Anyone else notice that unlike FS9 - in FSX the frame rates for the virtual cockpits are significantly higher than in 2D? For me this has meant giving up on 2D flying all together, and contrary to what I have always believed in FS9, namely, that VCs would never out perform their 2D counterparts. And here I sit enjoying the full range of options only seen in the VCs with better frame rates. Way to go MS!1680x1050http://forums.avsim.net/user_files/159824.jpg1680x1050http://forums.avsim.net/user_files/159825.jpg Best,Randy J. Smith<<>>

Yes, Randy, I noticed it , too.In FSX, I only fly in VC (I never thought could be saying this. I have been flying ,only, in 2D mode, in FS9).Regards.

I've always been a 2-D flyer, but in FSX I'm trying to give it up and switch over to V/C. I have to switch back occasionally when things get real busy to get back to my comfort zone. But I'm going to keep at it. I like the glass reflections in V/C.Jim

I still find a use for the 2d panel, and the 2d pop-ups but the Track IR AND mouse panning feature along with the extra fps has really given a boost to VC use in my case.Has anyone yet modified the panel .cfgs to get rid of the 2d panel and free up resources for the rest?Allcott

I also noticed that VC is the default cockpit mode. Looks like ACES realised that the VC is now the preferred mode for the majority.

They are much better than FS9 were and the gauges are sooo much smoother also.Not to hijack this thread, but is there a way to save my perfered view settings in the VC? Each time a hop in the Baron, I have to adjust the seat height, move it back, & pan the VC zoom back to get the view I like to fly from. I'd like to be able to save that view so each time I fly, it is always ready for me.ThanksJim

With respect to the question on default seat position, you can modify each aircraft's config file. Look for a line with "eyepoint=" in the Views sub section and adjust the three numbers to suit your needs. You can reload your aircraft whilst in FSX (you can do it quickly by assigning a key to the reload command in controls). So have FSX in windows mode and open the config file then adjust the eyepoint, save the config file and reload the aircraft in FSX and you will see what your new eye position (or seat position if you prefer that definition) looks like. I use a comment delimiter to record the original viewpoint in the config file in case I want to restart. I have been playing with these to adjust my base Trackir eye position.Good luck.:)

Many Thanks, I'll give it a go.Jim