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

Dashik · 31 Jul 2011 at 05:25

Thought I'd post a few

Dawn over Germany enroute EGKK to VRMM FL380 Level-D 767

I fly for Thomson Virtual and need to find or edit a proper paint scheme lol. In the meantime this is a real as it gets

1920x1200 Track IR v4.0 and Rex 2 etc etc

Cavallino · 2 Aug 2011 at 08:39

Thanks for the pics! Lovely.
I have just installed FSX and the acceleration pack. Obviously it looks rough round the edges, could someone give me a brief headsup on what I should consider installing to bring this up to scratch looks/feel wise?

Also I am seriously considering investing in a TrackIR of sorts, is "5" the latest?

Last but not least, I am a total novice at FSX. Any recommendations as to what I should plow into first? Perhaps the lessons?

Thanks.

uk_viper · 2 Aug 2011 at 08:44

Definitely worth doing the lessons, they helped me a lot then do some free flight. Best to get used to the sim before expanding.

Cavallino · 2 Aug 2011 at 08:45

uk_viper said:
Definitely worth doing the lessons, they helped me a lot then do some free flight. Best to get used to the sim before expanding.

Thanks uk_viper.
When you say "before expanding" do you mean investing in addons/extra hardware etc?

Also did you read through all the material that accompanies each of the lessons? I started reading some of them and although its a bit of a chore, theyre quite informative. Would be nice if they we're transcribed or ported over to PDF somewhere.

uk_viper · 2 Aug 2011 at 08:47

Yes that's exactly what I mean, I haven't read through the material myself, depends really on how deep you want to get into it i guess

Cavallino · 2 Aug 2011 at 08:52

uk_viper said:
Yes that's exactly what I mean, I haven't read through the material myself, depends really on how deep you want to get into it i guess

I think you're absolutely right and will follow this.

But as a point of discussion, could you clarify what i would "eventually" need when I do start playing more seriously (upon completing lessons etc).

uk_viper · 2 Aug 2011 at 08:58

I'd say the most important thing is getting a decent joystick, don't play wtih a keyboard only as it's hard work. I'm using http://www.thrustmaster.com/product.aspx?ProductID=94&PlatformID=5 and it works really well with FSX

ringo747 · 2 Aug 2011 at 09:27

Have you got FSX running well? If not then check this link out. This is a site which will automatically configure your fsx.cfg file (found in AppData folder). FSX.cfg tweaks can really improve your FSX performance.

Check it out and give it a whirl.

http://www.venetubo.com/fsx.html

uk_viper · 2 Aug 2011 at 09:35

ringo747 said:
Have you got FSX running well? If not then check this link out. This is a site which will automatically configure your fsx.cfg file (found in AppData folder). FSX.cfg tweaks can really improve your FSX performance.

Check it out and give it a whirl.

http://www.venetubo.com/fsx.html

+1 this works really well

Cavallino · 2 Aug 2011 at 09:47

uk_viper - I've had a Saitek X52 sitting in the cupboard waiting to be used with FSX so Im covered from that angle

ringo747 - Ive not clicked the link yet, but how does that work exactly? Does it bench your system or something?

The game defaulted everything to max, but I noticed other sections like the "mesh size/textures" we're not maxed out.

uk_viper · 2 Aug 2011 at 09:55

The link generates a config based on your pc specs then you just copy that over and it's aimed to give you best performance for your system

Cavallino · 2 Aug 2011 at 10:03

uk_viper said:
The link generates a config based on your pc specs then you just copy that over and it's aimed to give you best performance for your system

Ah right. Thanks.

HeX · 2 Aug 2011 at 10:18

Cavallino said:
Ah right. Thanks.

/Tangent - Don't mind me.

Oi, where you hiding? :mad:

Get back on MSN this instant

/Back on topic.

Nice planes.

Awesome screenies. :cool:

Cavallino · 2 Aug 2011 at 21:26

I came on MSN earlier but you we're not on Hex.

Back OT...

I read that the Trackclip Pro thats used with headsets has to be powered by USB which sounds a bit poo.

What are users experiences on here of Trackclip Pro? Or would you just use the bog standard trackclip that goes over caps?

Lodgey · 2 Aug 2011 at 21:37

Cavallino said:
What are users experiences on here of Trackclip Pro? Or would you just use the bog standard trackclip that goes over caps?

I have a trackclip pro and is very good at what its used for however it is usb and the cable is actually rather short and can get very annoying at times, also the problem i found is that its rather flimsy aswell. There are three prongs on the trackclip pro that hold it into place but due to all the pulling and the cord getting tangled round it a lot, it now no longer stays in the clip securly and often can fall out if the wire catches it.

I would reccomend it but make sure you do some sort of cable management that comes off the trackclip pro.

Cavallino · 2 Aug 2011 at 21:53

If I can be honest, it sounds a bit of a faf Lodgey. I dont have a "over the head" headset, just one of round the back of the head type.

Another USB cable really does make it sound a bit messy also.

Dashik · 2 Aug 2011 at 22:35

Actually its rather good most of the time, It has it problems but the cable is thin and reasonably long. Yes the clip is a little delicate but it is light. so as ever a modicum of care and your sorted. Its definatly a large improvement over the hat clip reflector. As ever you pays your money etc. If It was me with the cash Id have a full motion 6DOF sim but hey.....

Biggest problem with the clip is large amounts of ambient light. Its only £20 ish so worth a try.

ringo747 · 2 Aug 2011 at 22:56

I bought the Pro clip but once I started using a baseball cap it wasn't used again. It's just easier having less cables as said ^. Headset cable and Proclip cable kept getting snagged and it was tres annoying.

ringo747 · 3 Aug 2011 at 20:38

So who else is hoping to buy the 737NGX from PMDG when IT IS RELEASED TOMORROW?

I really cannot wait to get this addon. It looks absolutely immense. From tomorrow flight simulation will reach a new level I'm sure.

Cavallino · 3 Aug 2011 at 21:03

Whats that about ringo?