USMC Vet Wants To Fly

[Otrman 0]

I want to learn to fly using a flight simulator.  I have the x56 Rhino HOTAS stick and throttle given to me as a gift.  I learned that both X Plane 11 and X Plane 10 are supported by Logitech as working with X Plane.  I tried the X Plane 11 demo but the GPU on my fairly robust system is not up to the task.  However X Plane 10 works with lower rendering levels.

Is there anyone out there that could give me some guidance regarding using X Plane 10 and the x56.  I have manuals for both.  Logitech wants me and installed drivers and configure and map keyboard functions to buttons on the controllers.  The X Plane 10 manual seems to have its own process for that.  I need guidance on which set of instructions to use. 

Can anyone in this community help me get started.

Thanks in advance,

Otrman

[Dean_EGTC 57]

Hi,

First thing, forget XP10.  XP11 is far better optimized with a much improved interface. The Controller set up is far easier and more comprehensive.  I'm sure there are many x56 Users out there who will assist you.'Fraid i'm just a simple Joystick User.

 

[Colonel X 1,430]

I agree. Low settings in X-Plane 11 should work better.

Also you might consider upgrading your GPU. If you list your specs, I can give a recommendation.

[Murmur 3,941]

I second the others, go with XP11, its performance should improve in the near future with the switch to Vulkan. What GPU / CPU / RAM do you have?

[Otrman 0]

I have not choice right now.  Because of physical limitations I simply cannot physically access its connections, unplug everything, lift it up onto a workbench, open the case, and install a new graphics card.

I need too start somewhere and that place has to be version 10.  I will go to version 11 as soon as I can work all these things out.  Meanwhile I am going to have to use the x56 gift and version 10.

Is there anyone out who can help me get started. 

Any help greatly appreciated.

Henry