The 'Official' Screenshot & Tips thread 4 FSX enthusiasts & flight simmers.

!bluetonic! · 31 May 2017 at 19:22

In getting my FSX setup the best I can get it, I went with XP10 and XP11.

IMO, A 64 bit sim built from the ground up will be better than a 32 bit one built from the sky down..

However, those screenshots look lovely and I'm looking forward to seeing reviews and people's opinions on YouTube etc.

Litmoose · 1 Jun 2017 at 00:15

I've been out the flightsim loop for about a year, but will prob come back now V4 is out. Since then the new activesky + cloudart it out. It is worth the upgrade from ASN, and are the clouds worth it over REX?

shadow_boxer · 1 Jun 2017 at 07:54

Active Sky Next isn't compatible and won't be made compatible with P3D V4. I was im the same boat and had to upgrade to Active asky 2016. They will release a free update for V4 shortly. IIRC REX Texture Direct will also be having an update for V4 free of charge. Can't comment on how they will be in V4 but in FSX SE both for me were essentials though I stuck with ASN and was very happy with it.

traveyb · 1 Jun 2017 at 08:18

The wait for add-ons is killing me!
Liking the new way add-ons work also. The fact you can just reinstall P3D and just re-enable the add-ons is awesome

ghutchison14078 · 5 Jun 2017 at 22:14

Finally had a chance to load up P3Dv4 with some of my addons - astounded at what this sim can do.

With the extended LOD tweak applied and a URP profile applied, my jaw was on the floor.

Climbing out of Edinburgh in the Milviz B-55

Limpnoodle · 6 Jun 2017 at 06:26

Makes me wanna play again but cba with +50gb addons.
awesome pictures tho

picnic · 6 Jun 2017 at 07:29

Nice shots there, what scenery were you using?

ghutchison14078 · 6 Jun 2017 at 09:32

picnic said:
Nice shots there, what scenery were you using?

Aircraft is the Milviz B-55.

Scenery is FTX Global with FTX OpenLC Europe.

Sky and cloud textues are Active sky Cloud Art, weather is Active Sky 16.

Im also using the URP1.1 shader mod

shadow_boxer · 22 Jun 2017 at 22:01

A shots from P3Dv4

BrianT · 22 Jun 2017 at 22:32

shadow_boxer said:
A shots from P3Dv4/QUOTE]

Truly amazing stuff! care to share your secrets?

LeMson · 23 Jun 2017 at 00:45

Shadow_boxer what's your system specs and what addons/settings are you using in p3dv4?

shadow_boxer · 23 Jun 2017 at 10:00

Thanks guys.

System spec is in sig. (i7 6700K @4.5GHz, GTX980Ti).

As for add-ons I'm not adding too much too quickly as trying to resist from adding scenery with old FSX/P3Dv3 installers just to try and assess the platforms stability.

So in the screenies above:
Active Sky 2016 beta 2 for v4
Orbx FTX Global, FTX Scotland, OpenLC EU and NA
Ultimate Realism v1.1 with reshade
PMDG 777
Aerosoft Twin Otter Extended

Can't wait to add in ASCA and REX.

dal · 23 Jun 2017 at 17:11

@ Shadow - Awesome screen shots.
I fired up FSX for the first time in ages last night, flew from Gatwick to Zurich & I really enjoyed it, at high altitude the default FSX still looks quite good. I wasn't sure what my landing skills would be like after so long, first attempt was a missed approach but landed on the 2nd attempt although I overshot the runway but it didnt result in a crash. If I get back into simming I'll invest some money in a new PC & I'll either go for P3D or Xplane11.
Is P3D a better version of FSX, are all the controls the same as FSX ?

picnic · 23 Jun 2017 at 18:30

If you're familiar with FSX then you'll feel at home with P3D. Some of the config files have been moved around but essentially it all works the same way. P3D has a much updated GFX engine and will tax your GFX card almost as much as your CPU. Most FSX add-ons can be coxed in to working with P3D v3 but the lastest P3D v4 has moved up in the world and is now 64 bit. Lots of FSX add-ons still work, those that don't have gauges or modules written in C++ or whatever. XML based gauges are still fine. More complex stuff requires the developers to re-work and re-compile their code.

miller745 · 23 Jun 2017 at 19:27

Anyone tried PTA? https://www.simtweaks.com/

I'll get it along with p3d v4 when the updated PMDG737 is out.

Firestar_3x · 24 Jun 2017 at 09:29

Yes, PTA is fantastic.

P3Dv4 looks great got the following working atm:

Orbx FTX Global, OpenLC EU
Aerosoft Ibiza X Evolution
Aerosoft Mallorca X Evolution
Aerosoft Menorca X Evolution
Aerosoft Oslo 2.0
JustSim Luxembourg
Just Sim Nice
Drzewiecki Design Polish Airports vol 1
Active Sky 2016
REX Soft Clouds
PTA
GSX
PMDG 777
Aerosoft Twin Otter Extended

Looking forward to ORBX Vector being available on V4 and more of my airports moving over.

Cavallino · 24 Jun 2017 at 11:21

Does P3Dv4 have any tutorials or the like for beginners

?

picnic · 24 Jun 2017 at 12:55

Cavallino said:
Does P3Dv4 have any tutorials or the like for beginners ?

There are a few tutorial scenarios but I don't think there are that many.

Firestar_3x · 24 Jun 2017 at 13:09

Might be worth watching someone like chewwy94 on Twitch, will give you a general idea, though he doesn't do basic stuff.

BrianT · 25 Jun 2017 at 08:28

My first few shots from P3DV4 using PTA2.5