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Hello all, I am suddenly having a strange problem where if I click on a switch in the cockpit (the alternator switch, for instance), it will not move to the opposing position. I can see it "want" to move (in other words, it starts to move, then clicks back into the same position). I thought maybe it was my Saitek Switch Panel creating a conflict, but I unplugged it today and it still happens. I just bought the Airfoil Labs C172 and it looks INCREDIBLE, but I can't start the engine! This is happening to ALL aircraft. Help!! Thanks!! Paul

I am considering this product. Can anyone confirm that this is a full 3D environment (no flat / painted rooftops to represent houses / buildings)? The screenshots look like a full 3D environment, but some youtube videos look like flat painted objects (that look awful at low flight level). I am hoping that the graphic options may play a part in 3D vs flat painted objects, but I want to be sure that full 3D is possible. Any other feedback on this product is appreciated. Thanks

Has anyone noticed any changes in the EU region. I know this is based off the openstreetmaps, but surely Europe must have some updated cities. Anyone tried it in London or Berlin?

Over the past few days, I spent a lot of time doing up X-Plane with some freeware, some payware, modifying all sorts of things, trying to achieve a great environment for me to do some commercial flights in. Really satisfied with almost every aspect except one; the weather. I picked up SkyMaxx and RWC, due to all the positive reviews and thinking it was the golden combination. Yet I'm seeing massive shifts in weather as new METAR data is downloaded, which also results in a significant stutter. Just last night, my entire game froze for 5 seconds as it weather went from an atmospheric thick soupy fog, to completely clear skies. That is obviously the age-old problem of X-…

Fixed for Beta 7: Support for latest version of Xavion. Fixed missing normal maps on airplanes (XPD-6456). Fixed airport lights randomly flickering on and off at EGLL and other airports (XPD-6412). Fixed normal and night textures from liveries being ignored. Fixed Z-thrash between objects in the roads group and draped roads, e.g. at EDDP custom scenery (XPD-6412). Fixed rare crash when reloading scenery due to settings change. Fixed crash when a custom third party DSF contains invalid .ags polygon parameters. Fixed AI Aircraft taking off into the user’s aircraft when the user is on a runway and not talking to ATC (XPD-6452). AI Aircraft won’t land or be created at airpor…

Anyone have Ultra Weather 1.50, is it like Skymax or?

Hello all, I am just wondering how you all manage ortho stuff, like the simheaven photosceneries. The problem I have is that, despite how great they are, at high altitude you can clearly see they are taken from different locations and at different times of day, and the world turns into a collection of squares of different colours. As beautiful as each of them are, as a collection they tend to kill immersion s0 much so that the default xp10 textures are superior. I am considering just downloading ortho for the tile around major airports I fly into and out of, that way there wont often be so much of an issue with the grid style layout in the air and I'll get the abi…

Hello, When I first installed X-Plane 10, it showed a map of the world and I could click on the areas of the world I wanted to install. I clicked on US and Europe to install them. Would like to install more areas like South America and Hawaii but can not figure out how to get back to the installation map? (I purchase X plane 10 Global digital download from x plane .com ) Thanks, B.

Hey all, I've got the IXEG, SAAB, AFL172 and the FF767 so I guess I'm a high fidelity aircraft addict. I'm not particularly interested in the DC6 as an aircraft but if it's a genuinely brilliant simulation I think I'll pick it up. Is it as detailed as the IXEG? I know PMDG have a great reputation and I loved their NGX, but is this worth the asking price?

This issue has existed for quite a while (at least since 10.30, maybe even before 10.20) and I'm wondering why it isn't getting fixed. It seems moving the shadow quality setting to the highest ("Melt your GPU") actually reduces the draw distance compared to high: High: http://imgur.com/PRlnzjz MYGPU: http://imgur.com/jWe9adT The shadows do not disappear completely at the highest setting, but the draw distance becomes significantly lower. Also, it seems to only happen from the 3D cockpit view, while they look fine from external views.

Hi, there are many rumors about World Traffic 2.2.. Here are a few facts. Kind regards Tom [Version 2.1.3 (current)] This is the current available version of World Traffic. If you like more info follow the link to the webseite of World Traffic or the link to the WT 2.1x documentation [Version 2.2 (upcoming)] A) AIR TRAFFIC (version 2.2) The main focus of 2.2 lies on auto air traffic generation Citing Greg (dev. of wt2) from Classic Jet Simulations below [start quoting CJS (Greg)] The autogen air traffic generation algorithm Flight plans are generated for the departure and arrival airports as well as airports within 120 Nm of these airports. Flight…

Hey guys, I've got a Gigabyte GTX 1070 G1 coming tomorrow and I'm currently using an Asus GTX 970. I know many people use the 970 and was wondering if there was much interest in an XP10 comparison between these cards? I've got all the usual addons so if people are interested let me know

I think there are two issues, probably both without a solution for now, but maybe anyone has an idea? 1. Flickering roads. Parts of roads seemingly can't decide if they're on or below ground, resulting in flickering road textures. This happens often, almost everywhere. I don't know if it is an issue with the HD Mesh or X-Plane itself, but somehow the height data doesn't seem to match. It could also be a graphics driver issue (Z-Buffer). 2. Trees on roads. Don't know why roads don't exclude anything else, but I get trees growing on highways ect. Also not sure if it is caused by the HD Mesh.

So far I think DD New York City XP and Aerosoft London Heathrow airport add-ons are the most beautiful ones for X-Plane. What others out there are on that quality that you guys can recommend? Although I already purchased DD New York City X for FSX/P3D and converted the scenery to X-Plane format. I'm wondering if the official XP version from DD is any different? I'm wondering if he optimized this for XP or use conversion tools that are available and resold it as New York City "XP". Does anyone know?

Hello, I just realized that Angelique van Campen has published Part 1 of a very intensive review of the new PMDG DC-6 Cloudmaster. I'll be working on reading this in the next few days, but wanted to post the link so everyone else can enjoy it too. It looks like it will be very interesting. http://www.x-plained...-6-cloudmaster/ Enjoy! Bob Angelique van Campen

Hey all, Just wanted to share as I'm pretty excited about a new order. Tomorrow I am going from using a cheap joystick to this: http://www.transair.co.uk/sp+CH-Flight-Sim-Yoke-And-Pro-Pedals-Saver-Bundle+1990 Can't wait as I'm really hoping they will add a lot of immersion for XP. Does anyone have any advice regarding setting this all up, or is it pretty much plug and play?

Somehow my X-Plane 10 steam edition became corrupted with the error as shown below. I've deleted the DLC and reinstalled (16gig and 12 hours later) but I'm still getting the same error. Really appreciate any help for a fix. Here's the error portion of the log 0:00:00.000 E/SCN: Failed to find resource '../textures/airpt005.oav.png', referenced from file 'Custom Scenery/AussiePak3/objects/'. 0:00:00.000 E/SCN: Failed to find resource '../textures/mdgrayroof.png', referenced from file 'Custom Scenery/AussiePak3/objects/'. 0:00:00.000 E/SCN: Failed to find resource '../textures/flatroof_1.png', referenced from file 'Custom Scenery/AussiePak3/objects/'. 0:00:00.0…

Hello! Some of you could be familar with a free flight planner, that I am developing since last 3 years - VfrFlight (http://vfrflight.org). I am pleased to announce, that FINALLY I have implemented support for data import/export and FMS files for XPlane. I think, that the biggest advantage of VfrFlight is that it is fully cross-platform (runs on Windows, Linux, MacOS etc), and supports flight planning for FSX, P3D, XPlane and also... real flights as I am a holder of PPL license. More information and download link for the 'beta' is here: http://vfrflight.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=40 In my YouTube channel you can find bunch of videos with VfrF…

Hello I am new at x planeandei migrate from fsx for XP and am in need of a helping installed w2xp Europe and me error (there was a problem loading the scenery package: custom scenery / w2xp europe the scenery may not look correct please see the log. txt. file for detalied error information) can someone help me ????? thank you

Beta testers, posting in the AVSIM Forums, should make everyone aware of your affiliation(s) in your signature so our membership can see where you are coming from when posting. In the past we asked developers to let us know if they are developers so members can see the individuals affiliation when posting. We never did this for beta testers but, ethically and morally, letting our membership know who you represent or work for should be included in your signature. Beta testers should be proud to show they are beta testing products! I have seen a lot of outstanding banners in signatures showing the product with the words "Beta Tester" inside. That's a good idea but I am…

Hi, I posted in Xpilot forum but not getting any info. I am new to xsaitekpanels and also to Xplane plugin. I download the xsaitekpanels , dataref and Python plugin but lost on how to program the xsaitekpanels.ini. I have the radio and the Multipanel I end up, to download the file from someone contribution, but the knob of altitude is stuck and I cannot turn it in the VC and neither in the Saitek MCP. Also the HDG CRS VS I can turn in the VC but not in the Multipanel. the trim wheel is not working For the radio the only one that it's not working properly is the QNH not synch by 1 units ixeg 733 xsaitekpanels.ini Can someone point me on how to program or …

Hi all, Very new to XP, Transition from FS9. Having much trouble with keeping aircraft stabilized on approach and take off. VERY jumpy and hard to control. Especially steering on take off. I'm using CH pedals. The skidding and sliding gets frustrating. Been flying FS9 for about 4 yrs. and had to tweak the aircraft CFG file to make them flyable. Could this be done in Plane Maker? And what parameters would need looked at? I've tried using the adjustments in the Null Zones tab. They don't seem to have much effect, unless I'm not using them correctly. I'm attempting to fly the 172, the Baron, and the King Air 90. All default planes. I'm hoping some of you ver…

Can I change the blue screen I see when XP 10.50 loads to a more scenic capture? I wonder why the devs have not thought of this concept. Thanks. Jose

Hello All, Is there a menu by menu description of all the settings in Plane Maker? The manual I have is pretty basic and just touches on a few. Thanks - PT

I am in the process of learning how to program an FMC. I am a GA flyer, mostly, but the IGEX 737, has me hooked. Ive made some good progress and I can now enter a plan, fly it and it all works just fine. However, I have a question... Ive been using the online flight planner to create a plan. http://onlineflightplanner.org/ I use this site a lot with GA planes and just copied the downloaded flight plan into the X-plane /Data folder and load it up into the default GPS. Is there a way to do this with the IGEX FMC? So far, Ive been using this site to generate a PDF of the plan, printing it and manually adding in all the way points by hand, which takes some time to d…