I just changed my FSX from using the FSX controllers to having FSUIPC run all of them in anticipation of changing to Win 8.1 in the future.  Although a long time user of both FSX and FSUIPC, I always used FSX to operate my yoke, pedals and throttle.  I was struck by the massive reduction in frame rates when I tried a flight this morning with the Airbus X and my usual programs.  It was a slideshow in the mid teens before I got above the weather.  Normally it would be in the 30 and 40's range during takeoff and going up to cruise altitude. 

 

I did not make any other changes and this was totally unexpected.  I would like those to chime in who have the same or different experience so I can determine if something else may be causing this than just changing how my controllers are run.

Did you (re-)install a new version of the Airbus (1.16) just before the flight?

 

You may want to check your settings in the Airbus Configurator to confirm that all logging options are disabled, web browser MCDU isn't active and that the number of ND items (airports, VORs etc.) isn't set too high. (I use an item no. of 50 each.)

Can we possibly keep all this in the thread you started hours ago?

Sorry Jim, I got an error message and did not know it posted.  I was out for a few hours.  Thanks for telling me.

 

John