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I have installed latest PBR version with latest engine start up fix, but i cannot change fuel load in sub menu (SHIFT+2) I remember when i use same plane in P3D3 changing was easy and trouble free (left/right mouse click) - now it is impossible. Predefine fuel set also does not work, every time all is set to 100%. I have tried everything, pumps on/off, external/internal power, park brake always on - no clue …. I use latest P3D

Hi guys, I've encountered some issues with SAAD's freeware A350 (available for download from a private facebook group). The issue below is only triggered by this addon. I cannot replicate the same issue with other payware or freeware models. As you change camera perspective, the runway textures flicker between the normal set of textures and a set of blurry textures. This happens around the runways and surrounding areas. This happens only at Orbx's YMML, YBBN and as well as at all TAXI2GATE airports that I own (DOH, MUC, CDG, etc). I did some research and saw something about "z-bias" and how it affects texture layering, but I have no idea how to fix this iss…

I DO use the GPS in many of my planes, but all of a sudden, it does not show the red line (direct to) to destination, and the zoom effect does not work. What in the world could be the problem? I did not change anything as far as I can remember. So, how do I fix it, troubleshoot it, or whatever. As always, I KNOW the experts who read this forum will have the answer. Much appreciated. Stan

Hello everyone, I never considered this product before as I fly GA business jets and turboprops 100% of the time. With the current 50% sale, I decided it could be worth the cost if I use it enough. So, for those GA pilots out there, what is your opinion of this product for parking and departing the FBOs compared to the price of about $20 US. Thank you. 🙂

Now that Orbx Open LC Africa is out there is a vast amount of geography to explore. Anyone have a listing of some 'bush' flying strips worth discovering? T45

I'm looking for opinions on the e-jets v3 (p3dv4) released a few months back ? Thanks in advance.

I've been reading the various topics on how best to manage P3D for smoothness with zero stutters. I'm running v4.5 with Nvidia drivers 442.59 and 30fps is set in NCP for P3D. VSync is on in P3D with T/Buff on and unlimited fps. When taxiing at a fairly busy airport (EBBR) with Ai limited to 100 aircraft you can see CPU0 is fine. But the activity on the other processors varies quite a bit and it's when it hits 100% on one of those I feel that's when a stutter occurs. Can anyone please suggest how to better manage those other processors? At present I have P3D assigned to use 0,2,4,5,6,7,8 and 9. Other programs use the other ones.

All, I've done a complete new install of P3d V4.5. Aircraft are not longer sitting on the gates correctly. This is across several add-on airports. Any ideas? In this photo, I should be parked on B23. Pretty much every airport is a few feet left. http://prntscr.com/rnk0tn

Hi, I was was wondering if anyone would have an idea on what effect file or texture has changed this on the PMDG service fleet. The beacons are now GREEN. It is not limited to this and I have a sneaky feeling it was after I installed a Virtual Col Embraer. I guess the way to remedy this is to install the standard effects and textures folder but if anyone know which specific file this might be, it would be much appreciated. I have attached a screenshot and you might have to zoom in.

I'm trying to figure out why I have these black textures... Key West black textures I am using Global, vector and OpenLC NA. Actually, weird, they load incredibly slow, I am just about on top of them when some load.

Hello All, I'm interested in buying Taxi2Gate LFPG, it looks like a nice scenery however I was wondering whether they are still around? I've heard a rumour that they are not replying to support questions etc. I was wondering, could anyone describe their experience with them and the quality of the scenery. Oh, and I've got ORBX ESSA, LOWI, Aerosoft EGLL, LSZH and EDDF, as well as MKStudios Dublin, so if you've got any airport recommendations I'd love to hear them! I mostly fly the FSLabs... Cheers for your help, Canine

Hello, So... the Covid-19 has spared me some budget which I am looking to invest into this hobby which seems to take more and more of my time now being restricted to stay indoors... I have been flying in the Americas up until now and planning to start flying in Europe. Justsim are having a 35% off sale right now so I'll definitely pick up a few made by them. However there are some airports which were done by few developers so I'm looking for recommendations - Rhodes (LGRP) & Heraklion (LGIR) - Justsim vs. FSDG? Barcelona (LEBL) - Justsim vs. Aerosoft Sim-wings vs. LatinVFR? Palma (LEPA) - Justsim vs. Aerosoft Sim-wings? There is als…

Hello all, I am back again with yet another problem with P3Dv4.5 hf2 I am getting a consistent and continual CTD when loading the Carenado Phenom 100. This CTD also occurs when ever I change to a different aircraft. I am not sure if it is an identical error to the one below. I checked with the windows logs event viewer and details and below are the details. I have checked C/Windows/system32 and I have a urlmon.dll in there. I can only assume that, given the amount and variation of trouble I am having with P3D, this file may well be corrupted. I have downloaded a new one, deleted the old one and replaced with the new one but the problem persists. …

Hello Inside the cockpit, shadows are very sharp but when I look outside of the cockpit, the building shadows and GSX and shadows and the plane shadows, pretty much any simobject shadows are extremely blurry. If i move closer to the shadows, they get sharp. But when I move further away they get blurry again https://ibb.co/0QZ4PR2 https://ibb.co/nbxxwvD Seen in the pics above ^^^ Please help! CFG edits: OPAQUE_SHADOW_TEXTURE_SIZE=4096 TRANSLUCENT_SHADOW_TEXTURE_SIZE=2048 OPAQUE_SHADOW_DRAW_DISTANCE=4000 TRANSLUCENT_SHADOW_DRAW_DISTANCE=4000

Does anybody know if Bajasim, author of Cabo San Lucas MMSD, is still in business? I have tried contacting them via Facebook and email with no response. The problem I am having is that the entire airport seems to be offset by 3-4 degrees, For instance, if you select "Active Runway" in the airport dialogue, you end up off the runway by a wing length or two (regardless of the aircraft selected). And all the approaches (on both ends of the runway) are offset even though in real life they are not (i.e. if the approach heading is 165 you need to fly 161 or so in no-wind conditions). I have checked the approaches in ADE and the headings in ADE match the Jepp charts. I am using …

Ok I cannot get chrome to look right in the latest P3D version,,,,it looks white,,,while in FSX it looks like deep chrome....hmmmmmm

I wanted to thank all of the many developers from Microsoft, LM, PMDG, ORBX, HiFi, Majestic, FSCaptain, FSDT, FlightBeam, REX and all the rest including the many very helpful people here who have added to our enjoyment of this activity for so very long. BertP, RobA, SteveW, MartinW, BobS and so many others have been persistent resources for myself and others here and I would like to thank you all again for helping folks enjoy this fascinating pastime. I never became a RW pilot myself but my dad got his PPL when I was a little boy in the early 60's but only flew for a year or two after getting licensed probably due to lack of funds to support the hobby--he was a civ…

Hey Guys, So I had to uninstall and reinstall my P3D scenery cab (where you uninstall scenery and then run the P3D Scenery installer) I did the other ones as well and they are all running on the same version. As you guys can see in the pictures my scenery is completely messed up now. I have irregularities in Scenery and I get some night textures during the day and vice versa. And I get all these randowm blue spots all over my scenery, basically my landclass is messed up. I have all Orbx Scenery products (Base,Vector,Europe,NA....,Buildings and Tree) after I first noticed this problem I uninstalled all of them and reinstalled them but that did not fi…

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I've always been a bit of a tinkerer with Vsync, refresh rates and frame rates to get the optimal fluidity/image quality possible in FSX/P3D. I suppose we all have to one extent or another. Sometimes a new piece of info makes the rounds that purportedly makes a hardly discernible difference and often its placebo. I suppose the mainstay is what is akin too what we called the half refresh rate method with FSX. Frames set to unlimited, Vsync on and display set to 30hz. I have always been able to tell the difference between a smooth 30fps and a smooth 60fps. I would definitely prefer 60fps. I am not sure if this is known or if it will work for everyone but I've serendipi…

Hey guys! first off i hope this is the right section (if not i’m sorry). Just bought the Malibu Mirage 350P for P3D i noticed carenado says rxp(fsx only) has anyone been able to put the RXP 530/430 into this plane?

This is tough to explain. If it continues I'll get a video. On 2 of my last few flights I've noticed at low altitude (and usually in or around some kind of clouds) a strange visual artifact. I can see some purple/pink dots. Then I see almost a moving light. Think like aurora borealis. Here are a few screen shots of it happening. I'm worried this will be real tough to trace down for a few reasons. It's not happening every flight. The other complicating factor is that skyforce and activesky have both been updated recently. On top of that I am running tomatoshade. However, I've never had any issues like this. Anybody else? https://imgur.com/a/N8RDS1s …

I recently purchased LVFR KEYW airport and I am having flashing textures on the runway (and only the runway). I am thinking that I have a scenery conflict some where but not sure where it is or how to find and address. Any thoughts? Thanks Kevin

Good morning all, With being stuck at home more I've dusted off the old FSX:SE; I've had so many random CTDs and its hard to begin diagnosing what is causing it, but have been asking myself should I bite the bullet and move to p3d? I have a couple of questions (and if these have been asked before I apologize) about add ons and migrating. I use the following FSX:SE products Radar Contact V4 PMDG 737NGX, 777, J41 UT2 Live Active Sky Next REX WorldWide HD Airports GSX L2 EZDok Pro V3 So if I decide to move, do I need to repurchase all of these add-ons or similar? I'm just thinking of the money I have invested into the FSX:SE product lin…

Hi all, I don't usually make "just released" threads, but this one I believe certainly deserves your attention. Loading the scenery in P3D v4.5 my jaw dropped with the absolute top quality of this scenery. I knew Dreamflight was a top developer judging by their latest Quito creation for FlightBeam, but this release sets Dreamflight on my top of the top list of scenery developers. I hope they continue this pace for P3Dv4 and XP11 releases, I will definitely buy anything they publish. They deserve my highest recommendations. https://secure.simmarket.com/dreamflight-studios-mrlb-v2.0-liberia-international-airport-p3d-v4.phtml