MrPlaneDriver

Hey, Roy! I wasn't aware of that... The only time I touched SimConnect since I reinstalled FSX SE was when installing EZDok. Now that you mentioned, though, in fact the place where I got the SC file from had 3 folders with 3 different installers: for the RTM, SP1 and Acceleration versions, and I only had 2 versions installed. I may have seen these files at some ppint, but didn't give attention since I didn't know all three had to be installed. I'll make sure they all are. Thanks for the heads up.

Hello! I'd like to report a problem that I've had when trying to activate the J41 on FSX-se on the past week and a possible solution that, although obvious once you start investigating, may not be so plain simple for everybody. Also, this is a suggestion of a topic to be added to PMDG Knowledge Base on the Support Portal, since this may be a recurrent problem. - Problem: I'm running a FSX-SE only install and was unable to activate the J41 because of a missing SimConnect version. I formatted my PC recently and this time I only installed FSX-SE on it. I had no problems so far using any of my addons, including most PMDG planes that I own, with exception of the J41. The activation screen simply didn't show up when initializing the aircraft. I tried selecting the aircraft from the FREE FLIGHT screen and after starting a default flight (which is unchanged from factory default), but none worked. In an initial investigation of the problem, I opened Windows Event Log. There were 17 repeated error events; Up to 5 logs had been generated per second. Basically, they contained a message saying that Windows failed to generate activation context for the PMDG_BAe_JS4100.dll and saying that SimConnect version 10.0.61242.0 could not be found. Indeed I did not have this version of SC installed for some reason. I searched the internet for the installer, downloaded (from a safe provider, of course) and installed the software, proceeding to activate the J41. And it finally worked. I thought it would be useful to report this, since other people may be having or may eventually have a similar problem.

Hey, Kyle! Let me update you on my problem with the Support Portal. I reported to you a few days ago that I was able to access the portal on my Android phone via Chrome. But today I tried logging into it on my desktop again and it failed on IE, Firefox, and Chrome, even though I used the very same username and password that worked in the mobile browser. I was only able to access the portal on my desktop when I logged in on my phone again and tried changing my password. Now it's all good. I thought you'd be interested in having some more feedback on this issue. PS.: Also, it'd be nice if you could look into this topic that I started about my forementioned activation problem with the J41. Cheers!

Thanks a lot! Well, the recovery process ended up being faster than I expected. I had surgery to correct for nearsightedness. I can see well enough, although it's still a little blurry, hypersensitivity to light is an issue and it gets out of focus every now and then. My doctor said it's OK to look at screens, so here I am I prefer Chrome, but since my PC has only enough RAM (4GB), I use Firefox instead, which takes a smaller toll on my computer. My specs are below descent and I kinda got used to flying on a slideshow hahaha I'm be upgrading when I move to England in September.

I do believe you, man... I've been around this forums for enough time to believe such things happen Actually I haven't, and and did work! I hadn't even thought the browser could be an issue. Thanks a lot and sorry for taking your time because of such an obvious issue Just so you know, I was having problems with Firefox, but it worked in Chrome, in my phone, at least... Anyhow, I'll be undergoing eye surgery within a few minutes (I'm writing from the waiting room), so I'll be quiet for the next week while I recover. As soon as I'm able I'll open a ticket to solve the activation problem. Thanks again!

I'm aware of that. I have submitted a few tickets in the past. Try looking for Matheus de Barros. I may have registered using my middle name, but can't remember if I've ever changed it.

Hello! I'm having activation issues with the J41 and have been trying to access the Support Desk in order to submit a ticket, but I just can't, since I forgot my login details and the system won't let me change the password. Clicking the "Forgot your passowrd?" link opens a window that says it'll send an email allowing me to change my password, but it actually just sends my login info. Strangely, when I try to enter them in the login page, it says that either my username or password is wrong. Can someone from PMDG look into this?

Thanks for the heads-up!

Hello! I've been playing with the 777 in FSX-SE since the update for ASN came out, and I just noticed something. I have the option "FSX PLAN FILE FOR WX" set to "CREATE AND LOAD TO FSX". The software actually does create a .PLN file, but I've found that it places the file in the Legacy FSX Files folder instead, resulting in the flightplan not being imported to FSX-SE and, subsequently, to ASN for .WX file generation. I'm running the latest version of 777-200LR (build 6320) and ASN SP2 Beta on FSX-SE Mode (build 5527 (I just got aware that it's already outdated)). Has anyone else noticed this?

I found myself cancelling the pushback animation several times just because I've finished all my after start procedures long ago and the guy just hasn't gotten out of my way yet. He gives you the sign, but you can't move because he's still in the way. I also find the pushback itself realistic regarding the speed at which GSX pushes the airplane, but the time between "set the parking brakes" and the marshaller actually letting you go through takes too long. What I've witnessed at airports is that after the pushback is done, the marshaller disconnects the tug, which promptly backs off and heads back to its position at the gate. Meanwhile, the marshaller finishes disconnecting all the stuff and then walks to the side of the airplane instead of sitting in front of it, like GSX does. I don't understand why they coded the software the way they did, with the truck sitting in front of the plane waiting to give the marshaller a ride back to the gate.

If I remember correctly, Dan was pretty angry at the admins of AVSim and ended up leaving here because he didn't agree with the way Tom and other moderators managed the forums. As Kyle mentioned, he started his own forum at dantrix.net, but it was shutdown after some time. Looks like he's providing computer services now. His website is active again as a computer service shop or somthing similar. He was a nice guy...

That prank was a classic indeed, but 2011?! Doesn't seem that long at all! Time flies... Wow...

Seems to be a FSX bug. If you depart from a wet runway, that trail will stay beneath your airplane following you in the air. It won't desapear until you reload the flight.

Exactly what I noticed too.

Now that you mentioned, I kinda had the impression I was being followed when I went to the supermarket this afternoon. Also, a suspicious black SUV has been parked across the street for hours!