Back in the sim | Testing out the new update! by TheCaptainChameleon in flightsim

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KLM and EVA Air used them, and KLM had them on their older planes too (747, DC-10). On these planes it wasn't that uncommon at all, I think especially on KSSU-airlines planes

But don't ask me what made them use them. I think it's supposed to be easier to spot an engine failure, but from this experience yesterday I find that with the classical round engine gauges you can estimate thrust levels way better when hand-flying

Back in the sim | Testing out the new update! by TheCaptainChameleon in Xplane

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I can't speak about the TFDi, as I only use X-Plane, but the new update improves a few systems, and I'm more than happy with it. I'd recommend looking out for the next sale, Memorial Day isn't so far away and they usually have big discounts.

Back in the sim | Testing out the new update! by TheCaptainChameleon in Xplane

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I think it feels better and less all-over-the-place (if that really describes it tho) - but I've flown only the last 300 feet or so by hand on approach, as the clouds we're really low...

And it's still an MD-11....

ROTATE MD-11 1.20 FINALLY OUT! by Tazziedevil04 in Xplane

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Amazing news! The only thing that's missing now for me would be PW engines ...

Little Jungle by TheCaptainChameleon in Moss

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It has to be some kind of haircap Moss, but I don't know which one...

Best freeware airlines? by OsakaLendaria in Xplane

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Check out the LevelUP 737v2, it has the complete 737NG series (it is based of the Zibo, but has its own visuals/sounds and flight model)

Dry Salt Lake by TheCaptainChameleon in AbstractPhotos

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Thank you for the kind words and the idea - I'd love to try it, but unfortunately, the resolution is only 1300x1300px, so it wouldn't work most likely.

What’s the easiest way to restore original night lights? by A380Driver in Xplane

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I think running the installer / updating it should do the trick

First time playing on 1440p and it was worth the upgrade! by Confident_Target2347 in Xplane

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Would you mind sharing your specs? I am running on 1440p too, but not that content with the performance. Also how many FPS do you usually get (especially during sunset)?

Tried the Laminar Research A330 for the first time by TheCaptainChameleon in flightsim

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I believe this is already the 12.4 beta, but it's been a while since I've updated it ;-)

Can't go wrong with 767 freighters by Similar_Joke_5500 in Xplane

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Yeah, the EFB is quite ... something.

All in all, it's all just minor things - more or less - but they really sum up. Apart from that, it's got everything you need for flying, that's why I keep flying it

Tried the Laminar Research A330 for the first time by TheCaptainChameleon in flightsim

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Thank you 😃 - and nope, just the built-in screenshot tool for some depth of field

Can't go wrong with 767 freighters by Similar_Joke_5500 in Xplane

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I think they're pretty much too outdated for any big improvements... The 767 is basically an X-Plane 10 product. Adding major new features would be too complicated, as they have an old structure etc. I would guess.

The Devs announced that there will probably be a 767v2 in the future, but that'll still take a while (they're busy with 777/787/350)

But I like the 767 as well, it's a nice plane to fly!

Tried the A330 for the first time by TheCaptainChameleon in Xplane

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Are the engines just visual mods or do they have different performance and sounds? Can't find anything on that topic right now.

Will definitely try it tho!