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12 hours ago, bobcat999 said:

It can take a long time without defrost capability.  I had to take one down to 2000 ft and fly around for ages and it gradually thawed.  It is quite a good effect I think.

As for the pitot head, not sure, but it is within a few seconds in the sim - not sure if that is realistic.

I used to make the windscreens on the King Air, and on those, a rough specification was for them to de-frost/de-ice within about 30 seconds as an acceptable time. (that's feels like a long time in the air! 🙂).

Thanks for your response.. that's very cool that you used to make the windscreens! 🙂

I ended up landing with barely any visibility, and it started to thaw out after about 10 mins on the ground or so haha. 

I'll be careful about the sort of conditions I fly in next time.. love that that sort of realism is available, it also certainly had an impact on the aircraft during flight. 

Happy flying! 

Hey guys,

Speaking of icing.. Once your aircraft has iced up whilst flying, how long does it normally take for it to subside once the usual measures are taken (prop de-ice, pitot, defrost on etc)?

Thanks! :) 

On 8/30/2020 at 11:53 PM, Farlis said:

I wish people would stop posting pointless threads like these. 

Not only is this the second time something like this is posted and turns out to be a false alarm, it is also completely useless information, because any official update will be done automatically anyway whenever one fires up their simulator.

So I don't see the point of a heads up. The program itself will give you one, when it is time.

Oh, I see.. so basically.. this is pointless because someone is curious about something that was actually announced by Microsoft? Don't question anything until it arrives on your plate, hey? ;) 

Furthermore, I'm actually expecting that big Japan region update too.

That is supposed to be coming today from what I understand.. so yes, I can understand why people are curiously anticipating it's arrival. 

22 hours ago, Dillon said:

I just upgraded from 16 to 32 after the release of FS and it was money well spent... Not sure how going from a 6gb 'video card' to an 8gb card would improve things.  Now that's the conversation...🧐

Hey guys, 

So I just want to add my own experience. 

I have a MSI GL65 Leopard gaming laptop. 

I just installed 32gb (up from 16gb)... and there is no question it makes a difference. 

I want to clarify... for those who  are on 16gb, and are seeing only around 14gb usage.. that's not because it can't, or doesn't need more.. as soon as I went to 32gb.. without altering ANY settings in the flight sim, the ram usage increased significantly, and I'm using a minimum of 17gb, right through to around 24gb, and I'm sure I'll see even heavier usage. 

I completely understand what some people mean when they are questioning wether the sim needs it.. but I think it's too easy to over analyse. We are not looking for 'on-paper' results here.. we are discussing practical results.. and they are most definitely there. Sometimes subtle, other times quite pronounced.. but the sim can, does, and works well with that extra headroom that 32GB provides. 

Would I say it's absolutely necessary? No.. if you are on 16gb with a powerful system and getting smooth gameplay.. you'll be fine.. but again, you will find benefit to giving this thing some more ram. 

Hope this helps someone  🙂

 

11 minutes ago, Dillon said:

I just upgraded from 16 to 32 after the release of FS and it was money well spent... Not sure how going from a 6gb 'video card' to an 8gb card would improve things.  Now that's the conversation...🧐

Good to know 🙂

I'll most likely go to 32gb tomorrow. 

I'm actually on a gaming laptop, and was actually really surprised how well the simulator runs on it.. almost maxed out. It's just 1080p..but for the most part it's an amazing experience. I feel 32gb is a given for this sim. 

Did you find less microstutter etc?

On 8/25/2020 at 4:34 AM, snglecoil said:

 

16 GB performs pretty well (that all I currently have), but I do see significantly fewer long frame spikes (aka micro stutters) with 32 GB in that video. 

It's very likely that any micro-stutter you see in a video, is due to the recording software. 

Almost every single video I watched prior to purchasing this sim, had micro stutter, and that was a big concern.. though now that I own it, I can see that it was the limitations of the recording software. 

Of course, any system will experience stutter in some areas if it's not up to par.. however the very fact that I use MSFS 2020.. and I almost immediately hit that 16gb wall, tells me there is no harm in upgrading ;)

You're welcome!  If you wouldn't mind clicking Mark Solved on the post that answered the question for you, it'll help those scouring the forum to help out know that it's been solved, and it'll help those looking for answers to see that there's an answer in here, that would be great.

 

Thanks!

Hi!

I know this is a very old thread, but I just wanted to chime in and say that this is a constant issue with the 777. It is not just an EZDOK issue. I have none of that, and for some reason my buttons become unusable. I've searched for threads about the topic without any luck, perhaps I'm using the wrong keywords.

Cheers  

John 

After a long hours of research, I was able to replicate the issue on my side. 

 

I traced it down to the fact that the latest version of P3D (v2.5) doesn't seem load weather presets properly from the presets folder. Loading the weather from "Fair Weather" for example would take the temperature from our "Cold Environment" preset for an unknown reason. I worked out a way to go around the problem by placing our presets at the end of the presets list... You can download this zip to try it out, simply drop & replace in your P3D directory. https://www.dropbox.com/s/am8ghy8ax60fahj/FSFX_IMP_weather_presets_P3D_temp_fix.zip?dl=0

 

Let me know if that solved the issue for you!

 

Thank you for reporting the issue, our apologies for the inconvenience.

Just wanted to jump in the thread to thank you also, I was getting this issue also, only after I installed PrecipitFX. Will try that dropbox file also if you don't mind  

Ps. Keep up the amazing work, PrecipitFX is the best thing that's happened to the sim as far as visuals and effects go.. I'm alwasy astounded at the eye for detail you guys have! 

John 

Hi John,

 

777 Immersion requires FSUIPC to work.

You can get it here: http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html

 

Let me know if it worked for you!

Thanks!

Hi Keven, 

Thanks so much for your quick response... that did the trick! Looks breathtaking, can't wait to see more releases from the company in future.

All the very best,

John Lebesis. 

Hi guys! 

Quick one here... 

I am a very happy new customer of the 777 Immersion package.. (as well as PrecipitFX). It's just amazing, so glad a company is devoting itself to really raising the bar when it comes to effects. I will support it all the way. 

Just an issue I'm having... I recently installed the 777 Immersion package.. just on the PMDG 777 base package for P3d 2.5... I am seeing all the other effects come into action, though under no circumstances am I getting the wing vapor/condensation effect...

I could be mistaken, but it seeme to maybe have broken the wing vortices for the standard PMDG 737 as well. I've tested under many weather conditions, including the ones that are installed with the Immersion package.. no luck, and no wing vapor. Tried re-installing, nothing. But all other effects seem to be there and look amazing.

I'd be so greatful if somebody could help me out with this, as I'm really stuck! 

Thanks so much in advance, and congratulations on a really amazing product. 

John Lebesis. 

I'm pretty sure that PMDG recommends loading its aircraft only after loading one of the sim's default aircraft.

 

It also makes sense that the reverse might be true. It probably has to do with inherited settings that persist from one aircraft to another. If the settings don't match up exactly, one gets unpredictable behavior.

 

I'm just guessing here. But try loading a p3d default aircraft after a PMDG bird instead and see if that works correctly.

 

Jay Bloomfield

Hi Jay,

Thankyou kindly for your response...

I did try your suggestion, and it did work! Thankyou. It's unfortunate that this is the only way to get it to work it seems without loading a default aircraft. 

Cheers again, and happy flying..

John Lebesis

Hi John,

 

I'm getting a similar problem. It was working fine for a day or so but now after selecting the NGX and pressing ok, a new mini P3D window opens and P3D becomes unusable. Sound familiar to your situation ?

 

Cheers

Gav

Hi Gav!

I don't get the mini window situation, but see if you have any luck with Jay's suggestion. Load a default aircraft first (I have one setup to load as default flight also), and I don't seem to have the problem anymore. 

Hope it's of some help!

John Lebesis

Full names in the forum, please.

 

 

 

 

Full names in the forum, please.

 

 

 

 

Full names in the forum, please.

Hi Kyle, my apologies, it's been a while since I've been in the forums, I wasn't aware.. will make sure to use full name  

In the meantime, seeing as this is your product we are discussing (and a great one at that).. does this problem sound familiar to you, or would you have any suggestions as to why this is happeneing? I understand it could be on the P3d side, but if you had any input into this, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much,

John Lebesis. 

Well this has been helpful. Thanks

Hang in there Gav, I'll keep the thread going until we get some feedback  

John Lebesis. 

Hmm strange sorry, i have external monitors that if switched can cause crashes with p3d

Thats ok, thanks heaps for trying though.. I might even try a re-install to see if that helps! 

Do you have external usb monitors?

 

Nick

Hi Nick, 

No, nothing like that at all. 

Hi guys!

Just purchased my 737ngx 800/900 for Prepar3d 2.5 yesterday... I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw it was available for P3d! Very happy. 

I have a problem.. 

If I try to select any other variant of the aircraft, or one I've added liveries to, or even the 'Poseidon' version that the package comes with.. my whole Prepar3d immediately crashes. 

Is anyone else having this problem? 

I have scoured the forums, but cannot find anything about this specific problem.. I tried rolling back the video driver which hasn't worked, I'm stumped as to what it may be, and it's preventing me from using anything other than the 800/900 winglets variant. 

I'd be so incredibly greatful to anyone who could help me out with this! 

Many thanks in advance, 

John 

Really surprised no one mentioned proper SLI support. Microstutters still exist, and it really takes away from an immersive sim experience..

But that's a combat flight simulator...  :mellow:

It's a combat flight sim.. but that actual sim experience is beautiful. I get abolutely ZERO stutter, except in really heavy missions where there are lots of online players and heavy graphics. In general, I don't believe you can compare the sims side by side graphically.. but in general, the ground textures are really crisp and beautiful. Remember DCS is not about scenery etc, but the graphics of the aircraft models, the smooth flight experience, the REALISTIC flight models of some of the aircraft is so good. 

I actually found it very hard to even look at P3d after playing this...if it wasn't for FTX global.. the textures are just horrendous in comparison. 

I'm not saying you can replace one sim with another.. they do different things. But do yourself a huge favour.. get DCS and at least purchase one of the aircraft with an advanced flight model. I've never flown anything in FSX or P3d that feels remotely close to the real thing. (Despite developers telling us that it's all been tested by airline pilots etc etc). The sim just can't reproduce it. 

Last thing.. I agree about the microstutters, some may believe "Oh, it's no big deal.." but unfortunately.. it IS a big deal. It's not just about looking for them. The fact they even exist at all, is taking away from a true, smooth flying experience. Period. 

I have to admit though, since P3d 2.4, I'm quite excited about how far things have come in such a short time.. We were stuck with a  piece of ###### coded game for so many years (FSX), and we all spent most of our time tweaking, rather than flying.

On the DCS front.. EDGE.. their new maps and graphics engine is out before christmas, along with more new aircraft modules that are beathtaking. Mark my word. You won't find anything like it,... I promise you that. Invest in it, it will renew your vigour for online flying  

Happy flying to you all! 

J 

Hi guys! 

I know this is an older thread...

But I have been having this issue too.. Does this same rule apply for products that are now released from Captain Sim that are Prepar3d v2.2 compatible? Or should the migrator still be used as precaution? (I have the latest 2.2.1.651 installed.) 

I have the 777 and L1011, and yet still got this problem.

I'm doing a repair on P3d as we speak... and will only install the compatible aircraft (777 and L1011), and see if it causes the same issues. It basically corrupts the whole sim. Awful.

Many thanks in advance for any feedback :) 

John 

First of all I don't think they have taken too much. The quantity of issues with 1.1 is much lower than in 1.0 so it is a BIG step in right direction. Lot of people are still confused about how they should use the AEC configurator and it seems that with proper scenery.cfg order and settings inside Vector some issues can be easily fixed. 

 

Offcourse - noone said that 1.1 will be solution to every single problem as this is what you said - it's a global product. 

 

@Honanhal - I don't see what you mean. FTX Vector has exactly same features as UTX except for basic landclass which UTX deliveres, so UTX should only be used for LC until OpenLC is released. 

 

In the end - noone has to buy it. But there are loads of happy people over on orbx forums who use the features of vector without issues. I have to admit - I am not flying in Nepal or not using GA airports in any mountainous terrain. For GA flights I just bought AU SP4 which seems to work flawlessly in my case. Global coverage is for airliners flying and those work out for me nicely. 

 

And about a bull in a China shop - hey, FTX Global enhanced the textures and I don't see even one reason to remove it so why even bother after you bought it. I use some ORBX airports, I use their Vector and also a region. But TBH don't see my FSX as broken. Performance is not lost but game looks way better - what else would I want :) 

 

Anyway - I understand that some people may not like ORBX approach to different things and you know what? That is fine. Isn't it great we all have a choice? :) 

Well said! 

Oh, and I agree.. AU SP4 is simply stunning :) 

J 

Great to hear more positive experiences.  The more users on P3D, the more DX11-specific content that will be produced by third party developers.  It is a very good platform and v2.3 will be even better.

Exciting times! 

Great to see the sim back in development and good hands  

Great to hear more positive experiences.  The more users on P3D, the more DX11-specific content that will be produced by third party developers.  It is a very good platform and v2.3 will be even better.

Exciting times! 

Great to see the sim back in development and good hands