Paul K

Yes, I'm looking at screenshots elsewhere, like Sim Outhouse. I must say, AzurPoly has done a fabulous job with the model and textures. Maybe my resistance will crumble.

Hmmm...still not sure if it's my cup of tea, but I'll bear your thoughts in mind. It does look beautiful though!

I don't mind, as long as we don't start saying 'I could care less'. 😡

Glad you enjoyed your visit here, Stan.

I like AzurPoly - they take their business very seriously, and their product support is excellent. I won't be buying the Rafale, however, as my old brain and reaction times struggle with fast jets. The JF Hawk and Dave Garwood's Hunters are just about on the edge of my personal envelope. I'll stick with their slower stuff, like the Tracker that's under development - that's a definite purchase for me.

Another link to everything PNG at FS.To. ( including a version of Goroka ) https://flightsim.to/airports/country/PG Along with Alaska and Canada, PNG is a very popular bush-flying location. I love it, along with Australia, NZ, S.E. Asia, and the Pacific. Definitely my favourite region of the world.

Have a look at Mountainair's freeware scenery. He's done a number of airstrips for PNG. https://flightsim.to/profile/Mountainair

I agree. I've barely scratched the surface, but from what I've seen so far, the National Parks update is astonishing.

I think it's ugly too. Though it's A2A Accu-Sim, and is no doubt a fabulous thing to fly, I just can't warm to it. On top of that, I have the Flysimware Cessna C414 Chancellor, and the Black Square Baron Pro, so my twin GA jollies are more than catered for.

🤣🤣 At least I didn't mention A2A's Legacy RG550 or PMDG's 747. 😉

I'm addicted, just as I was with FSX and P3D. I've got payware airliners coming out of my ears and still I want more - the FSS Boeing 727, the TFDi MD-11, the Inibuilds RAF Tristar tanker, Just Flight's A300 ( when it's released ). Then there is AzurPoly's Grumman Tracker coming, the Blackbird C-130J, and Flying Iron's new Spitfire. I just can't stop buying these things!

Also, a little update for the DC-6 from June this year, which I'd missed.

Kodiak for me. @Virtual-Chris Yes, that is sorted out in the MSFS2024 version.

OpenTopoMap will do me for now. In fact, it's extremely good for low-level VFR.

Not for me - still blocked.

No problem here Thanks for all the hard work, Alex. LNM is superb.

Some interesting views there.

TFDi's MD-11 Flightsim Studio's Boeing 727 The next Flying Iron, Just Flight or A2A release ( whichever comes first ). EDIT: Just been looking at development shots of Just Flight's A300B4 - I think that really is my third choice! 😍

@McCrackenAir Is Discord definitely required, or is there some other way of communicating to get a reset on my account ?

Yep, exactly like that! 🤣🤣

The change log! Blimey!! 😀 Key features • Added support for latest MSFS 2024 weather radar features, including tilt and gain (MSFS 2024 only) • Added Weather Radar Test pattern to ND • Added computational lag and “FMS RANGE DISAGREE” warning to ND when changing pages and ranges • Added active flight plan route to Navigraph Enroute Charts app • Added ground conditioned air option to the EFB aircraft app • Added comprehensive State Saving functionality • Improved flap animations and wingflex • Numerous AFCAS stability and handling improvements • Extensive FMS/CDU navigation and sequencing enhancements • Numerous ND/PFD, systems and visual improvements AFCAS/ATS Fixed: • Fixed spurious AFCAS TARGET warning being generated at high altitudes when descending in IASe mode • Fixed spurious AFCAS TARGET warning being generated when toggling between IAS/Mach • Fixed spurious AFCAS MODE warning generating during a turnaround • Fixed AFCAS speed bug flickering when VMO protection activates • Fixed an edge case that could prevent the AFCAS PROF mode from engaging • Fixed autopilot not disconnecting when stab trim switches are operated for 1.5 seconds Improved: • Improved ATS response during Altitude Capture and G/S Capture phases • Improved ATS response in level flight to reduce hunting tendency • Improved AFCAS pitch response when IASe is the active mode • Improved AFCAS turn anticipation logic in edge cases where large turn angles are required, and short distances exist between waypoints • Improved AFCAS auto-trim behaviour to prevent the aircraft being out of trim when disengaging the autopilot FMS / CDU / Navigation Fixed: • Fixed Along Track Waypoints not accepting negative distances • Fixed NOT ALLOWED scratchpad messages generating when TROPO field edited on FMS INIT A page • Fixed ENTRY OUT OF RANGE scratchpad messages when entering BLOCK fuel close to aircraft’s maximum fuel capacity • Fixed FMS NEW WAYPOINT page generating a FORMAT ERROR when entering longitude to two decimal places • Fixed FMS PROG page showing one too many decimal places for LAT/LONG • Fixed missing ENTRY OUT OF RANGE scratchpad messages when entering THR RED and/or ACCEL altitudes below 1,000ft AGL • Fixed a scenario where a F-PLN DISCONTINUITY was being automatically closed if the aircraft flew over the waypoint following the discontinuity Improved: • Improved waypoint sequencing logic for Direct-To operations, including routes that skip STARs and other complex sequencing scenarios • Improved Navaid Remote Tuning logic to prioritise Navaid range rather than distance from the aircraft • Improved OPT FL calculations on the FMS CDU Displays (PFD/ND/MFDU/TCAS) Fixed: • Fixed missing 3nm TCAS range ring on ND MAP (15B range) • Fixed FWD DOOR status messages on the RH MFDU being linked to all doors • Fixed XPNDR 2 permanently displaying a “TCAS OFF” message on the PFD • Fixed missing “---” V1/V2 on PFD prior to takeoff speed being set • Fixed missing IGNITION ON memo on LH MFDU • Fixed a small difference between Captain’s and First Officer’s PFD brightness levels • Fixed TCAS occasionally displaying incorrect relative altitude of other traffic Improved: • Added support for latest MSFS 2024 weather radar features, including tilt and gain (MSFS 2024 only) • Added Weather Radar Test pattern to ND • Added extended runway centreline to ND if a runway is selected with no procedure • Added computational lag and “FMS RANGE DISAGREE” warning to ND when changing pages and ranges • Improved numerous visual items on the PFD and ND • Improved VDEV indication when +2000/-2000 from path Electronic flight bag (EFB) Fixed: • Fixed EFB landing VFTO calculation • Fixed jetway EXT PWR remaining available if pushback initiated with jetway still attached Improved: • Added active flight plan route to Navigraph Enroute Charts app • Added GROUND AIR button to the EFB and additional systems logic to allow the air conditioning system to function on the ground without the APU running • Added comprehensive State Saving functionality, restoring the majority of cockpit, avionics and systems configuration when reloading a flight. • Added THROTTLE POSITION option to the EFB to toggle throttle axis position visibility on the LH MFDU engine indications • Improved SYNC ALTIMETERS logic – now only synchronises the Captain’s and First Officer’s main altimeters (standby altimeter is no longer affected by sync logic) Aircraft systems Fixed: • Fixed spurious GPWS alerts during go-around • Fixed engine fire checklist not being persistent after engine fire test • Fixed icing warnings not triggering in icing conditions • Fixed marker ident volume not controllable via audio panels • Fixed ADF and ILS ident volume knobs functioning in reverse sense • Fixed NDB frequency range to now allow selections between 190 and 1750 kHz • Fixed no take-off config warning with Flight Control Lock ON and throttles advanced to MIN TO position • Fixed edge case where the TOGGLE LANDING LIGHT control assignment would not move the landing light switches Improved: • Improved useability of ADF selector knobs • Improved air conditioning system logic • Improved accuracy of glideslope and localiser callout triggers • Added clickspot for controlling all three landing light switches together Artwork (model/texture/animation) Fixed: • Fixed mismatch between the flap animation and flap SimVariables • Fixed missing strobe effect on tail navigation light • Fixed wingflex logic causing the wings to have a positive flex when on the ground • Fixed passenger oxygen valve animation • Fixed EFB/Tablet window mount slightly clipping window • Fixed animation bug causing low cabin pressure to be indicated during cruise (F70 only) • Fixed animation bug causing non-functional standby compass (F70 only) • Fixed standby compass logic • Fixed missing wipers on F100 exterior LODs (MSFS 2020 only) • Fixed gear objects protruding through wing • Fixed cockpit door clipping jumpseat Improved: • Improved flap animations • Improved wingflex logic for slightly more dynamic wings • Improved exterior lighting effects • Improved texture resolution around the rudder pedal area • Improved throttle reverse detent animations Documentation • Updated Operations Manual • Updated EFB Manual Martyn - Development Manager

And I thought I'd got Steam Addiction bad !

I'll be watching the England vs Argentina game tonight - if it goes to penalties, I'll be hiding behind the sofa.

I liked reading what RSR's posted here, particularly about the hunt for WASM crashes. It gives insight into the problem, what experiments have been tried to track down the issue, and what PMDG's thoughts are about the future.

One of the best photos I ever took at Duxford - two classics together. G-OSRA was formerly owned by FedEx, and the last 727 ever built. 😍