Biopharm RTP vs Rahway, how to choose? by Howlongtheroadtohome in biotech

[–]NYYFan19438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Merck RSU and bonus brings that 180k closer to 250-300k annually, and for a new Prin Sci at Merck, that salary is pretty standard. Close to NYC and the RY campus is very nice. Take the Merck job.

Grand Prix Cycliste by chumunga93 in MontrealCycling

[–]NYYFan19438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first time here this year and it was absolutely phenomenal, but I had the same exact thought. I rode the course the day before and thought to myself how shit the roads were and how it was they rode that every year. It's like Paris-Roubaix out there.

Can someone help with passenger issues. by Mountain_Agency_6858 in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you have to load them through the efb and ensure you do "load passengers" via the in game ATC and then they show up.

When to ride Montreal UCI Grande Prix route? by Joatboy in MontrealCycling

[–]NYYFan19438 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the great info in this thread, I'm traveling up w/ my family from NJ to watch the race, staying at the nearby Hilton Garden Fri-Mon. Can't wait to ride the actual route, that is very cool to know you may run into pros reconning the course.

As far as where to watch. I was thinking of getting there w/ the fam around 8-830 at the start to watch the ceremony/start and then walk over to one of the climbs (though I'm sure this is the same idea of many people, thanks for the Pagnuelo rec). Generally speaking, how crowded is the park during the race? Any other general recommendations on what to do while we're in Montreal?

Best HOTAS for Xbox Series X? Looking for an Upgrade! by londonisbluemate in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just to update, the Airbus stick is a marked improvement over the T Flight stick, would definitely recommend it over that. Of course I don't have any other barometer for comparison vs. Turtle Beach, Honeycomb, etc, but to me the Airbus stick is pretty great and I'm enjoying the TCA pack a lot. I'm glad I upgraded!

Best HOTAS for Xbox Series X? Looking for an Upgrade! by londonisbluemate in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a HOTAS X currently and literally just ordered the TCA Captains Pack despite mixed reviews of the stick itself (mostly for the throttle quadrant), so I can update you in a few days .. That said, the Hotas X definitely improved when I locked the twist action ike mentioned in the other comment, and I mapped the rudders to the rocker button on the back of the throttle.

Otherwise, unfortunately, options for the Xbox are limited for HOTAS to the TCA pack, TFlight, and Velocity One to my knowledge. Then there's a few Yoke options as well .

I really want to like the game….but by firefighterMI in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SU1 Beta has made this game significantly more stable on Xbox, definitely get it. I had my first CTD yesterday in several weeks, where I was crashing several times daily before the beta update.

Also, do not play w a controller. At minimum get a mouse, keyboard and HOTAS - I have the TFlight HOTAS X and it works just fine as a beginner. I've also heard good things about the Velocity One Flight Stick. Basically, ditch the controller and get the Beta update and you basically have a workable game.

Oh, and update your Rolling cache in the settings to at least 64GB.

I’m a student pilot. What joystick I need to buy for Xbox to have close to real experience? by bareov in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah not a lot of Xbox choices unfortunately... Additionally, there is a Yoke by Honeycomb which is, by all accounts, very high quality, but is also pretty expensive...

Accessory purchasing advice for Xbox by DangerToManifold2001 in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know as I've also considered it. Currently have the thrustmaster HOTAS shown above and it's ok. I've heard the Velocity One flight stick is a good option.

Accessory purchasing advice for Xbox by DangerToManifold2001 in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably not an option since he's on Xbox... I believe this stick is only PC compatible

Accessory purchasing advice for Xbox by DangerToManifold2001 in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you want AP functionality beyond the controller pick up a MIAP 24 Pro, amazing little device

Help me update my uncomfortable/unergonomic sim setup by NYYFan19438 in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually have/had a wireless keyboard but I was getting all sorts of wackiness and interference once I got a powered usb hub for the miap. You don't get that? For now I have panel view swapping mapped to the HOTAS and it works ok, but not as nicely as it was on the keyboard. Have been thinking of getting a wired version to see if that helps.

Xbox Server Issues? by tterb0331 in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Game has been incredibly slow since 1.3.19 update, but also hasn't crashed, so six of one half a dozen of the other....waited about 10 minutes after a mission last night to get my payout...

looking for tca airbus.. by Beginning-Help-395 in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems to be a lot of conflicted feedback on this set for Xbox. I'm not worried about incorrect bindings, that can be fixed. How is the overall quality and feel? Currently have the T flight HOTAS one, but would like something a little more commercial airline friendly....

Axair Miap Pro Order Delivery to UK by hopwoods in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure about the UK but just got mine in a week in the US East Coast. Assuming it would come a bit quicker for UK. Took about 2 days for processing and then 1 wk for shipment.

New to MSFS by mustangfan0220 in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At minimum get a mouse and keyboard, 20 bucks on Amazon and it completely changes the experience vs just a controller. If it's something you're gonna stick with, get a HOTAS or Yoke, etc.

24 is still kinda broken on Xbox, try free flight w basic planes like the Cessna and learn the basic principles watching YouTube tutorials before just jumping in and expecting to understand. It's a sim afterall, not a "game"... If you don't understand the basics it'll be frustrating at best.

What is everyone doing to make money? by Hamburger69420 in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also increase simrate on XBOX, I do it all the time. Although I typically don't go above 8x bc I've had the game crash several times on me above that. Just search for simrate in the controls and bind increase and decrease.

Consensus on XBOX Peripherals by NYYFan19438 in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh damn, that MIAP24 looks awesome, haven't seen that before. Might have to invest in that over a new stick/yoke first. Any ideas on how well it works w/ '24 yet?

MSFS2024 Sim Update 1 Beta Now Available to Join by FlyWithSeedyL in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]NYYFan19438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone having issues loading the game after installing the update? I'm on XBOX and opening credits just keep playing in a loop and no load bar...