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Hello MrA, Auto Rudder is an optional setting in the running Program - Auto Trim is a permanent setting located in the FSX/P3d Configuration file - C:\Users\user name\App Data\Roaming\Microsoft Games or Lockheed Martin\FSX or P3d\ FSX.cfg - or P3d.cfg File - Under the [REALISM] heading Check it out - See if You can make Your Trim Wheel and Elevator Tab Twitch !! Try flying the airplane with it on - sort of like a Flint Stone auto pilot !! Really makes trimming the airplane up EASY ! More time to look for Burma Shave signs !! Having FUN Flying B) :rolleyes: Johnman

Oops, I might Add that I am setting the Auto Trim ( True/False ) in the FSX/P3d ( *.cfg ) Configuration File. Am I the only Simmer that this Bothers ?? Johnman

Hello Forum, Running Fsx/P3d in Windows 7/64 - and I am expreiancing a bit of agrivation - I have looked around and can't seem to find an answer - even it looks to be a common problem ?? When I set the auto trim to true - in any plane - the vertical trim wheel and the trim tab get very nervous - just flipping up and down ?? - when autotrim is set to false things smoth out and act normal . un fortunatly I enjoy flying with auto trim on - saves a lot of aggrevation - chasing the aircraft all around - constantly trimming - would really appreciate an answer to this !! Thanks in advance Johnman

Hey Fullthrottle, Assuming that You are Running Windows 7/64bit ?? P3d is a 32 bit program - which means it should be installed in the 32 bit program folder - ( X86 ) - when LM Re-Writes P3D into a 64 bit Program - Then they will re-write the installer to install it into the 64 bit Folder - " Program Files ". My Windows 7/64 P3D is installed in the " program files ( X86 ) - 32 bit folder - and I run My Computer as Administrator - So I do not have that conflict with permissions . If You are having a conflict - running P3D in the ( X86 ) folder - then Re install it to the ( C:\ Drive ) - The " Programs Folder " is for 64 bit Programs . You can rest assured that LM has written the Installer to install the Program into the proper folder . How is Your P3D running as installed now ?? - Good Luck ! Johnman

Hello DeskPilot, I am running FSX and P3d 1.4 side by side With NO Agrivation - Like any other Windows Program - they Run Independintly !! Have Fun Flying !! Johnman

Hello Vonmar, I'm running P3d v 1.4 - and I don't know what FLOLS are - but I ran across this online - http://www.lockonfiles.com/files/file/2699-prepar3d-ai-carriers-fix/ Its for P3d ver 2.0 - But it May be what You are looking for ?? Johnman

Hey Guys, I feel that LM is being very Wise in its treatment of Us " Casual Users " - We seem to be way more Vocal than the " Serious Users " - and this leads them to a Quicker insight to problems with the program - and enables them to correct the more prominent Issues - in a timely Manner ! Sort of a Pathway around the EULA Swamp !! " We " are allowed to use them - Because " We " are usefull to them - over and above The Boost in Revenue. And I don't think either Comunity would be able to fully support the Simm alone . This also allows either community to look into a more robust Forum and see how Users feel about P3D . EEGad Wher did that all come fram !! Johnman

Hello Paul, If You have waited this long to swap - and are considering P3DV2 - You may be better off waiting a Month or 2 until after the first revision - I think it would be a much smoother and enjoyable transition after they work out a few Buggs ! I'm running Ver 1.4 for now - and I am going to go 64bit Win 7 and work that out before I make the V2 move ! However I am Totally looking forward to the V2.?? move ! - Also Hoping the Addon Market will EXPLODE in the meantime !!! Good Luck and ENJOY FLY'IN That SIM !! Johnman

Hey All, this is turning into a neat topic !! I'm going to tryout Japan - Hawaii is also FUN !! As We Used to say at Mohawk - Have a Nice Flight !! Johnman

Hey JVanE, Some of The Areas that I have Allways Found interesting to Fly - Are - the West Coast - From Portland North on UP into Southern Alaska - There are endless Mountins - Coast line - Beaches - Cllifs - Fijords - Some of the More Detailed Cities - Bela Cola Valley !! - (out af Vancouver) - I spend a lot of time Cruising around Ketchican and Juneau . Anchorage down to Kenai - Seward - Kodiak . I like to get up into the Mountains in a Super Cub and find a Pass !! - Also - The Iris AT6 Texan 2 - is an incredible aircraft - Stable and easy to control - set Your Altitude with Your Trim - and it stays there. Exceptionally Detailed - and FREE ! - Its NOT a VAS Hog !! - Additional Liverys ect are available FREE on the Iris Website !! Also something else I would like to Add - To Add to the enjoyment - of Hands Off Flying - In Your P3d Config File is a seetting that eases My mind enormously - Under Realism - set Auto trim = True ! No more Chasing the altimeter All Over The Place. No matter which Flight Sim You fly - these Areas will give You Some of the Nicest Scenery - Down Close - 1500ft ! - in the Sim . Add Note : Im flying P3D V1.4 For Now - I want to Upgrade My Computer and Let You Guys work out the kinks in V2 before I Switch ! So Let Me know what You think in the meantime !! Johnman

Hello IPW , This worked for Me Go into Your Control Panal and Remove Your Joy Stick Driver - Then reboot and let it reinstall !! If that doesn't work - Go to the manufacturers Website and make sure You have the latest Driver - Download and install !! If that doesn't Work - Remove Your Driver again and try to install the Generic MS or Windows Driver for the Joystick that You have. After each step - make sure that You check Your Axis Assignments ( Axes 7 ( I believe )) in Your P3D Settings Menue ! - You may have to reboot Your Computer after each step ! Also You can Calibrate Your Joystick in the Settings Menue - Checking the Windows side ! After You get Your Throttle Untangled - Go into Your Settings and Set Your Senitivities to - ( Null - 0 ) - And sensitivity - ( Max ) ! Hopefully this will get You off the F1 and F4 Buttons ! Good Luck and ENJOY a Great Flight Simm !! Let Us know if This Helps ?? Johnman 11

Hey sjb5001, Make Sure the Panal and Sound Files in the drag and drop aircraft - do NOT Alais an Aircraft or folder that is not installed in Your P3d simobjects/aircraft folder ! ie ( c172 ) ! Most FSX Aircraft will just Drag across ! - but You may have to fiddle with the panal and sound files ! Good Luck ! Johnman

Hey All, You Never Know until You kickerin theguts and therein lies the secret of Havvin Fun with this Hobby !! P3d Rocks !! :lol: :lol: Johnman

Hey Gingerterry, Go for the best Processor You can afford - Preferably Pentium - and Allways go for the fastest in its class - definatly aver 3.0 ghz ! When I upgraded my Box - the biggest jump in frame rate - was going from a 2.6 ghz Chip to a 3.5 ghz Chip ! Good Luck ! Johnman

Hello msmithjr, May I suggest that You Temporarilly keep Your FSX install - The longer You keep P3D - the more You learn about Moving Your good Stuff over !! - Uninstall the stuff that You know You will not use - and Keep the stuff You like - I know that with a few exceptions - You can just drag and drop Your Aircraft directly into Your Sim Objects Folder ! The Fsx to P3D Migration tool May work for You - I tried using it and ran into an ocean of Alligators - Trying to Fly both Fsx and P3D - It creates a Dummy Folder and things can get very confusing When You try to switch back and forth ! I ended up with a complete Re install of both programs !! However it does work well for installing FSX addons into P3D ! Hope This Helps Johnman :p0504:

Hey Thanks, SimLauncher works perfect - for FSX and P3D - and is Exactly what I was looking for !! One of the great things about P3D is _ there are new app's and Addons coming out every day !! Does anybody know if P3D V 2.0 is going to be 32 bit or 64 bit or both ?? Now to get down to Setting up Some Serious Flying !! Johnman :p0504:

Hello Shane, I am running both programs on the same Hard drive - after completely re installing every thing again ! - I suggest NOT using the migration tool - it worked fine for awhile - but it eventually led to a Train Wreck ! - IE Re installing the programs again ! I am getting higher fps in Fsx - P3d is about 10 fps slower - but still very steady - not really very noticeable ! You should have very little problem as long as You keep the two programs SEPERATE ! I was able to Drag and Drop most of My favorite Aircraft from FSX to P3D - Be sure You have the correct aircraft installed for Sound and Panal Alaizing. Scenery - I have stuck with Freeware - and have had very little problem ! - and Freeware can mostly be Drag and Drop ! You start using FSX Payware Scenery in P3D and the installer gets confused ( It likes FSX )- again Be VERY carefull if You use The Migration Tool !! Good Luck - I think You will enjoy P3d - Unfortunatly the P3d Eula states that Entertainment or enjoyment are Not Something that they promote !! I like it ! Johnman :p0504:

Hello Pilot98, In addition to what Jetsflier and Arismac have said - I know that the i7 Processor is Top of the Line !! - however Processor speed is critical - anything below 3ghz will not give You the best Frame rate - I just upgraded from a 2.5 ghz processor to 3.5 ghz the increase was amazing !! 4ghz is even better !! Johnman :p0504: