FSX

[Mayfly]

right deciding I wish to join in the fun - I think I shall buy (or get DT to buy me for my birfday) FSX Gold as I understand it's all things FSX bundled together so hope it's compatable with your versions.

now down to joysticks what is reccommended - anybody any suggestions? Is it best to have force feed back? - all thoughts appriecated

[Saracenman]

hurrah! although i suspect we might be trying to compete with an imposter at times! itmight say "Mayfly" over the top of your aeroplane, but who will really be at the wheel?

joysticks: you can go nuts and spend a fortune (i read about somebloke who bought an entire flight-deck and wired it up!

but for we mere mortals - this is what i use:

Saitek Cyborg EVO Joystick


£30 from Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Saitek-Cyborg-EVO-Joystick-PC/dp/B0000AW9P1/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1222955426&sr=8-1

there's also a wireless version of the same joystick http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00030GSJE/ref=dp_olp_1/202-6278519-7333455 which seems to be on special offer!

they are a little plasticy (is that a real word???) but do the job very well, and seem to have some excellent reviews

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[Mayfly]

[quote="Saracenman"]hurrah! although i suspect we might be trying to compete with an imposter at times! itmight say "Mayfly" over the top of your aeroplane, but who will really be at the wheel?



I'm cut to the quick SM how can you even think such a thing

[Wedgy]

right deciding I wish to join in the fun - I think I shall buy (or get DT to buy me for my birfday) FSX Gold as I understand it's all things FSX bundled together so hope it's compatable with your versions.

now down to joysticks what is reccommended - anybody any suggestions? Is it best to have force feed back? - all thoughts appriecated

I wonder what the difference between FSX Deluxe and FSX Gold is? Maybe Gold includes Service Pack 1 AND FSX Expansion Pack?

[Saracenman]

i've just googled it and it seems that.............

Basically this is a bundle of Deluxe+Acceleration, you get both sets of disks and install Deluxe and then Acceleration.......

and then Mayfly will be doing this:




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[Mayfly]

hey that looks good SM, know any good helo pilots to give me private lessons

[Mayfly]

well I've ordered my wireless joystick & FSX gold - though it appears I may have a couple of weeks wait for FSX as it's still new there appears to be a bit of a run on it

[Saracenman]

hey that looks good SM, know any good helo pilots to give me private lessons

as if you didn't know already.................



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[Mayfly]

hey that looks good SM, know any good helo pilots to give me private lessons

as if you didn't know already.................



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spoil sport

[RLN]

Will you have an L plate on your planes, or will DT be flying?

[Mayfly]

well my joystick arrived today but it's not compatable with the FS we have on vista, so someone has 'borrowed' it & is using it on his pc with windows XP

suspect it's the last I shall see of it for a while

[Saracenman]

come on then, let's have some screenshots of the master in action!

[RLN]

well my joystick arrived today but it's not compatable with the FS we have on vista, so someone has 'borrowed' it & is using it on his pc with windows XP

suspect it's the last I shall see of it for a while

You mean "He of the white gloves" practices on FS

[Mayfly]

haha

the galling thing is he hasn't touched a flight sim on the pc for 5 years until yesterday when we discovered my new joystick isn't working with vista so he installs it on his pc (XP) then proceeds to shoot down 5 sqns of the emeny on combat FS

[RLN]

Mayfly, did DT tell you your new stick isn't compatible with Vista? This quote is from their website

This product is fully compatible with Windows Vista. However, the SST software and drivers on the accompanying disc will only work on XP. If you are using Vista the latest drivers and SST software can be downloaded from our Drivers and Software section.

I have the Cyborg Evo (wired) and it says exactly the same for mine. The PC will see the stick via the USB. Then calibrate it in Control Panel/Game Controllers. Or through the options menu in Flight Sim.

[Mayfly]

Thanks rln I have just this miute got it sorted, IT DOES WORK ON VISTA NOW....
Had a very detailed reply from the company to my email, they were very helpful. Just awaiting FSX now, though MS Combat FS is good fun

[Saracenman]

before embarking on an FSX multi-player session with "Mayfly"................






we require photographic evidence of the other Thomas-household pilot - blindfolded and hands bound!



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[RLN]

If he plays, I'm taking my ball home and telling my Mam