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So far I like Keypass for those who prefer to manage their own local database of passwords, and 1password for encrypted cloud based management. Keeper Security also looks good for a higher end business password solution, potentially. The PIN and TPM method suggested by @SayAgain sounds very interesting as well, but I know nothing yet about how to manage that or how viable it is for me.

Does this only work on windows 11, or does it also work for 10?

Thanks guys, I'll keep my eye on the thread as others chime in.

I've been using the password manager that built into Eset anti virus, but they are discontinuing it so I need to find a different one. Are any of you using one now that you like and would recommend? If it uses a local database instead of cloud based that would be a big plus.

Well, if you need a mod for it to work in fs2024 then the AI would indeed be half wrong, since it states that it works in fs2024 as "a built-in default scenery event".

Since I know it worked as a default event in FS2020, I was hoping that it would also be a default event in FS2024. A quick AI inquiry seemed to back it up, as well, so this made me think that perhaps I was just doing something incorrectly, on my end, for not seeing it. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "AI Overview Fireworks have been featured as a built-in default scenery event in MSFS (2020) and MSFS (2024). The fireworks display was first introduced in 2023 via City Update III: Texas and City Update IX: Northeast United States. Experience the July 4th Fireworks in MSFS Both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024 simulate fireworks over major US cities on July 4th. To see the display without waiting for the actual date, simply adjust the in-sim settings: Set the Date: Change your in-game calendar to July 4th. Set the Time: Advance your local clock to 10:00 PM (fireworks last for roughly 10 minutes). Location: Fly near any major US city (such as New York City or Washington D.C. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ So then... all i can think is that the feature is either broken in FS2024 or the AI is half wrong 😁

I guess not, it's an American holiday afterall, so why would Asobo care to make it part of latest update just released? 🤔

So I loaded up flying over Manhattan last nite (July 4th) and changed time to 22:00 local... flew around in all directions for a long while but ended up seeing no fireworks...tried a 2nd and third time by resetting time...flew an alt ranging from 500msl to 1500msl. This used to work just fine in fs2020 for me.

so does that mean no rnav/lpv approaches, or does the XLS have them in there?

I like this, it really made me smile 😉

oh no, my wallet can't take anymore abuse! 😁

update, what update?

This isn't new, it's been around since 2020, and the newer 26 version has it's own thread already.

Nah, I don't prefer the MP for purchasing aircraft (since there's no editing permitted), but I don't mind purchasing scenery items from the MP as it's alot more convenient for that. I purchased it already and all the bridges work fine for me. I ended up getting the NY bridges, Huson river bridges, Long Island bridges, and also a custom KFRG airport and all are really much better than default and functioning together very well so I'm pleased.

Pilots with bulging/herniated discs need not apply, lol!

@cianpars Thank you for checking, very much appreciated!

I too, due to space constraints and other peripherals, have used a twister stick for the rudder. For light or calm winds it's fine but the stronger the crosswind and the smaller the aircraft, the more of a challenge a twisty becomes. Pedals are most definitely the best way to go for GA flights on windy days, IMO. Otherwise you'll have to get comfortable with your hand performing 3 simultaneous movements on windy landings. On crosswind landings you will be twisting your hand to align your nose with the runway, while at the same time you're also needing to make your hand tilt left or right (for the ailerons into the wind) to stay on the centerline, and then also with same hand you'll then be pulling back on the stick for the flare. Just imagine twisting, leaning & pulling in a precise way on landings. All 3 movements then need to be held in place, independent of each other until after you roll out. Not so easy when its windy, and it feels strange...both to your hand as well as your brain, lol. Takes some practice :-) I found, for example that when flying the Phenom I must use my pedals. It's the only aircraft I have that requires such extreme rudder and aileron precision on touchdown, and for me, the twisty rudder works terribly with that aircraft.

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So I guess it's ok to just buy the NY City bridges in the Marketplace (I assume it would be the most recent version)?

You didn't read the thread before posting, if you're using Flow to automatically get you to the Free Flight screen then you don't get that prompt which alerts you to the City Update.

Was just wondering if there's a bridges mod that is fully compatible with msfs2024 which will fix all the NY bridges? I saw one for fs2020, but none for 2024 and am curious if this same one is actually working well in 2024 or not, or of there is something else similar for 2024 specifically?

@Simicro Perhaps try doing a search in the marketplace for "cu15"?

For $16.xx I'm also happy. Mostly because it seems to fly well, especially in crosswind landings, and has good sound quality...for me, that's 75% of the way there in what's important to me, personally. The 2nd rate textures in & out aren't horrific enough to bother me at this low price. Heck if FlightOne was selling this it would probably cost double what it's currently selling at. I didn't realize that this was going to be a "lesser product". I thought since it was FSR and I watched the MS video about it a month or 2 ago, that it was going to be at least at the same quality levels as the FSR500- or better...because that's the impression they gave you in the video. So in that way I feel a bit taken, however, when taking the cost into consideration it's still an excellent value... I DO think it's a strange decision for FSR to have products of varying quality...that hurts a brand in my eyes and I'd more expect something of this from the likes of Carenado, tbh. But yea, it's still a notch above Carenado no doubt...maybe not texture wise but in other ways. ...I think some would be happy with this aircraft. At least for those who have similar priorities as mine when it comes to sim aircraft (strong flyer, strong sounds) and don't care as much about textures and all the ancillary extras (like efb, passengers, etc.). Rent it, because if you end up buying it afterward then the rental fee ends up costing you nothing. If you don't like it then you end up blowing the cost of gallon of gas for the right to putz around in it for a day.

Ok, so I did not know there was a Chicago update this past week and so I just fired up default Meigs (KCGX) and guess what guys? They fixed the runway!!!! Yay!!! We should do a fly-in to celebrate, lol.

same here, I never go out of my way to start as admin, and purchasing has not been an issue for me either.