Ben Cap

I have the same problem - can someone resolve this issue for me?

To upgrade to the latest driver, head over to http://www.geforce.com/drivers and fill out the information for your computer in the "Manual Driver Search" form. Then, download the latest Nvidia Driver and install the driver. After, I always restart my PC for good measure. Also, there is no "best version" for FSX. Simply choose the latest driver that is a WHQL(official driver release).

Did you upgrade or clean install the new OS? If you simply upgraded, delete your shader cache and try again.

That's unfortunate. I use Prepar3d 2.5 and the upgrade from Win7 to Win10 was flawless. So far, I have had absolutely no issues with compatibility with ANY of my addon software or other programs that I have installed. I am very pleased with Windows 10. I reckon that this will become the new OS of choice for us flight simmers due to its inherent backwards compatibility and ease of use with a desktop(ability to switch from Desktop and Tablet Mode). I agree. I am greatly enjoying it so far. Gorgeous menus and options screens as well.

Looks incredible!

Ehh it varies person to person. With me, using the Saitek equipment, I found flying a Cessna 172 in real life not to be too far off from the simulator.

Exactly.

Thanks for the explanation. Also, if no obstacles are in the way, should FIELD technically be the standard LIMIT code? Does that make sense? Precisely this.... Most heavy takeoffs above 700,000LBS rarely are at Flaps 15. The only time I ever get a Flaps 15 calculation is when I am at moderate loads (550-680k LBS) paired with a 9-10k foot runway. However, 90% of the time, takeoffs are at Flaps 5 due to the takeoff thrust required being slightly lower which reduces costs for the airline and the chances of an engine failure on departure. Last week out of LAX, I had my first Flaps 15 departure in a while due to my weight being 680,000LBS and using the shorter (10,100feet) runway 24L. Although, the thrust required was Full-TO with bleeds off.-This was the case due to the increased drag from the Flaps 15 setting that needed to be overcome with an increased level of thrust. Even though the takeoff roll was relatively short, the intial climb was only a shallow 11-13 degrees...

Yes I've seen this on a few occassions. What exactly does this mean?

This is not accurate in many scenarios. You have to remember that these calculations take into account loosing an engine just at or after V1. If its hot, high, and your heavy, chances are, Flaps 15 or 20 will induce way too much drag for you to safely be able to loose an engine at V1 and still have enough thrust to overcome the drag forces in order to proceed with the liftoff and climb out. That is one of the critical factors for takeoff thrust calculations that many are likely forgetting. Overall, in most cases, heavier does not = more flaps.

You have to take into account drag as a result of higher flap settings. Most of the time at heavy weights and a long runway, Flaps 5 is plenty. - At the same weight, Flaps 15 would only increase drag while reducing takeoff distance by a small amount. The increased drag would need to be offset with a higher thrust setting.

Completely agree... The fact that OP seems to be mortified that someone uploaded a pirated T7 copy also seems a bit extreme. Honestly, it's everywhere and every bit of payware software around likely has users that crack the software and illegally distribute it. - Just the nature of the internet and the greed of humanity. This^

Not sure the exact cause but likely due to not enough voltage. I'd reset bios settings and flash the latest bios firmware for your board. To test for stability run Intel Burn Test(standard run) and P95 small fft(6 hours).- I use this method and was rock solid for 2 years on my Sandy bridge build.

Following what you said, no sales would be lost considering the PMDG T7 is not compatible with P3D. Also, I don't understand the notion that the community has "switched" to P3D since the arrival of v2. FSX is still alive and well and still holds the vast majority of the market-share.

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