Serge

Just a heads up as I came across this last week but not seen anyone mention it here yet is that a PFPX performance file for the JS41 has been released and availble from here: http://airlinerperformance.net/ There is also an updated version of the Q400 performance file available which includes better climb, cruise and descent profiles. Please note that you will need the latest version 1.22 of PFPX to use these perfomance files. Cheers, Serge

Here is the file Steve was referring to (I'm not sure if you need to be registered to access this). http://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/files/file/2428-aircraft-template-beech-b60-duke/ I have used it however there is an error with the cruise tables. Although the values were obtained from the performance tables supplied with the aircraft, the author based the cruise fuel flows on a single engine which is how it is noted in the tables. I contacted the author about this and he said he would update the file but it hasn't been done yet. If you do download this file you will need to edit it and double the fuel flow values for the cruises tables. The taxi fuel values also seem a little high so you may also want to adjust these values too. Apart from that the profile seems pretty good. Regards, Serge

G'day Ric, You might want to check out this page. It appears someone has done the work for you. http://www.bleedair.de/ultimate-traffic-2-fsx.html I don't have these installed however so can't say if it works as advertised. Regards, Serge

Hi, Any news to report on the progress of the JS41 PFPX performance file? Cheers, Serge

Actually a user on the ORBX forums has tried FSX with Windows 10. Things seem rather positive considering it's a preview release. http://www.orbxsystems.com/forum/topic/85441-windows-10-is-in-the-pipeline-and-looks-like-a-bright-future-for-flight-simmers/

Interesting you mention this. I too thought the earlier versions of OpusFSX had better and more accurate weather than the later ones. I switched over to Active Sky Next some time ago and am quite pleased with the results. You might want to check your Active Sky Next settings regarding the updates on arrival. There is a setting for that (can't remember the exact naming though, maybe no updates on approach or something similar). Also, you can still use you Opus cameras in conjunction with Active Sky Next, as I do. Start Opus but uncheck the weather engine option. Cheers, Serge Edit: re-read your post and it appears you do have the Opus camera's running with ASN.

G'day Ben, First off, well done on the Q400 Cadet Training. I really enjoyed watching the episodes and it has definitely helped improve my skills flying this aircraft although I still have a fair way to go before I will be truly satisfied with my level of performance. I plan to watch through the episodes a second time shortly as I'm sure I can extract more information out of them. The flights you have listed for the FO Training look great and cover a nice cross section of different flights and conditions. The short "How To's" are a good idea also. I don't have anything to add here however one thing I think will be nice to see is a downloadable PDF of the Flight Briefing Package (from SimBrief or PFPX) for each line flight along with any other relevant documents such as charts. Even better would be if the OFP includes any annotations you make along the way (eg. noting actual times and fuel weights at waypoints, flightplan changes etc). Keep up the good work and I look forward to the FO Training (with the added documents ). Regards, Serge

Brendan, Anthony Lynch has produced some great freeware Australian airports including Brisbane. Check it out here: http://www.antsairplanes.com/scenery.html Regards, Serge

Hi Rob, Great news about the update. Will it also include the ability to use the mouse wheel for switches similar to the Turbine? Regards, Serge

Has anyone had any issues with their Buttkicker Gamer 2? I purchased mine back in January after seeing this thread. In late February it developed a problem where the amp wouldn't come out of standby so it was replaced under warranty. A few days ago the replacement amp developed the same problem; it won't come out of standby. I'm waiting on the store I purchased it from to resolve the issue however I thought I’d check here in the meantime to see if I’m alone with these issues. Regards, Serge

Hi Rob, Will this also include the option to disable the VC click spots (for Track IR users) and being able to use the mouse wheel for switches similar to the Turbine? I always find it frustrating when going from the Turbine to the Piston and having the VC view change with a misplaced mouse click or using the mouse wheel to turn on the fuel or flick a switch and nothing happens. It would be great to get these features consistent between the two aircraft. Regards, Serge

Roy, I wonder if it's a routing issue? I'm in Perth. I'm assuming your east coast? Also, apologies for mistyping your name in my previous post. Regards, Serge

Hi Ray, This probably doesn't help you but I checked just now and I can access the OPUS website fine with iinet. I saw your post in the Whirlpool thread so hopefully you hear something from an iinet rep. Good luck. Hope it's resolved soon. Regards, Serge

I have just checked from home and I can access the OPUS website fine with iinet. This doesn't appear to be the same problem as before (refer to link in my earlier post). For reference I am from Perth. Perhaps there is another issue here??? Regards, Serge

I had this issue back in April and am also with iinet. I found a similar thread about this issue on the Whirlpool forums and posted about it there. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2058606 An iinet rep responded and sorted it out. I'm not at home at the moment to check (although I'm sure it worked fine over the weekend) however when I get home later I'll check for you so see if the problem has returned. Regards, Serge

There are some more Spanish airports to be found here including Valencia with others such as Seville and San Sebastian in development. I don't have any of these airports installed so I can't comment on quality. http://akesoft.es/ Regards, Serge

If you have the Freeware ORBX AU AI Traffic add-on installed they include a couple of Control Towers (Hi and Low) which you select from the FSX Aircraft menu. Once in the Sim you then slew the tower around to a good location and enjoy the view. You can even open up panels for the radio comms and radar to assist with the spotting. I was using this a few days ago after forgetting it was installed and had quite some fun just lazing about spotting aircraft. Regards, Serge

Search for Logbook in the FSX Utilities section of the Avsim file library. There you will find some tools that allow you you edit your FSX Logbook along with exporting it as a CSV file for viewing in programs like Excel. Regards, Serge

Below are links to some worked examples you can find in the Avsim PMDG NGX forum. These cover different routes but should provide you with the fundamentals to create your own routes. The PMDG NGX tutorials are also useful. http://forum.avsim.n...worked-example/ http://forum.avsim.n...ked-example-ii/ http://forum.avsim.n...ed-example-iii/ http://forum.avsim.n...ked-example-iv/ Hope this helps. Regards, Serge

As an owner of both RealAir Dukes and the RealAir Legacy I can back up Rob's comments here. I've done a PC rebuild (or two) in the time I have owned the Dukes and reinstalling and reactivating them was not an issue. The email support is excellent also (I'm not sure what timezone Rob is in but on the rare occasions I've had to email support the responses were extremely prompt). RealAir are one of the few FSX vendors I can purchase from with complete confidence knowing that not only will I get a fine aircraft but also not have any issues with installation or (re-)activation. Regards, Serge

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing and even opened up the JS41 sound folder to have a look but with so many sounds files knowing the correct files to edit is beyond my limited knowledge.

I recently added a Buttkicker to my sim setup after reading a topic on it in the NGX forum. It's a great addition and truly makes a difference to FSX however it doesn't appear to work so well with the JS41 compared to the NGX or GA aircraft such as the Realair Legacy. With the JS41 while in flight looking forward in the VC there is no feedback through the Buttkicker. If I turn to look out the side windows then I will get some feedback. Is there anything I can do to get some subtle feedback from Buttkicker while in cruise looking forward in the VC? Regards, Serge

An import/export option for the cameras would be incredibly handy. Are there plans to implement this feature in the future? Regards, Serge

Fair call. Something I didn't consider. Thanks for taking the time to respond Cheryl. Cheers, Serge

Cheryl, Your explanation for which settings to use depending on low / high flying are great. Maybe something worth considering is adding 2 buttons to the OPUS weather tab, "Defaults Low Flying" and "Defaults High Flying" (or something similar) which when pressed would apply the settings as you described above. This would make setting up a flight depending of flying style quick and easy. Regards, Serge