metagroboliser

Just took it for a spin. The taxiways and signage is spot on. Thank a million Haskell!

Haskell - I am in your debt sir! ... just returned from a work trip ... will give your KSQL a shot tonight and report back. Spesimen & Howellerman - thanks fort the heads up. No, I don't yet have Orbx NCA, but its on the list (as soon as some funds become available).

Another emphatic vote for San Carlos (KSQL)!

Ryan - thanks for the heads up on ADE. Unfortunately, when it comes to all this computer stuff, I have two left feet. Here's to hoping somebody with more computer skills will find KSQL interesting. -Meta.

I've searched the library but haven't found any? Does anyone know of an updated afcad/scnery file for KSQL? I'm starting my IRL PPL training there and would love to get a more accurate taxiway setup. Thanks in advance.

I am very close to where you are in your thinking. For me, it basically boils down to: Flawless A2A C172 support Flawless VATSIM client support Flawless RealAir Lancair Legacy support. Rock solid stability (which the imminent patch is likely going to advance the cause for significantly). I'm no longer investing in any new FSX add-ons until I can move to P3D. Its watch and wait (with bated breath) right now.

Great responses ... thanks folks! So, it appears we are looking at FSGenesis, Bluesky, Flightbeam and a couple of avsim files to kick things off. I'll give bluesky another shot and try to acclimate. ryebread - from KSQL we would likely fly the Bay Meadows or Woodside departure, then turn West to head to the coast just as you've described. Key here would be reporting points such as Crystal Springs, Bay Meadows, KNBR, cement plant, etc. I'll look for them on bluesky. Manny - you are absolutely right, its staggering how poorly the Bay Area is represented in 3rd party add-on space. Lets hope ORBX comes to our rescue soon.

Thanks ramrunner. I'll give FSGenesis and UTX a look. However, since both are large-area offerings, I was wondering if there are any known good area-specific sceneries (and airports) available. My pereference would be some good Bay Area specific scenery and airports package(s) which presumably will get the local landmarks and reporting points right. Of course, I will indeed try the 'large-coverage-area' offerings if more focused sceneries aren't available. Any Bay Area low-and-slow guys/gals out here?

Folks, I'm about to start my PPL training (IRL) in the San Francisco Bay Area (flying out of KSQL) and would love to replicate the environment in FSX for some at-home pre- and post-lesson left-seat time. What would you FSX sages recommend in terms of the best airport and VFR scenery to use with my A2A C172? I tried the Blue Sky Bay Area scenery but didn't like the orthophoto/photo-real approach (too flat and sterile when low and slow). Is there a good KSQL rendition available? What about a good Bay Area mesh as well as scenery? Paid or free, doesn't matter. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

I have an ATI card, and I don't have that option either. The only multi-display option for the desktop is "extended desktop" ... in which case FSX commandeers both displays as soon as I go full screen.

Folks, somewhat of an FSX newbie here. I have two monitors and would like to know if there is any way to force FSX to use only the primary display in full screen mode. At the moment, if I wish to use the secondary display for non-FSX content while flying, I am forced to run FSX in windowed mode.Any help/pointers are much appreciated. Much thanks in advance.