Molew

Fraps worked fine for me in P3Dv2 up to v2.3, but since then it's been erratic at best. I don't do a lot of video captures, but I do grab a lot of screenshots. Being unable to capture screenshots after accessing the menu or resizing the window is a real disappointment to me. I know the v key still works, but I really don't like messing with bmp files. As an aside, you can display p3d in full screen, just tick the "blackout" option in video settings, and p3d will occupy the entire main display, but any additional monitors not part of the primary display will go black. I generally start p3d in a window, load my scenario and other ancillary apps (Opus) then maximize the window. At this point it's still in windowed mode, but the keyboard shortcut RightAlt+Enter will maximize the sim. For what it's worth, the menu dropping Fraps into an inactive state is not a Fraps issue. I installed Bandicam to see if that worked any better. Same exact issue as with Fraps, screen captures are black and video captures are black but with full sound. Looks like this is some issue with how p3d handles the menu graphics. Or it could be a video driver issue. I'm running the very latest Nvidia drivers (bug fix whql version 344.80 I think, not at my desktop to confirm.)

Bumping up this old thread, looking for a solution myself. Anyone?

Somehow I had missed the hint about turning off the cockpit mipmaps... Now that I've done that, all the cockpit MFD's operate as they should, yay! Now I can get to actually flying this aircraft.

I reported that "ifly" post/site to admin as spam. That's just creepy how he copied AvSim's layout, then has the 'nads' to post link spam in a popular thread on the very site he's copying. Bottom feeder. ~~~ Looking forward to doing some fun back-country flying with the Twin Otter Extended. I've spent a fair amount of time with the original "X" version, and enjoyed the time spent flying that model. With all new graphics and and modeling, this new rendition fits my needs very well. I think it would be a nice gesture if Aerosoft did add RXP integration to the Twin Otter Extended, but I'm not bothered in the least by their decision not to include RXP. I've come close to buying RXP products myself, but I'm not real keen about tossing my money into someone's pocket who won't even acknowledge I exist. I expect the same is true for Aerosoft... If RXP had answered the phone or read their emails, things might be different. I'm guessing there's a strong business opportunity for someone who would like to pick up where RXP left off...

Well, thanks for the diligence in keeping AvSim operating despite the attacks Stephen. I do, however, get an idea of what it feels like to be 'collateral damage' in a battle of leviathans.

... you know what, I give up trying to post anything other than plain text here. Scotland is out, Wales and England have new patches. Go to the Orbx web site for download info.

Thanks Stephen, that would be very useful.

The Fairchild 24 is out ... http://www.lionheartcreations.com/Fairchild_24.html

I've been waiting for this one. Disappointed in the lack of documentation though. Still, I've always wanted a Staggerwing in my hangar. Will be buying it soon. Sent from my Android powered phone via TapaTalk

I run FSX off a 128gb SSD (16gb remaining free) , and have most of my aircraft and rotor-craft on a separate HDD, and my add-on scenery (except Orbx) on a third HDD. Total storage space used is just shy of 200gb, not counting additional third-party stuff like REX (16gb more), or the various "user" folders containing all the operational stuff. So to answer the O/P's question: 240gb is the barest minimum I'd reserve for FSX use. Triple that value for future (worry-free) expansion.

One I'd like to add to the list is Lion Heart Creations' Piper Pacer. One of the versions included in the package is equipped with tundra tires, and makes an excellent bush plane. I know it's not necessarily considered a bush plane, but Aerosoft's Twin Otter is also one heck of a good short-field aircraft. I've managed to get the Tw'Otter down onto, and back out of, Mile Hi (I97D). Something that I doubt could be done in real life, but was sure fun to try in the sim. (you'll need Orbx Central Rocky Mountains scenery, not sure if it's listed in stock FSX.)

Popping in to say "thanks!" :-) Sent from my phone via TapaTalk

Also, SimMarket is sending out emails with the update info and DropBox download links to the 4.90 and 3.999z2 packages. This update will get into the hands of all registered FSUIPC users quite quickly. Just to be clear: FSUIPC isn't infecting anyone's machine. Apparently some third party (hacker) has stolen the GlobalSign Code Keys identifying FSUIPC as safe software and is using those keys on other, non-safe software advertising itself as Java updates. To ensure your own machine is clean and safe, use your standard anti-virus and/or anti-malware program and scan regularly with updated definition files.

I certainly could, but that doesn't address the linked-image size issue brought up by the moderator. I really don't want to compress the raw .PNG format screenshots, especially for this one forum when I post these on several. Off to work now... Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2

I prefer not to compress the original images in order to maintain their fidelity. If that's an issue with AvSim I'll simply stop posting them and de-link the existing images so that only the thumbnails remain. Kind of defeats the purpose of a screenshot area though.