napamule2

All you really need is an i7 9700K and then MATCH everything else to whatever Motherboard you buy. Buy fast Ram (DDR4 - Low Latency - Dual Channel Kit is best=16gb / 32gb). Buy fast HDrive (7200 rpm 32mb cache - Western Digital). Buy video card with at least 4 MB of DDR5 (Radeon RX 590 has 8 Mb vram). Chuck B Napamule

David, These are absolutely fantastic video tutorials. Thank you. Very well done and it shows just how complicated setting up controls in new sim will be. So there is a learning curve. But these videos makes it much easier to accept that fact, and gives us (new) hope that we CAN successfully do the setups on the controllers. My Motto: Touch everything - change everything - go everywhere - FIRE IT IN! Thanks again. Chuck B Napamule

Yeah...cat does look EXHAUSTED. Ha.

You can 'Select Engine' with 'E+X' (with 'X' being 1, 2, 3, 4). Then whatever 'action' you do applies to THAT engine only. For example you could do 'E+2', then do 'Ctrl+Shift+F1' and shut off Engine 2 (while 1 and 3 would remain ON). When you decide to re-start Engine 2 then you do 'E+2' then 'Ctrl+E'. If so, then you should also do selective throttle change(s) with F2 (decrease) and F3 (increase)? I guess. Not sure if you could reduce throttle/power on that one engine only because I did not try it. But it may be possible. When you want any 'action' to apply to ALL engines you then do 'E+1,2,3,4' (Hold E and press 1 then 2 then 3 then 4 in quick sucession). You are back to 'normal'. Chuck B Napamule

I want to know what motherboard (ie: chipset) you are using.

I don't know if anyone on this thread ever read my posts concerning throttle control of Sidewinder Precision 2. I keep putting it out there, that perhaps the throttle 'problem' will be solved. My joy throttle slider is JAMMED with a plastic wedge at '0' throttle using calibration screen. Then I plub in a Targus 10 keypad and set it to left of keyboard. I map throttle keys, F1 thru F4, on it. No more 'issues' with throttle. Here it is again. Chuck B Napamule

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Like I said: The only MS Sidewinder joystick that MAY work with FS2020 is the Precision 2. The Force Feedback, the 'Pro', etc, models may not work. (Seems like I was right). Chuck B Napamule

Being there...Done that. F1HO (Hockenheim - by Dirk Stuck) can also be used in FSX but you have to move 'Auto Gen' slider to '0' or you will get trees on the race track. The LeMans race track (by O.K. Daley) is for FSX only. Chuck B Napamule

All Microsoft Sidewinders are USB and thus 'plug-n-play' and require no drivers. I don't know if the Force Feedback will work in FS2020. Also not sure if other models (Pro, etc) will work as intended. But the Sidewinder Precision 2 is a sure bet to work good (I have one - for 10 yrs - it works like new.) Chuck B Napamule

At this site there are tips concerning FSX, SE, Win 10, SimConnect, etc, that are cocise and should help answer any/all questions. Link: https://windowsreport.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-x-windows-10/ . Highlight and copy then paste into Notepad and print out plus keep handy. Chuck B Napamule Edit: There is a 'Download PDF' link which will PRINT OUT (not SAVE).... so have printer loaded with paper (10 pages+) as it will take off on it's own. It prints graphics and all so this beats copy/paste to notepad (ie: no graphics). The info was updated in 2019 so it's current.

Well I am glad you got your wish. I downloaded the Wal but it was 7zip and my WinZip would not extract the files so I gave up (I am kind of busy with 'Real Life' stuff right now). Glad to hear Guenter Kirschstein helped you with the FDEs that made the Wal flyable. Don't worry, I don't need the Wal. I have 1,000 other (FS9 and FSX) air boats already (hehe). As far a using as Ai I suspect that it not being able to turn on water or land MIGHT have made it unuseable as AI. The cnt pts that I made gave it steering on water and land. Not sure if that makes a difference when used as AI as I do not 'DO' AI. Look at lines for floats to see how you can add steering on water. Also compare the compression values for floats as mine work perfect (not bragging) every time. Have a nice RTW trip. Chuck B Napamule

Quote: ''stay safe. Worrying about unknowns like a virus won't help you. Simply wear a mask, avoid close contacts for a while. You can't do much more, and worrying about unknowns would just drive you up the wall anyway. Take care of yourself. Food, hygene, call people. Those things are good to keep your spirits up. Hug, il.'' Well thanks for the Hug. Hi5. But you forgot to include exercise and sleep. Walking is very good. Cheers. Chuck B Napamule

He 'hangs' over at HeliSimmer dot Com. Go to forum and ask Gearge Costa about him. He should know how to contact him. He has projects going for Eagle Rotorcraft Sim and Nemeth Deisign helicopters. Chuck B Napamule

Bernard, These models can be from FS2002 and I don't have them. Mr Pook updates these types sometimes but are hard to find. So if you can direct me to the MODEL you want (ie: sometimes they are same name but can have 1 engine, 2 engines, 3 engines, etc) I can take a look at the dynamics, cnt pts, etc for you. Base model is best (paints such as 'Greenland') FOR THAT MODEL is irrelevant (to me). Cheers. Chuck B Napamule PS: On the cfg I provided: the panel name is 'hjaFI' (I forgot to change name). Sorry about that. I use a panel that I am familiar with and that way I don't have to 'learn', or 'put up with', the provided panel which sometimes are lacking gauges, etc.

Here is modified aircraft cfg with new contact points (gear and floats). No edits to air file. Enjoy Chuck B Napmaule //This cfg modified 20Aug04, by CB ('Napamule'), for FS2004, no edits to air file // [fltsim.0] title=Benoist Biplane XIV sim=benoist panel=hjaFI model= sound= texture= checklists= atc_id=B14 ui_manufacturer=Benoist ui_type=XIV description=The Benoist XIV was the world's first (heavier-than-air) passenger service: St. Pete/ Tampa, January 1, 1914. // [General] performance=Length:\nSpan:\nWeight:\nPower:\nRange:\nDate:\nDetails:\nDesigner: // [WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE] max_gross_weight=1748.000 empty_weight= 1568.000 //Useful Load= 180 Lbs (Fuel=30 Gals/180 Lbs)(Bal=0 Lbs) reference_datum_position= 0.000000,0.000000,0.000000 empty_weight_CG_position=0.000000,0.000000,0.000000 max_number_of_stations=50 station_load.0=0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000 //MOI's empty_weight_roll_MOI= 4300.000 //o=1137.000000 empty_weight_pitch_MOI= 8500.000 //o=4911.000000 empty_weight_yaw_MOI= 16000.000 //o=2360.000000 empty_weight_coupled_MOI=0.000000 // [contact_points] //GEAR point.0=1, 8.0, -4.0, -2.3, 2600, 0, 0.8,30, 0.35, 2.5, 0.95, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 point.1=1, 8.0, 4.0, -2.3, 2600, 0, 0.8,30, 0.35, 2.5, 0.95, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 point.2=1, -1.0, -23.0, -2.3, 2600, 1, 0.8, 0, 0.35, 2.5, 0.95, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 point.3=1, -1.0, 23.0, -2.3, 2600, 2, 0.8, 0, 0.35, 2.5, 0.85, 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 point.4=1,-19.0, -2.0, -2.3, 2600, 0, 0.8, 0, 0.35, 2.5, 0.85, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 point.5=1,-19.0, 2.0, -2.3, 2600, 0, 0.8, 0, 0.35, 2.5, 0.85, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 //FLOATS point.6=4, 7.7, 0.0, -2.0, 1600, 0, 0.5, 0, 0.20, 4.5, 1.00, 0, 0, 4, 0, 0 point.7=4, 7.7, 0.0, -2.0, 1600, 0, 0.5, 0, 0.20, 4.5, 1.00, 0, 0, 4, 0, 0 point.8=4, -0.8, -23.0, -2.0, 1600, 0, 0.5, 0, 0.20, 4.5, 1.00, 0, 0, 4, 0, 0 point.9=4, -0.8, 23.0, -2.0, 1600, 0, 0.5, 0, 0.20, 4.5, 1.00, 0, 0, 4, 0, 0 point.10=4,-19.0, 0.0, -2.0, 1600, 0, 0.5,60, 0.20, 4.5, 1.00, 0, 0, 4, 0, 0 // //SCRAPES //not needed ! //point.8=2, 0.5, 22.0, 1.5, 2000, 0, 0, 0, 0.95, 2.5, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 //point.9=2, 0.5,-22.0, 1.5, 2000, 0, 0, 0, 0.95, 2.5, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 //point.10=2, 8.0, 0.0, 0.0, 2000, 0, 0, 0, 0.05, 2.5, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 //point.11=2,-19.0,0.0, 0.0, 2000, 0, 0, 0, 0.05, 2.5, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 static_pitch=0.0 static_cg_height=2.8 //o=1.8 // [brakes] toe_brakes_scale=2.5 //o=1.000000 parking_brake=1 differential_braking_scale = 1.0 // [pitot_static] pitot_heat=1.000000 // [flight_tuning] cruise_lift_scalar = 1.0 parasite_drag_scalar = 1.0 //o=?=5.0 induced_drag_scalar = 1.0 elevator_effectiveness = 1.0 aileron_effectiveness = 1.0 rudder_effectiveness = 1.0 pitch_stability = 1.0 roll_stability = 1.0 yaw_stability = 1.0 elevator_trim_effectiveness = 1.0 aileron_trim_effectiveness = 1.0 rudder_trim_effectiveness = 1.0 // [fuel] //Main=0.000000,0,0,30.000000,0.000000 fuel_type=1.000000 number_of_tank_selectors=1 electric_pump=0 Center1=-2.000, 0.000, 0.000, 30.000, 0.000 // [GeneralEngineData] engine_type=0 Engine.0= -3.000, 0.000, 2.000 fuel_flow_scalar=1.000000 min_throttle_limit=0.000000 // [piston_engine] power_scalar = 1.0 cylinder_displacement=125.000 //o=76.5 compression_ratio=8.000000 number_of_cylinders=6 max_rated_rpm=1500.000000 max_rated_hp=125.000 //o=75.000000 fuel_metering_type=1 cooling_type=0 normalized_starter_torque=0.300000 turbocharged=0 max_design_mp=40.000000 min_design_mp=8.000000 critical_altitude=8000.000000 emergency_boost_type=0 emergency_boost_mp_offset=0.000000 emergency_boost_gain_offset=0.000000 fuel_air_auto_mixture=1 //o=0 auto_ignition=0 max_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.000000 idle_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.000 //o=2.000000 max_rpm_friction_scalar=1.000000 idle_rpm_friction_scalar=0.5000000 // [propeller] thrust_scalar = 1.0 propeller_type=0 //o=1 //0=Constant Speed, 1=Fixed Pitch propeller_diameter=8.0 propeller_blades=2 propeller_moi=8.583877 beta_max=20.173913 beta_min=15.000000 min_gov_rpm=1400.000000 prop_tc=0.100000 gear_reduction_ratio=1.000000 fixed_pitch_beta=20.000000 low_speed_theory_limit=80.000000 prop_sync_available=0 prop_deice_available=0 prop_feathering_available=0 prop_auto_feathering_available=0 min_rpm_for_feather=0.000000 beta_feather=0.000000 power_absorbed_cf=0.000000 defeathering_accumulators_available=0 prop_reverse_available=0 minimum_on_ground_beta=0.000000 minimum_reverse_beta=0.000000 // [airplane_geometry] wing_area=400.0 wing_span=45.0 wing_root_chord=6.583333 wing_dihedral=1.735840 wing_incidence=0.785522 wing_twist=-3.801270 oswald_efficiency_factor=1.566420 wing_winglets_flag=0 wing_sweep=0.000000 wing_pos_apex_lon=0.000000 wing_pos_apex_vert=0.000000 htail_area=40.000000 htail_span=11.666667 htail_pos_lon=-18.888 //o=-14.666667 htail_pos_vert=0.000000 htail_incidence= 1.790 //o=3.246460 htail_sweep=0.000000 vtail_area=30.000000 vtail_span=6.244998 vtail_sweep=0.000000 vtail_pos_lon=-18.000 //o=-12.583333 vtail_pos_vert=1.500000 elevator_area=16.610000 aileron_area=20.300000 rudder_area=10.650000 elevator_up_limit=28.000447 elevator_down_limit=20.998903 aileron_up_limit=19.996227 aileron_down_limit=19.996227 rudder_limit=39.900 //o=25.783101 elevator_trim_limit=19.497754 spoiler_limit=59.900 //o=?=1.000000 spoilerons_available=0 aileron_to_spoileron_gain=0.000000 min_ailerons_for_spoilerons=0.000000 min_flaps_for_spoilerons=0.000000 spoiler_extension_time=2.000 // [autopilot] autopilot_available=0 flight_director_available=0 // [Flaps.0] type=1 span-outboard=0.500000 extending-time=0.000000 system_type=0 // [stall_warning] type=1 // [Reference Speeds] //NOT HERE = 24.000000 full_flaps_stall_speed=24.000000 cruise_speed=50.084731 max_indicated_speed=165.000000 flaps_up_stall_speed=30.000000 // [keyboard_response] elevator=100.000000,180.000000 aileron=200.000000,1000.000000 rudder=200.000000,1000.000000 // [electrical] max_battery_voltage = 24 generator_alternator_voltage = 25 max_generator_alternator_amps = 60 // [Views] eyepoint=-4.000, 0.000, 1.000 //eyepoint=0,0,0 // [EFFECTS] wake=fx_wake water=fx_spray.boo dirt=fx_tchdrt.boo concrete=fx_sparks.boo touchdown=fx_tchdwn_sboo, 1.boo // [attitude_indicators] attitude_indicator.0=1 // [Direction_indicators] direction_indicator.0=1,0 // [turn_indicators] turn_indicator.0=1,0 // [hydraulic_system] normal_pressure=0.000000 // [deice_system] structural_deice_type=0 // [GPWS] //This Diables the 'don't sink', 'too low-flaps', etc call outs max_warning_height = 0 sink_rate_fpm = -9999 excessive_sink_rate_fpm = -9999 climbout_sink_rate_fpm = -9999 flap_and_gear_sink_rate_fpm= -9999 // //[forcefeedback] //---END---

Have a look at what I have been using for 10 years and love how it allows for small changes in power (ie: for helicopter flying). You have to get a piece of plastic and wedge the throttle slider on the joystick at '0', which you set using calibration screen. You go to assignments and set the keypad keys as you want. You can use what I use for starters. You can always change assignments. From then on the keypad throttle is all you need to use (but the F1 thru F4 on keyboard are still available and active). The Targus keypad is around $15 at Amazon. I got one last week at Goodwill for $3.99 and it works perfect. Looked hardly used and like new. Have a good one. Chuck B Napamule

You just joined FSCom so you are probably going to Sim a long time in the future. That problem you have will still be there in 10 years. And a throttle quadrant has it's quirks too. Have a look at what I have been using for 10 years and love how it allows for small changes in power (ie: for helicopter flying). You have to get a piece of plastic and wedge the throttle slider on the joystick at '0', which you set using calibration screen. You go to assignments and set the keypad keys as you want. You can use what I use for starters. You can always change assignments. From then on the keypad throttle is all you need to use (but the F1 thru F4 on keyboard are still available and active). The Targus keypad is around $15 at Amazon. I got one last week at Goodwill for $3.99 and it works perfect. Looked hardly used and like new. Have a good one. Chuck B Napamule

There is also a FS2004 version available. According to comments it has issues (on takeoff it pitches up too much on it's own). Why modelers put out models with bad dynamics is beyond me. DnLd=78 Mb. Chuck B Napamule

For FS2004 you press 'S' key to 'Cycle Views' (all). 'Shift + S' to cycle backwards. You press Keypad '0' (Ins) to 'Snap To Panel View'. You press 'W' key to 'Toggle Panel'. You press 'Control + W' to toggle 'Chase' (view). You can use the keypad to view in all directions (in the view you are in) and '5' to 'Look Down'. And 'Control + 5' to 'Look Up'. Have fun. Chuck B Napamule Edit: You can map (in 'Assignments') the key press to a joystick button(s) for convienience.

What is 'real' is that you MUST have Windows 10 to use the upcoming FS2020. And, as we all know, Windows 10 tracks ALL your 'behavior' (and 'farms' every bit of personal information on your PC) no matter which Sim you use. I use Windows 7 Pro and will ONLY have FS9 and FSX Accel and NOT FS2020 ($100) even if it's FREE. They got you worried about FRAMES to distract you from what they are doing. Chuck B Napamule

If you go back to download (ie: restart your browser and go to FSCom download) your browser SHOULD realize the download did not finish and take up where it left off. Works for Mozilla, etc. Not sure if so with Internet Explorer. I use Commodo Ice Dragon (a version of FireFox) and it will do that for me. Good luck. Chuck B Napamule

Edit: Oh. Try 1280x1024x32 res and see if it helps. BUT - FSX res should always MATCH your monitor 'native' res (for best 'performance' which = FPS). Last edited by napamule2; 07-18-2020 at 01:46 AM.

There are 2 Targus with same model number but one is thicker than the other. Get the skinny one as the thicker one will be too high to work with. The skinny one sits just right for palm on desktop and fingers reach easier. You will also not have to 'look' at keypad once you use it a few times. The keypad is USB with plub-n-play (no drivers required). I unplug mine when I finish simming. When I plug in Windows sounds a notice it 'recognized' it and when I touch the joystick the throttle goes full (F4) so I know to be ready to push F1 (cut). That is the only 'issue' (if you can call it that) I have with it. I also drive fast race cars (400 mph+) and use the spoiler to slow for 60 mph curves. Couldn't drive without this keypad. Also helicopter require smooth, small changes, to do hover, etc so the tap of throttle key is 100% more accurate than a sliding throttle, with or without 'detents'. You will also find that 3 taps of F3 (increase) is NOT equal to 3 taps of F2 (decrease) as far as result of precentage of power is concerned (a Sim anomaly and not a keypad anomaly). Minor glitch you might not even detect or notice. But it's there. Chuck B Napamule

If for temp throttles you could get a $15 Targus 10Keypad (PAUK10U) and map the keys to throttle (F1 - F4). You will find you can fly helicopters better. I have had mine for 10 years now and love it. You set it to left of keyboard and work it with left hand while you use right hand for joystick or yoke. My 2 cents. Chuck B Napamule