ok.. Ok.. I know.. My opinion is really really biased! :-lol

Your right. My typical British understatements!!RegardsBen

Thanks, guys!Once I get the 800/900 series, can I then update the 600/700 series with the new features(enhanced VC, TCAS, Chronometer, etc)?By the way, is there any date yet for 800/900 series on CD?BR,Frank