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After stepping away from flight sim for more than a few years, I recently got the itch again and began re-loading my computer with all my old FSX files. Of course, I wanted all the latest iterations of the software I purchased, so I began visiting all the old stomping grounds to update my files. What a revelation I should have known there would be big changes in the flight sim community. PMDG left AVSIM for their own forum, (I saw that coming), some market vendors simply disappeared, A few companies just gave up (sniff for Real Air Simulations and Flight Sim Commander). Some companies have really stepped up their game. PMDG's Operation Center is top notch, as is ORBX's ORBX Central. Flight1 used to be clunky to re-install, but they've got everything nicely organized now. In years past, I kept a database with all my flightsim purchases, with passwords, activation numbers, dates, etc. What a blessing that turned out to be. I had 338 different pieces of software that I have purchased over the years, and I'm happy to say that every piece of software that I wanted to re-install on my computer was successfully updated, with no hassle from any vendors. I did have to send out a couple of emails, and support tickets, but the response was quick and positive. Then I came to Airline2Sim. I see they had a brand-new website and didn't have the technical expertise to port over passwords. So I went through that hassle and opened my new account with them. It wasn't very difficult. But when I went to my dashboard, or library, or account page (whatever they call it), I noticed I only had one purchase listed in my history. It was for the Q400 First Officer's Training Program. I knew I had purchased both the cadet and FO program, so I did some digging and sure enough, on April 11, 2014, I purchased the Cadet Q400 program for $29.99. I did some more digging and found the videos for both programs tucked away safely on my hard drive, as well as backed up on separate storage. I also distinctly remember the Airline2Sim promise that a "Captain's Program" for the Q400 was in the immediate works. I'm glad there was no option to pre-pay for it because I was very happy with the quality and the content of the products I had already purchased and may have found myself in the same predicament some of you are in now. I would have purchased every Boeing product they released. They really haven't produced much in the last 8 years. Caveat Emptor I hope you guys get your money or your product. Well, I'm off to fly my beloved FSX, and maybe I'll dabble in the stunningly beautiful MSFS 2020 I just bought.

PMDG does not publish release times.

+1 for nacelle wobble

This makes you my new best friend.

I must admit, I enjoy working through tutorials. I get a lot of information from YouTube, Angle of Attack, and other educational venues, but nothing ties all this knowledge together better than a well written tutorial. Step by step with information and options on a written page ... yeah, that's the ticket. Ryan has written some wonderful tutorials for PMDG, especially on the 737 NGX and the 777. His tutorial #2 on the NGX is a masterpiece. I have worked these tutorials so often, I can almost do them without reference, ALMOST. It's a very time consuming and difficult effort to produce a good tutorial, I'm sure. So I had an idea. Wouldn't it be great for some of the very knowlegeable and willing participants of this forum to generate their own tutorials, publish them on AVSIM in a collected location and open them to scrutiny and conversation. Let's take some of the pressure off Ryan, and let him finish #2 on the 777. These tutorials wouldn't have to broad cold and dark to shutdown tutorials (although they certainly could be), but could concentrate on a particular aspect of 777 operations, such as fueling, flight planning, in flight operations, emergency procedures, etc. We could even have contests, voted on by members, for best tutorials in certain categories. The possiblities are endless. A lot of the AVSIM members, like me, are retired and have some spare time to contribute. What do you think?

Roll Tide to that !!

No download link available for me, as well. I'm logged into my account, I can pull up the order, but there is no download link. Please advise.

Alex, your post is why I am so interested in this subject. I noticed you switched from DX9 (default). DX10 makes all the difference to me. No dis to you intended at all. There may be such a comparison already, I just haven't come across it yet.

Stunning ... thanks HL

Until I see a thoughtful, unbiased comparison. from a user who knows what they are doing. who has run DX10 and FSX, and P3D, I'll stay with my FSX (DX10). I've never been happier with a simulator and mine looks damn good at the present time. I bought FSX SE because it was on sale for $5, but it is sitting in a corner, probably never to be used. I'm still not happy with the P3D EULA, I feel like I'm being manipulated. I don't like that. If Steve had not developed the DX10 "fixer", perhaps I would have a different mindset. Thanks again, Steve.

This is why Obama is spending money like the end is near. The end IS near. Aliens, meteors, the Borg, whatever ... he became president and learned the truth. Enjoy every day we have left to the fullest.

I thought it might be a problem with NAVDATA updates. My FlightSim Commander (updated last month) still has TESGA in it's NAVDATA file. I need to redo the tutorial just for proficiency, so I'll report back when I get to that stage. I'll update NAVDATA to the current iteration before I begin. It may be a few days. This section of the tutorial just shows you how to cut a corner ... pretty simple.

I remember doing much better on my school reports when I led off with a funny anecdote or joke, preferably one related to the subject at hand. You might try one that starts out ... "Robert Randazzo and Tom Allensworth walk into a bar ..."

Dmitri You have my permission to use any of my quotes in your report. That is, of course, unless the quotes demonstrate a lack of technical knowledge, poor piloting skills, lack of social graces, or naivete. Slim pickings after that. Good luck.

Glad you are enjoying your new machine. It certainly is a much better experience when everything works well.