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I just came across this thread and I am somewhat more confused then usual. I see the current version of the 2024 sim I have is 1.9.21.0. What then is the flight mode drag situation for aircraft like the Flysimware Lear35A which has a max cruise of about 0.8 Mach? Is a new sim update coming to go back to the SU6 drag levels, or has that happened already? Thanks, Al

Well that's really strange because my post is immediately above yours that is immediately above this one! 😊

In FS2020 I successfully used 3 small FSUIPC7 lua scripts for each HJET throttle. Each HJET throttle was assigned to one of my Saitek TQ levers. I posted these scripts in the old FSUIPC User Contributions forum before John moved everything to the new location. The main Lua script moved a HJET throttle through its normal throttle range. This script was loaded and ran automatically when the HJET loaded. Then I also had a CUTOFF script that moved the HJET throttle info cutoff when my Saitek throttle lever activated a button at the very bottom of its movement range. And the other IDLE script moved the HJET throttle into the idle position when the Saitek throttle lever was moved out of the button at the bottom of its movement range. Maybe not the best solution, but it all worked. That said, I just installed the 2024 HJet today and see new Lua files will be needed. But based on my 2020 experience I expect it all can be made to work with new scripts. Or maybe there is better approach then Lua scripts. Al

What aircraft and what sim? I just tried turning knobs in the Learjet 35 and C414 in FS2020. With the Legacy interaction system, holding left click does turn the knobs. With the Lock interaction system, holding left click and dragging turns the knobs. I get the same results in FS2024. I am not aware of any special Flysimware "knob turning" configuration option.

The motivation for the AeroCruze 230 AP in the Legacy was it's increased capabilities (e.g., IAS, LVL) compared to the KAP140, and the fact it is a somewhat unique touch screen unit. Certification was not the issue, and in fact I think Momo mentioned that the AeroCruze 230 is certified. Where is the uncertified AeroCruze 230 AP described? I'd like to read about it and I'm also curious to see what it might cost. I saw that the certified unit is about $14,000.

That's good news , Chris, thanks for the update! I'm looking forward to using the throttle. Al

That KFC 230 AeroCruze AP replaces the KAP 140 AP on the various Lancair Legacy analog panels. The KAP 140 will no longer be available on the FSW Lancair Legacy.

My understanding is there are no future plans to implement the "RNAV side of it".

What's not implemented are some of the "before GPS" RNAV aspects of that RNAV/NAV2 box. However, the NAV2 radio aspect is fully functional.

JYW: Thanks for the image posting info! I was using ShareX to post images and had no idea there was a restriction -- actually didn't even know ShareX was hosting the images on Imgur. Matchstick: I reposted the images using PostImages that I tried to post above, hopefully they are now visible to you. I don't see anything on page 6 of the Flysimware C414 manual regarding the Nav2 radio, so not sure what manual you are referring to -- sorry. However, directly below is a picture of the original panel from the actual IRL C414 that was used as the model for the Flysimware C414. This IRL Nav2 radio is the same one as in the Flysimware C414 GNS 530 panel, which is the second picture below. So Nav2 is not missing. You use the white keyboard to tune Nav2 which in the Flysimware picture just happens to be tuned to 109.1. Original IRL C414AW Pane Screenshot 2 — Postimages Flysimware C414AW GNS 530 Panel FSW C414 — Postimages

I don't see anything on page 6 of the Flysimware C414 manual regarding the Nav2 radio, so not sure what manual you are referring to -- sorry. However, directly below is a picture of the original panel from the actual IRL C414 that was used as the model for the Flysimware C414. This IRL Nav2 radio is the same one as in the Flysimware C414 GNS 530 panel, which is the second picture below. So Nav2 is not missing. You use the white keyboard to tune Nav2 which in the Flysimware picture just happens to be tuned to 109.1. Original IRL C414AW Panel Flysimware C414AW GNS 530 Panel

What's missing? All the C414 versions have two Nav radios.

Which of the below are you recommending not to use in game? Thanks.

Chris, could you please provide an update for those of us waiting to order the throttle. Thanks, Al

One thing to be aware of is Spad.Next may not support assigning a keyboard key to directly activate a sim event (K-event, etc) or a script. I say may because I have not been a Spad.Next user for this reason (I like to use keys to activate certain scripts I've written), but things might have changed since the last time I checked. You can certainly assign buttons or switches to do that, so with the possible key assignment limitation aside, Spad.Next seems to be a very capable program based on how I've seen it used by others. Al

OK, I was not aware of the GFC 500X; interesting, learned something. I guess what this all comes down to is whether or not the AP certification of the KAP140 AP is important to a user of the Flysimware Legacy. My guess is it is not important to the vast majority of users, but I can see how it might be to users like yourself with IRL experimental aircraft experience. To each their own. Al

There are certainly Lancair Legacys out there with certified APs, for example the GFC500. Legacys are being updated all the time, and it could be a Legacy owner came across a good deal on a used KAP140 and decided to upgrade his AP.😉 Heck, some Legacy owners are even upgrading an analog panel to an all glass panel. Can't be cheap to do that. Al

When MSFS 2024 is loading, I keep getting the popup message "Download done, check your notification panel". I check notifications, but don't know how to determine exactly what download the popup message is referring to. Appreciate any ideas on how to end this popup. Thanks, Al

Currently I am not aware of any plans to update the C441 for FS2024.

FS2024 has two Community folders, one called just Community, and another called Community2024. Can anyone point me to some 'official' documentation or comments by Asobo that indicates which of the two Community folders is scanned first when the sim is searching for an aircraft file to load? It makes the most sense to me that the Community2024 folder would be searched first, but I would like to verify that. Thanks, Al

Is that a general AVSIM image limitation, or just something particular to you own computer setup? And thanks for the feedback on the ClearSkies app. Al

What's the downside to clearing these caches?

After the SU5 update, I was surprised to see Tobi as one of my controllers on the MSFS Controls setup screen, even though I don't own a Tobii. Turns out the problem was my yoke PID (Product ID) and VID (Vender ID) were both 0000. After updating these IDs with the help of the yoke's designer, Tobii thankfully "disappeared" from my controller list. The sudden appearance of Tobii has happened to a few others, reasons why currently unknown, so I'm curious how widespread this problem is, and what changed in SU5 to precipitate this. Thanks, Al

My "Tobii problem" is fixed! Chris replied almost immediately to my email to [email protected] and sent me instructions on how to download and use a utility to update the yoke PID and VID. Was not difficult and only took about 15 minutes or so, Outstanding customer support! Thank you Chris! Al

KKLEE, I have the same "Tobii problem" and will try contacting Chris. Can you describe how you were able to fix the yoke -- was some kind of firmware update required to update the PID and VID? Thanks, Al