Hi,I'm still running RC 4.2 and FS9 (since my Raid0 crashed I haven't bothered to install FSX yet) and everything is perfect.The question I have is not very important or urgent and doesn't diminish my enjoyment with RC, but it can be a bit annoying at times (ah, you should hear me some times when I start #### back ;))Anyway, here goes:When I am told to contact approach, I do so (or Otto does, depends...) Then, before I have the chance to request a different approach, ATC starts giving me vectors. What determines the delay between the two events? I remember that I used to have enough time to request an IAP approach before ATC would start giving instructions, but lately, without exception, I am unable to do so. Ok, so I ignore ATC's instructions, request my approach and all is well in the end, but it would be nice if the controller would be a tad more patient :)Another one: if I understood correctly, there is no real benefit if I upgrade to 4.3, since I only use FS9. Correct?Other than that, well, what can I say? I love RC4 to pieces and can't imagine flying without it. The other day my RC4 computer (WideFS) crashed and I tried a flight without it. Yuck... Luckily, later I was able to repair without reinstalling everything and RC4 was back. What a relief! :)Regards,Jure

that timer really hasn't changed. does it matter whether you or otto are talking?there isn't a problem asking for an iap approach after the first vector. ignore the vector, you're iap request will always be approvedno beneift for fs9 users to upgrade to 4.3 - except, if i make any changes to 4.3, i'm not making it to to 4.2

JD,thanks for your quick answer! No, it doesn't matter if I or Otto are handling the comms, timing is the same. But it's ok, if I ignore the first vectors and request an IAP, it is always approved, like you say. As I said, it's really not that important, I'm probably just getting old and cranky. I DO shout at the ATC sometimes, you know. :)For now, I'll stick to RC4.2 and pray that my old crate doesn't bite the dust. I've had enough reinstalling in the past year to last me a lifetime!Thanks again!Jure