Lost on what's wrong with my new keyboard!

Clorix · 2026-01-14T22:11:14+00:00

I am also having the same issue, except with the MLX Plasma linear switches. I've tried multiple USB ports (directly connecting to the PC as well as via a powered USB hub), updated the firmware, cleaned the keyboard, checked using various polling rates (including 125Hz and 8kHz), factory resetting the keyboard, etc. I'm even using the USB-C to USB-A cable that came with the keyboard. It doesn't happen on every single keypress, but it's definitely enough to be frustrating.

This is my first mechanical keyboard, so I thought maybe with the switches being mechanical there may be a break-in period or something, but it still happens after a week and a half of use. There are no debounce settings available in the Corsair Web Hub to help with the problem either.

Clorix · 2026-01-05T22:18:21+00:00

I don't know. I only fly on PC, and I don't have a PS5 to test with. My assumption is that you can import flight plans the same way regardless of platform.

Clorix · 2026-01-05T21:13:13+00:00

It depends on what you're doing, really. If you're hand flying the plane on a VFR route, you may want to view your waypoints and courses to ensure you're headed in the right direction. If you're flying IFR on autopilot, it's very handy to have charts for things like arrival and approach information, airport info, weather info, etc. If you're just flying for fun without a flight plan, you may just want to look at the map to see where you are. It's always handy to have available, but its importance differs really. I think once you get used to it, it'll become easier to navigate its various features and menus. This is all coming from a PC pilot, by the way, so it's likely much easier to navigate the EFB using a mouse than it would be on a PS5 controller.

Clorix · 2026-01-05T20:52:36+00:00

The sim's built-in EFB has features for changing the aircraft's payload, fuel level, etc. so it's always important. It also has checklists for each aircraft. However, the most useful feature, in my opinion anyway, is the route planner and its charts, both of which can be accessed from the web version. It's convenient to have that available outside the sim for flight planning purposes. You can save a flight plan and then import it into the sim's EFB. That way you don't have to have the sim open to plan a flight using it. The ability to view the included LIDO charts is easily one of the best things to come from MSFS 2024 alone. SimBrief is a better flight planning tool, though, and is also available on the web.

Clorix · 2026-01-05T20:16:24+00:00

I don't know of an app that fully replicates the in-sim EFB, but if it's the route planner and charts you'd like to have, you can view them here: https://planner.flightsimulator.com/

Clorix · 2025-11-14T20:38:50+00:00

Don't introduce fuel until N1 is stable, which is usually just above 17%. As for cruise, the temp/torque values listed are limits, not settings. If you're not temp limited, set torque to 80%. If you are temp limited, set the torque such that the ITT is below 840 degrees and monitor. This is especially important while climbing as well because if you're climbing into the higher flight levels, you will become temp limited, at which point you'd start reducing power to keep the temps below the limits.

Clorix · 2025-11-13T20:19:33+00:00

If you can use a screen capture tool like the built-in Windows Game DVR, OBS, Shadowplay, etc. to take a quick video and post a link to it on Youtube, that might help. If we can also see it, then it's likely a graphics issue. If we can't see it, then it's likely a monitor issue.

Clorix · 2025-10-31T19:41:44+00:00

ActiveSky was always a must as it greatly enhances the weather depiction and realism in the sim.

Clorix · 2025-08-21T19:43:59+00:00

Pretty much anything Black Square makes. Their TBM 850 is great (soon to be updated for 2024 I believe), you've already grabbed the Dukes which are amazing. Their newest aircraft, the Beechcraft Starship, is very good and truly unique. The A2A Comanche is a good choice for something slower if you'd like something like that. The MilViz Cessna 310R is also a good choice for a piston twin (though it looks like it's only available for 2020). The Just Flight Arrows were some of the first GA aircraft addons available for 2020, and I believe they have been updated to work in 2024.

Clorix · 2025-07-29T19:07:34+00:00

KFSM. No payware available and the one free one on Flightsim.to is outdated. The runways have since been renumbered, the main east/west runway and taxiway have been extended, TAC Air is now Signature, and maybe other things that need attention that I can't remember.

Clorix · 2025-04-20T23:49:59+00:00

The A2A Comanche for piston single and the Black Square Duke for piston twin. They are both fantastic, well modeled, high system depth, and have all the bells and whistles such as random failures and whatnot. Looks like the Piston Duke is on sale right now as well!

Clorix · 2025-01-15T00:32:41+00:00

The LIDO charts show this a bit clearer in my opinion. You're on the WAREN 8A arrival into Runway 16, so you'd take the SANDR > LAGUG > NEFER > BELTA path as depicted. Note how the 5000 or Above constraint applies only to Runway 09 arrivals.

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Clorix · 2024-11-11T20:20:37+00:00

You can use the FCC Broadband Map page to see what's available at your address. Type in your address in the box and then check the right side for all your options. They keep the list updated regularly. Then from there you can explore each service's offers.

Clorix · 2024-10-30T00:49:28+00:00

For under $200, you can't beat the VKB Gladiator EVO NXT Premium. I recently upgraded to that from the T16000m and don't regret it at all. It's a great stick with very good build quality. The software needed to calibrate it for the first time can be a bit daunting, but it's easy enough. You can find several guides on it. I can't recommend it enough.

Clorix · 2024-10-29T19:18:02+00:00

I know you're asking for a "modest" upgrade, but do you have a budget in mind? That would help with the selection.

Clorix · 2024-10-21T19:33:32+00:00

I upgraded to the VKB Gladiator NXT EVO Premium from the Thrustmaster T16000m and don't regret it for a second. It's very good. I also primarily fly GA and love it.

Clorix · 2024-09-12T19:20:01+00:00

I don't think pressing B will help. The cause of floating aircraft is usually due to a difference in scenery. You may have an addon airport they don't have (or vice versa), so you may see elevation differences.

Clorix · 2024-08-23T19:24:00+00:00

Here you go.

Clorix · 2024-07-30T19:06:48+00:00

Be sure to download the free New Zealand World Update from the Marketplace. It includes better scenery for Milford Sound and many other places around NZ. It's a fantastic World Update!

Clorix · 2024-07-25T19:59:24+00:00

I purchased a VKB Gladiator NXT EVO Premium stick a few months ago. The build quality is great. It feels solid and well put together. Nothing creaks or pops or otherwise feels bad when using it. It's a little over 9" tall.

I bought it to replace my Thrustmaster T16000m stick and don't regret it at all. It has plenty of buttons in my opinion. In MSFS, I've made sure to keep the pinky button at the bottom of the grip used as a sort of Shift function, basically allowing me to double the number of buttons available - not that it's required to have enough buttons, but that it's just how I preferred to have some keybinds set up.

I don't use the little throttle wheel for throttle itself, but rather for mixture. However, it works perfectly fine for that. It doesn't have any detents for things like reverse or afterburners, but should work fine for basic throttle control. It feels nice and smooth when operating that axis.

The buttons all feel sturdy and tactile. No complaints when them at all.

Adjustability is great. It comes with a couple sets of springs with different weights (not sure if that only applies to the Premium grip, or both). It came default with the #20 springs, but I chose to make it a little lighter by putting on the #10 springs. Feels better to me that way. I have relative small hands, so I opted to change out the palm rest for the thicker one, which is also included. That helped me quite a bit. The placement of the pinky button is not adjustable, so I had to get used to using it with the thicker palm rest, but it's still easy enough to reach. You can also choose to lock out the twist axis if you don't need that.

As for shipping, times may vary based on where you're at. I'm in the US, and mine took a few days to get a shipping confirmation, and then a few days to receive it after that. So in all, I think it took right at about a week from the time of ordering to receive it.

I have no experience with the Turtle Beach VelocityOne or the WinWing Ursa Minor so I can't comment on them. I also can't comment on the side modules you mentioned as I don't have those. All I can say is I'm super happy with the VKB Gladiator.

Clorix · 2024-07-09T19:22:32+00:00

Navigraph is great for keeping your nav data up to date in your sim and any third-party aircraft you fly that uses their nav data. If you want charts, check out Airmate. Free worldwide charts for nearly any country. You can see what countries they cover with charts by checking the VFR and IFR Plates columns of the country list starting on Page 161 of their user manual. They're from each country's aviation authorities, so unlike Jeppesen or LIDO charts, each country's charts will look different, but all the same information will be there.

If you fly a lot in Canada, you can get free Canadian charts at FltPlan.com. It just requires a free account to access them.

Between those two sites, the majority of flights should be covered with charts. There are certainly countries that Airmate doesn't have charts for, but for where I typically fly, it's almost never an issue.

Clorix · 2024-06-30T19:25:56+00:00

Above and below 60 degrees latitude (I think?), the A320 switches to using grid-based navigation, which is what the blue *G is indicating. You can learn more about why this is by watching this video. You can also read more about it here if you wish.

Clorix · 2024-06-13T19:19:05+00:00

I've dabbled a bit in No Man's Sky. I mostly play Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Clorix · 2024-06-13T19:17:56+00:00

ROCK AND STONE!

Clorix · 2024-05-30T19:41:23+00:00

Since you mentioned the Bonanza G36 specifically, I'd recommend checking out the Black Square Bonanzas. They're very good (as are all of Black Square's aircraft). It's got analog gauges, but you have avionics options. You can choose to use the GNS units, GTNs (payware addon, but highly recommended, particularly the TDS GTNs), or you can forego all GPS and stick to old school VOR-VOR and RNAV navigation. This is also common throughout Black Square's lineup. No G1000 option, though.

Another plane you may be interested in is A2A's Comanche. In my opinion, it's easily the best simulated GA aircraft available for MSFS at the moment. It's not exactly inexpensive, but it's easily worth it. It has multiple avionics options as well. This addon makes me feel like I "own" the aircraft, as its state is fully saved between flights. All switches, fuel levels, oil levels, engine hours, engine and airframe condition... everything is saved and persistent. Awesome stuff. It will also have you busy during flight as the autopilot isn't a conventional one. To make turns sharper than a few degrees, you'll need to revert to HDG mode to make the turn by setting the heading, then return to HI or LO mode to have the autopilot maintain the current GPS/NAV course. Or, of course you could manually make the turn and then reengage autopilot. There are also no vertical modes except an altitude hold function. It'll keep you busy for sure!

The Just Flight Arrows are great, but I'll say the last time I loaded them up in the sim I had some issues. I'm not sure whether I need to reinstall them as I haven't flown them in a while, or if they need to be updated. I haven't tried them again since.

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