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Hi there,Does anbody happen to know if you can activate Taxiway/Runway lighting during the daytime.I've recently changed weather conditions to heavy rain, low clouds and overcast along with low visability, but although the scene looks very realistic theres no sign of any Taxiway/Runway lighting.Should'nt there be ........under such low visability conditions?Any ideas or guidanceMany thanks in advanceJohn

Hi ThereThanks for the Good Advice, Help and info......its really appreciatedKinds RegardsJohn

Hi There,Yes! ..... They changed them to 23R/5L about a year or so ago now, Due to magnetic variation I think.Regards John

Hi Everyone,Thanks for your explainations...........it makes perfect sence now, Ive tried a few different wind directions and the assigned end of runway is as expected.............However what Ive noticed now is that Landing and Take-off are always assigned to the same runway, so I'm now curious as to what controls the runway in use assignment.Incidently the Runways in question are at EGCC (Manchester) Runways 23L and 50R and 23R and 50L (ATC only appears to use 23R and 50L)Thanks Again guys for your Time and patienceJohn

Hi GuysI was wondering if its possible to change the FSX default Airport vehicles, .... mainly the Push-back truck although the Fuel truck would be nice also. Im looking at changing them to a More UK/European style.The other thing is How does FSX ATC determine which Runway is in use?Its just that Ive changed the wind direction in the customise Weather menu, lets say (215 degrees) expecting to take-off from runway 05L. But ATC directs me to Runway 23RMany ThanksJohn

Ok Thanks for the replyJohn

Ok Thanks for the replyJohn

Hi Guys,Being a NEWBIE.....I was just wondering whether or not its possible to connect the FSX B737-800 Virtual Cockpit Panel to another aircraft?Its just that Ive downloaded the Polsky B757 and was kinda hoping I could hook-up the B737 default VC panel. (obviously without any copyright infringements).Is this something that can be done?Many Thanks for your Help and adviceJohn

Hi Guys,Thanks for the replies, Ive tested it with the Direct10 preview selected........and in all honesty, I can't say Ive noticed much difference.What should I be looking for exactly?............what are the benefits of runnung in DX10?Many ThanksJohn

Hi Etienne,Having just installed SP2, would you recommend I check Preview in DirectX mode? (I'm running Vista 32, FSX, SP1, SP2)Also I too have experienced lighting problems since I installed SP2, mainly on the LevelD 767.Kind regards John

Hi Guys, Newbie Question(FSX)....In the Settings section, under Graphics Ive noticed an option checkbox which says: Preview DirectX 10, However I can't find any explanation in the FSX help menu as to what this does exactly.Any ideas? anyone.Merry Xmas and Happy HolidaysJohn

Hi Jim,Many Thanks for the Info.....i'll just take alook at that linkRegardsJohn

Hi Guys,Sorry Newbie, I'm running the 747X in FSX (Vista)When I run FSX and pull down the Add-Ons, PMDG menu and select keyboard commands, Nothing appears in the CMD window.eg. when I choose DOORS..........No command is indicated in the set box window.I basically would like to know if this normal? or if there is some kind of Keyboard shortcuts I could download for the PMDG 747X or If anyone can tell me how to open the Various DOORS/Cargo bay etc.I'm sure is there somewhere Ive probably overlooked it!Many thanks for your HelpRegards John(Newbie)

Hi There,Thanks for the Reply..................I'm actually waiting for the release of Traffic X (See what its like) before I commit and purchase an A1 package.Its just that I'm curious as to what file controls the default A1 traffic in FSX to see if theres something I could change to make the Larger Aircraft (B747's) be part of the A1 traffic at Gatwick UKAnyhow I'll take a look at the links you suggest.Regards John

Hi Guys,I was wondering if theres anyway I can change the the type of Default A1 aircraft at my local airport.Its just that in reality theres quite alot of B747 traffic, but in FSX there only appears to be 737's, A320's, MD's etc (NO B747's)Is there anyway I could get these aircraft to be part of my A1 traffic? (by the way my A1 traffic density is set to MAX and YES there are plenty of HEAVY parking Gates and Ramps.Thanks for Your Help and SupportJohn

Hi Everyone,Thanks Guys for your advice, its been really helpful and even though theres a #### of a lot to learn, I'm begining to understand the flying techniques abit more now.Regards John

Hi ColinThanks for That..............Ive only just realised there some info in the Lessons section on ILS approach so Ill have a read later. In the mean time I'll try what you suggest and hope I don't crash and burn.Thanks for the adviceJohn

Hi Guys,Could someone please explain the correct FSX proceedure for ils approaches. Having been handed down through ATC to my Destination airport I can't seem to figure out where you get the ILS frequency from and where or what you enter it into? before hitting the APR button on the Mode panel.I'd appreciate it if you could let me know how to use the APR and ILS buttons correctly so that the Aircraft captures the Runway ILS and Glide Slope.Thanks for your Time and HelpJohn

Hi Guys,.........G/day to you AllI was wondering if anyone knows away of changing the default Type Displays in aircraft. I'm aware you can change the Font size from small to large in the PNL files, but can the display font be changed?Any Help or Info PleaseMany ThanksJohnAnyhow Hows Everyone do'in ...its been mighty quite around here!

Hi Paul,Good to see your still around, I,m still flying out of EGCC using your wonderful scenery. What you upto these days?.......RegardsJohnps. ive only just this week purchased a PC(vista) for running FlyII, although all my development is still done on my trusty MAC.

Hi Fonchy,Fantastic Scenery, can't wait to download it!If one does'nt exsist........How about putting together a tutorial on how you produce Scenery from Google and Terrascene.Many ThanksJohn

Thanks Dan and Colin,You learn something everyday..........Thats why I like this forum so much, because you guys have such a wide range of knowledge and experience.Thanks for the infoRegardsJohn

Hi EarlThanks for That..................Ive copied the original ini file to the desktop, made the ammedments, SAVED the file and then replaced it with the original ini file and it works fine.So I can crack on with updating flyscripts and C4TO.Kind RegardsJohnP.S. if anyone is reading this when the TAB key is pressed and it displays data.........is the FPS figures at the bottom centre of the screen the actual FLY frames per second rates?

Hi Everyone,Just installed FltII on my New pc (Windows Vista) with all the updates and patcehes and Ive had No problems whatsoever.However when I make changes to the Fly ini file ......... it won't let me SAVE the file. I recive the following:Would you like to replace the Fly.ini? YESCannot create the C:Program FilesTerminal RealityFly!IIsystemfly.ini file.Make sure that the path and file name are correct.As windows is completely NEW to me if anyone has any ideas or suggestions I'd appreciate any help.bye the way Im just double clicking the original Fly.ini file and its opening in NOTEPAD from where I make the amendments and attempt to SAVE the file (ive also tried SAVE AS). but with the same error as above.Many ThanksJohn

Hi Ken,That takes me back............The Commodore 64I can't quite remember the name of the flight sim, but as basic as it was....I still toyed with it for hours. Boy we've sure come along way when you look at todays flight sims software and hardware.Good to hear from you......and I'm sorry to hear about your loss.Best regardsJohn