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I made a much longer video recently covering all my settings relevant to make MSFS run as well as possible. In this video I only cover the graphics settings. I guess the most important thing in this video is understanding which settings affect mostly the CPU vs the settings that mostly affect the GPU. Also, I try to explain how to determine if the sim is CPU vs GPU-limited. I've made a few videos demonstrating how the sim looks at different TLOD and OLOD levels - links below. I also made a short video comparing DLSS and TAA. The impact of TLOD on terrain rendering distance and mesh resolution: https://youtu.be/S-BhoewhFhY?si=bhXW11QOURHADma_ The impact of TLOD on how photogrammetry buildings and objects are rendered: https://youtu.be/Mk_vbuIK21I?si=84HG55jJ1ayURONt How OLOD affects airport objects (but apparently not much else): https://youtu.be/ty_v64lbl4Y?si=JePqxSNhoHLlxGQa A short video comparing DLSS and TAA: https://youtu.be/FnxY63fNfmI More on DLDSR here (I don't use this at the moment): DLSS resolutions (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VHRzfi_Gwa-F7he6eSdSybi22i8pfN1R/view?usp=sharing Short PDF on DLSS, DLAA and DLDSR: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1St0lziaqlOQ3IDIos7avXp-JWGAWBYe5/view?usp=sharing I did mention AutoFPS in the video (dynamically changes TLOD and OLOD) - highly recommended. Latest version here: https://github.com/ResetXPDR/MSFS2020_AutoFPS/releases/tag/v0.4.2.10

I posted a video in the tips and tricks subforum. For increased visibility, I'm making a thread here in the main forum, as I'm not sure how many people check out the T&T subforum. In this video I go through all my settings and tweaks that I've refined over the last few years. Goal: to get the best performance and image quality possible. I hope it’s helpful! Topics: MSFS settings Nvidia control panel settings Windows settings Nvidia profile inspector settings How to update DLSS versions How to use DLDSR HDR calibration How to make FG work G-Sync settings Using the Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS) overlay to fine-tune performance …and maybe some more that I’ve forgotten about Perhaps this thread can be used to discuss various settings as I'm sure there's quite a bit of variation here, based on personal preference and hardware configurations. We have a few relatively current threads on DLSS, but there's not been a general settings thread for a while I think.

In this video I talk about how to quickly re-install MSFS. When done correctly, only a 2GB download of the core sim files is required. Topics: How to quickly do a complete re-installation of MSFS if you already have an installation. With this method there is no need to re-download all the contents again. Overview of the MSFS main folders Legacy vs modern installations Clearing shader cache Increase download speeds How to convert to modern (unencrypted) install: https://parallel42.com/blogs/wiki/converting-my-sim-install-from-legacy-to-modern UserCfg.opt location: C:\Users\frode\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache How to reboot into safe mode: https://imgur.com/gallery/O2KzyWs Proton VPN: https://www.protonvpn.com

In this video I go through all my settings and tweaks that I've refined over the last few years. Goal: to get the best performance and image quality possible. I hope it’s helpful! Topics: MSFS settings Nvidia control panel settings Windows settings Nvidia profile inspector settings How to update DLSS versions How to use DLDSR HDR calibration How to make FG work G-Sync settings Using the Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS) overlay to fine-tune performance …and maybe some more that I’ve forgotten about Sorry that I didn’t structure the video a bit better. I’ve been planning to make such a video for a while, and today was a perfect opportunity as I had to do a complete MSFS re-install. So I just went ahead and made the video without any planning. It's quite a long video, but I tried to discuss the most important settings first. Useful folders: FlightSimulator.exe folder: C:\XboxGames\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Content\ UserCfg.opt location: %localAppData%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\ Shader cache locations: %userProfile%\AppData\LocalLow\NVIDIA\PerDriverVersion\DXCache %localAppData%\NVIDIA\GLCache %localAppData%\D3DSCache Useful resources: Nvidia profile inspector: https://github.com/Orbmu2k/nvidiaProfileInspector/releases Custom DLSS settings: https://github.com/Orbmu2k/nvidiaProfileInspector/files/12234465/CustomSettingNames-DLSS.zip How to reboot in safe mode: https://imgur.com/gallery/O2KzyWs Download latest DLSS versions: https://www.techpowerup.com/download/nvidia-dlss-3-frame-generation-dll/ https://www.techpowerup.com/download/nvidia-dlss-dll/ How to convert from legacy (encrypted) to modern (non-encrypted) MSFS installation: https://parallel42.com/blogs/wiki/converting-my-sim-install-from-legacy-to-modern Clean Nvidia driver update with NVClean and Display Driver Uninstaller: https://youtu.be/YNGXHgehkeA?si=xa5WVU76fAdMBm6Q V-Sync - what it is and when you should use it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seyAzw9zEoY V-Sync + G-Sync combination: https://youtu.be/yX8A6KQBXLY?si=BDPMvZbi7UKNZ15K DLSS3 / frame generation: https://youtu.be/92ZqYaPXxas?si=uXFzMXgUAqDB9YvQ DLDSR: https://youtu.be/c3voyiojWl4?si=jbD9r8RPqMYT8ZD5 Windows HDR Calibration app: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9N7F2SM5D1LR Recommended addons: RivaTuner Statistics Server https://www.guru3d.com/download/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download/ MSI Afterburner https://www.guru3d.com/download/msi-afterburner-beta-download/ AutoFPS Flight Recorder https://flightsim.to/file/8163/flight-recorder AutoFPS https://github.com/ResetXPDR/MSFS2020_AutoFPS/releases/tag/v0.4.2.10 PS: Sorry, mentioned it in the video, but completely forgot to talk about how to do a quick MSFS re-install without having to re-download hundreds of gigabytes. I’ll make a separate video on this including how to dramatically increase download speeds. Also, I think I incorrectly stated that worker density should be set to at least 1 (for AI aircraft pushback to work). I meant airport vehicle density. Feel free to send me a PM if you have are struggling with some settings or have any questions.

As the AI programs are releasing their pay structures and users are getting sticker shock, I decided to put together a soup to nuts setup video that shows users how to get Pilot2ATC configured in the way I've been using it and covers things like Makerwys that took me a bit to workout a half year ago when I started using the app. I have a really good experience with it in the sim, and its frankly the response times for the AI systems that puts me off more than the pricing models, though I can't imagine the bill I'd have doing 1-2 hour pattern touch-and-goes. In any case, users here might find a few things they didn't know, or might be able to tell me a few things I don't know, so I thought I'd share. Cheers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Eo42Ll-Cqc

In this video we look at carrier catapult launch and landing in the new DC Designs F-14D Super Tomcat / Bombcat while using Miltech Simulations’ brand new Supercarrier Pro. We finish off by looking at the differences between the 3 F-14 variants (A, B & D).

I am pleased to announce a rather different approach to flight simulation videos. A 6-part B777-300ER tutorial demonstrating a long-haul flight across the Pacific from YSSY to CYVR using the PMDG simulator. The tutorial is intended to educate, entertain and to provoke informed discussions on this forum by covering flight planning, flight preparation, departure, en route and arrival procedures. It includes planning for and execution of ETOPS and re-dispatch procedures. I decided to make the captain the centre of all views. So, no views that a real-world captain cannot see. The tutorial element is supported by voice interactions with both the crew and air traffic control and extensive helpful texts. You can also view the flight plan. A full list of hardware and software used in the making of the tutorial is included at the end. Please contribute your comments as posts to this forum.

Name: Twentynine Palms traffic pattern in L-39 Category: FS Aircraft Date Added: 09 July 2015 - 01:10 AM Submitter: Calypte Short Description: Twentynine Palms right hand traffic pattern flown in Aero L-39 Albatros Twentynine Palms right hand traffic pattern flown in Aero L-39 Albatros. Great scenery by 29Palms.de Aircraft by Lotus Sim Movie by CalypteAviation. Twentynine Palms Airport (KTNP) View Video

Just an observation on the website - I found the text on the tutorials page very difficult to read. To a lesser extent some of the text on the Purchase page is also difficult to read.

Name: The Maderia Approach with PMDG 737 NGX Category: FS Instructional Videos Date Added: 27 May 2014 - 03:11 PM Submitter: Martinair50 Short Description: Doing one of the most dangerous approaches in the world on FSX. One of the most dangerous approaches in the world. This is exactly how the Visual 5 VOR to LPMA procedure should be executed. Please watch in HD! The video starts off with me approaching the Missed Approach Point (MAPt), you can see this point on the navigation display as MA05. From this point on I should have the runway in sight and the VOR part of the approach pretty much ends and I am fully visual. At around 6 DME from FUN at around 900 feet I should switch off the autopilot and start my base turn towards the runway, to cross the waypoint GELO at 850 feet. From then on I follow the approach lightning that brings me right in front of runway 05 of Funchal Airport. Thank you for watching please, subscribe rate and comment! Addons: PMDG 737 NGX ActiveSky Next REX Essential Plus Real Environment Xtreme Aerosoft Madeira X scenery EzDok Saitek X52 View Video

Hi Everyone. I just uploaded the first installment on what I plan to be a series of tutorials that should provide a quick and easy way to get up to speed with Pilot2ATC. We'll be adding to these over time, with lots of screenshots and some tips and tricks of P2A along the way! Many of you have struggled with getting in the air the first time, so this first installment will get you from Clearance Delivery through first contact with Oakland Center in a short IFR flight from San Jose, California to Oakland, California. Probably not a good one for airliners, but grab a good GA plane and take the plunge! You can find it on the Downloads page www.pilot2atc.com/download Just press the View Test Flights button to download the PDF. Enjoy Dave

Name: PMDG Jetstream 4100 - Tutorial 1 Category: FS Instructional Videos Date Added: 07 October 2014 - 02:39 PM Submitter: scandinavian13 Short Description: None Provided Video following along with the Tutorial 1 that came with the PMDG Jetstream 4100. View Video

Name: SYSK - SIDs and STARs Example Category: FS Instructional Videos Date Added: 07 October 2014 - 02:28 PM Submitter: scandinavian13 Short Description: None Provided Looking at the concepts in the previous video while in the sim. View Video

Tutorial: Working with alpha channel in Photoshop Hello everyone. So, after I saw some people asking about how to work with alpha channel in Photoshop, I decided to make a simple tutorial for it. Tutorial was created in CS5, but this should work in any other version as well. We're going to use Photoshop ONLY. No DXTBmp! That program is only good for working with extended bitmaps, since Photoshop can't save that. But for DDS textures, you can use nVidia Photoshop DDS plugin and there's absolutely nothing Photoshop cannot do. So here we go. Step one: Assuming you already have some layer ready for alpha channel, we switch to CHANNELS tab. In case you for some reason don't have that tab in there, you can activate it in "Windows" drop-down list. We named our layer we want in alpha channel "Alpha layer" Step two: Now switch to the alpha channel itself or create it, if there's not one already. Step three: Go to Image -> Apply Image... Step four: Now the importnant part. Set everything just like you see it on screenshot below. Layer: There should be your layer you prepared before to be used in alpha channel. In our case, it's called "Alpha layer" Channel: RGB, because that's where the layer currently is. Blending: Normal, so you can actually see the alpha after. Do not press invert unless you actually need to invert your alpha for some reason. ALL DONE! Alpha is now there, no need to use any other witchcraft. Reverse process: Extracting alpha into RGB channel In case you want to edit your already existing alpha channel and want it in RGB channel, it's very easy. Just create a new layer and use "Apply Image..." menu again. But now you select your source channel as "Alpha 1". Layer now doesn't matter, since that channel has only one and Blending should be again set to Normal. I hope you learned something today and if you have any questions or ran into any issues, feel free to ask, I'll be more than happy to help you!

Im looking for a tutorial payware or free that explains every aspect of the G1000. The particular plane is the quest Kodiak Any recommendations?

I would like to know how to get the "g-force effects" when I am in the virtual cockpit of my PMDG 737-800?? The view that I fly in (by pressing F9) is a "locked" view from the captains chair. Of course I can look around but I do not get any "g force" effects like when I land or in turbulance. The pilots head does shutter or move around it just stays locked in the line of site. I have heard that the pmdg 737 comes with this cool feature but how do I use it?? Also how do you walk around the plane or in the cockpit? please help THANK YOU -Correction- The pilots head DOES NOT shutter or move around it just stays locked in the line of site please help THANK YOU

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Here is some pics from my tutorial flight... Enjoy.

Name: PMDG Jetstream 4100 - Tutorial 2 with FS2Crew Category: FS Instructional Videos Date Added: 07 October 2014 - 02:40 PM Submitter: scandinavian13 Short Description: None Provided Video showing a flight between Washington Dulles (KIAD) and Charlottesville (KCHO) in the PMDG Jetstream 4100 with FS2Crew and VATSIM. View Video

Name: PMDG 737NGX - Supplementary Tutorial V2 Category: FS Instructional Videos Date Added: 07 October 2014 - 02:34 PM Submitter: scandinavian13 Short Description: None Provided Version 2 of the earlier video: A supplementary tutorial for the PMDG 737NGX. Includes expected ATC instructions, an in-depth look at the SIDs and STARs that will be used on the route, tips and tricks to make your flights more accurate, and a little bit of non-normal procedures. View Video

Name: SYSK - ETOPS (plus PFPX - Tutorial 3) Category: FS Instructional Videos Date Added: 07 October 2014 - 02:24 PM Submitter: scandinavian13 Short Description: None Provided Stuff You Should Know: What ETOPS is all about PFPX - Tutorial 3: A tutorial on setting up ETOPS routing in PFPX View Video

A couple of questions I'm having regarding tutorial 1. First, when entering the route our next leg after CLACTON begins at UL620. I could not find UL620 on any of the charts provided at the end of the tutorial (it looks like it's somewhere between the right edge of the CLACTON SID and the left edge of the SCHIPHOL Standard Instrument Arrival Chart). Would UL620 normally be displayed on a different chart - like an enroute chart? I'm one of these people who say "Where the heck did they pull THAT waypoint from?" :-) Second, I seem to be consistantly dropping out of LNAV while descending to SUGOL. From initial setup all the way there, the FMC is alerting me that 250kts is unattainable at SUGOL, even though I'm going in and editing the waypoint to read "250B" as instructed. In order to reach 250 by SUGOL, I've been deploying speedbrakes when I reach TOD and the auto-throttles retard to help slow the downhill portion of the flight before SUGOL. That's the only configuration change I make on this segment of the flight. Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong?

Hi - 1.Has anyone done a tutorial on flying the TBM850? There is one on youtube - looks good but it is in German. 2. Is there a manual - that is a guide to flying the TBM850 ie how to open the doors, start up, shut down ect - I don't see one in the docs - the normal procedures is basically your usual check list as I see it. 3. Bert was advising someone on the keys for opening the doors - Bert - how did you come by that information? 4. Carenado have advised me that the docs are the ones in the Carenado folder - am I missing something here? Thanks for any help/advice. Shaun

Hello flightsimmers, To those of you who would like to use their beloved Level-D 767 in Prepar3D v3.2 with the ability to access and modify the Level-D menus, I have created a video tutorial for you. Here is the link: I hope it will be helpful to you. Have fun watching!

Myself and my Flight Sim Network partner have been stupid. For those that have been following on stream will know we have complained for some time about how slippy the A320 is. It just runs like a rocket even at idle taxi. Then a light bulb moment meant we realised what we had been doing wrong. This video is to help anyone unsure like we were.