Numpad useful for MSFS

[fppilot 4,348]

18 hours ago, 737_800 said:

Hey,

I am looking for a new keyboard and was wondering if I should buy this time one that has no numpad. The reason for that is because it's smaller in size. However, I am wondering if a numpad might be useful for msfs? When I used EZdoc back in the days, it was useful.

Is a numpad necessary or could I have the same comfort with different methods?

I have the Honeycomb Alpha and Bravo combo and found I can securely rest a small keyboard across the housings of them as seen in the photo below.  The Bluetooth keyboard I started with lacked a numpad section.  I have since replaced that one with the small Bluetooth keyboard (14" x 5") at the following link.  It does have a numpad.  It nicely bridges the gap between the yoke and quadrant and pulls back against the rear edges of the Honeycomb bezels, providing a secure use.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PV6NDB2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[jcjimmy 150]

Hi 737-800,

From my perspective, I would recommend a keypad.

i assigned cockpit views to the keypad and it is easier and faster to click one key than the two awkward clicks that came with the sim. At any rate, it might be handy in a number of ways to have a keypad.

[James Callan 66]

Slewing and drone camera for me.

[Dante777 1]

Some time ago, I actively used a separate numpad for FSX / X-plane with the program HidMacros (now LuaMacros), which allows you to distinguish between different keyboards connected to USB