Paul K

I always thought that Picard was a much more credible captain than Kirk. Picard was intelligent, a diplomat, a thinker, someone you would trust with a gazillion-dollar starship. By comparison, Kirk was an impulsive, pugilistic Lothario. Credit to the original ST, and Mr. Spock, of course, but TNG was much more thoughtful. Who could forget episodes such as 'The Wounded' and 'The Inner Light' ? RIP Sir Patrick Stewart.

I love threads like this and reading about other people's latest acquisitions. I didn't attend the FS event, but I hope to next time. The only thing I've bought recently is the A2A Lancair Legacy, and I think that'll do me for add-on aircraft for now. I have way too many new aircraft waiting to be studied and flown seriously. 😉

Kiwikat's Dark Streets mod is just about essential for night flying. No more brightly lit roads crossing the Australian outback, Amazon rainforest, Siberian tundra etc. What amazes me is that it's been a problem since FSX days, and still hadn't been addressed by the time MSFS2024 was released. Then, one simmer comes along and sorts it out. How does this happen ??

I don't normally get involved in such things - and I suppose I shouldn't now - but that really is a spurious argument. During my time at sea, I had to contend with some of the most idiotic design flaws and poor workmanship. Was I supposed to shut up and build my own 300,000-tonne supertanker? No disrespect intended.

I was just about to reinstall FSLTL, as I haven't used it since moving to MSFS2024. Thanks for the heads-up.

My favourite airport, airline, and city in the world. Looking forward to seeing how it compares with the existing releases.

I'm using a 3080Ti with 12 GB VRAM and am getting very good results. Even if your budget is limited, look for one with 12 Gb as a minimum, otherwise you'll be wasting money on something which still might not get the job done. Have a look on Amazon - they sell reconditioned GPUs, and at reasonable prices too. There are outlets that sell used gear, similar to what Back Market is to iPhones. Here is an example from the UK - I've no doubt similar companies exist in my beloved Australia. https://www.stonerefurb.co.uk/components

I'm not sure that you can transfer the license, but there's no harm in trying. Best of luck with it.

You might be interested in this. It only works if you bought the Twotter from the Aerosoft shop or elsewhere - it can't be used with the Marketplace version. I've been following development of the project, but will wait until it matures further before jumping in. https://flightsim.to/addon/106069/twotter-revived-beta

It's funny how people's set-ups vary. I have a Virpil CDT Aeromax stick, their VMAX throttle, and VKB Mk.5 rudder pedals, all with default settings, and the Legacy flies perfectly - as responsive as you would expect from such an aircraft, but not overly sensitive. Then again, my GKS B-52 flies perfectly with the same settings, so maybe I'm just easily pleased. If you're on the fence about the A2A Legacy, jump down. It is a thing of wonder, maybe the best aeroplane they have ever done - and that's saying something.

Alright, alright - I accept it's a local legend. But very very local! 😉

Just got it and went for a few circuits around RAF Marham. Good grief, this thing is SUPERB !! 🤩

Definitely getting it, but I'll wait till the servers cool down.

@humongodongo Great post, and a very interesting read even for non-757 owners like myself. Thanks for taking the time and care.

I saw some comparison shots of the 'old' and new exterior models, and there's a fair bit of work being done. Looking forward to it - I love the A340-600

Is it a 'legend' though ? Sorry to sound like a misery, but when it comes to Russian aircraft, wake me up when an IL-76 Candid comes along. That's a proper legend.

Fascinating ! The pace of technology is astonishing at the moment. My main concern ( and obviously NASA has thought it through ) is micro-meteorites hitting the pressurised sections of the lunar base. On Earth, they burn up in the atmosphere, but on the Moon, nothing stops them.

Well, it was of interest, but the approaching storm Boelo is more so, at least to me here in the flat lands. The BBC weather app predicts winds of 45mph this afternoon, along with incessant rain. Now, our Colonial cousins might laugh at 45 mph, but that is notable for the eastern side of England. According to the Met Office, the current position of the jet stream means more low-pressure systems to come.

This is the Azurpoly release I'm really looking forward to: https://azurpolygroup.com/s-2ft-tracker-project-reveal/ Admittedly, I'd prefer the piston-engined naval version, but any Tracker is better than none.

Your private life's your own.

Berlimey! I never saw that coming. Looking forward to doing trooping flights to Singapore in an RAF Transport Command livery.

It all looks good to me if Aerosoft delivers on those promises.

It does look similar, Jon. I shall have to investigate that too.

Anyone using this? https://secure.simmarket.com/runway-command-operations-center-msfs2024.phtml At first glance, some of it duplicates Add-On Manager's functions, but it offers a lot more beyond that. It monitors not just your sim performance, but also things like GPU and CPU temps. The GUI is very swish, from looking at the screenshots. I must say I am tempted, because if nothing else, it gives you the impression that you are in control of things. Anyone ?

Yess, I started on the runway with everything running too, but it only sounds when I start making big changes on the trim wheel. Have you tried experimenting with checking / unchecking saved aircraft states on the EFB ? I know that sorted a problem out with the JF Arrow III.