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  1. I bought the Standard version through Microsoft Store about 4 months ago, and have had frustrating problems most of the time. I normally start from the end of the runway with engines running, flying the Bulldog. The first problem was that the engine cut whenever I closed the throttle, in the air, and on the ground. Reading the forums, it was suggested that isolating Auto Mixture Control in the Assistance Options. I also isolated Auto Rudder, and deleted the Mean Ground Level settings on the weather page in order to improve the takeoff phase, and also smooth out flying conditions in the circuit area. This certainly helped initially, but then for no specific reason I found that one division of flap had been selected prior to takeoff, and if I selected them up, they would cycle up, and the return to one division down. If I selected them down, they would cycle fully down, and the return to one division down. At this stage I decide to uninstall MSFS, and carry out a reinstall. The flap problem was resolved, but the engine stopping when the throttles were closed was still evident, and additionally when I initiated takeoff after my normal start on the runway threshold, I found that elevator trim was fully nose down, without any selection by me. Could I just point out that I had a 43 year career as a military pilot from 1949/57, and as a commercial pilot from 1957/1992. I will be 91 next week. I still fly very happily with P3Dv4, but feel very frustrated at the moment with MSFS. Is there anyone out there who can suggest a way of solving things, I believe that MSFS has the potential to be a great success with serious flight siimmers
  2. I bought the Standard version through Microsoft Store about 4 months ago, and have had frustrating problems most of the time. I normally start from the end of the runway with engines running, flying the Bulldog. The first problem was that the engine cut whenever I closed the throttle, in the air, and on the ground. Reading the forums, it was suggested that isolating Auto Mixture Control in the Assistance Options
  3. I have been using P3Dv4 for a few years, but last week I downloaded MSFS 2020. After installing SAITEK X56 into MSFS, I found that I had messed up the operation on P3D. Unfortunately I am now into my 90s, and find this operation a little confusing. Can someone please tell me if it's necessary to separate the two systems somehow, or do they automatically accept the default inputs for both simulators. I hope that I am making things clear, thankyou, ROYTC
  4. I have just read the KerrSpectives- "So what about the MSFS 2020 scenery" I fully agree with everything he says, and would like to open up the subject, and find out why photographic scenery is not the accepted norm. I have been a constant user of all versions of Flight Simulator for over 35 years since retiring from an aviation career, 8 years in the RAF from 1949 to 1957, and 35 years as an Airline Pilot. I am now almost 89, and still enjoying the flight simulator, I do however prefer realism, having been used to it throughout my flying career !! I have tried several scenery systems over the years, and finally settled with "Horizon VFR GEN X" and FSX. The only snags using a 30 bit system being the lack of clarity, and the inability to use it below about 2000 ft. I reverted to P3D a couple of years ago, and really appreciated the improvement in clarity, due to a 64 bit system. the scenery is quite old now and would certainly benefit from an update. I am however very frustrated by the cost of keeping P3D updated. So here we are with the latest innovation, Microsoft 2020. I eagerly read about the world wide scenery, and the mention that it would be possible to fly over ones own house. I have not invested in MSFS 2020 because it is not realistic, and hope that I will live long enough to see something like GOOGLE EARTH become available. My question to all developers is, what are the problems, and can they be overcome? Many thanks, roytc
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