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Rob, I don't know how to begin to thank you for this tutorial. I've been struggling with these devices for over a week now and you've brought much needed clarity to the situation. I'm anxiously awaiting the next one. Thanks so very much. Robert

Thanks to all for your input. The consensus is to stick with the 4790k—and that is what I will do. For anyone who's interested, here's the link to my similar post on the Lockheed Martin forum. http://www.prepar3d.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6315&t=119630 Thanks again. Robert P.S.: Avidean, I finally gave 30Hz a try last night, which has also been recommended by Rob, and except for some stutters during the first minutes after takeoff, seemed to work just fine. I will have to do some more testing tonight to be sure. P.P.S.: Rob, I'm looking forward to your guide, as I'm sure everyone else is as well.

Yes, it would be great if Rob could provide his input on this question. He's the expert. And I think it's a great idea to seek LM's input, so I'll post this same question on its forum in a moment. As far as using Process Lasso is concerned, I've read about it but not explored how one decides what to put on which core. The answer is probably to be found in these forums and I'll be sure and research it. Finally, I'm aware of the need to also upgrade my motherboard and RAM if I were to go with a Broadwell E-series CPU, but if these upgrades would provide some performance improvements then I don't see this as a disadvantage. Thanks for the input. Robert

I’m looking at the new Broadwell E-series Intel CPUs and wondering whether there will be any benefit to investing in a 6-core or 8-core CPU. Right now I’m running an i7 4790K at 4.7 MHz and have little to complain about, even running a 55-inch 4K monitor. It is my understanding that the Broadwell E-series CPUs are not likely to overclock as high as my 4790K. Consequently, am I better off sticking with the 4790K at 4.7 MHz, or upgrading to a 6- or 8-core CPU with a lower overclock? And are there other issues that I ought to be concerned about? My machine is dedicated solely to P3D (and soon XP10), and no video processing is involved, so I don’t believe I have any need for more cores unless it will benefit P3D or XP10. Thanks for your input. Robert

I have the PFC turboprop and 2-engine jet advanced TQs, as well as the 3-lever and 6-lever GA TQs. They are all programmable through fsuipc in one way or another. And I am very satisfied with them. When Ray says they need to be part of a system, I think he's referring to the need to purchase, in addition to the TQs, a US$400 Console box for them to attach to. So don't think you need to acquire a full panel system; the Console box is all you'll need. Finally, Pete Dowson's PFC hardware setup is not comparable to what you'll be getting. He uses older, non-USB equipment for which he developed a dedicated fsuipc interface. His PFC interface doesn't work with the new, USB equipment. But the basic fsuipc will allow you to program the TQs as you desire. I have a thread on the fsuipc forum where Pete discusses this. Robert

Gary, I've reported on my experience in the thread linked below. I hope it's of some help. http://www.avsim.com/topic/484434-anyone-using-pfc-usb-turboprop-tq-with-q400-or-turbo-duke-v2/

This has been the case for quite awhile. My workaround is to click on the gear icon next to the magnifying glass icon and bring up the advanced search page. Then enter your search terms and scroll through the forum list to select the forum you want to search. Then press Search Now at the bottom of the page and you will get results. The scrolling for the right forum is a time-consuming hassle but this will work until the basic search function is fixed. Robert

Whoops, I just found your GIT config files on the GIT site. I look forward to using them once I get the hardware. Robert

Rob, glad you found the source of the power cycling problem. 1. I agree completely. Those professional throttles don't look like they'd work very well with an A2A plane or the Duke for example. That's why I've rejected them. I like the way you've setup what looks like two completely independent TQ systems, one for single-engine props and one for multi-engine planes. There must have been some engineering involved to fit these TQs into the GF Flight Deck Console. Way beyond my capabilities I believe. I've just not had much luck with the Saitek TQs so not really an option for me. I live in an agricultural environment and there may just be too much dust around for them to work properly. 2. I too haven't had any complaints about the Saitek yoke, but have wondered what a GF or PFC yoke has to offer and intend to give one or the other a try. One would hope there's something to be gained for the extra cost involved. 3. Thanks for the tip about the GIT software. I think it makes the purchase of these modules a no-brainer for me. 4. Where have you posted your GIT config files? I checked your site but didn't find them. I'll really be interested in the one for the Q400 when you've completed it. Thanks for the comprehensive reply. Robert

Rob, thanks for the video. Lots of food for thought on setting up something like this. A few questions. 1. Why did you decide to go with what look like Saitek TQs when you previously posted about considering some very professional TQs in the US$2000+ range? 2. Why did you decide to use what looks like a Saitek yoke instead of going with a more professional model such as the ones from Go Flight or PFC? 3. It looks like you're using a GF 737 MCP. Is it adaptable to other planes such as the PMDG 777 or the Aerosoft Airbus? 4. I love all those GF switch panels. Have you encountered any problems tying these panels to the various third party aircraft for P3D? Does the GF software handle it or does one use fsuipc? Thanks again for posting the video. Robert

Gary, I'll be placing my order on Monday and will keep you posted.

Gary, I can't comment on Win 8.1 and Win 10. But after a conversation with PFC tech support earlier today, I can perhaps clarify what was meant by "P3D only has native support for up to a twin piston aircraft but none for jets or turboprops." As I understand it, what PFC means is that P3D alone is unable to support the unique throttle quadrant setups for turboprops and jets, which involve beta and reverser ranges and dedicated reverser levers. This, of course, is also true with FSX. But all is not lost. Beta and reverser ranges and reverser levers can be setup via fsuipic, which is what I've been doing for years with Saitek hardware and should continue to be viable with the PFC throttle quadrants. I am about to purchase the Saab yoke and three of their TQs for use with P3D v3.1. I am looking forward to the turboprop TQ with real world, gated-like detents for these features and, in the case of the 2 engine jet TQ, dedicated reverser levers. I hope this helps. Robert

I am considering getting the PFC throttle quadrants for turboprops and jets. PFC has told me, however, that the reverser feature of these TQs can't be programmed through fsuipc and will only work in X-Plane, not P3D. Apparently this wasn't always the case with earlier versions of the TQs and fsuipc. I was wondering if anyone has experience with the current USB version of these TQs and the current version 4 of fsuipc. If so, have you encountered this problem and what have you done to work around it? I have the impression that the dedicated reverser lever on the jet TQ can't be mapped to an axis using fsuipc and thus is useless. So I am supposing that one needs to use key commands or map the reversers to the lower end of the throttle levers, if possible. With respect to the turboprop TQ, I'm not sure exactly what doesn't work since there are no dedicated reverser levers so I'm unclear on what type of work around might be available if there is in fact a problem. Any assistance will be appreciated. Thanks, Robert

Marshall, I've already watched the first, and am now embarking on the second. Actually flying the plane will have to wait yet another day. Thanks, Robert

I recently discovered Marshall’s Q400 videos and have a serious problem with them. Marshall’s videos are so informative and entertaining—and come out so frequently—that I no longer have time to fly the plane. I think the only solution is to start doing some long flights so I can watch the videos during cruise. I especially liked the Cuban cigar flight, and look forward to Marshall’s perhaps sharing his thoughts on wine (it’s a simulation after all) one of these days. Marshall, please keep these videos and commentary coming. I am really enjoying them and I hope they will soon garner the wider audience they doubtless deserve. Thanks for all the effort. Robert