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Just bought this and am mystified. The manual seems to be written for mindreaders and what I've done so far is delete it and go back to the XP camera. I've queried Aerosoft support but nothing yet so, if you have any insights such as "what, if anything, to do in XP keyboard settings" "the little four item menu (interior/exterior/world/cinema) how's that supposed to go? Any insights would be appreciated.
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Aircraft Review : Diamond DA-50RG by Aerobask
olderndirt replied to Stephen's topic in General Aviation Aircraft Reviews
That fuselage looked good as a twin - not so much as a single. Where's the center of gravity with nothing in the back seats? -
Aircraft Review : Piper J3 Cub by SimSolutions
olderndirt replied to Stephen's topic in Classic Aircraft Reviews
Masquerading as payware. Love the rifle on the jury strut - brings back memories of the great Alaskan pilot Don Sheldon. When not servicing climber clients up on Denali he hunted wolf (legal then) with his Supercub. He had a 12 ga auto mounted one each jury strut, wired to fire from switches on the stick. At that time the bounty made it worth the effort. -
"Different strokes for different folks" -works for Flight Sims and other things. As long as the more modestly priced developers survive, I'll be pleased as Punch.
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Complexity = money and these mega-detailed aircraft are pricing themselves out of the market. All of them have similar flight capabilities - limited by what's in the simulator so the more super accurate simulation of the 'push button' cockpit environment is justifying the asking prices. As one who has a fair amount of actual 'time' but none in a tubeliner (an hour in a C82 🙂), none of this detailing of ways to avoid actually flying has much appeal. Your idea of simulators aimed at aircraft types (groups, whatever) has merit.
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One paragraph/sentence 'hot' another not so much - resulting in slightly above luke warm. Most XP'rs appear to be expecting something new and different with the new version but I sense, other than a few 'sparkles', more of the same/new packaging.
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Had a favorite cushion which put the tip of the Pacer nose cowl right where I wanted it.
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Aircraft Review : CRJ-700 by AD Simulations/Delta Wing
olderndirt replied to Stephen's topic in Airliners Reviews
Your usual penetrating review complete with negative comments. While fifty bucks is becoming 'chump change' in the sim aircraft market, it still requires removal of 'squiggly lines' and other noted missing and/or incorrect functions. -
After 35 odd years and a bit over 6000 hours of flying, I find the sim often more difficult. With limited visual range, especially peripheral, control recoveries and aerobatics are much more difficult to the point I find myself flying in 'chase camera' position so I can see what's happening. Thus far, trim in XP is a mechanical thing - not the feel thing you have in RL. Ideally you put the aircraft where you want it and trim to relieve pressure on the control - I don't feel this in the sim. Reading your reviews, I would assume considerable knowledge of flight dynamics so, whether or not you have cardboard (guess it's plastic now) in your wallet, continue the excellent work.
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Other than omitting Mr Cowan and his Bell 222 and MD 500 in the chopper section you covered it all in your usual manner.
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Aircraft Review : C172S NG DIGITAL by AirfoilLabs
olderndirt replied to Stephen's topic in General Aviation Aircraft Reviews
Another great review - regarding detail, why are paint stripes on the back (pilots') side of the prop? Where I learned to fly (Alaska) that side was always flat black to eliminate any distracting (to the pilot) refelections. A 172 lands better with weight in the back. -
Wonder if there'll be a special "Take a beta to lunch" price or if you'll have to fork up full price to discover how far behind the power curve you're going to be. Hopefully at or prior to release, Laminar will be forthcoming on what is and isn't going to port from XP11.
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You have definitely exceeded requirements with this review. Getting this baby in motion sounds like a 'how to' video might be a wonderful addition to the package.
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Behind The Screen : Expo 2021 - X-Plane12 or is it X-Plane11+
olderndirt replied to Stephen's topic in Behind The Screen
Why do I get the impression that it's 'Austin's way or the highway'. They basically revealed what could have been done already to help XP11 but instead withheld to generate income through a new version. Good business strategy - I think not. In spite of all the little whistles and bells, the scenery will remain basically shoddy. Austin doesn't like photo scenery and that's that, so there's no attempt to blend it (a la Orbx). Trees and water look good but not enough to overlook the rest. Perhaps and island with trees and a lake in the middle of an ocean - like when you currently load an airport in a section of default you haven't yet added. May of '22 is still a way off so we can watch and wait. -
Nice comprehensive review - Thranda is on a roll. Bought it yesterday - happy to have saved seven bucks and it works perfectly right out of the box. Back in the seventies or eighties, one showed up in Anchorage but local pilots were mostly underwhelmed - it had a round engine and was way too pretty for a bush plane.
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Behind the Screen : July 2021 - 9th Anniversary Issue
olderndirt replied to Stephen's topic in Behind The Screen
Stephen - nicely curbed enthusiasm in this one. It appears Austin has decided to give MSFS a run for their money and we'll be the beneficiaries - and not a moment too soon. For some reason I get the impression you're not telling all you know but 'machts nichts' - at my age any suspense is enjoyable. -
Aircraft Review : British Aerospace 146 Professional by JustFlight
olderndirt replied to Stephen's topic in Airliners Reviews
It's a beauty - a jet with a niche of its own. Today's 54.99 GBP is 75.98 USD - an expensive niche.- 6 replies
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