Tutorial #2 Preparation

[CrashEd 8]

Just wondered what addons and utilities people are getting together in preparation for the upcoming Tutorial #2. As I understand it, it will be a flight from Amsterdam, Schipol to LOWI. I've also heard that TopCat will also be involved for those who already have it. Other than that, I don't know too many other details. What I have:- Aerosoft Approaching Innsbruck- Navigraph charts for Schipol and LOWI- TOPCAT- Active Sky 2012- FSBuild- Paper and ink for the printer!What I intend to get hold of:- Aerosoft Mega Airport Amsterdam X*- Beer on IceAnything else?* Is Amsterdam X Mega Airport worth getting? The last time I thought about buying it I heard that the performance in FSX wasn't that great. Is a Cray super computer still needed to run in (particularly with the NGX?). i.e. would I be wasting my money? Are there any alternatives?

Edited February 24, 2012 by CrashEd

[Lukas_Mathijsen 41]

Get both EHAM and LOWI from aerosoft. Yes EHAM is quite strong on framerates, but good nonetheless (at least for me.!).And, what I would REALLY recommend is the aivlasoft EFB. There is a demo available for you to try for 30 days. I determined I would get one after 10 minutes of use.

[wanabflyer 53]

* Is Amsterdam X Mega Airport worth getting? The last time I thought about buying it I heard that the performance in FSX wasn't that great. Is a Cray super computer still needed to run in (particularly with the NGX?). i.e. would I be wasting my money? Are there any alternatives?

I have Amsterdam X. Quite a nice add on. Like any detailed Scenery, it will hit your frames but not overly. However don,t expect super performance on an old dual core @ 2600mghz.

[CrashEd 8]

Get both EHAM and LOWI from aerosoft. Yes EHAM is quite strong on framerates, but good nonetheless (at least for me.!).And, what I would REALLY recommend is the aivlasoft EFB. There is a demo available for you to try for 30 days. I determined I would get one after 10 minutes of use.

Thanks Lukas, I think I'll give EHAM a try. I have Approaching Innsbruck, which is excellent. I've often considered EFB, but I'm holding back a bit because of the price. Not sure what it will offer over what I already have, but maybe I'll try the demo. Thanks for the heads up.

I have Amsterdam X. Quite a nice add on. Like any detailed Scenery, it will hit your frames but not overly. However don,t expect super performance on an old dual core @ 2600mghz.

Thanks; I have an Intel 920 at 3.9GHz, so not quite up to modern day standards but hardly a slouch. Hopefully it will run ok!

[Lukas_Mathijsen 41]

Thanks Lukas, I think I'll give EHAM a try. I have Approaching Innsbruck, which is excellent. I've often considered EFB, but I'm holding back a bit because of the price. Not sure what it will offer over what I already have, but maybe I'll try the demo. Thanks for the heads up.

I was in exactly the same boat. :) Trust me, try the demo.

Thanks; I have an Intel 920 at 3.9GHz, so not quite up to modern day standards but hardly a slouch. Hopefully it will run ok!

I don't think you'll have much problems with that CPU.

[CrashEd 8]

I was in exactly the same boat. :) Trust me, try the demo.

Nice one, I'll give it a go.

I don't think you'll have much problems with that CPU.

That's good to know, hopefully it'll be fine. The FSX Schipol is pretty poor!

[wanabflyer 53]

I've often considered EFB, but I'm holding back a bit because of the price.

I have EFB as well and if you are anything like me (bad with paper), you will like that too.Regards,

[IFR7700 228]

- Beer on IceAnything else?

A couple of fatties and some Sabbath

[CrashEd 8]

A couple of fatties and some Sabbath

Lol, big time!

[ohsirus 241]

I have EFB as well and if you are anything like me (bad with paper), you will like that too.Regards,

EFB saved my printer!! Soo nice for the price!

[wanabflyer 53]

EFB saved my printer!! Soo nice for the price!

Yeah and my toner cartridges cost me close to $100 a piece.

[Richiebacardi 1]

If you're in the UK you can get Mega Airport Amsterdam for £15.07 from amazon

[CrashEd 8]

EFB saved my printer!! Soo nice for the price!

How do you use it inflight? Do you just run it on a laptop or something similar?

If you're in the UK you can get Mega Airport Amsterdam for £15.07 from amazon

Awesome! Thanks for the heads-up Ritchie, I owe you one :)

[Lukas_Mathijsen 41]

How do you use it inflight? Do you just run it on a laptop or something similar?

Both possible. Either via network, or on same pc.

[wanabflyer 53]

How do you use it inflight? Do you just run it on a laptop or something similar?

I have the display unit networked to my Wife's Laptop. I told her that she is not allowed to use the laptop if i am flying (I wish) :(