How is it. I am seriously considering it, but the "VERY" bad FPS I have read about is hampering me. How bad is it?My system is:p4 3.0ghz1.5gb pc3200 ram256mb geforce 6800I run the PMDG 747 at 30 fps at some, and about 20-25fps at large airports.Thank you!

I have been flying this exclusively since release, and it was only when I visited their forum I was even aware of the problem. Solution: Don't look at the frame rate counter! Yes, there is a fair old performance hit, but when you look at the complexity of the panel environment, it's understandable and Eaglesoft have an excellent track record of supporting customers. Some customers have complained of a stuttering problem, which is probably of more significancne in the enjoyment stakes, but it doesn't affect many - and being honest, it seems to affect those with the highest performing rigs so your mid-range system (by the standards of today) might be the best compromise.Buy it now or buy it later. At least if you buy it now you can be flying it now! You have the 30 day money back guarantee anyway.Allcott

It's a piece of art with these fascinating Avidyne instruments! I am very happy that i bought it.And yes, i have problems with stuttering as well. But i am pretty sure that this will be sorted out, as Eaeglesoft is aware of the problem and is working on it.Cheers,Michael

It's really very nice but I found the full version a bit heavy on the frames. I get about 30 FPS and some stutters looking straight forward with 0.75x zoom vs 40-45 FPS and no stutters with the DF Bonanza. I also found the displays a bit dark and hard to read, especially in the VC. But, I still think it's an excellent addon.

If the dislays are dark you can just increase the brightness! The adjustment is built-in.Allcott

Sorry but they are already at full brightness..

Some aircrafts are just eye candy and some are functionally solid and eye candy.And the new Avidyne MFD and PFD guages are spectacular. as good as Project Majenta's CRJ type PFD , MFD guages. This is an absolute must have. this is the future of GA anyway. Its nice to have a sim aircraft that you can fly around that actually helps you immensly in real world flying as well.Eaglesoft has done an amazing job. I am sure.. they will work on the minor irritants.

>Sorry but they are already at full brightness..As in ALL FS aircraft, VC gauge brightness in daytime is less than what we all consider ideal....you can however turn on the cabin lighting which helps a bit. Also, as in other FS aircraft, the direction of flight in relation to the sun makes a difference in VC gauge lighting appearance.:-)

>Sorry but they are already at full brightness..If you replace one of the "overhead floods" with a "white .fx" instead of red, you can take advantage of the two levels of overhead lighting:light.4=9, -0.0, 0, 1.7 , esSR20_panelflood.fx // tied to Overhead switchlight.5=10, 0.0, 0, 1.7 , fx_vclightwhi.fx // tied to Overhead switchThis will allow the knob to respond:OFFNIGHT (red)DAY (white)

Bill,That might be exactly what I need. I too have felt the VC was way too dark, but I did not like the red coloring for daytime flying. I can't wait to try this one out.Tony=http://www.flightsim-bevs.com]

>It's a piece of art with these fascinating Avidyne>instruments! I am very happy that i bought it.>>And yes, i have problems with stuttering as well. But i am>pretty sure that this will be sorted out, as Eaeglesoft is>aware of the problem and is working on it.>>Cheers,>MichaelThanks Michael, we are indeed working on it:-)

An interesting piece of work...some real potential here. Great innovation with the CAPS ballistic chute recovery system.That said, I can't run it in a stable manner above 15 fps on a well-oiled 3.06 GHz P4 with a gig of fast RAM and a 256MB nVidia 6800 Ultra. (same rig gets 25 fps stable with the PMDG 744 for example) Lots of stutters...slide show city at FS default airports even with frames locked at 15 fps. Takes 2-3 min to load at FS startup. Not ready for prime time yet, but could be a winner if they can streamline the gauge code.I'm hoping for some progress in the next 29 days. In its current state, I'll probably have to ask for a refund.RegardsBob ScottATP IMEL Gulfstream II-III-IV-V L-300Santiago de Chile

Thanks Bob, as you know, we're working on it:-)

how much is itit would be pretty cool if u could deploy the parachut

http://www.eaglesoftdg.com/ in the GA Catalog...check the screenshots. :-)