Simviation Forum - Problem seeing the runway on approach

Nov 10^th, 2012 at 10:38am

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As I approach the runway during landing, I have trouble seeing over the panel as if the panel was too high even when I cycle pressing "W". The end result is either I and when I get too low I lift the nose up and I lose sight of the runway. I only experience this problem mostly with commercial jets. Is this because of the configuration of the panel? or is there any adjustment in the FSX whereby I can lower the height of the panel?

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Reply #1 - Nov 10^th, 2012 at 10:48am

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Bubblehead wrote on Nov 10^th, 2012 at 10:38am:

As I approach the runway during landing, I have trouble seeing over the panel as if the panel was too high even when I cycle pressing "W". The end result is either I and when I get too low I lift the nose up and I lose sight of the runway. I only experience this problem mostly with commercial jets. Is this because of the configuration of the panel? or is there any adjustment in the FSX whereby I can lower the height of the panel?

Hello Bubble...

You can shift yourself higher and lower in your seat with Shift+ Enter/Shift+Delete...

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The beauty of 2D panels in default Aeroplanes where you can drag the top of the panel down!

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Reply #2 - Nov 10^th, 2012 at 4:07pm

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Shift+Enter will help for both the VC and 2D panels.

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Reply #3 - Nov 11^th, 2012 at 8:44am

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Make sure you're at an appropriate landing weight.. appropriate configuration (flaps/gear), and at the appropriate approach airspeed.

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Reply #4 - Nov 11^th, 2012 at 9:09am

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"Keyboard" commands for Seat Height Adjustment - FSX.

To go "UP" - Tap Shift and Enter - at the same time

To go "Down" - Tap Shift and BackSpace Key

To go Backwards - hold down on the Ctrl key and TAP the ENTER key

To move forward - hold down on the Crtl key and Tap the BackSpace key .

To EJECT yourself totally out of the cockpits - Hit the EJECTION key - to send yourself Flying 5,000ft in to mid air where you'll land on your Keister !! Grin

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Reply #5 - Nov 15^th, 2012 at 11:54pm

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Thanks for the inputs gents. Part of my problem actually involves the airport - San Diego International - which requires a steeper approach. I need to point the nose down a bit without overspeeding.

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