LJ45man Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) I wasn't sure which forum to post this in, but since I use P3D I am posting it here. I like to implement hardware with tactile switches as much as practical and as budget and time allow. This means I prefer a 2D instrument implementation which seems to be missing in most of the later aircraft releases such as the 717 and it looks like Just Flights 146 Pro for P3D. These days I mainly use the Feel-There ERJ145 because it is a pretty decent aircraft system simulator, it still offers a 2D flight deck, I like shorter flights, it can get into a wide variety of airfields, and I love twin-engine jets. I had to, for now, implement the overhead panel with a touch-screen because P3D does not give access to controlling the switches via keystroke or control commands. There is probably a way I could use Pete Dowson's FS Interrogate to possibly clue me in to how to control the OH switches so I can build a hardware-based OH panel. Anyways, I am just saying sometimes "progress" is disappointing such as the progression of virtual cockpits when we lose something we valued. I am not saying others are wrong for loving virtual cockpits and VR simulations, they just are not my preference. If anyone can recommend a good fairly comprehensive medium-sized twin engine jet simulation for P3D please comment. Especially biz jets or commuter jets would be great. I would like to check them out. I thought about the Q400 but I when I view it I think only a mother can love how it looks :-) Thanks in advance for any feedback. Edited November 7, 2020 by LJ45man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallcott Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I wasn't sure which forum to post this in, but since I use P3D I am posting it here. I like to implement hardware with tactile switches as much as practical and as budget and time allow. This means I prefer a 2D instrument implementation which seems to be missing in most of the later aircraft releases such as the 717 and it looks like Just Flights 146 Pro for P3D. These days I mainly use the Feel-There ERJ145 because it is a pretty decent aircraft system simulator, it still offers a 2D flight deck, I like shorter flights, it can get into a wide variety of airfields, and I love twin-engine jets. I had to, for now, implement the overhead panel with a touch-screen because P3D does not give access to controlling the switches via keystroke or control commands. There is probably a way I could use Pete Dowson's FS Interrogate to possibly clue me in to how to control the OH switches so I can build a hardware-based OH panel. Anyways, I am just saying sometimes "progress" is disappointing such as the progression of virtual cockpits when we lose something we valued. I am not saying others are wrong for loving virtual cockpits and VR simulations, they just are not my preference. If anyone can recommend a good fairly comprehensive medium-sized twin engine jet simulation for P3D please comment. Especially biz jets or commuter jets would be great. I would like to check them out. I thought about the Q400 but I when I view it I think only a mother can love how it looks :-) Thanks in advance for any feedback. 2d Panels are dead. Get used to it... Next, we`ll have to get used to the demise of 3d panels. Time marches on and we have to/must get used to it... Diehards will have to evolve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W2DR Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I don't have a recommendation for you but I, too, love the 2D panels. I'll sorely miss them but I'm afraid they are a thing of the past. Intel 10700K @ 5.0 Ghz, Asus Maxumus XII Hero MB, Noctua NH-U12A Cooler, Corsair Vengence Pro 32GB 3200Mhz, Geforce RTX 2060 Super GPU, Cooler Master HAF 932 Tower, Thermaltake 1000W Toughpower PSU, Windows 10 Professional 64-Bit, and other good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnost Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 2d Panels are dead. Get used to it... Next, we`ll have to get used to the demise of 3d panels. Time marches on and we have to/must get used to it... Diehards will have to evolve. So what are we getting after the demise of 3D panels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallcott Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 So what are we getting after the demise of 3D panels? I`m guessing Virtual Reality. But what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidN16 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Actually you can ADD your own 2D panels to any plane you want. So, it won't ever die out. I always add to all my planes my own MINI 5 gauge panel as I too like to fly low and slow with that WIDE screen view. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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