I thought id mention some of the things that really impressed me with XPlane and the Xplane 10 demo. -- I love the night lighting (best ive seen)-- The cloud shadows add depth and look really nice to me.-- Roads and road traffic are very well done!-- The interface has taken some getting use to, but I’m liking it now that I’m use to it and I actually like it now.-- Austin’s openness for discussing X-plane during and after its creation is very refreshing! I’m also impressed that such a small group of programmers could put this out on multiple operating systems. Linux, Windows and MAC, not to mention the Xplane 9 Iphone/Ipad app's (which I have, and are lots of fun). I’m not a programmer, but I would think this is a monumental task. where does he find the time? right now, I’m enamored with learning the PMDG 737, and I just don’t have the time to devote to 2 sims right now. However, I will pick this up to support Xplane, as I think this hobby (whether it FSX, Flight or Xplane) is too small and I like to do may part to keep it alive. This feuding between sims is unproductive and just further divides up our tiny community. I wish Austin and Laminar much success! competition is good for all of us. Rob

I thought id mention some of the things that really impressed me with XPlane and the Xplane 10 demo.-- I love the night lighting (best ive seen)-- The cloud shadows add depth and look really nice to me.-- Roads and road traffic are very well done!-- The interface has taken some getting use to, but I’m liking it now that I’m use to it and I actually like it now.-- Austin’s openness for discussing X-plane during and after its creation is very refreshing!I’m also impressed that such a small group of programmers could put this out on multiple operating systems. Linux, Windows and MAC, not to mention the Xplane 9 Iphone/Ipad app's (which I have, and are lots of fun). I’m not a programmer, but I would think this is a monumental task. where does he find the time? right now, I’m enamored with learning the PMDG 737, and I just don’t have the time to devote to 2 sims right now. However, I will pick this up to support Xplane, as I think this hobby (whether it FSX, Flight or Xplane) is too small and I like to do may part to keep it alive. This feuding between sims is unproductive and just further divides up our tiny community.I wish Austin and Laminar much success! competition is good for all of us.Rob

+1! You are right, the few remaining sims need to prosper to prevent a monopoly and stagnation. If there was no competition, you wouldn't see things like this, at 30fps, right now.

I have to agree also.I just did an evening landing (16:50 Local) to the North at 0S8 Port Orchard in the 172. On approach, the landing light illuminating the ground and trees is amazing. It looked REAL! Also, I could be wrong, but I think the airport beacon is brighter. Still a bit fast changing from white to green but it did appear brighter as did the ones in the distance.

I thought id mention some of the things that really impressed me with XPlane and the Xplane 10 demo.-- I love the night lighting (best ive seen)-- The cloud shadows add depth and look really nice to me.-- Roads and road traffic are very well done!-- The interface has taken some getting use to, but I’m liking it now that I’m use to it and I actually like it now.-- Austin’s openness for discussing X-plane during and after its creation is very refreshing!I’m also impressed that such a small group of programmers could put this out on multiple operating systems. Linux, Windows and MAC, not to mention the Xplane 9 Iphone/Ipad app's (which I have, and are lots of fun). I’m not a programmer, but I would think this is a monumental task. where does he find the time? right now, I’m enamored with learning the PMDG 737, and I just don’t have the time to devote to 2 sims right now. However, I will pick this up to support Xplane, as I think this hobby (whether it FSX, Flight or Xplane) is too small and I like to do may part to keep it alive. This feuding between sims is unproductive and just further divides up our tiny community.I wish Austin and Laminar much success! competition is good for all of us.Rob

I've just lost 5 dioptres trying to read your post! Marco

I've just lost 5 dioptres trying to read your post! Marco

I think I just looked blind to my wife, with my face to the screen.

control+scroll wheel for the win!!! instant zoom in/out depending on direction...