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Thanks, Creating the flight plan folder and put a checklist in my aircraft folder resolved the problem, so all is well. Just need to find a way of running the Garmin checklist creation program help file in Win7 as it is in the old unsupported format. Appreciate the speedy response. Gerard

Sorry if this is a silly question, but I can't find the checklist menu within the utilities page. I'm using "GarminTrainerSetup_2000" for the trainer (version 6.41?) and GTN750 v 2.4.10 on Win7 and FSX. Running the trainer in demo mode doesn't show the checklist option. Appreciate any pointers to resolving this. Gerard

Thanks Bill, I'll have a look at that. I guess its just a little disappointing that the upgraded gauge is not a straight drop-in replacement for the old, especially that RealAir made a 3d model for the gauge.. Nevertheless the RXP gauge is probably the best buy I've made for FSX, so I'll persevere for a solution.

Having used the V1 GNS430 successfully in the RealAir Piston Duke, I've upgraded to the V2 gauge and am having a problem using the new 430 in the VC. I used the menu option to replace the existing V1 gauge with the new and at first appearance things seemed ok. The windowed gauge works fine, but with the VC gauge I cannot access the left lower knob clickspot to change the khz frequencies ( no mouse cursor appears). The upper knob clickspot to change mhz is ok as is the center click spot on the knob, I've not changed any other settings, but against my assumption, I wonder if the new gauge dimensions are slightly different from the old?I'd be grateful for some guidance on how to resolve this. Also the V1 gauges had the ability to popup the windowed gauge by clicking within the vc gauge window, is there a similar function in V2. Thanks Gerard

Yes, I am seeing the exact same problem and also found the RAASPro addition to the xml.dll file which I think must be placed there in error.

Yes, something is wrong about how this navaids are defined in FSX for this airport. You loose the DME reading as soon as the localiser is picked up, but if your aircraft happens to have something like a Bendix 62A fitted ( as per some A2A models) you can get DME by setting the frequency on the DME receiver itself. I settled for the compromise of creating a new AFCAD with DME just defined with the localiser.

I believe the issue is that the default EGPO airport does not have DME on 110.9. Often FSX does not reflect reality as per current charts and airports need to be updated as required. EGPO can be easily corrected by modifying the stock airport to create a new AFCAD using ADEX.

I've noticed a couple of small points which, if confirmed, might be for consideration in any future tweak. Firstly I suspect that the main panel OAT gauge is actually reading TAT. Also the OAT reading on the transponder seems to be truncated, maybe a font issue. It read -01 when TAT was actually -15. Observed during a flight using FSXA. Small points with what is otherwise a really nice aircraft to fly. Very happy with it.

I run a q6600, albeit overclocked to 3.1mhz. FSX performance is ok except for complex payware airports and/or lots of AI. I'd recommend adding more memory, bring it up to at least 4gb, I upgraded mine to 8gb and installed win7/64 - going 64bit made a big improvement in stablility and has added a couple of years to the life of the machine. Overclocking is worthwhile as it is essentially a free performance boost, just watch the temperatures and keep the PC clean and dust free. Used memory can be found quite cheaply on ebay. I did change my original ATI 4650 graphics to a Nvidia GTX460 and think this is about as far as it is worth going with such a system. So in summary, overclock your cpu, add more memory, use win7/64 and keep your fsx settings modest

Yes, I also wondered about these strange paths, and also assumed they were an anti-theft measure. Not a very clever idea though as there isn't an un-install programme provided for the Learjet.

Thanks for recognising the problem Dean. Looking at the photoscenery files, I believe the underlying imagery is ok, it just seems that the mask has been over generously applied and allowing the default to bleed through. This is evident by how the default scenery is graduated in visibility as per the mask density. Lets hoping a quick fix if possible to what otherwise is a decent and good value rendition of my home area.

That's exactly the same as I have, very disappointing to have such a large and significant area borked.

Had the same problem, which I fixed by changing the appropriate window size in panel.cfg to 400*700 (original was 400*600). size_mm=400,700 gauge00=PMDG_737NG_Main!CDU, 0,0,400,700,L

Flies great, excellent systems simulation, lots of very nice liveries, comprehensive documentation, definitely worth consideration. The overhead graphics are flat, but everything works. So if you value the flying experience more than the cosmetics (and the cockpit graphics are still very usable), highly recommended.

Thanks Jonathan, working fine ! Gerard

Hi Jonathan, Sorry no go, still get "..... invalid Win32 program"

Hi Jonathan, I agree its really frustrating to have these types of problem. I use Visual Studio 2010, though primarily with VB and don't have a problem just copying and running the .exe file - providing it has been compiled to use one of the .net versions installed on my PC. Might be worth checking the compile settings and the target framework. I think the express editions have fewer deployment options than the full blown product, but I dont think you can be far off getting it to work, so its worth perservering Tks

The FMC in the J41 is not nearly as sophisticated as those fitted to its bigger brothers and often has difficulty flying SID's, at least those I frequently fly in the UK. The FMC doesn't consistently process the Navigraph descriptions well and the results can be unpredictable. I did raise a problem report with PMDG some time ago about this issue and the response was essentially not to expect too much and to fly the SIDs by hand using conventional navigation aids as is the case in most real world operations. So that's what I do and it works ok.

Sorry error message when run "..... not a valid Win32 Application" I use WinXp Sp3 with .net V4/ V3.5/ V3/ V2 installed Any idea what the problem might be?

With my fairly low end PC ( by current standards), I find the Legacy is ok. FPS in the air is low 20's and drops to about 16 when at a complex airport. On my system I have found that running with FSP set to unlimited gives a better overall level of performance than locking it lower, eg 20. I reckon you should be fine, its a great model.

This looks great; promises nice graphics with good depth of simulation , looking forward immensely to its release. I've enjoyed flying the ATR-72 and this Dash will be a fantastic turboprop addition to FSX, I'll be purchasing on day one for sure

Having recently bought the BN2 Islander, I've also been looking at routes for it.... In Scotland Loganair fly the BN2 Islander between Kirkwall and the Orkney Islands, eg Stronsay, North Ronaldsay, Westray, Papa Westray, Sandy and Eday. You can get details here: http://info.flightmapper.net/airline/LOG The only scenery I am aware of is the GEN-X photographic scenery Vol5 covering Orkney and the Shetlands. I dont think BA operate any Islanders under their own livery, in Scotland, Loganair are the francise operators for FlyBE and BA.

If your system runs the PMDG 737 NGX satisfactorily then you should not have any problem with the 747-400. I run both on my old Intel Q6600 cpu, and while the 737NGX is quite hard on framerates, the 747-400 is fine. I've done several 8-9 hour flights with it and didn't have any problems. In general I'd say if your machine can run the 737-NGX without issues, then you are in good shape for any other aircraft add-on ( as long as you dont push your FSX settings to the max).

Got both, bought the MD-11 after the NGX and I rarely fly the NGX now. I find the MD-11 more challenging to fly, and the landing speeds can be fairly high which is a nice sensation. But it maintains good frame rates and is equally capable flying short or long haul. The VC graphics are not quite to the high standard of the NGX but it is still very nice and additionally there is a great 2d cockpit which I find really handy when things are happening fast. Apart from perhaps the Level-D 767, I think it is the best aircraft I've bought, highly recommended.

I beieve you would normally enter the runway first as this will filter the available stars to show only those available for that particular runway. I cannot confirm that this is the case though for every implementation. Best to check the manual for each model.