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Leonardo Maddog & Majestic Beta Tester
- Birthday 03/06/1963
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http://ovpa1.webs.com/
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Aviation, Flight Simulation, Scuba Diving, Golf (poorly), Navy, Military, Travel, Family, Friends - not necessarily in that order!
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About Me
Dave has been a proud member of the flight simulation community for over 36 years and has or is working with a variety of flight sim developers including Leonardo, Majestic, Aerosoft, and many, many others where he provides Professional Project Management, Design Influence, Research, Team Management, Test and Evaluation and customer/technical support. In addition to his work with developers, Dave is a proud, former member of the Aerosoft team.
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DaveCT2003 started following Fenix update is out.
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Thanks for pointing that out, I am too. Good on him, need more of them! I've already sent a friend request to him. There is so much terrific information in the manuals, and they're even searchable!
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Is there a way to utilize MSFS NAV database?
DaveCT2003 replied to penta_a's topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
I didn't specifically ask about IVAO, but I'm sure they'll do it for both networks. -
Is there a way to utilize MSFS NAV database?
DaveCT2003 replied to penta_a's topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Just a little update on what I wrote yesterday. I just heard back from Navigraph. Seems the threat of having kittens licking toes worked... and they are in the process of adding live (VATSIM) traffic to their map. That will absolutely make the product practically indispensable for VATSIM controllers and pilots. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me at all to see a whole new controller client pop into existence based on that alone! Shoot, I could even see real-world applications - which would not be the first time that something done in Flight Sim was adopted real world. -
Welcome! Keep your head down and watch out for ricochets! LOL!
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New install, Window 11 controls don't bind.
DaveCT2003 replied to Vineguy's topic in The Prepar3d Forum
That is the second time in a week I've seen a post like this, same problem. The other was in regards to using the Lorby Axis and Ohs, but was not caused by that program. If you have connected your controllers via a USB HUB, you should ensure it's a independently powered USB HUB, otherwise you should connect the controllers directly to the computer. If you can connect using USB 2.0 instead of 3.0+, please try that. USB 3.0 and later are not TRULY backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and some older controllers don't like USB 3.0. It's possible to get the same type of symptoms in both instances above, buttons may work (because it's a purely digital response for buttons). Finally, ensure that power saving is turned off for all USB, you can do this via the Windows Control Panel or just do a search for turning off USB Power Saving. I'm sorry, but I don't have much to add beyond the above. Best wishes my friend. -
Which is your favorite Aircraft in VR?
DaveCT2003 replied to JJ_'s topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Those a great shots. I took shots in the Leonardo Maddog and even tried creating some video, but unfortunately they call come out in (of course) 2D so it will never do a good job of showing off what we really see and experience. All I can say is that i knew what to expect... and the Quest 3 STILL blew my hair back... and I'm bald! (not really, but you get the point). I'm working on a special project for VR in shared cockpit, and THAT I believe will be the next great thing! -
Is there a way to utilize MSFS NAV database?
DaveCT2003 replied to penta_a's topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
I'd like to say something else regarding this topic, which I should have included in my post above (wife's foot was tapping, so I was rushed for time when posting)... I've known the Navigraph guys for quite some time, and that bunch are amazingly devoted to flight sim and Navigraph customers like few developers are (and I know many developers personally). I could get the subscription for free, but I chose to pay for it - it's THAT darned good, and I'm happy to support Navigraph. Put other way, if we didn't support such developers, we would not have the incredible products like Navigraph Charts (which includes a terrific moving map over the route and all types of charts when are added or moved from the map via a single click. The cost for both Charts and the NavData is almost like getting the NavData updates for free. There is one feature that Navigraph has never implemented, whereas every other moving map related product has. They've not included VATSIM and IVAO traffic overlay on their map, and when I find the guy on their team which has (quite obviously) convinced Magnus not to implement this, I'm going to have my team abduct him, tie him to a chair in some deep, dark, musty basement, hold his eye lips open with Corn Flakes, and force him to watch Gilligan's Island and Hogan Hero's re-runs while we have kittens play with his bare feet! The nerve of that guy! The swine! You here me man? We're coming for you, whoever you are! LMAO! Anyhow... please think about what I said regarding supporting these types of developers. You not only get an incredible product, but you help ensure the future of the hobby - no exaggeration my friends. I've been around since the very beginning and I've seen great developers leave and I also remember the flight sim doldrums when I had every reason to believe (a few times) to think the hobby would stagnate and die out. Best wishes to you all! Dave -
Is there a way to utilize MSFS NAV database?
DaveCT2003 replied to penta_a's topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Nobody has mentioned that you can always continue to use the older NavData. You will always get the message that the NavData is out of date, but you can still use it. Unless you fly on VATSIM or IVAO, you don't HAVE to have updated NavData. -
I think Bob nailed it (per usual).
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Which is your favorite Aircraft in VR?
DaveCT2003 replied to JJ_'s topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
That's great to know. I've just now starting looking at Virtual Desktop, and see a non-Steam version was just released. I downloaded it, but I'm still learning how to install and run it (It's not a straight forward "click and install". Thanks again for the info! -
Fenix Cabin Announcements or lack thereof.
DaveCT2003 replied to Bobsk8's topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Thanks for the chuckle... THAT was TRULY funny! -
Fenix Cabin Announcements or lack thereof.
DaveCT2003 replied to Bobsk8's topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Hehehehehe I love to see one of old timers "get some". LOL! -
Which is your favorite Aircraft in VR?
DaveCT2003 replied to JJ_'s topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Absolutely! -
Which is your favorite Aircraft in VR?
DaveCT2003 replied to JJ_'s topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
I have the Quest 3 (Mixed/Augmented Reality capability). Does anyone know if there is an aircraft written to take advantage of the hand / finger capability - for turning knobs and flipping switches? I'm told there is, I the person couldn't remember which ones. -
Which is your favorite Aircraft in VR?
DaveCT2003 replied to JJ_'s topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Agreed! It looks amazing!