Bruce (a.k.a. brian747)

Ah, I understand completely, my friend. So many aircraft, so little time.... But you manage to get more vlying in a day than I normally manage in a week. <sigh> Obviously, I need to try harder. Although for me, it's more a case of "One magnificent aircraft, but so many airports". So I salute your dedication. (What a great obsession hobby this is)! All the best, B.

That's great. Please let us know if the update solves your problem (and if so I'll flag the thread as Resolved). Cheers, B.

A warm welcome, Denis! And thank you for the information. Cheers, bruce a.k.a. brian747

One of the best (but least well known) sites which lists the "divided by a common language" examples is this one — http://www.effingpot.com/ If you visit and start to look around, be prepared to spend a while there! He divides the problem words into eight categories: Home Slang People Motoring Clothing Around the house Food & drink Odds & sods (You'll also find the explanation of how he acquired the 'Effingpot' nickname). Have fun! Cheers, B.

You certainly live in an area with multiple changes of terrain, Matt! A very interesting vid — thank you. (But do be careful if you use any copyrighted music in your YouTube vids. I got a so-called "copyright strike" for using music that I had downloaded from the net which had been specifically labelled as copyright free). Looking forward to seeing your next one! Cheers, bruce a.k.a. brian747

> "So...he is from the Ministry of Funny Walk Arounds?" Thanks, Matt! Nice one. (Badum tish confirmed). Cheers, B.

Nice shots, Wayne! @Matt In RW heli flying in Norway, fog is no fun, either. The SOP is to try and fly along fjords if possible, on the assumption that the water below you is, at least, flat (unlike the rest of the place). However, this is countered somewhat by the Norwegians' fun habit of stringing power lines across fjords.... Cheers, bruce a.k.a. brian747

@Jess Wow! Those VAS figures are seriously impressive: I use Aerosoft Heathrow as my benchmark, too, so I am duly amazed. Thank you for the info. Cheers, B.

Hi Martin! I don't know how long ago you left, but given the large number of American recycled TV shows we get Over Here these days, I think you can safely assume that most UK residents are well aware of the US connotations of words such as fags, rubbers, and so on. So if a UK-based person uses such terms on this forum, please be understanding and translate accordingly! Cheers, bruce a.k.a. brian747

Great stuff, Loic! I'm very much enjoying your flights. Why not bid for one of the flights of the Around The World Challenge, too? (Bids for the next section are opening soon). Cheers, Brian

Hi Carl! Already answered in my reply to your PM. But, as I suggested above, do update PFPX at the same time, along with any other stuff you have, so that they're all in line. B.

Hi Carl! I'm afraid what you're seeing is a result of the fact that FSX is pretty old, and because the magnetic variation of EGJJ and everywhere else changes over time (OK, some places more dramatically than others) runway numbers can and do change to reflect the current magnetic orientation. Worse still, in a simulation environment there are various sources for the runway information you are seeing. It might come from the original FSX information (but hopefully not). If you subscribe to Navigraph or other updated information then it will hopefully come from there. If, like me, you use

Looking pretty damn pretty, Joe, congratulations! Mind you, the Mutley avatar seems a little... *<cough>* .... work in progress(?). Maybe they haven't caught your best side, yet? But tell us more: like for instance, frame rates, VAS usage — unless, of course you're too busy having fun. (I hope!). Cheers, bruce a.k.a. brian747

@Loic Many thanks indeed for the news about Scenery Config Editor! I use it a lot, as well as the TweakFS freebie (Scenery Config Toolbox, downloadable from this page: http://www.tweakfs.com/store/free_tools.php ). I'll probably pass on KMCI, though. I don't know why, but for some reason the two large lumps of land that I very rarely fly over are the USA and Australia (though I'm enjoying the pics of your trips around there). Happily, there's plenty of interesting flying available elsewhere...). @Kevin You have to try Orbx's Norway — it's (to use an overworked word)

> "...you have to pay 200 bucks for 90% fixes..." Very true. Not to mention the continued absence of 64-bit support. > "...I have to take the upgrade in order to keep abreast with developments..." Understood, Joe. Your dedication is, as ever, an inspiration to us all. I'm just happy that I don't have to do it! B.

+1, too. B.

Deep sympathies, Micke! Hardware problems (or even *apparent* hardware problems) are a curse. Take it gently: maybe you might have some better news for us in Cosford? Cheers, bruce a.k.a. brian747

Thank you for the link. But I fear that amidst the general rejoicings this may well be a minority report. TBH, listening to Froogle grope his way through a press release which, by his own admission, he hadn't previously completely read, wasn't massively convincing, I'm afraid. (And it wasn't even joined-up writing). My problem with P3D is a simple one. I have a fairly enormous investment in FSX, almost entirely (given my style of flying) in terms of airfields and also some Orbx worldwide scenery and mesh. Having observed, from a safe distance, the chaos that followed the move from P3D v1

Great review, Jess! Your enthusiasm for that bird really shines through. Cheers, bruce a.k.a. brian747

Hi Phil! And a warm welcome to the Hangar! Welcome to FSX, too, which has the capability to absorb as much of your retirement time as you (and/or any Significant Other) can afford to devote to it. Before we inundate you with information and opinions, could you perhaps give us some idea where your aviation interests lie? For example, do you prefer to fly low 'n slow; or military; or airliners? Do you have any controller hardware (yoke, joystick, throttles, rudder pedals, whatever)? Do you prefer VFR or IFR? Props, jets, or helicopters? Or are you struggling to know where to start?

Hi Phil! Having no idea of the answer, I had to resort to Google. This showed up the stick only as being available in the U.S., at least, (for a price). See here: http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-HOTAS-Warthog-Flight-Stick-PC/dp/B00CBVHJ00 (The throttle unit is also available to buy separately, but it's obviously much cheaper to buy them as a pair). Remember too that the stick is aileron and elevator only (i.e. there's no twist rudder). But high resolution (14-bit, not 8-bit) Hall Effect sensors mean fantastic accuracy and response, with zero spikes. Over to you. Cheers, bruce a.

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A rare and wonderful thing, indeed! B.

Further to the above, I can now confirm that the extension mod works extremely well, and adds a significant degree of additional refinement even to the smooth operation of the unmodified 'hog. Perhaps owing to the fact that they were apparently mentioned in PC Pilot, the extension pieces have been in somewhat short supply, so all you can do is watch the web site and dive in quickly when they are once again offered for sale. It would appear also that the shorter sizes are the most popular, selling out faster than the longest (120 mm) version. I placed my order on Sunday, and soon receiv

Sounds like a plan. Pete! Seriously, though, I'm interested in the Cub (I haven't been 'back to basics' in a while). Once I can get the builders out of the house and redecorate to get everything back to normal and put the garden to bed for the winter then it'll probably be almost Christmas, so..... Cheers, B.