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I ocmpletely understand where you're coming from - I have not been on P3D for a while now. The only issue that gets to me sometimes is the weather and cloud drawing - I have addons that helps with this, but even so, it is still nowhere near as good as P3D in that terms. However, the performance and graphics are enough to tempt me away even with it's faults I believe a new update is in beta at the moment, so it will be interesting to see what that brings. Also, nearer to the end of this year, HiFi will hopefully either update or sell a product that will do the cloud drawing better etc.

I was meant to say ORBX do some superb scenery for both of those

Thanks looks good mate

Looks great - nice to see inside though too

I did not know about that - I may need to take a look into this as I wanted Shoreham and Goodwood for XP but did not want to pay full price - I have both for P3D so something I have learnt today Thanks I think with the movies - if you upload to YouTube and then copy the link, you should just be able to paste in the link into the forum post and it will automatically embed the video. It's been a while though, so don't hold me to it

Great shots there Dolf - you should check out Tapini and AYPY for some good low and slow flying.

I wil more than likely get north too, as you know me, I like flying around the UK. They have done a splendid job, and the scenery really works for both low and slow, and the big birds too. In the past I have used photoscenery in FSX that went blurry in the jets, good for low and slow. So to have scenery that fits both worlds is a bonus. All I need now is a nice A2A plane with Accusim and I am good

I was in a similar position as you, being tempted to go into XP11 but it was always lacking a lot for me that P3D had - so for me good scenery and a weather programme that you can select your own weather. This has been resolved for me using Active Sky XP and also the new ORBX True Earth scenery. I would recommend the following addons for XP if you don't already have them - it adds so much more immersion and as you say, I get better performance in XP with better visuals than P3D imo... Orbx True Earth Active Sky XP XPRealistic Pro Ultra Weather XP /xVision Also,

Good times with that sun. Looks fantastic bud.

It is indeed Joe - for the weather it's using Active Sky XP and Ultimate Weather XP. Cheers

Great shots mate

Simcoders do a great job, but still not to the A2A level of detail - they are however a lot cheaper so nothing to be sniffed at. It would be good for A2A to develop for XP

Thanks mate - I might give them a try

good good - bring me my presents

UWXP mate

My that's big Thanks for sharing, great shots

Hi Wain, Would you be kind enough to share your settings please mate? I like your first shots and how the shadows look etc. Cheers, Jim

Very nice mate

I find painting for XP11 more challenging than P3D/FSX, but once you grasp what each element does etc. it gives some fine results.

I like UWXP in these shots I must admit - I may need to invest and find out how to do this Thanks for the feedback bud, I look forward to seeing your future shots bud. Jim

I am confused - from my understanding ASXP is a weather engine that injects weather into the sim. Don't the other applications conflict with ASXP? Do they not do the same thing? Or are you just using these other programmes for textures? I am intrigued Cheers

Great shots mate - I have to agree, with Orbx releasing such great scenery for XP as well as HiFi releasing their Active Sky weather package - I am edging further away from P3D every day. The only thing that is keeping me with P3D is the A2A aircraft - if only A2A would release a GA aircraft for XP Thanks for sharing, Jim

Thanks Jim

Great shots Phil :) Definitely one for my list! I have south as you know, but I am from the midlands and enjoy the north of england more - so would like it sooner than later ;) Super shots bud