mtr75

Hi all, Here's a great little flight in the 152 VFR in he Caribbean in MSFS is just amazing! Flight to Culebra

Thanks Vic, I really appreciate the answer! Gives me peace of mind.

Thread title says it all. Not sure how this happened, but I noticed it now that I've tried to install my first livery. Here are the paths: C:\Users\mtr_n\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe D:\Users\mtr_n\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe The sim is installed on the D drive. The difference between the folders on the C and D drive lead me to believe that the sim is reading everything off the C drive (remember, sim is installed on D drive). Here are the contents of the two LocalCache folders: C drive: Folders: Facilities Packages PC SceneryCache SceneryIndexes SimObjects Files: Cameras.cfg Content.xml FlightSimulator.cfg GRANTEDREWARDS.BIN ROLLINGCACHE.CCC SimConnect.xml UserCrg.opt D drive: Packages In the Packages folder on the D drive there is an Official->OneStore folder with a boatload of asobo and fs-base and microsoft folders. So I kind of get the feeling that the sim is installed on the D drive, some of the files and folders are on the D drive Packages, but *most* (99%) of the Packages content is on the C drive. And though I'm not an expert in these matters at all, something tells me that ain't right. Questions: Am I correct in assuming that I should have one Packages folder with all this stuff in the same place, and not split on two drives? Am I correct that it should all be on the same drive that the sim is on? Can having it split like this cause performance issues? (I'm guessing yes) How can I fix this? Can I copy and paste files and folders and then change some settings in the sim to direct it towards the D drive? Or am I going to have to reinstall the whole thing? I'd rather do it right at this point than half-donkey it and have problems. Many thanks in advance for any advice!

You can set up a consultation with an AME, and make that clear when making the appointment, that it's a consultation and not an FAA medical exam. That would be my recommendation to the OP, but as you said, it's probably difficult now.

https://www.aviationmedicine.com/article/vision-and-faa-standards/

I second this as well. I’m not 100% sure on the correctable vision number. Please don’t not look into flying because of me. I could very well be quite wrong.

I echo these thoughts 100%. Go on over to your local flight school or FBO, ask to speak to someone about an introductory flight, tell the instructor what your goal is, and don’t forget your checkbook. They’ll be glad to accommodate you I’m sure.

The important thing with diabetes is insulin dependence, if I'm not mistaken. If you're non-insulin dependent you can still be certified. And vision only has to be correctable to 20/20, ie with glasses.

Hey, We got somewhat sidetracked from your original question. What kind of flying are you interested in? Pursuing a flying career, private pilot/just for fun? And whereabouts are you located?

Couldn’t agree more, sometimes I wonder who gave me a license! 🤣

I had an excellent instructor, and I truly mean that. He's been instructing since the 70's and he's never had a student fail a ride. He's been a tremendous mentor.

They still fly gliders out of there, by the way...

We have a 150 for $60 dry. I think it's the best deal in flying. Also have a Cherokee 180 with a 750 and dual G5's for $90/hr. Great little club in upstate NY.

I took my ride as soon as I hit 40. Not that that makes me cooler than anyone else. I've realized since what a crappy pilot I was when I passed my ride! 😅 The most important thing is being able to fly safely, whether it takes 40 hours or 140, one checkride or two.

Boy would I love to have a few pints with you and hear your stories. What kind of flying do you do in MSFS?

Also, as far as expense, look into local flying clubs. Just google “(your city) flying club” or “(your local airport) flying club”. Flying clubs make it way, way cheaper. And they can be great resources for you.

The very first thing to do is look into medical certification. If you can’t pass a class 3 medical at least once, you’re out of luck (at least for becoming a private pilot). Potential problems: mental health problems, DWI, cardiovascular issues, diabetes.

Yep. It can be expensive, but what it really takes is dedication to doing it. It’s not something you can do flying once a month, or stop-start - flying a lot and then stopping for a few months. As far as who can do it - anyone. I know doctors and plumbers who are pilots. Some guys and gals are naturals, plenty aren’t. In short, it’s just something you have to decide you want to do and then do it. And can flight simulation help? Yes. And don’t let anyone tell you different.

The Alabeo version for P3D is absolutely outstanding.

It’s called ForeFlight.

That’s kind of a cool plane. And the thing about MSFS is that the scenery is so good, a plane like that is absolutely worthwhile.

So sick of clickbait titles.

G1000 172. End of story.

The Cessna 152 is fantastic. I fly one in real life. The checklist in the sim is accurate. The plane is dead simple to fly, handles like the real one does, and is a tremendous option if you’ve got nowhere to go and don’t need to be there anytime soon. I’ve flown it all over the Caribbean, Japan, Australia, Africa. I can’t recommend it enough.

Because nobody cares about clickbait thread titles.