From 2 to 3-digits on wind speed display

[Sentry_FiveZero]

I am wondering if there is a way to increase the number of digits in the "WIND" section of the display that you can pull up with the Ctrl+Z combo. It will only go to 99 even when winds are higher.

[frednav77]

I had never noticed, but I don't think you can.

[mrzippy]

Maybe you can try looking for a wind speed gauge that can be added to any aircraft.

[napamule2]

When the wind gets to 99 I usually fly under/over/around any weather system generated wind (which you can see on Internet 'wind' maps). Or stay home. Of course the E-3 flys INTO that kind of weather, but WHAT DIFFERENCE does it make if it's 99 versus 150? I don't get it.

Chuck B

Napamule

[Sentry_FiveZero]

It will only DISPLAY up to 99 even though the winds are higher. The nav display on the aircraft will show the correct winds. I only wanted to be quickly able to see what the winds are without having to go to cockpit view mode if, say, I'm on external view mode.

[napamule2]

Oh, ok. Well, how quick can you press 2 keys? From external view (locked spot view) the 1st key press is 'Snap to Panel View'. And the 2nd would be 'Locked Spot View'. These are view changes available to be assigned to any key or button. I use 10-Keypad and have these view changes for (very) quick view changes. Hope this helps. Perhaps you can get the FSX Commands list (fsxcmds.zip, 1.98 Mb, RadarMan) and print it out (1 page, landscape). Keep it handy (I do). Hope this helps.

Chuck B

Napamule

PS: 2D cockpit=F10 and Locked Spot View=F11. How's that? Too easy.

[Sentry_FiveZero]

I was only asking if anyone had ever messed with the config (if that's where it would be) or whatever to change this. Yes, you're right. I could just go to cockpit view and see it on the PFD, but I was wanting to be able to just look at the screen when in some other view mode and see what the winds were' that's all!

[napamule2]

You mean modify the 'Shift+Z' text display on top of screen? You can do that and even change color of text. Simple mod in fsx.cfg. There have been a lot of posts. Search 'Shift_Z text' (or simular). I am sure you can find the answers there. I like to look at that text for speed, heading and altitude (to see if climbing or descending). I use it a lot. Sometimes I fly locked spot view for hours and never even look at the panels. Seat of the pants? I guess. But it works for vehicles, tanks, boats, etc. Cheers.

Chuck B

Napamule