Bobbybass

Thanks.. I'm starting to get the 'gist' of this...(maybe..?.. ) Am I right in think though...that if I port over my 737 from FSX items like the FMC/CDU will still not work.?. My MCP works..but not the FMC. In light of what you have said....what would be a good 737NG to port over...and would I end up buying another simulator program to do this..? Some else asked about using the IFLY 737 with P3D....in which case I 'guess' I have to buy an IFLY package to 'steal' the 737 ? Once again....I have studied some guy who is running P3D with Project Magenta...and I thought Magenta was also a 'stand alone'.. Thank you all for being so helpful and speedy. Bob

Thank you for taking the time to reply..but I am still a little 'lost'. I like P3D...so presumably..I don't need to buy PMDG and I don't need to use FSX ? That is what is confusing me..but some people on the forums have talked of using P3D with FSX..?..which I don't get..? I liked the look of P3D so ....in light of what you said..I can buy that..and use default 737NG and default traffic and weather ..?...no..? I can then have add ons for great weather..?..clouds..?.. I can get add ons for traffic (no?) I have a FMC panel....and this doesn't work in FSX but will it work in P3D or do I buy add ons again..? My interpretation ( sorry if I have got this wrong)...with P3D I can use it as my base for a physical cockpit and then add things as I go..?..I don't need FSX or Ifly or any other simulators..? Sorry if I am (as we say in England)...a bit 'thick'... Bob

Hi everybody. I am very confused and need some advice...(pity please.. :huh: ) I am putting togther a powerful machine....and want to gradually build a cockpit. I would like to run the visuals on the powerful machine and network several lesser together for avionics. I looked at Ifly cockpit builder and thought it looked easy to use ?. It seemed easy to click on a client icon and it linked to the main server. I looked at P3D and thought it looked amazing, but couldn't find simple information about networking ? Other people talk about simulators like PMDG ?? I then saw some items on these forums about..what is the best 737NG for P3D..? This confuses me. I have used FSX for some years..and you get some included planes.. If I buy P3D do I not get a 737 ?. Do I have to buy a 737 from another supplier and then use that as a 'frame' to hang P3D on ? Also (and I guess this is a 'can of worms'..) what is the best to buy ? Ifly...P3D...PMDG..FSX...? What confuses me is that it 'seems' that you buy P3D then you have to buy add ons..? Here is my first question.....If I buy P3D do I get the complete unit with a plane (737) and basic weather and the ability to fly it with a basic Saitek Yoke ..Pedals and panel..and can then build out from that ? Thank you for any advice you can give me. Bob