Chuck_B

Excellent!

You know, I was going to ask that but why would the engine fans be turning just because the apu was running?

Yup, that was the version that worked best . . . I really liked it, and that may be because I was surprised anything like that did any good at all!Anybody still have that release?

EXCELLENT mini-review, Gerry!

One of the most interesting features of FSPassengers is the ability to add "random" equipment failures. You might check it out . . . http://www.fspassengers.com/?action=homeI know there are other add-ons out there that do this, but I can't think of the names at this moment. I'll repost as they come to me.

I wish I did! I'll dig through my backups in the next couple of days and see if I can find it again. if you don't hear from me, give me a nudge Monday or Tuesday if you want. (I've got a lot going on and I'm old, too!)

When I first got Game Booster a couple of years ago, it really helped .. I was uber surprised - and impressed -- with how it helped FS9. Didn't last long though, two or three releases later and they gummed it all up.

+1 For Nick's guides - definitive, to say the least!

John, THANKS SO MUCH for this heads up! I've wanted Tapatalk for a while, but just couldn't bring my self to spend the 2.99 (yeah, I know-cheap!), but at .99 there was NO WAY I could pass it up! Thanks again!!Chuck

Lord knows, I did, Andy . . . I had no idea what you were trying to say . . . is it possible that we may be sipping at the nog this afternoon? lol

Wow, I'm with you Paul. Really surprised! Now if I can just find a little time to actually FLY MSFS, I'd be in great shape! :(

I'm not in front of my FS computer right now, but isn't there a key combination listing somewhere in the help file on the PMDG? Then all you have to do is map the actual key combo to the appropriate button on your Saitek.

Send me the single chime sound you like and I'll try to change it for you using Audials. Contact me via IM here.

Yes you can. But in the event of a crash, in addition to the usual you will hear your passengers scream, and your co-pilot call for his mother. No kidding.

I know it allows time acceleration and pause, but saving no. With time accel., I believe that all it does is give you lower points but if you're not playing the "game" who cares? The flight reports are incredibly detailed and done automatically. (It may be that you have to set an option in the fspassengers.cfg file that allows it, but that takes all of about 9 seconds.) You can also look on the forum over there.

FSPassengers does this, among other things. << http://www.fspassengers.com/ >>I don't ever fly without it any more.

Exactly 1 Hour for me . . . counting turning on computers and boot time.

I have been thinking this for several years now, but I never had the time to make a list of all the procedures I had to execute just to get to the preflight briefing . . . :(

That's exactly right... You answered your own question. How do you expect MSFS (a dumb computer) to "move on" if you're not crossing the waypoints the computer expected you to?? Load your flight plan into FS according to instruction (Google on it off you have to) and all should be well. If you're not happy with the default ATC, I highly recommend Pro Flight Emulator or Radar Contact.

Assuming ATC is SUPPOSED to hand you off there (in MSFS) it sounds like you didn't execute the most recent ATC instruction, to the letter. Be sure to check your barometer as Flight sim's ATC won't issue another command unless you reach the last altitude and/or speed instruction given, before it will issue another instruction or the next handoff. IOW, it's just waiting for you.

Well, what are the symptoms?? I didn't see them in your post. Don't you think that would help?

I'm not sure I've ever seen this . . . could someone post a screen shot, by any chance?

Does it need to be the default? IMHO, Pro Flight Emulator is unbelievably awesome.<< http://secure.simmarket.com/aerosoft-online-pro-flight-emulator-deluxe.phtml >>Pair it with it's sister program, Flight Deck Companion, and you have a package I never fly without.<< >><< http://secure.simmarket.com/aerosoft-online-fdc-live-cockpit-2011.phtml >>

Does anyone know of a good technique for drying out totally soaked paperback books?? I'm trying to blow dry them right now . . . :( :(

When I first started in this hobby I DEVOURED anything and everything I could read about flight simming. The best are written by Bill Stack, or Mike Ray. There's also a great resource titled "Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot". I don't use the latter one as much as I hoped I would, but it's nice to have around the simulator.FWIW, when posting in any forum, I'm sure you know that it's helpful if you say in your original post what you HAVE done beore you posted your question, as far as research is concerned. It will keep useless (and annoying?) posts out suggesting things you've already tried, and thereby save EVERYBODY'S time. You'll find the flight sim community to be the most patient, nicest, and most helpful crowd anywhere, but we've all had to learn a lot just by doing -- in the United States, we call it "The School of Hard Knocks", and as someone noted previously, some things we simply can't do for you. Although Microsoft will argue the point, FSX and FS9 are simulators, not games, like you may be familiar with where you just land in a scenario and can start blasting away and finding ammo/extra lives and health. THAT'S what makes it so COOL!Good luck and enjoy your new obsession. (Do you like to tweak computers? You may end up diddling with your computer's systems and hardware, as you actually do flying the simulator -- maybe even more! :( )EDIT: I simply can't believe this: because I went ALL THE WAY upstairs (with a broken toe) and brought down my flightsim reference books, two of my favorite Bill Stack books slid off the couch when I wasn't looking and fell right into the pot of water I'm soaking my foot in and I didn't notice for over 5 minutes. I CAN'T BELIEVE the run of luck I've been having! Dammit!!! No good deed goes unpunished these days. Dam Dam! DAM!!!