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Thank You Josh, appreciate the info!!

Competition is HEALTHY and drives development, in the long run. In the short run some devs might curtail or postpone plans or future development. I get the argument that the community is small and having a high percentage of the market drives product, but ONLY in the short run. Over time the health of the hobby depends on multiple platforms and developers willing to COMPETE. Look at the success of DCS in the face of what appeared to be overwhelming odds. I have an unopened copy of XP11 sitting right here. At some point i will load it up next to my DCS. A VERY long term project is to learn how to configure my six existing GoFlight modules along with my MCP Pro and EFIS that hopefully get here before XXXX freezes over with Pollypot's GIT. Of note, looking over the Pollypot software page and the GIT forums, it would appear XP11 is the preferred platform for writing modules using GIT. That discovery spoke volumes for me. These are the ultimate simmers and they prefer to work on one platform over another. Interesting.... And Yup... I gave them 20 minutes for the survey. Cheers, Bob

Gentlemen.... I'm looking to upgrade my yoke. I was considering a Yoko. I'm still unsure after searching and reading if the current Yoko use Hall sensors or not. Nothing from the vendors pages I see. I note a post here that VirtualFly is "rumored" to be adding them this year. I guess I should hold off if this is the case. Can anyone confirm current yokes DO NOT? Any thoughts appreciated! Cheers, Bob

A PMDG level DC3 World Peace would also be nice.

Appreciate the suggestions. Six attempts to obtain support forum registration throughout the day. Attempted all possible input methods. Cut paste upper lower case etc. It's FUBARd. Sent a support ticket in 0800 EST today with a detailed explanation. You would think I learned by now not to buy premium software where you cannot read the manual nor read the support forum prior to purchase. But we keep giving them our money so they aren't inclined to change their practices. It will get sorted out eventually. Just no way to run a support operation IMHO. I may just attempt to download 2.0.7 tomorrow, uninstall 2.0.6 and upgrade. When I do get in they will receive my thoughts on the experience. Shame is the next guy will have to buy the software to hear my experience and opinion of their support PITA hoops.

First, make sure you have already created a user account at SimForums (the register option is in the top menu). If you already are a registered Licensed Member and forgot your login name, please click here. Next, locate your Proof of Purchase Certificate number Certificate numbers are different than your regular order number: On Download Versions: You will need a 2-part activation code. I will look like 3X492DGG-23N4IDN23. If you purchased from Flight1.co Select Product Flight1 Super King Air B200 Version 2 Super King Air B200 for FSX Super King Air B200 for Prepar3D Cessna 182 Turbo Skylane for Prepar3D Cessna 182 Turbo Skylane for FSX Cessna 177B Cardinal II GTN Complete GTN 750 for FSX GTN 650 for FSX GTN 750 for Prepar3D GTN 650 for Prepar3D GNS Complete GNS 530 for FSX GNS 430 FSX GNS 530 for Prepar3D GNS 430 for Prepar3D Forum Username (You must be already be a forum member) Certificate ID - (e.g. 298765-HG23A8H1)

Thank you Gentlemen... I guess I will have to wait until F1 finds time to see why my certificate number is invalid and not permitting me to read the support forum where it is all explained. But I truly appreciate the help gentlemen. My frustration remains... Bob

I'm going to try to remain calm and polite in explaining my utter frustration dealing with the F1 support system over the past few days, AGAIN, after promising myself I would not deal with these people again, as over 17 years EVERY time I buy something from them and need assistance it is a MAJOR headache and frustration filled endeavor. Wrapper Crapper! Yes, I use the new Purchasing Agent now. In order to get to the support forum you need to register your purchase with your valid username on the open forum along with providing your purchase certificate number. Their system WILL NOT recognize my VALID certificate number. Perhaps someone has encountered a similar problem after updating their GTN750. I bought it to use with the A2A Bonanza V35, which I am truly enjoying learning to fly. When I load the AC I get an error dialog that suggests I update my F1 GTN750 definitions files, using the F1UpdateTool. I have done so, I now show files version 1.13 and I can see the P3D4.4 versions listed numerous times in the Supported Simulator Version window. Yet I continue to get the error upon loading the AC that uses the F1GTN750 to update my definition files via the F1UpdaterTool. Once loaded, the GTN takes a full five seconds to zoom, pan to a new location map, or load any menu. UNUSABLE. Behavior began upon updating GTN750 to use with P3D4.4. Anyone have any suggestions as to a possible fix? I suppose I could uninstall the whole GTN750 and reinstall, but, once again, it teaches me to buy product from this vendor. It's not that I'm surprised or irritated that there are bugs or issues, I get that. It's what I have to go though, DAYS of hoop jumping, to even begin to explain my issues to them. EVERY... SINGLE... TIME...... I usually pride myself on being civil and polite, but this keeps going on and on and on, years after years after years.... Cheers, Bob

Limited amount of tickets available. Four hour drive for me, but it will be my first "big show" after flight simming 17 years. That's one of the cost's of spending most of a life in Alaska. Looking forward to the show and the toys. http://www.flightsimexpo.com/venue.html Cheers, Bob

Well... this is certainly going to bust a hole broadside into my flight training schedule.

I did just client from 4.2 to 4.4. Worked fine. Updated shaders, new config and display drivers.

Just received an update email from Tony at GoFlight. They expect my order to ship end of this week beginning of next. Cheers, Bob

Last week I ordered a MCP and an EFIS from GoFlight. There are rumors running around GoFlight is shutting it's doors. The phone numbers have been removed from the website and Tony is not returning my emails. Anyone hear anything? Thanks! Bob

ORBX PAJN. Having flown real aircraft in and out of it over the years they did an absolutely outstanding job of modeling "the cut" which the approach to 8 it is known by locally. Landing on runway 8 in typical Juneau weather is about as real as it gets. And having lived on the side of the hill across from downtown Juneau for over 30 years they did an outstanding job of modeling the local terrain. Buildings are "so-so" away from the airport, but not too bad. Flying up to the face of the Mendenhall Glacier is extremely accurate. I might be biased... Cheers, Bob

Paul, thanks for asking. I'm considering doing exactly the same thing. Getting ready to retire and will most likely buy a new high end i9 rig from Jetline Systems rather than build my own as I have done in the past. Their systems come with a 1080ti. I already have one in my rig now. Great info here Ron. Thank you for the efforts and the sharing! Cheers, Bob

Thanks David!!

I upgraded just the client following the silent movie era video pinned at the top of the forum. I have read elsewhere some other people are deleting their shaders folders and config file after doing so. I do remember doing so for previous updates per the instructions provided by Poppet. No mention of it on the video. Should I have done so? , and... if so, should I uninstall 4.4 first, reinstall 4.4 and delete immediately delete these files and let them be rebuilt or is it OK to do it now after a few flights in 4.4? Thanks!! Bob

Of note, I just upgraded from 4.2 to 4.4. Never got around to 4.3. I know......I know.. Anyway, this morning I'm starting the left engine of my MJ C47 in my backyard, KRSW, to do some patterns to ensure my OBS gauge is working as it stopped working when I BRIEFLY configured my new F1GTN for it. As I fired up my left engine with the sun just coming up over the back of the AC, I could VERY clearly see clear prop shadow as I have NEVER seen it as the engine began to turn over. Maybe I have just missed it before this clearly, but I don't think so. Very impressive. Much smoother flight model too, no doubt. Not just a placebo, it's there. Great work LM!! Cheers, Bob

K.I.S.S. works for me. Uninstalled client, downloaded and installed new client. Installed flawlessly. Q400 and PMDG 737 load just fine. Took the time to install latest video driver and noticed ORBX Vector had an update. Downloaded, installed, took a good 4 minutes to reconfigure but the sim came back up just fine. All seems to be operational. Chaseplane works. MUCH easier than what I had anticipated. I'm back to my regularly scheduled program in less than an hour. Cheers, Bob

Six months ago I endeavored to expand my flightsimming from nearly 15 years of piston AC to turboprops and jets. After those six months I am settling into routine flights with the Majestic Q400. It did not go nearly as smoothly as I had envisioned, but I’m starting to reach a good comfort level with originating and flying regional hops for the VA I joined. I tend to stick with an AC for a long period of time to really learn it. I have logged nearly 2000 hours with DC3 Airways. Once I reach that milestone, I am going to focus more on regular routine daily flights with the Q400, most notably learning the HUD and advance navigation. I’ll also crack open the manual and spend some time in the manual of the jetliner I need to choose. Most of my Q400 hours are on Vatsim as I’m trying to learn proper procedure and ATC. I just completed the Vatstar P1 training and will proceed through P4. Always learning. My intent was to concentrate my flying on Vatsim through what I believe to be a great VA. Now I’m not so sure I want to go the Vatsim route totally. I have been following with interest the various threads the past few months discussing ATC programs and AI traffic programs. Not ready to make the plunge yet, but I think it’s getting closer. Anyway… that was some background for the real reason I’m posting this. I’m trying to decide which jetliner to begin with, the Leonardo Maddog or the PMDG 737NGX. I have both. When I bought the 737 I also purchased Mike Ray’s books which I highly regard. I have watched countless hours of YouTube vids on both AC. Either will be a challenge, but that’s the whole point. This is for the long haul. I’m going to buy a new 9th gen pc this next year along with a new yoke and throttle. Just installed my Crosswinds (nice!). I have 6 Go-Flight modules and am considering buying an EFIS and MPC over the next few months to go with them. I also just bought the X-Plane 11 DVD set. Looking over the Pollypot site to configure my Go-Flight gear I came to the realization that X-Plane was the way to go if I wanted to slowly learn Linda and LUA or even utilize some of the user contributed profile files. I have some programming experience, enough to be dangerous, but learning them will keep me off the streets and out of the pool halls. Anyone venture an informed opinion on which to take up first? I like the idea of moving with history from the DC3 to the DC9 and then taking on the glass with the PMDG. I just want to make sure I’m not biting off more than I can chew. I’m hopeful the Maddog will give me a solid foundation before moving into Mr. Boeing’s world and eventually the Airbus series too. No sense being closed minded about it. Airbus makes some fine AC from what I can see. Any informed thoughts and opinions from the commercial jetliner veterans out there? If you were to do it again, what decision would YOU make, and why? Support? Community? Other factors? Retirement is drawing close. Flying heavy metal and working on my short game is beginning to become front and center. Hope to be able to spend more time learning and contributing to this FINE community. Thanks! Bob

No worries Dan. THANK You for the help!! Bob

I believe I did mention that used the control panel to uninstall my previous version of the 737NGX from late 2017. I did download the current product executable folder zip file from my account and ran the XX.exe file as an administrator afte unzipping it. I'm hopeful that is what you meant by "current installer" and not some separate program from PMDG for installing the executable. I did locate the OC on my C drive. If I have missed anything, I apologize for my ignorance. I did not find any "installer" mentions on the PMDG website. Maybe just a communication and wording issue. Cheers, Bob Tonkin

I'm about to embark on the 737NGX learning curve. I had hoped to spend considerable more hours flying the Q400 turboprop before taking this task on, but the landing gear retraction bug has rendered the AC unpredictable for online live ATC flying. I'm sure they will eventually get it sorted out and I can continue to accumulate regional hours, but it's time to move on, for now. I purchased the PMDG 737NGX in the fall of 17. Just now getting it operational. I noticed I had no OPS Center on my start menu. I'm thinking, no worries, the reinstall will fix that issue. Read the installs section of the manuals and a few months of posts here and determined I would be wise to uninstall using Control Panel and reinstall the AC. The uninstall and reinstall went just fine. The OPS Center came up, two notices informed I needed a livery fix and an update. Did both, all OK, closed the OPS Center. Started up P3DV4.2, AC loads just fine. However, I still have no PMDG listing on my Win10 Start menu. Any suggestions? Might I be doing something incorrectly? No biggie now, I have literally tens of dozens of hours of reading and learning ahead, but it might come in handy down the road. And.... I'm using ChasePlane. One of my first tasks before starting the tutorial flights is getting a good Chaseplane views set up and running. Anyone recommend a good premade set from the community they like for a starting point? Thanks... Bob Tonkin

Gentlemen... Thank You for the opinions offered. It sounds like I should wait a bit to buy both the yoke and throttle set up to get Hall sensors in both. Perhaps by waiting too the Intel 9th gen processors will be shipping in quantity. I ended up ordering a Crosswinds last week.When I looked at the Thrustmaster Pendular early last week there were 7 at that big warehouse in the sky. I went back to look Thursday and they are now back ordered 60 to 90 days. I believe I will be pleased with the Crosswinds. They have already shipped. All in good time. Now I have the next big decision to make. After making my target hours in the Q400 do I move next to the 737NGX or the Maddog. I'm leaning heavily toward the Maddog. Both are sitting in the hanger uninstalled. I put a few hours in the C47 today. It has been a month or two. It's like slipping on the best pair of warm slippers you have ever owned on a cold winter morning. Just relaxing flying after shear terror after terror in the Q400. Thanks Again! Bob

What he said. +1