David B

Thanks Iceman. Making some progress. Got my MU-2 loaded again. Just like being in the real thing. :-) I'll continue to play with settings. Got a pretty powerful machine, so should be able to push a little more.\ Might try Pitools on 2.0 and adjust from there. Newest .180 seems to be working OK for me. VR definitely adds a new dimension. I fly for a living, so this is a lot more realistic now. When I get my PtCTRL, shouldn't have to use the mouse anymore. Should be fun. Best, David

Hey folks, Thanks for the info. I am making some progress. I reinstalled a fresh 4.5. Installed new Pimax software as well. Initially had the Commander 114 cockpit showing up and looking pretty good. However, as I attempted to adjust some settings, I now have black helmet thingy....I can't seem to get rid of it! I've tried all the suggestions on P3d forums and here...nothing is working to get rid of that helmet frame thing. Tried all the different Pimax settings, nothing seems to work right now! Not sure what I did to turn on that helmet thingy. Any ideas appreciated. Best, David EDIT: Well, not sure what I did. managed to get rid of that mask thingy...yeah! I think it was turning of the mask thing in Pitools...not sure. Don't want to mess with it. What can I adjust to make the instrument readings not quite so shimmery. At least now making progress. Thanks. David

Hey folks, recently just tried my Pimax 5k+ in P3d 4.5. The cockpit image looked hideous! Very pixelated. I do have the VR setting in P3D, also when I select VR settings..P3D will lock and then crash to desktop. I'm going to try and to another install of P3d4.5x. Don't have any add-ons loaded right now, this is stock P3D. I have a pretty strong machine. I9 9900X(yes, X not K) OC to 4.5.(Best I can get with water cooling) 2080Ti video card(GB Auros) water cooled as well. 32GB of DDR4 Ram 3200hz X299 motherboard. I believe I have the horsepower to run things OK. Those using VR, how do you improve the graphics in VR with p3D 4.5. Surely, you can make the cockpits and scenery look better. I'm using asn LG monitor native reso:2560x1080. Is there a seperate place to change VR resolution? Or is it done via steam VR. I'm jsut running Pitools right now to launch p3D. Any help greatly appreciated. I did some forum searches, but not too successful on my query. Best, David

Got it Stans, Thank You. Best, David

For a while, according to ark in FSW General Forum☹️ Best, David

Hello Scott. I will say the Marquise and N models I flew, were a both more sensitive in pitch vs roll. However, the pitch still had a heavier feel to it. You definitely needed to use trim to fly them. I would still say for a sim of the MU2, Mark’ s Mits is pretty word not allowed good. As mentioned, certainly needs more beta range on ground. shouldn’t have to go to max reverse on landings most of the time. Now that Mark is amping up the textures, she’ll be awesome! Interestingly, when I trained on the Mits, the instructor had me set power with fuel flow vs torque. His reasoning was they can screw with my torque, but they can’t mess with my fuel flows. Surprisingly, it worked quite well. Tried the same numbers with Mark’s FM, not close at all. So, flying his Mits with Torque. Looking forward to checking out the update in my new VR headset! As to pitch, have you tried adjusting a curve or dead-ban on your controllers to help dampen some in pitch axis. Apologies I rambled a bit, thought it was interesting to mention. Best, David

Hello Mark, Thank You for giving the MU2 some more luv. I would like to ask if you would consider adding some more prop drag. Particularly on landing. When I checked out in theMarquise last year, I noticed when going into beta range, she would really slow down. I very seldom used max reverse after landing. Also airborne, when reducing torque, she would slow down fairly rapidly as well. I looked at the aircraft.cfg and air file, but no luck. Perhaps that adjustment is in a dll? Looknforward to the new texture updates, and hopefully a revisit to the flight model. Thank You. Best, David

I’d go forvFlysimware MU2 Marquise. Can land at 90 knots on 1600 ft strip if needed. Not too mention fast cruise as well. 290 kts Best, David

Thanks for the info Nickbe. I’ll have to use the mklink. Not using the Program Files. Doesn’t work for me. I was hoping after a v3 we would finally be able to choose our custom install directory. Thanks again. David

Hi asked on Simforums as well. Iseelooking at V3 manual, install directory still shows thevC:\program files... for install. I dont install in that folder at all. I install programs on my D drive. Is this possible with EZCA V3 now..I hope. Thanks for any info. Best, David

Thanks for the views guys. Found my answer elsewhere. David

Would also like to see the MU-2 updated as well Please. I know it's a rather old product, however it's also pretty popular aircraft to fly for folks as well. David

Folks, let me just say what I'm trying to accomplish. I'm posting in this forum, as I want to use Radar Contact right now. Not, the numerously other mentioned programs I have looked up after being mentioned here. I just want to ENJOY: Using P3D 4.4 1. Using RC4 with Air Hauler 2, flying the FSW Mits MU2 Marquise. 2 While using RC4's ATC interact via voice by pushing a button on my Saitek yoke. IE emulate a PTT button on the yoke. 3. I am flying SINGLE pilot, not MULTI Crew. If MCE will allow me to fly single pilot, it may be the way to go. I've looked at all the other ATC programs mentioned. Also, even looked at Voice Attack. I'm a real world pilot, I'm comfortable utilizing ATC. Not interested in VATSIM at this time. Just want to fire up AH2, Sky Force,RC4,P3D 4.x and FLY! ANY, help appreciated. Right now only interested in trying RC4.3 with voice ATC. Thank You David

Yes, I posted this on FSdeveloper and the P3D forums. When the only way to get support for a product you purchased is the support forum, you would hope someone could answer your question. I guess when you post in a not too viewed area, not too many folks see your post. However, woe be it to you, if you post in the wrong section, irony being you will receive a lot of replies then. Go Figure. So far, no luck. I know some devs view this forum as well, so hoping for an answer if possible. Preferably something a little more than "Yes, you can set that up, I've done it myself" Quite frustrating when your a noob. Hello everyone, I'm trying my hand at a little bit of airport enhancement and modeling. I have a student version of Max 2009. I have installed the latest P3d 4.x and latest SDK. I installed both the 64/32 bit version of 3DSMax 2009 (student). All registration,serial number etc went fine with Autodesk. I then followed the steps here to install the 3ds Max plugins, using the 3DSM2009 plugins. Obviously the 64bit Max won't work with 2009. However, the 32 bit loads up fine. Also, load as administrator. I can see my Aces Tools/P3d tools just fine. However, when I click on each tool, I get a tool not supported message. Did a search here, couldn't find any definitive info. Am I going to be able to create/modify my airport in P3d4.3x with Max 2009 (student) using this SDK? I'm a noobie to all this. If I'm wasting my time working with Max 2009 and P3D4.3, are there any alternatives to accomplish my goal. Just want to enhance my home field airport for my enjoyment, and perhaps learn something about modeling etc. Could it be I didn't have any project loaded when clicking on each tool? Do I have to have something created for the tool to do anything? Any options or input appreciated. Right now I seem to be making EZ Hard for my goal. Some insight please. Best, David

Hi ryan, depending on engine strength, you can run 29.5” all day at altitude. Hovever, you’ll reach a point were the turbos can’t maintain 29.5” anymore. The turbos may be worn some, engine fairly high time that sort of thing. My engines are a little over 1400 hrs, even though I have overhauled turbos, I can get to about FL210, That is having to push up power on climbout, to try and maintain 29.5”MP. When I first had my plane, I could easily cruise at FL250...now not so much. Hope that answers your question. Best, David

Hi Ryan, as a proud owner of an Aerostar 601p, I can say even at takeoff power 29.5” Manifold Press. and 2575/RPM, 3-4k can not be sustained for very long. Typically I’ll climb out around 2000 ft initially whic gives me around 160kts indicated. On this “turbo normalized” aircraft, it is very important to have some sort of engine monitor. I’ll typically use 27” and 2200 RPM in cruise. I set the mixtures to lean back to approx 15gph a side, then check TIT. You want that at close to 1550 degrees. Then she’ll purr smooth and true for you. Absolute blast to fly. Again, on takeoff you are looking for 29.5” MP and 2575 RPM. Have fun. Best, David

Thanks Martin, I was afraid of that. Most likely it will not happen. Best, David

Hey gang, I would like to add the Flight 1 G500/600 to my MU2. I have the needed GTN 750 complete pkg. Anyway to add this to the Mit's VC panel. Or does Mark have to model something to make it work? If that is the case, most likely it won't ever happen. Can I do a simple edit to the cfg file to make it work. Want to utilize in VC, not as a up up gage. Any help appreciated. Best, David

Hey guys, start a 3 day trip tomorrow. Will look into things upon return. Thanks for the input. Best, David

Hey guys, Thanks for input. I deleted cfg and shaders let P3D rebuild, then flew...no changes on cfg. All was well till final approach PHNL, then things got real sluggish and stuttery. I believe it has to do with the PHNL scenery. With those low P3D settings, would expect things to be smooth. Flight back to PHOG, T/O PHNL, had some stuttering with those low settings. Once out of PHNL area, things returned silky smooth again. Ryan, will work on a higher OC later. With basic defaults from P3D 4.1, I would think my machine could handle it. Not used SODE. Do use FSUIPC latest version for P3D 4.x At least I have something to try and narrow down further. Left msg in FSDT forum as well. Thanks David

Hi Tokitaumelie. Thank You for the insight. I’ll give that a go. I was under the impression, that the FSDT Hawaiin scenery was updated for P3D 4.x. Will double check. Running larest Nvidea drivers. Resolution is 1980x1280 32. I think not at computer as I type this. Best, David

Title says it all gang. I'm new to P3D. Running 4.1 at the moment. Yes, I do know that 4.2 is released. Will look into that version, specially if it fixes issue. Running Win 7 Ult 64 bit, Intel 6850 chip (No Overclock yet), 1080 video card w/ 12gigs Vram. 64GB of Patriot Ram. I took off from FSDT PHOG scenery. Also running the flight sim jewels Hawaii scenery as well. No George Keahogh(sp) stuff. Also, running latest version of REX Sky Force 3D. Everything was fine till I approach PHNL, again FSDT scenery...all updated to run in P3D4.x. By the time I was on final, a total slideshow! Very frustrating. Virus stuff ESET32 excluding folders etc. Same for Malwarebytes. I have read the P3D guides, watched some vids as well. Also, did the flight again, just P3D clear WX...same result. I have FXaa ON, 4xFSAA ON Tried both 33 frames and unlimited...same results. Vsync ON, HDR ON, Meshs etc almost all the way up. I realize I have some tweaking to do, were would you start. Not using Nvidea Inspector at the moment. I thought I had a pretty powerful machine....guess not. Unless I'm missing some settings here. I was flying the latest/last version of Flysimware MU-2 Marquise. I haven't flown around too many more areas, as mentioned..new to P3D. I know I can get smooth flights, just not exactly sure were to start. Most of what I had set, came from the P3D setup guide I believe. Some may have come from forum suggestions as well. At anyrate, just want to enjoy my sim again with smoothness. Any ideas appreciated. What may be the best baseline to start, then increase from there for my machine. Do I need that process lasso to help troubleshoot. Just looking for some ideas please. Thank You. Best, David

Hey folks, just a little FYI re the "heavy feel" on the 737-200. I have over 5,000 hrs both left seat and right seat in this plane. Flew it at SWA, till we phased them out. One of the characteristics I loved on this plane, was a "sports car" type feel to the controls, You could easily fly her with fingertip control. Just a joy to fly. Based on what I have heard thus far of the flight model description, sounds like the flight characteristics are pretty spot on. I don't have the plane, nor XP11, someday perhaps. I am very familiar with the 737-200. When flying the aircraft, it's easier to use Fuel Flows rather than EPR's. If we wanted to maintain 250kts straight level, set 2500 lbs on the fuel flow. If memory serves, I believe once we configured to flaps 30, 2500lbs would work well for approach as well. Flaps 40, seems like I remember around 2800-3000lbs FF for approach. This will get you in the ballpark, if the flight model is close to Boeing specs; I suspect that it will be. We just used EPR for takeoff/go-around settings. If she's like the 737-200 I flew at SWA, you folks will have a blast with her. Another trick we used on landing was the "push" due to the CG location. Just right before touchdown, push forward on the yoke a little, if you time it right.....greaser every time! Have Fun! Best, David

Thanks rightseat. :-) She's a beaut. Looking forward to seeing my girl again. Been in shop since May 8th! Best, David

Will do rightseat. Haven't has a chance to go to SOH as of yet. Hope he's still reachable. No response on the youtube site. Did a nice job, hope I can get the update. Surprised Mark didn't add the enhancement to the MU2. Is that your Cessna in the pic? Nice looking plane. Got mine at the interior shop, getting new insides. Hope it's done soon. Best, David