Adamski_NZ

12 months : $107.99

Not cheap! :(

Enjoying this masterpiece greatly :) ... but have found a problem with the PMDG DC-6. The Simbrief aircraft ID is simply DC6 - not DC6A or DC6B. Is it possible to select aircraft variants ?

Amazing!! Well done - and many thanks!

Not quite (!). It installs the 2024 version alongside the 2020 version. You need to disable the 2020 version manually (in the Library).

Two thing to try: 1) Make sure you've disabled the 2020 version in Marketplace/Library 2) Do a search on Youtube for cold & dark tutorial videos. One of them (I forget which - sorry) gives a detailed and correct startup procedure.

I struggle to get over 12,000ft. Never was a problem with the 2020 version.

I find the exterior lights almost invisible ...

Hmmmm ... sounds like it's some other cache/corruption - maybe not in the WASM folder. I get one (or maybe two sessions at the beginning of the day, then no-go . Next day, I get the same single successful flight then not at all. Next I'll see if a complete PC power down/restart does the trick.

Are you sure? You might need to go dig out a few YT videos on correct/realistic startup procedure. The trick is with hitting the hydraulic button on the centre console ... but its effect times out fairly quickly, so you need to wizz up to the top panel and operate the prop brake before it fizzles out. I've had around a dozen successful startups in a row without a hitch. I'm sorry I can't find the original link for a good startup video, as I downloaded mine a fair while back and watch them offline. I think the creator (and RL pilot) was Dutch though.

They'll need to be converted to the new 2024 file structure - and (maybe) also converted to KTX2 textures. I've converted a few regular ones in the past, but I can't seem to get my head around Marketplace aircraft.

Looks like they finally fixed the prop brake issue ... YAY!

I also cleared the WASM folder and managed a couple of good flights (yay!!). I wonder whether we have to keep clearing the WASM folder <?>.

Your best bet is to trawl through the PMDG DC-6 forum threads. Loads of people (including myself) having loads of problems with what (IMHO) was a rushed "update".

Well ... I like the new GUI ... and I'm usually one of the first to criticise anything GUI related ;). Well done!

LOL! Better than off the East coast of Africa, where some people (dare I say it - from the USA) have been known to put it. Some people even believe it's connected to Australia via a land bridge across the Tasman!

Try the free MSFS_AutoFPS. It'll allow you to tweak all your LOD settings (TLOD and OLOD) based on your "style" of flying: low & slow (sightseeing) VFR or a simpler/faster IFR profile. You can set various thresholds based on altitude - and it can work with MSFS dynamic settings if you wish.

If it's any help to others, I at least found a way of forcing GSX to recognise the F27 Simbrief profile: Just make sure the ICAO type is the same in GSX/Customise Aircraft and in the Simbrief airframe editor. I haven't tried it on other aircraft that get this error [yet].

Me too. I had to re-enter my Simbrief ID/Username in GSX settings. Even then, I got an "aircraft not recognised" error with my Inibuilds F72 - which used to work fine. Other aircraft seem to match OK.

Yes ... it's the usual "teaser". Limited functionality in free mode then subscription for the "real meat" of the app. I can't say I blame the developers, but I'm getting rather tired of these "clickbait" apps that end up trying to lock you into some sort of subscription scheme. Like many people out there these days, I have limited funds and all these subscriptions add up. I'd much rather budget for a one-off/lifetime payment (as and when, or if I can afford it).

I'm surprised no-one else has mentioned this [yet] so let me be the first: give the free utility AutoFPS a try. Absolute game changer for me - I was able to ramp up my quality sliders significantly and flights are smooth and stutter-free.

Don't forget to check https://flightsim.to/miscellaneous/gsx-pro for any modified aircraft or airport profiles. When installed, there should be two desktop shortcuts. A little counter-intuitive, but to update GSX at any time use the "Installer" one - not the "Live Update" one. Updates are fairly frequent, so keep checking (!).

I see ... like this? Many thanks!

Oh why oh why can't we paste images <sigh>? It would be so helpful. Anyway here are some links to pics that might help. They include GSX menus, where applicable: 1) There are loads of pushback utilities on flightsim.to, but they're mainly for controlling the pushback - not the type of pushback equipment etc: Basic (non-GSX) pushback 2) The initial GSX pushback menu: Initial GSX menu 3) GSX pushback tug (the type will depend on your airport/gate): GSX Pushback tug 4) GSX Pushback in operation: In operation 5) Pushback options: Pushback options For simple GA pushbacks, GSX is definitely over the top. However - it's an amazing addon that you might get to use on other aircraft/flight types in the future. I use it mainly for airliner flights and often just sit there, watching the action - and enjoying the incredible detailing of the models. Even the groundcrew/passenger animations are good: not cheesy, like you see in some airport/scenery addons. If you're still interested/intrigued, I'd suggest searching out some GSX videos on Youtube (or wherever).

Oooooh yes! A beauty indeed. I haven't even dared to run it in MSFS 2024 for fear of being frustrated!