How to prevent FSX from using two monitors?

[Turbine777 13]

I think I have about 50% of all of the charts available with Navigraph, and every single one needs updating (it's been a while). It would cost me about a hundred bucks to buy enough credits to update them haha. It actually takes longer to load now than it does to go to http://flightaware.com/ and look at the latest chart. I still use flightaware and have an insane collection of charts in pdf format from their site. The best part is it's free :)You can also use FSWidgets to do some web browsing. I just got back so am going to test Aviliasofts some more.

[WhiteKnight77 0]

Free digital - Terminal Procedures Publication (d -TPP)/Airport Diagrams and Charts for the US. I also have links to some other countries government IAP charts if ya want them.

[Cras 6]

I think I have about 50% of all of the charts available with Navigraph, and every single one needs updating (it's been a while). It would cost me about a hundred bucks to buy enough credits to update them haha. It actually takes longer to load now than it does to go to http://flightaware.com/ and look at the latest chart. I still use flightaware and have an insane collection of charts in pdf format from their site. The best part is it's free :)You can also use FSWidgets to do some web browsing. I just got back so am going to test Aviliasofts some more.

I never liked Navigraph's style of their charts, and the fact you have to keep paying to update your charts got old with me very quick. Flightaware is a fantastic resourse, and I also use SkyVector.com, both are free, and have NOAA (AeroNav) charts, which imho, are the best (for US flights of course)

[Turbine777 13]

Nice, I too got sick of using Navigraph. I will remain a faithful customer for the fmc navdata but having to use their app to view the pdfs is what killed it for me (and of course the 10 minute load time). I like SkyVector but am use to the similar style of http://www.runwayfinder.com . They are pretty much the same if you look at them, but have a lot of differences if you use them. I like some options better on SkyVector but love RW's instant airport info style. Both are great and teamed up with flightaware is all I need (although I am looking at the link Mike posted too).I also like Flightaware since you can watch actual routes being flown on the map, buy must admit I hardly every have the time ;-)

[Cras 6]

I see RunwayFinder is tied with AirNav for the charts. I used to use Airnav, and the official FAA link that was posted here. The main reason I switched to SkyVector for most of my domestic flying needs is the thumbnail previews of the charts. I find that and easy way to search for starts and sids when flying to/.from airports I am not familiar with.But I am with you on Navigraphs FMS data service. I will always be a customer for that.

[Tabs 2,790]

Wow, that's cool how Runwayfinder has the entire country as one chart - that's the one thing I don't like about skyvector where you have to load the individual enroute high charts etc. Skyvector's actual route editing functions are better I think though.

[Turbine777 13]

I see RunwayFinder is tied with AirNav for the charts. I used to use Airnav, and the official FAA link that was posted here. The main reason I switched to SkyVector for most of my domestic flying needs is the thumbnail previews of the charts. I find that and easy way to search for starts and sids when flying to/.from airports I am not familiar with.But I am with you on Navigraphs FMS data service. I will always be a customer for that.

I never use the popup charts. I normally just click on the airport, get the code then type it into flightaware to finish my plan. One reason I do that is because I like to then save all the charts they have and file them into their own folder for my EFB. At least that's how I'm currently doing it. One thing I prefer on RWfinder is that they show the airports and I can just click them. Very similar with SV but a little different. I'm still in the learning stages of charting so am probably missing some key features SV has but keep going back to it the more that I learn to keep evaluating :)

Wow, that's cool how Runwayfinder has the entire country as one chart - that's the one thing I don't like about skyvector where you have to load the individual enroute high charts etc. Skyvector's actual route editing functions are better I think though.

I agree, I prefer skyvectors method of entry, so I can just type in the route how it reads without having to do tons of ;;;;; seperators like "KHUF;CLINN;JAZZY;STATE;DNV/V;RBS/V;SERCY;MEDAN;JOT/V;NUELG;JULOX;GRIFT;JVL/V;TAVNE;PASYO;GARTT;MSN/V;KMSN"One of the key points I prefer with Runwayfinder is like you said, one continuous chart. That and what I said in the above reply to Scott.

[Cras 6]

I have just been looking around flightaware a bit more closely and just found out you can download all the IFR charts for an airport with just one link!! That is very nice indeed. I may have to jump on with your workflow Dan and start downloading the charts locally to my laptop/EFB. And as for the charts on SkyVector, it seems that they are straight up photocopies of the real charts you can buy from the NOAA, which I find very cool. And it isnt that much of a pain to switch the charts, because where ever your crosshair is placed, those appropriate charts are linked in the upper right hand corner of the screen.And I believe you can click on airports in Sky Vector as well. One thing I found initially confusing but easily figured out was the codes required on Runwayfinder. They both are very similar, but one thing Runway finder seems to have over SkyVecotor is weather, but I use Active Sky Evo for weather, so I just go by what that says and not get too surprised when the weather is nothing like what is reported :)

[guenseli 1,591]

Hello gents,I'll try to answer some of the questions which came up in this thread :( 1) two screens:there's a little freeware called simtimizer.unfortunatelly its in german, but you can start simtimizer and FSX (doesn't matter which one first), then you go to windowed mode and hit "ALT + Enter" when Simtimizer is running.You will have now FSX in fullscreen!works perfect!here's the link for a german/austrian forum: http://www.friendlyflusi.at/index.php?page=Thread&postID=127639#post1276392)AivlaSoft EFB

Dario, do You know if Aivla is capable of showing additional, more detailed charts from Navigraph, or what I see in demo is it's limits?

Don't know what you mean with "additional, more detailed charts"?But for AivlaSofts EFB is still an update pending. Will released soon (soon, means soon...maybe two or three weaks)Here in the AivlaSoft Forum is a little preview of upcoming functions:http://www.aivlasoft.com/support/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=200With version 1.2 you'll get - a vertical approach profile - All airport datas (MDA, DH, missed approach etc etc) - METAR is now included... works perfect with ActiveSky, FSX standard weather or NOAA - T/C, T/D calculation (beside Fuel flow, FOB, max flight time)Note, that AivlaSofts EFB is a very young program which will be developed more and more over the time.Version 1.2 is a huge step forward, version 2.0 is already pending which should have much bigger improvements(but I have no information about - I'm betatester, but have had AivlaSoft EFB before become a beta and would not fly one single flight without that)This program needs really more attention from the flightSim community!Only disadvantage is the price!But you have the 30 days free trial... Hope I could have helped a bit...

[Sawydz 4]

Hello Guenter, thanks for the link (will check it soon) and for info about Aivla, I have one question more: do You know if version 2.0 will be free update to 1.2 or will I have to buy it again or pay for update?Thanks!EDIT:Just checked the link, simtimizer works perfect!!

[Cras 6]

Those updates to AivlaSofts EFB sound fantastic! Adds all the things I thought was missing in the version i demo'd. Weather, and now the vertical profile for approach charts, can't wait for this new version to come out.

[Sawydz 4]

Yeap, looks like my choice is already made, but I will give a try to FSWidgets anyway.

[Cras 6]

Now I just tried to give the FSWidget EFB a try but it is yelling at me that is cannot establish simconnect. Now I know this is not possible because I am running Active Sky on the same laptop and that connects to FSX networked via simconnect with no trouble at all. Is there a step I am missing here?

[guenseli 1,591]

You know if version 2.0 will be free update to 1.2 or will I have to buy it again or pay for update?Just checked the link, simtimizer works perfect!!

good it works for you!!!regarding AivlaSoft V 2.0I haven't any infos for that right now! sorry!

[procyon 1]

Now I just tried to give the FSWidget EFB a try but it is yelling at me that is cannot establish simconnect. Now I know this is not possible because I am running Active Sky on the same laptop and that connects to FSX networked via simconnect with no trouble at all. Is there a step I am missing here?

Scott,I use Aivla EFB, FSWidget EFB and ASE on the same "simconnected" PC without any issues. I guess you have a problem with your FS Widget setup. Did you check you simconnect.cfg in your EFB directory (same IP address, same port as your FSX machine)?Torsten