but I can't recall a DH setting on the altimeter I think you have to monitor your altitude and once you reach the DH either land or abort.....

 

There's a DH button on the altitude window.  You can set it for DH   and it's supposed to make an audible sound (and show a light but I doubt it does that.)  If it's like the RW one it should show something like 1.2 which equals 1200 ft.

"Holy crap! That's a pretty huge difference. "

 

Make sure that card supports dx11 or you cant use P3D

 

 

There's a DH button on the altitude window. You can set it for DH and it's supposed to make an audible sound (and show a light but I doubt it does that.) If it's like the RW one it should show something like 1.2 which equals 1200 ft.

 

Yes, there is also a radar altimeter with a DH bug! I'll take her up tonight and see if I get an audible sound at the DH setting and see when it goes off!

 

Cheers

Holy crap! That's a pretty huge difference.  I know this is off topic, but I'm wondering if PD3 requires the super fast core that FSX requires to run well.  I have a pre-made machine that can't be overclocked, so I'm stuck at about 3.4 ... unless I want to drop a lot of cash on a new machine ... which inevitably I will eventually.  I'll look into it more.  Thanks for the info, mad dog.

 

I had the opposite experience.  I get 150 fps in FSX with stock cessna at my home airport I made KDLH.  In P3D I get about 30.

I'll toss a vote in for the F33A as well. It's one of my favorite planes in FSX, and yes, I do have both A2A and RealAir in my hangar.

 

 

 

Personally I moved away from Carenado once I discovered A2A and RealAir, they make in my opinion far superior planes.

 

Granted, the Carenado offerings don't have the systems depth that the A2A GA offerings have, but with the upgraded FDE's, they're wonderful to fly.  Both the F33A and the C185 are very solid offerings; even though they aren't quite as perfect in the graphical department as the newer releases, they both have this 'aged' feel to them that's very enjoyable.  I suspect I'll fly the F33A a little less now with the A2A Cherokee in my hangar, but I don't see completely replacing it any time soon.

 

My favorable opinion only goes as far as the older Carenado offerings though. 

Take your time, FSX runs well now especially under DX10 and has plenty of life left in it.

P3D is only going to get better going forward so now we all have a (simming) future to look forward to which we did not have not so long ago.

And it will be all be there for you when  the time comes to move forward.

 

I really believe that this is the best of times for desktop aviation simulation, when only a short while ago it seemed we did not have a path forward.

 

Good point.  I should probably chill with my silly little set up for a bit since it does the job for now.

 

Incidentally, I'm only running FSX on DX9.  When I started getting into simming a couple of months ago, I did some research on the merits or 9 vs 10, and I read a little on tweaking ... and then my head started to explode.  So I stuck with DX9 and did some minor tweaks that were pretty well established & confirmed by folks who know a lot more than do about the matter.  Perhaps some day I'll make the jump to DX10, but by that time I very well might have a new & much better home-built machine or have switched to PD3.  At this point I guess I'd rather spend my time & energy (& mental powers) on learning to fly better and learning about aviation rather than trying to tackle the encyclopedic amount of info about how to tweak config files.  Sigh.  Maybe I'm just getting old!  

 

I'll toss a vote in for the F33A as well. It's one of my favorite planes in FSX, and yes, I do have both A2A and RealAir in my hangar.

 

Granted, the Carenado offerings don't have the systems depth that the A2A GA offerings have, but with the upgraded FDE's, they're wonderful to fly.  Both the F33A and the C185 are very solid offerings; even though they aren't quite as perfect in the graphical department as the newer releases, they both have this 'aged' feel to them that's very enjoyable.  I suspect I'll fly the F33A a little less now with the A2A Cherokee in my hangar, but I don't see completely replacing it any time soon.

 

My favorable opinion only goes as far as the older Carenado offerings though. 

 

I only have a few Carenado planes, but I really like them -- even though I realize that the A2A's are probably a lot deeper.  But here's a dumb newbie question: What's an FDE and how do I get them?  Do Carenado put out FDE's for all of their older planes?  Are they available for default planes too (several of which I still fly)?

Back to your original question.. I have had all three Bonanzas installed,

and kept the F33 and V35.

 

They are both great and not heavy on performance!

 

The cockpits are well equipped and include a GNS as well as a capable autopilot.

 

The A36 takes more of a toll on the system and the Aspen units are hard to read IMHO..

 

Updated FDEs are sometimes released by Carenado as an "optional patch".

 

If you do buy either one of the above, send me a PM with your email address and I'll send you an autopilot update that

makes a good plane even better..

Thanks, Bert, I will.  I appreciate the input.  Cheers!

I own quite a few Carenado's including all 3 Bonanza's and IMHO the F33A and V35B with updated FDE are their best aircraft. The F33A has the AP controls on the lower left side and the V35B on the lower right side of the panel. If you're planning on using autopilot regularly the F33A may suit you better.

 

The RXP GNS430W and Flightline T gauges will enhance the experience

 

The A36 is ok but to be honest the aspen avionics ruin it for me.

 

 

Yes, there is also a radar altimeter with a DH bug! I'll take her up tonight and see if I get an audible sound at the DH setting and see when it goes off!

 

Hmmm...that's interesting.  I suppose a mechanic might could hook it to a radar altimeter instead of the normal altimeter.