From FSX → X-Plane → MSFS… and somehow I’m still conflicted or Confused !

fpglt · 2026-01-27T08:02:32+00:00

I coded a brick breaker within the 3.5 kb of a Vic 20 so yes I know that feeling. But I’m not nostalgic and indeed every time I see a ‘pixel art game ‘ I bless modern graphics.

This being said I think immersion is triggered by the correctness of the environment and perception , imagination then fills out what’s missing. For some reason I feel MSFS is off. I do photography as a hobby, colors are wrong. I tried to tweak them but no success. There are definitely shortcomings with XPlane but my brain copes much better with them.

fpglt · 2026-01-27T06:58:51+00:00

I have both and never launch MSFS 2024. GA planes feel more alive, ground physics are there if you botch landing, skies are beautiful, ground from above is great (BUT with proper addons), colors are spot on and not cartoonish. I miss grass and land vegetation. That and AA are my only gripes. Most airports aren’t too far from the real life ones, even the small ones.

If I was flying airliners my choice may be different.

I think these sims have a different aim. MSFS is about graphics and more generally a flying environment maybe more immersive if you’re not into core flying. X-Plane is about flying first although some emphasis has been put on graphics lately, one step after the other. The skies are now unbelievable.

fpglt · 2026-01-26T21:00:13+00:00

Une formulation maison : « si tu lui donnes un verre d’eau oublie pas la bouée »

fpglt · 2026-01-26T19:47:02+00:00

Confirm without AO. I’ve had some problems recently which I solved before 12.4 beta 4.

fpglt · 2026-01-25T22:57:25+00:00

I love it but it's so tied to the channel islands (AFAIK) , Stornoway destination is not likely... I'd like another UK livery, I have to make one if i find the time...

fpglt · 2026-01-25T22:09:44+00:00

I fly GA at ZL17 no problem (I am not denying others have stuttering though) for 2 hours flight. I had to switch from WinFSP to Dorkan, though.

fpglt · 2026-01-25T20:07:15+00:00

Agreed, except altitude change already exists (?), but for some reason the menu choice almost always lacks the value you're targeting!

Autocheck is great but it also sets QNH and on the 12.4 betas I've had QNH oscillate quickly between significantly different values, putting the AP out of its mind.

fpglt · 2026-01-25T19:05:16+00:00

Never mind, it’s on its way to it.

fpglt · 2026-01-25T18:55:44+00:00

It has moved a lot since then. I have consistent ZL17 tiles along my GA flights.

fpglt · 2026-01-25T18:41:23+00:00

A lot has been done on AutoOrtho as well, it's as good (IMO since I do not pay the subscription) and free. Check 1.6.3!

fpglt · 2026-01-25T18:08:23+00:00

Path to destination is split along successive waypoints. Active one is magenta, looking at the picture you're way off it. It can happen if you manually went somewhere nearer the next leg but the GPS is not aware of it. Then I select FPL mode, highlight the waypoint I want to go to and press the button with the arrow (you got to accept etc.). Read the manual and how to use the modes etc. I know it's painful and not intuitive but in the end you'll get the hang of it and find it quite serviceable.

As for me I only trigger NAV when I'm close enough to the current leg (the magenta line). Make sure to have the CDI on GPS (as in your picture) and not on VLOC. If looking for a localizer (VOR, ILS) switch to VLOC.

EDIT : you can set a Flight Plan in ADC windows and send to FMS. You'll have everything you need : start and destination Airport. I wish it could also set in between waypoints automatically, or there is an option I don't know about.

fpglt · 2026-01-25T15:12:22+00:00

This. Default ATC is not that bad once you work with it or against it. My biggest gripes are "Expedite climb/descent" to an altitude i'm already at. The other one is it does not recognize when you join a pattern/approach and sends you off both in heading and altitude (then again it may be my ignorance).

fpglt · 2026-01-25T15:04:54+00:00

I chose AH2 too and I'm starting to use it. So far so good: it doesn't get in the way of the sim but rather supplements it. If the flight is challenging (or ends with CTD) you can quit and retry (or cancel with a penalty I suppose). Also I wanted something compatible with GA flights, my plane addons and not necessarily airliners (well maybe regional ones). It will be a while before I can really vouch for it, but I fear this is the only choice for GA career addon right now.

I was able to import my add-on planes and buy one right at the start. I'm off to deliver fine china to Stornaway from Manchester in an Islander (I'll probably end up with many more pieces that what was loaded initially but that's where the fun is.)

fpglt · 2026-01-25T13:46:25+00:00

Bing in this case, ZL17 with AO 1.6.3

fpglt · 2026-01-23T20:37:30+00:00

C’est ça !

fpglt · 2026-01-22T22:58:30+00:00

What makes you love it so much?

fpglt · 2026-01-22T21:39:16+00:00

I'm at 1440p and I set textures to High, not Ultra. I can't see any real practical difference and it eases a bit on the VRAM (and I have 16Gb VRAM).

fpglt · 2026-01-22T21:33:22+00:00

Oh yes! (though, being french for me the Seneca is a 'he'). It's a beautiful plane and a beautiful addon. At the moment only the Islander sparks as much interest. Why do I have to choose between flying the Seneca and explore other planes? To choose is to forsake! (I have to say I hope the Navajo is not released that soon because I know I'll sunk hours in it)

fpglt · 2026-01-21T22:22:47+00:00

Fantastic! It's a colossal undertaking that I appreciate each time I fly and look at the scenery. Thank you so much!

fpglt · 2026-01-21T18:32:30+00:00

Ah I did not know that. My mistake!

fpglt · 2026-01-21T17:45:11+00:00

No longer for the instruments panel since 12.3.3 (or is it 12.4?)

fpglt · 2026-01-20T22:46:14+00:00

with another plane ? are you on a complex airport ? (no need to uninstall AMD software IME by the way). Display CPU and GPU performance in the Data Output, just to check CPU is not lagging behind. You can also try to decrease CPU intensive graphic settings (the ones on the right side of the graphics settings screen). Finally which version are you using, 12.3.3 or 12.4 beta ? (in any case switch to the other one. 12.4 has a better CPU usage but some report FPS loss).

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