mslim

I've inserted the GNS500 into the VC of the RA Legacy as a no_bezel. It is basically working but it is a bit oversize and is cropping the display. (Is there a way to insert a screen cap here?) I tried reducing the 3rd and 4th parameter by 10% hoping to shrink the display but it didn't seem to work. Please excuse my "thickness" as I am new to this. gauge19=rxpGNS2!GPS_500_2, 1,607,451,374,NO_BEZEL //502,416, gauge20=RASLegacy!Blank, 0, 0, 1, 1 Here is the pertinent .ini :

I had some entries in the file that didn't follow the indent protocol and it was causing the CTD.

Yes it works with your 172 sample. I've figured out what I'm doing wrong and how to match your syntax going forward.

Windows 7 was hiding the file extensions so when I changed checklist.txt to checklist.gns it was actually "checklist.gns.txt" so no wonder it didn't work. I have amended all my P3D aircraft files to now show the extensions. However now when the screen loads and I click the Enter button to OK the database license screen, it changes to Go To Checklist? and if I click enter to OK it, the whole program freezes and crashes. If I disable checklist.gns, it goes to the Nav 2 screen if I OK Go To Checklist. Very perplexing but basically everything works except using the GNS for checklists.

P3D V4.5; Win 7 Pro, I don't have a C172 in my hangar. GNS530V2 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <SimBase.Document Type="AddOnXml" version="3,3" id="add-on"> <AddOn.Name>Reality XP GNS V2</AddOn.Name> <AddOn.Description>Legendary Gauges Redefined</AddOn.Description> <AddOn.Component> <Category>DLL</Category> <Name>Reality XP GNS V2 Menu</Name> <Path>C:\Program Files (x86)\Reality XP\GNS Simulation\FltSim\64\rxpGNS2_menu.dll</Path> </AddOn.Component> <AddOn.Component> <Category>Gauges</Category> <Name>Reality XP GNS V2 Gauge</Name> <Path>C:\Program Files (x86)\Reality XP\GNS Simulation\FltSim\64</Path> </AddOn.Component> </SimBase.Document>

I've read the manual and searched a few posts in the archive and I can't get my first checklist to show in the GNS500. I have tried to copy the format in the sample and I have placed the text file into the appropriate airplane folder and renamed it "checklist.gns" Here is a copy of the file: REALITY XP GNS 2 Settings CHK Before Starting Parking Brake: SET Flight Controls: CHECK Throttle: IDLE Master Switch: ON Generator Light: ON Trim Control: CENTERED Trim Switch: LEFT Fuel Quantity: CHECK Master Switch: OFF Startup Brakes SET Master Switch ON Fuel Selector Valves BOTH ON Electric Fuel Pump ON until pressure reads 0.3 bar Electric Fuel Pump OFF Throttle IDLE Choke ON if air temperature is below 8 deg C Ignition Switches BOTH ON Master Switch START Engine Instruments CHECK Choke OFF Engine rpm 2000-2500rpm Fuel Pressure CHECK Before T/O Parking Brake: ON Seats & Belts: SECURE Canopy: CLOSED AND LOCKED Altimeter: SET Radio & Avionics: ON <snip here for brevity> What am I doing wrong? Am I missing a step or misunderstanding the instructions?

Thankfully one of my favorite aircraft in real life and flight sim, the RealAir Citabria/Decathlon/Scout, transferred quite well into P3D V4.5. Everything seems to work well with the exception of the Config Panel utility. It is located in my Lockheed Martin/P3D V4/RealAir/scout07 folder. My MVAMS works fine and also my Config Panel for the RealAir Legacy. I'm missing something here both literally and figuratively. I did some more research and came across ctb's post here relative to my problem. I tried to implement it, but I'm still missing something as nothing changed on my Citabria panel. I copied the FSROOTPATH= from the RealAir Legacy config that seems to work OK. Here is the syntax I am using in the C:\Program Files\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v4\RealAir\scout07\AutoPlay\Files\Config file: [App] ignoreFsWarning=1 p3dVersion=4 FSROOTPATH=C:\Program Files\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v4 [Options] engineStartup=1 [RealView] Stall=50 [Citabria_Panel] ADFVis=0 AIVis=1 AutopilotVis=1 DIVis=1 HSIVis=0 NoGyro=0 RMIVis=0 VORVis=1 [Decathlon_Panel] ADFVis=0 AIVis=0 AutopilotVis=0 DIVis=0 HSIVis=0 NoGyro=1 RMIVis=0 VORVis=1 [Scout_Panel] ADFVis=1 AIVis=1 AutopilotVis=1 DIVis=0 HSIVis=1 NoGyro=0 RMIVis=0 VORVis=0 [Scout_Amph_Panel] ADFVis=0 AIVis=1 AutopilotVis=1 DIVis=0 HSIVis=1 NoGyro=0 RMIVis=0 VORVis=0 [Scout_Tundra_Panel] ADFVis=0 AIVis=1 AutopilotVis=1 DIVis=1 HSIVis=0 NoGyro=0 RMIVis=1 VORVis=0

I'm running P3D V4.5 on 64bit Win7 Pro. I downloaded rcv43-07-08-01 and seemingly installed it to C:\Program Files (x86)\rcv4. I selected FSX full since there's no P3D choice. After the files are installed I get the following error message: Installer for FSUIPC4.DLL version 4.152 Looking in registry for FSX install path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator\10.0 Parameter"SetupPath" SetupPath="C:\GAMES\steamapps\common\FSX" Checking version of FSX.EXE: Couldn't obtain Version Info! Asking user to find FSX.EXE ... It kept looking for FSUIPC4. I have the free version of FSUIPC6 installed in my P3D modules folder. Since it was looking for FSX.EXE, I try to point it to Lockheed Martin/Prepar3D v4/Prepar3D.exe but that doesn't seem to work. How do I work around this glitch?

Bob I'd be interested in these settings either here or via PM. there are a couple of settings I use to improve texture redraw behavior (MAX_TEXTURE_REQUEST_DISTANCE and SCENERY_DRAW_DISTANCE)

Thanks for the responses. MilViz took care of me. Superb customer service.

I don't think so. My records say Avsim Store.

I'm a bit at a loss where to post this, so mods please move to a more appropriate forum if it seems out of place here. Like many members I have recently made the switch to P3D V4. I have managed to get new installers for most of my favorite FSX planes. On 8/17/2012 I purchased the the MilViz B55 Baron from the Avsim Store. I don't have a download link or any idea how to get one now that the store is closed. Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks,

Pretty much what the title says. Is Nick N's guide still applicable to I7-6700K processors and GTX 970 cards? mslim

Thanks for the refurb tip. I will check it out. Could you not run an outboard data drive thru the USB 3.0 or the Thunderbolt port for 3rd party scenery? Slim

Thanks for the tip on the 8gb ram. I am going for the 13" screen. By FTX do you mean the global mesh or the actual scenery regions? I don't have the mesh but I have pretty much narrowed my flying down to the West Coast of the USA and Canada as well as the Rocky Mountains. Do you keep your scenery on an outboard drive? The 256gb internal hard drive seems like it would fill up fast. Slim

My wife has got it in her mind she wants our next computer to be a Macbook Air. I see they are available with an Intel I7 processor and I've heard Bootcamp allows you to run Windows programs but are there any avid FSX or P3D users running the sim successfully on their Macbooks? I'm interested in your experiences pro or con before I make the purchase. Thanks, Slim

Me too. That's why I tried to help. Slim

Just to set the record straight here... I am not a "promoter" of any sort. I'm just a Flightsim guy like the rest of you here that desperately wanted a decent Van Nuys airport. I have purposefully waited to respond to give Glenn Johnson a chance to work on a solution. KVNY is special to me as I did a lot of RW flying out of it back in the day. I had previously tried to get Aerosoft interested in doing it for a couple of years but they never got off the dime. When Glenn Johnson came forward and said he wanted to do Van Nuys, I tried to help by confirming some details and taking some pictures for him. I did beta testing for him using the RealAir Citabria and I had VAS and OOM issues that I reported to him and he worked on. My machine is so low spec that I figured I was the "worst case scenario" beta tester for him. How his scenery performed on more capable computers I have no idea. At some point he decided KVNY was ready to be released to the public. WinXP Pro SP3 Intel Core Duo CPU E7500 2.93ghz 4GB Ram Radeon HD4350 Suffice to say that Glenn is very aware of the problem and working on a patch. Also I'd like to give a shoutout to scianoir for his objective way of posting his problems. Clutch Cargo sounds like he might have some optimization tips on the "art of scenery development" so I'd encourage him to contact Glenn through his website and perhaps offer some suggestions. Best Regards, Slim

I would like to buy a Warthog HotasX throttle and joystick from Thrustmaster. I would like to have the dual throttles for Baron 55, Twin Otter, DC3, and Bronco. It is a large expenditure for me at $400-500. I am concerned about the lack of reliability and the alleged poor customer service from Thrustmaster. I know AvSim represents a large group of FlightSim users. I would be very interested in hearing (only) first hand accounts of user experiences with the Warthog Hotas X before laying down what is a large sum of money for me. Thanks in advance. M_Slim

FYI: http://www.fsxphotoreal.com/#!kvny/c1u7g http://www.fspilotshop.com/fsx-photo...rt-p-5892.html full disclosure: I was an advisor and beta tester on this project

The MV Baron55 has one of the best looking GA steam gauge cockpits I've seen. I love the needle deflection on the ammeter. It amazes me how many developers overlook this item which is on most, if not all checklists. Maybe the cockpit designer could chime in with some suggestions?

+1 here. I love my RealAir Scout. It's my "go-to" aircraft, but I've got to put in a word for the default Maule. It and the Beaver are very nice aircraft for circa 2005. Just as an interesting aside. I was at SZP last week and met a Scottish gentleman with a new Maule M4-180V in the yellow livery. It was a two seater with the old style tail. Very lovely. Apparently Maule was looking at the M4 with a Rotax but couldn't meet the LSA standards weight spec.

Very useful features! Can't wait to try it.

You have another AFCAD for the same airport that is activated and is supplying the second tower. You must root around and find the conflict. Rather than totally deleting it, I created a folder in Scenery called "Removed AFCADs". Just park it there so you can reinstate it if you change your mind.

What speed on short final are you using with the D-model, full flaps??