Simviation Forum - Wondering

Jun 22^nd, 2006 at 11:11pm

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Hey, so this is my first post in the payware section. usually in my mind "if it aint free it aint worth it" But now that i have a steady income i am thinking of buying something. I have just pre-ordered FSX and i am also wondering if it is even worth buying fs9 payware. Im concidering Aircraft but i have the Abacus A380 (a gift so it was free for me) and i dont fly it often anymore so i dont want to waste money. Then i concidered AI and looked at FS live traffic, but thats a bit expensive and if i read correctly only a 6 month subscription. Ive also thought of addon textures but then all my screenshots would be limited to payware section unless i deactivate it, whats the use? lol soooo what would you guys suggest?? Or should i wait for FSX and use my money to start a makeshift cockpit for myself.

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Reply #1 - Jun 23^rd, 2006 at 2:24am

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it depends on which of the simulators you would use the most, or if you would use them both regularly.

if you would still use FS2004 when you have FSX then for sure, buy something for it, however, if you don't think you will use it as much, then wait, because it will only be a matter of time before companies start to make payware for FSX, therefore you can save your money and buy something for FSX when it come out.

Or you could even get a new joystick, yoke (whats the difference, stupid question i know...) for FSX to enhance the experience when you get it.

And if were going to give you pointers for what to get, you really need a certain field of interest, which would be a lot easier.

i hope my little lecture helps

cheers
james

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Reply #2 - Jun 23^rd, 2006 at 4:20am

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i got the satiek X45 and i love it. So till it breaks i need no other joystick/yoke Grin

So i am going to save my money, if i get a new program i dont use the old. I am going to start buying some parts to make a small sort of cockpit untill FSX comes out then i'll go for payware Grin

now its on to the "HomeBuild Cockpits" forum untill christmas Wink

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Reply #3 - Jun 23^rd, 2006 at 7:00am

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Hi BAW...!

It's a funny old do...
But in all my years of flight simming, (from FS '98 ), I have never wished to purchase a Payware aircraft of any sort, when all of my flying is done by looking out of the window in front of me, and the occasional glance at the panel in front of me to check on "things"...
...which all the default/free-bee 'planes do admirably Wink

...!

My most highly recommended Payware Program is DEFINATELY "FS Navigator", which enhances your flight sims more than any thing else I can possibly think of...!!!

http://www.fsnavigator.com

...trust me...

Try it, you'll like it... Wink

...!

Paul...FS Navigator Enthusiast... 8)...!

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Reply #4 - Jun 23^rd, 2006 at 7:37am

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Quote:

Hi BAW...!

It's a funny old do...
But in all my years of flight simming, (from FS '98 ), I have never wished to purchase a Payware aircraft of any sort, when all of my flying is done by looking out of the window in front of me, and the occasional glance at the panel in front of me to check on "things"...
...which all the default/free-bee 'planes do admirably Wink

...!

My most highly recommended Payware Program is DEFINATELY "FS Navigator", which enhances your flight sims more than any thing else I can possibly think of...!!!

http://www.fsnavigator.com

...trust me...

Try it, you'll like it... Wink

...!

Paul...FS Navigator Enthusiast... 8)...!

oh i forgot... i have that!

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Reply #5 - Jun 23^rd, 2006 at 7:58am

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oh I forgot... I have that!

Hi Baw...!

Then you will appreciate the option of using "RADAR" in real-time, during on-line Multiplayer flights, where you can observe all the other players positions on your screen... Grin

...!

Fantastic option...!

Paul... Grin

...!

Dell Dimension 5000 BTX Tower. Win7 Home Edition, 32 Bit. Intel Pentium 4, dual 2.8 GHz. 2.5GB RAM, nVidia GF 9500GT 1GB. SATA 500GB + 80GB. Philips 17" LCD Monitor. Micronet ADSL Modem only. Saitek Cyborg Evo Force. FS 2004 + FSX. Briggs and Stratton Petrol Lawn Mower...Motor Bikes. Gas Cooker... and lots of musical instruments!.... ...!
Yamaha MO6,MM6,DX7,DX11,DX21,DX100,MK100,EMT10,PSR400,PSS780,Roland GW-8L v2,TR505,Casio MT-205,Korg CX3v2 dual manual,+ Leslie 760,M-Audio Prokeys88,KeyRig,Cubase,Keyfax4,Guitars,Orchestral,Baroque,Renaissance,Medieval Instruments.

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Reply #6 - Jun 23^rd, 2006 at 1:19pm

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Hi Baw...!

Then you will appreciate the option of using "RADAR" in real-time, during on-line Multiplayer flights, where you can observe all the other players positions on your screen... Grin

...!

Fantastic option...!

Paul... Grin

...!

nothing special to me lol, i have ATC Radar Screen, and i control on VATSIM. Radar screens are cool, but not an unusual sight on my laptop.

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Reply #7 - Jun 24^th, 2006 at 10:43am

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Rudder pedals make excellent enhancements to fs9...but thyey cost around £100 to buy, much cheaper to make them yourself.

Edit: But if your going to buy an aircraft ill reccommend real airs planes. www.realairsimulations.com ; some, if not the best payware out there

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