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I need to do this too so I can upgrade P3D versions. Hoping it will fix the CTD issues I have with every single flight now. However I am the king of procrastination so it hasnt been done yet. Just the idea of removing everything, and putting it all back makes me shudder. Having a beautiful, crash free experience in DCS is usually the culprit that keeps me from going forward.

I've got a set of the new TM's on pre-order. Have tried all but the MFG but none have worked out well due to my situation of being a below knee amputee. I'm hoping the heel catch on these new ones will help. Will report after I get them and give it a go.

Pretty sure this isn't procedurally correct, but I usually set it too the first altitude restriction in my STAR. Or if I'm feeling lazy, the IAF altitude for my landing. Would be curious to hear how it's really done though.

My system has 2 SSD's. One 250GB for Windows 10 and other incidental programs and the other, a 500GB NVME SSD for other games and sims. And lastly the 4TB WD Black for P3D as well as all my other storage needs.

If what you listed above is in your price range, go for it. It's a nice Skylake build and will run P3D nicely, as well as anything else you throw at it. My only suggestion to change would be the HDD. Ditch the WD Blue for a WD Black in the biggest size you can afford. I currently use a 4TB WD Black and I have P3D installed on it. The performance gains between putting P3D on an SSD or a fast HDD like the WD Black are not enough for you to notice. And if you add a lot of add on aircraft and scenery you will quickly fill up any reasonably priced SSD. My P3D install is just over 1TB now. Hope this helps in your decision making. You are certainly off to a good start. Edit- After quickly browsing their website I see that the largest HDD drive they offer is 1TB. If your comfortable with working inside the case go that route, then replace the 1TB model with something larger after you get it. Typically swapping out an HDD is not very difficult.

I just installed my EVGA 980ti Hybrid last night and am nothing but happy. 6 hours in DCS World with a +150mhz OC and the card never got above 50C. This is at 4K, every option maxed out. I'm happy with my choice. P3D testing will happen tonight.

I recently had my EVGA PSU fail and I have to say, the customer support and RMA process was extremely smooth. Best support I've had in a long time. So much so that I decided to go ahead and order their 980ti Hybrid to replace my 2 MSI 970's. So I would go with EVGA. Hope this helps in your decision making.

Yes, this is a bitter pill to swallow. I initially had the same issue. But when you look at what you are getting, it really is worth it. Get one aircraft, your favorite, and the others as time goes on. Again, this is what I did. I purchased the NGX and flew it quite a bit. I did miss my 777 though. But when PMDG took the advanced tech from the 747v2 in development, and applied it to the 777, I purchased that one. IMO that showed me that they are in fact interested in keeping older products moving forward where they can. This is all just my 2 cents worth, but I hope it helps.

Thank you for the update Colin. This will certainly be worth the wait.

I can see both sides of this conversation. Personally, I would also love to have an option for the SSW's. But on the other side of the coin, PMDG isn't known for doing things the Carenado way. For example, the 5th engine ferry pod was mentioned above. If it is done in typical PMDG fashion, it will effect the way the aircraft flies. This really is the best of both worlds. If PMDG were to choose to do the SSW's, with a proper air file for such an addition, that would justify a higher price. While I would like to see them on my NGX, I would prefer it to affect the aircraft performance accordingly. Most of us would not even be able to perceive the performance improvements, but it would be there. That's just what PMDG does. We expect nothing but the highest level of fidelity possible from PMDG. And that is their niche. Which they fulfill quite well. So that's my 2 cents worth.

You mean FlexOptions or FlightJet? Love the new paint jobs going on the CL-350's. New uniforms are a bit different though. Anyhow, on to me. 22 years in aviation in some form or another. Licensed A&P, but currently doing Line Service for a world class FBO here in Florida. I play/work with the real things, and fly the fake ones in my spare time. I think the aviation bug has taken me completely.

Agreed. As an owner and user of all of Mr. Foti's apps, I couldn't be happier. And you can have multiple connections. Left side on my tablet, right on my phone. I can check the status of a flight from anywhere in the house. Not to mention you can purchase the license for the upcoming PMDG 747v2 and have it on launch day. All for a lot less than the other options.

My pleasure. Just doing what I can to help others. I find it a good way to live. Something about the whole Golden Rule thing I learned as a kid.

Since there seems to be a resurgence of requests for this, I shall make the link active again. Enjoy. https://www.dropbox.com/s/v8qx0vj7p4q8yb3/Lear%2035%20AFM.pdf?dl=0

This may be the bird that lures me to the "dark side".