Norn Hancock's panel with FSX?

[Howiefly13 30]

I just purchased and downloaded the FSX DC3.  Will Norm Hancock's IFR panel work in FSX or is there another similar panel that will work in FSX?

 

Thanks a lot,

Howard Bloom

[betelgeuse 41]

If it's the MAAM DC3, Norm Hancock and others have uploaded several panels (Free Stuff on the MAAM Simulation webpages). Bear in mind that the MAAM FSX version is an FS9 port-over.  It works but only after a bit of tweaking. 

 

John

[Howiefly13 30]

Yes John, it is the MAAM DC3.  Are you saying that because the FSX version of DC3 is a port over from the FS9 version, that Norm Hancock's IFR panel will work in FSX?   I did not see any FSX panels listed in the "free Stuff".

 

Howard

[betelgeuse 41]

I do not know what MAAM provided by way of 'tweaks' in the version you bought.  MAAM never completed a true FSX version of the DC3 series.  They did some of the work, sufficient to make the planes useable in FSX with tweaks.  This is what I have, and I suspect you have the same.

 

I suggest that before you do anything you make a backup of the panel folder in the aircraft you intend to modify.  That way you can play around as much as you want knowing that you can go back to the default panel anytime.  Just copy the panel folder, and paste to the same place.  It will automatically name itself as a panel copy and will be inactive till you rename it 'panel' again.   

 

On the MAAM site find 'FSX Basic Compatibility Update'.  Check through these and decide if you need any of them.  Once done, I suggest you install Norm's FS2004 panel and see what happens. Post again and I'll try to get you sorted.  I fly Norm's panel in FSX without problems so it can be done.  B)

 

John

[Howiefly13 30]

Thanks John.  I will follow your advice and let you know how it goes.

Howard

[Howiefly13 30]

Okay, I installed the DC3 and Norm's panel and everything looks fine until I cycle through the 2D panels.  As I do, FSX ends and restarts every time.  This is only with the IFR panel in 2D mode.