On this rainy day, I finally got the ButtKicker for my sim cockpit.
I had been inclined to the wireless model in the first place. But after comparing the two models and my environment, I decided to get the wired Gamer 2 in the end.
Probably I won’t have time to install it until the weekend. Moreover, Continue reading
The RMI Gauge for the default B58 in FSX/P3D has been updated to version R4r04, which can be installed into MSFS environment.
Other than the new installation option, the changes is mainly cosmetic, making it slimmer. Function-wise, it is the same.
Although the original version looks more closely to the one in the virtual cockpit on the default B58, the new version has better proportions as a whole, which looks prettier to my eyes.
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Earlier today, I received an email from Nicolas Bouesnard in France who acknowledges he has the same flaws on his Flight Velocity Trim Wheel Pro as I reviewed mine in Post 701.
Instead of leaving them as they are, he applied some mods to the unit and now he gets friction while turning the wheel.
Nicolas said: Continue reading
In case you are not aware, Orbx has just released a free Iceland Mesh which is compatible with the new World Update 5 for Nordics.
The description says the mesh is 100% self-contained with virtually no noticeable performance impact and changes made to the default contents.
Glad to find this enhancement since the Nordics update, not sure if you agree or not, seems a bit below the standard of what the previous updates offered.
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Just came across this VelocityOne Flight Universal Control System for Xbox Series and Windows 10 from Turtle Beach. Sorry, never heard of the company before. I am really not a game enthusiast.
The product looks pretty cyber and arcade game feel. Continue reading
I just updated to MSFS version 1.17.3.0 earlier this morning.
Actually, I didn’t realize it had been updated because MSFS ran thru the update check 
to the Main Menu on its first run. If there wasn’t a note about the World Update V in the MarketPlace, I would have missed it in the first place.
As usual, I cleared the Community Folder before proceeding to update. But no difference to what the simulator did in the past, the update process didn’t get thru in one shot. It stopped at 55%. I needed to quit and restart the game to finish the download. Continue reading
To those who haven’t decided to choose from Zinertek’s Enhanced Airport Graphics or REX’s Real Global Airport Texture, their headaches should get intensified as version 2.0 of Zinertek Airport Graphics is scheduled to come in a few days on 20 June — a strike back to REX’s airport texture release ?
The company says that there will be new and reworked textures to bring various improvements to the existing version.
Mark the date on your calendar and stay tuned.
Edit: Update to version 2.0 has been postponed to 26 June to ensure the new version won’t cause CTDs with World Update 5, according to Zinertek.
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After Zinertek released its Enhanced Airport Graphics for MSFS a few months ago, REX Game Studio just follows to announce their Real Global Airport Texture for MSFS as well. To me, it’s pretty similar to what they compete in FSX/P3D environment before.
In terms of pricing, REX’s version is $17.95, which is about a dollar more than Zinertek’s $16.97.
Does that extra dollar makes REX’s new product better than Zinertek’s?
Let’s put aside the quality of enhancement first, the extra one dollar does give users a choice of 4 combinations spawned from New & Used Taxiway Markings and Heavy & Light Rubber Buildups, against Zinertek’s only one universal style.
How are they different and are they better ?
Followings are two sets of photos briefly comparing the two products. I’ll give my choice at the end of the story.
Since the size of the photos are a bit large (1,800 x 1,100) , be patient if your network isn’t fast. Continue reading
RealsimGear currently is offering discounts on a limited quantity of refurbished components, which are in perfect working condition. They come with a 12-month warranty and full customer support.
https://realsimgear.com/collections/refurbished
If you are longing for one, this is a good time.
BTW, the GMA350 Audio Panel is not recommended for MSFS.
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