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Lot of people rushing out to buy second or third cards without knowing what the results will actually be. I have been waiting for this news for a long time (and thanks to those who have put pressure on P3D and nVidia) but as performance restricted by CPU I will wait for others to report on the benefits. I am hoping that, as I can get great smooth frame rates on my system with one screen, I can get the same across 3 screens with SLI support. Then a happy bunny.

Spoke to a real world pilot this year as I had the same question. He said he would normally turn off the autopilot at around 1500ft above ground, depending on conditions, to get a feel for the aircraft and conditions before touchdown.

I recently asked a pilot at the end of a European flight when he disengaged the autopilot and landed it by hand because I wasn't sure either. He said it was entirely up to him to decide, but usually it would be around 1500ft AGL so he had enough time to get a feel for the conditions before actually landing. I realise the more I know, the more I have to learn, so speaking to real pilots whenever possible is always useful. Hope this helps

Hello everyone, I have a problem loading Pilots Software FS Global Ultimate Europe/Africa. Having rebuilt computer I have W7 on SSD1, FSX, PMDG 737NGX and Beech Duke on SSD2. This all works perfectly, very fast. I intend to load other add-ons onto a separate hard disk and have started with Global Ultimate installed correctly on that separate hard disk. When loading FSX with Global Ultimate it takes 2 minutes, with it unchecked in scenery library it takes 15 seconds. Is the 2 minute load time normal? I still have UTX, GEX and some Photo-scenery and Mega Airports still to load on this disk. I have spent the afternoon searching for answers but got nowhere so any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have seen a post about using REX for textures and ASE for winds aloft but it was some time ago. Any ideas on how to get these these two to work together in the same way in their latest versions Many thanks

Thanks,It was NVidia 3D Surround. It doesn't show as a program in the start panel but can be accessed by right clicking on the desktop.It took a while to configure and only after reloading Windows with the latest MSI drivers but now works fine.Thanks again.

Hello Everyone,I am running FSX on Windows7 64bit and using 2x MSI 560 cards, SLI cable connected.All 3 screens work fine in Windows.In FSX Cfg file I have set wide to true.But I still only see centre screen.Anyone got an idea how get FSX across the 3 screens

I,ve made the same decision. I have an XFX 260GTX Black Edition and have just plumped for an MSI o/clocked 560 Twin Frozer. Arriving on Monday so can't tell you more.See my thread about 6 topics down, "2 video cards." So I intend to get a second 560 to run multiple screens but it is difficult to get a definitive answer to what is possible.I think it's a case of experimenting. I'll set up the 560 and then see if I can run the 260 as well. When I get the second 560 I'll try it in SLI and non SLI modes. The NVidia website also suggests that when in SLI Surround mode a third "accessory video card" is possible, whatever that means, so I'll try the 260.The outcome is anyones guess.I'll reply again when I have the 560 running.

So it seems that NVidia SLI will only support 3 screens with 2 cards.Today Radeon have released their new 6990 card which supports 5 screens and NVidia release their new GTX590 card in a couple of weeks.So we'll wait and see. Does anyone else spend as much time looking at this stuff as actually flying. I hope I'm not alone.Thanks for all your help.Ken

Yes, 3 monitors for outside views, including Main Instrument Panel and the fourth for overhead, CDU, throttles and pedestal etc.I have looked at ATI Radeon cards but had a bad experience with one and looking at other forums NVidia seems better suited to FSX.So, anyone with experience of 2 NVidia cards and 4 monitors. Thanks for all your helps so far everyone.Ken

The idea is to use 2 NVidia cards in SLI (not surround) mode to drive 4 monitors.Having just been on to the NVidia website it says FSX is supported. So I assume when in SLI mode FSX sees both cards as one.Anyone know if this is the case?As to the MOBO this for a new build and it will have SLI support.Ken

I have heard from several sources that FSX only supports one video card but looking at this forum it seems several people are using 2 in SLI or crossfire mode.At present I have an NVidia GTX260 and 2 monitors. I use one for main view and the second for overhead/CDU/pedestal etc. (I like flying PMDG 747).I would like to have a 4 screen set-up, 3 for the main forward view and the fourth for the overhead panel etc.So I am looking for a definitive answer as to whether SLI and Crossfire work with FSX. Having read many forums I am not convinced about the Matrox Triplehead Go option.All repies gratefully receivedKen

Jim,Once again, thanks for all your help.Ken

Hi Jim,Used NickN's to install everything. Have up-dated the scenery library as you suggested, photo scenery up top, Global 2010, UTX and finally FSX.Still no good but the problem is with FS Altitude, if I disable that everything else works perfectly. It says it is photo realistic scenery (whatever that means) so I shall experiment to see where it should go in the scenery library, unless somebody already knows, and then post it here in case it would help it anybody else.Once again Jim thanks for your help.Best regards,Ken

Thanks Jim,Having looked at the Scenery Library Utx is right at the top, then Mega Airports, then standard FSX, then Global 2010 and finally base files. So from what you say should I move the Global 2010 files to the top and leave the rest as they are? Is there a definitive site about how these ought to be organised as FSX learning centre is not very clear.Also GEX does not appear in this list, is that correct?Finally, an error on my part because I haven't used it for a few weeks, I forgot to mention I also have FS Altitude for Europe installed for use with PMDG 747. This appears in the middle of the various Mega Airports scenery which doesn't seem quite right.Thanks for your help JimKind regards,Ken

After reading many reviews I have recently installed FS Global 2010, UTX for Europe and GEX for Europe in that order. The detail provided by these upgrades over the standard FSX offering is fantastic, however, despite looking at the forums, there is a problem I cannot sort out.There seems to be a radius (possibly 5 -10 miles) after which the default FSX (and very green) scenery takes over. The improved third party software appears in blocks as you approach the area. I use FSX Acceleration and have no other third party scenery products installed apart for some Mega Airports.I have a dedicated FS computer with Intel 8400 o/c to 4Ghz, GTX260 video card, 8Gb memory, SSD and W7 64 Home Premium.I would be grateful for any ideas. Thanks

Hi JD,Have now downloaded the file from new web address suggested in post by capitancarloc for 64bit users and RC4 now able to load flightplans without any error messages.Ken

Hi there,Have now downloaded and opened the file directly from your post into c:\windows. Still get the same error message, still can't find the msstdfmt.dll file as Administrator in Windows Explorer or in CMD Administrator DOS window.AVSIM download facility still down.Any ideas?Ken

Hi JD,Have downloaded but is there a specific path/folder I need to save it to?Thanks,Ken

Hi JD,Followed your instructions and get message 'file not found'.Have checked again that there is a C:\Windows\sysWOW64 folder and a System32 folder. Have gone further and checked 'show hidden file and folders' in Control Panel and then done a complete search on the computer and it is not found.Unfortunately the AVSIM download site is still down for updates.So it sounds like the file is missing - is there anywhere I can download it?Thanks for all your help.Regards,Ken

Hi there,Glad to see Sanal has his problems sorted, I am not so lucky. Have reloaded RC4 on server, rather than client (just in case there was an issue with Wide FSUIPC and 64bit server and 32bit client) and it has loaded O.K.Have set the path and RC4 finds the pln file but now getting the 713 error as per the pinned post (msstdfmt.dll). The sysWOW64 folder is definitely in the Windows folder, have used Ctrl/shift/enter to open the CMD window and it opens as Administrator, and then followed your pinned instructions.So possibly not a 64bit/32bit or related FSUIPC conflict after all.Unfortunately AVSIM download facility is down at the moment so can't presently post screen-shots. I'm not hugely computer literate so it's probably an error on my part but I can't see where.Will post screen-shots ASAP.Any advice in the meantime would be appreciated.Ken

Hi there,Since my original post on the 25th April, and having tried the suggested solutions in the various posts I have not solved the problem.So I am going to uninstall RC4 and re-install and will add a new post with the results.Regards to all,Ken

Hi,Hopefully I have cracked how to send screenshots and you should see both the CMD window and the error message below (probably in reverse order)Regards,Ken

Hi there,I start up the computer in safe mode with CMD and the Command window is headed "Administrator:cmd.exe"That is where I have typed in exactly as you suggested but still got the same message as I posted on 27/4/10.Regards,Ken

Hello again,I am using Windows7 32bit because it is a 4-5 years old and won't support 64 bit (the server where FSX resides is 64 bit).I only have one account which is myself as administrator, however have restarted in safe mode with CMD to ensure it is started in administrator mode but still get the same message that I posted yesterday.The only commands I have typed are the ones you suggested in your previous reply.Sorry to take up your time, I hope you can understand it is frustrating to have had this working and now it isn't.If anybody else is watching, how do I get JPEG screenshot files into replies?Thanks for your prompt responses JDRegards,Ken