Storm light too bright

[Libra204 4]

Hello

 

Can you let me know if there is a chance to dim the "storm" light? It is way too bright for night landings.

 

Cheers 

 

Csaba

[ankh21 17]

First question: Do you use P3D with HDR on? There is quite a difference in using HDR or not.

Second: I am not a real world pilot, but I don't think storm lights are intended to be used during landing? As far as I know, the cockpit should be quite dark so that the pilot's eyes will recognize other traffic and runway lights easier?!

 

Matthias

[Libra204 4]

Hello

 

I use FSX SP2. 

 

If what you see in this video is "stormlight", then the light in FSX is way too bright.

 

https://youtu.be/lXA_-900a58?t=209

 

Csaba

[ankh21 17]

Ah ok,

 

now i know what you mean. Be careful with comparing videos and what you see on a computer screen. In the video there is a lot of light outside and a map light above the PF. I guess the storm light would appear brighter if is was the only light source in that video.

But apart from that, did you try the alternative, more yellow lights? I cannot remember exactly if is was in the Majestic forum or at the avsim library, but perhaps you should try that one. They are not that harsh white, a little bit softer and more yellow.

 

Matthias

[Libra204 4]

Ah ok,

 

now i know what you mean. Be careful with comparing videos and what you see on a computer screen. In the video there is a lot of light outside and a map light above the PF. I guess the storm light would appear brighter if is was the only light source in that video.

But apart from that, did you try the alternative, more yellow lights? I cannot remember exactly if is was in the Majestic forum or at the avsim library, but perhaps you should try that one. They are not that harsh white, a little bit softer and more yellow.

 

Matthias

Hello

 

Where did you read about the soft lights? They should be much better than the silver colour.

 

CSaba

[ankh21 17]

You have to go to the Majestic forum. Search for "dome lights", there is an alternative set, not just dome lights but also reading lights and storm lights. I installed and like it very much

 

Matthias

[JimmyD 12]

There is also one from the developer, I believe it should also be in your mjcq400 airplane folder, just look for the file "aircraft.cfg.p3d.altDomeLight" (this is P3d, should be similar for fsx I would think) and make this your new aircraft.cfg file.

 

The one Matthias pointed out over at the majestic forums is very nice also, I use it too and looks great. Look for the thread "Changing Dome Light Color"

 

Make sure you backup your files!

 

Jd