Bryan,read your reply and no I don't get any error message before CTD.I have now managed to get the Airbus to load with FS2crew in 2D panel, however, when I change over to the 3d VC I have nothing from FS2crew.The FS2crew panel simply dissapears, but at least it's another step forwards.Any further suggestions would be gratefully received.Thanks againWillie Goldie

Hi Willie,Please ensure that, by default, FSX is set to load the 2D cockpit, not the VC. There is an option in the FSX menu to set this.This is described in the manual.Having the VC load first by default is never a good idea.Load the 2D cockpit before loading the VC.Cheers,Bryan

Update:User fixed the problem by taking a 2nd look at the manual (that helps :-) )Please remember that the clickspot locations in the VC are different than they are in the 2D cockpit.Cheers,Bryan