Jazzfan

Logitech has a higher standard of quality compared to madcatz where QC was non-existent. It remains to be seen if they will tweak the designs of the old Saitek gear. My experience with Logitech has been a positive one. I'm still using my M510 mouse and Extreme 3D joystick, both purchased 12 years ago. I can not say that about anything with a madcatz label on it.

Has anyone bought it and tested it out in P3Dv3.35 yet? My internet is slow tonight, it's showing 3 hours to completion. :mad:

There should be an entry in the Scenery Library for the Orbx Libraries. They are not really necessary if you are flying a tube-liner. The libraries are a 3.5Gb file and only contain extra scenery items, like people, trees, static aircraft, etc. found at the Orbx airports. (ie, like those found in their PNW, NCA, and most of the other Orbx add-on scenery's,) Your PNW, NCA, etc., will still work, you just will not see the squirrels running around, and mechanics working on the static aircraft. The object flow can be disabled in the dll.xml file usually found here for Orbx add-ons. (C:\users\yourname\Appdata\Roaming\Lockheed Martin\P3Dv3\dll.xml) If you are not having issues with stutters, then the object flow dll can probably be left alone. As for the Orbx libraries, it is worth a test flight to see if it makes a difference.

Vincent, are you using the Orbx libraries? And/or Orbx Object flow? Have you tried your tests with them disabled? I have found an improvement in performance when I have those disabled. I would be interested in hearing your results. Cheers and good luck, Craig

A very fine piece of work, Rob. Very detailed. Thank You. In a show of appreciation, I nominate you for the "Poppet Award For Excellence in Tutorials" :wink: Cheers, Craig

You are correct, ckyliu. You can leave them assigned in the sim. It is easier to test the 125hz setup, with them disabled in the sim. Ie, if he has the wrong variable assigned to one of his axis', it would show up much sooner, with the controls disabled in the sim. He hasn't given any pertinent information on his setup. Aside from his throttles controlling his rudder pedals, everything else, is a guess.

Check your simulator control setup dialog for duplicate controls. It looks like you have a throttle lever linked to your rudder pedals. If you are using the 125hz interface, you must delete all aileron/elevator/rudder pedal assignments inside the simulator or fsuipc.

A true 4k projector will run you over $40k each. There are cheaper models out there advertised as being 4k, but actually use pixel shifting to give the impression of being 4k. I don't think the 1080p will be a problem. It comes down to viewing distance from the screen, and the reflective quality of that screen.

Thank-You, Angelo. Much appreciated. Jazz

Does the Saitek quadrant come with this kit, or just the handles only, requiring self assembly using my own quadrant? Jazz

23 isn't bad for such a " small, niche" market.

The FS Force gauge is a small rectangular window that will only display while the trim switch is being pressed. On a side note, you should check with the developer for information on using FS Force with PMDG aircraft. ie, autopilot following will only work with aircraft that use the default autopilot. Some users have reported having issues engaging the autopilot on PMDG aircraft.

Maybe it's just my cynicism interfering, but the above article reads like a "aerofly dreamer's" wishlist. Not that everything on the list wouldn't be appreciated. I just think that there are much more important "features" missing. just my .02c

I agree with vortex681, FS Force is definitely the better option for ffb inside either FSX or P3D. I have been using it since April. I am enjoying feeling not just weight of the control surfaces, but also feeling that weight increase/decrease in coordination with the airspeed changing. It is an excellent add on for those with real ffb controllers. (versus something like a game pad)

I saw that too. I am quite eager for something decent for Calgary. I am also curious as to what Orbx will do with Calgary. They have a freeware version for NRM, which is supposed to get an upgrade.

I noticed that FSim Studios have released Ottawa's MacDonald-Cartier, as well. I may give that one a try with a Q400 Porter flight. Thanks for the info on YTZ, Mark. Cheers, Craig

I still have some animation even when flying at 25000'. The water doesn't move very fast, but it does indeed move. As was mentioned above, the motion will become more visible with the changing sun direction.

If you want wind driven water/waves, you have to turn tessellation on and set the water to the maximum. Oh, and have some wind blowing, of course. The default textures are the best option for water in P3D v3. In my experience, REX textures wreck the effects that you are after. Check out this video of P3Dv2.5, by David McClean. This is how my water looks in P3Dv3.35. Note, I do not run my sim at these kind of settings on long haul flights, only low and slow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am2j7DKFGgs ps, jump to the 12:30 mark to start.

You're welcome, tamsini. We have all been there at some point.

I'm not in a hurry for the P3D version, I mean, we have a new 64 bit sim on arrival from DTG. I am curious to see what that brings. If FSL have to redevelop the A320X for P3D, I would prefer they spend their efforts on programming for x64. X32 seems like such a gamble for FSL, and for simmers, at this point in time. I am well aware, that FSX, FSX-SE, P3D v3, are not going anywhere. My choice, is to focus on the future, whatever that entails.

I agree that it isn't the nicest vc that is out there. Once this thing gets out in the hands of the general public, I am sure that some talented painters will be giving this thing a facelift inside and out. Personally, I am going to wait for the P3D version, which I think will be a bit more refined than this beta release.

The current version of Global base is 1.40. It will contain the P3D v3 installer.

I was thinking along the lines of placing the FSL VC, (systems and all) in the AS external model.

For those not entirely impressed with the visuals, wait 6 months, someone will undoubtedly attempt to merge this with the Aerosoft A320. Externally, I think the A320x looks good. It will look even better inside P3D, with it's superior lighting as compared to the flat light of FSX.

I will be doing the same. This isn't exactly a "must have" product, despite those that are trying to convince the Avsim general populace of such. i don't think anyone should be jumping on any bandwagons just because of something that was written on Avsim. Waiting for an unbiased review, well, that never happens. Most internet reviewers are either paid, or have been given free copies of the software, as long as they write a mostly positive review and do not draw attention to any major short comings. As always, it is buyer beware. just my .02c Jazz