Annuschka Adventures in the Orbx World

[cavaricooper]

Gerard-

Actually, I'm installing v4 as we speak... very much hoping that the An-2 will work there... fingers x'ed (is it conceivable?). Waiting for all the 3rd party add-on's to get compatible, so it may be a while yet....

Best- Carl

 

[gaab]

Gerard-

Actually, I'm installing v4 as we speak... very much hoping that the An-2 will work there... fingers x'ed (is it conceivable?).

Best- Carl

I doubt, but allways keep hope !

Let us know !

 

[strykerpsg]

Happy Memorial Day (esp. you at Camp Casey Matt)- Thanks to ALL who serve!

Best- Carl

Carl,

My apologies for not seeing your note directed at me. Admittedly, just smitten with all your great pictures and the Orbx immersion. Spent the day reminiscing about the great people I served with and continue to serve with. Thank you for personal praise. I am humbled.

Matt

 

[strykerpsg]

Gerard-

Actually, I'm installing v4 as we speak... very much hoping that the An-2 will work there... fingers x'ed (is it conceivable?). Waiting for all the 3rd party add-on's to get compatible, so it may be a while yet....

Best- Carl

I am looking forward to seeing how much of this great scenery works in v4 myself, along with the Colt. Please keep us posted.

 

[cavaricooper]

Prepar3D v4 installed and working. Lots to do yet..... may be quiet for a bit.... still, if anyone gets the An-2 working in v4 PLEASE let me know!

Best- C

 

[gaab]

Hello,

Concerning .ddl compatibility between FSX/P3D 1, 2, 3 and the new P3DV4 I found this clarification on LM Site.

We will loose a lot of aircraft (both freeware and payware) if the developper does not decide to update it's dll gauge - which is the case of your beloved Annuschka ...

[h=3]Simconnect compatibility V3 vs V4[/h]Postby Beau Hollis » Wed May 31, 2017 10:52 am


If your plugin is a standalone exe (which many of the SDK samples are), then it is possible to stay 32-bit and target older SDK versions. If your plugin is a dll, then it must be updated to x64 and compiled against the v4 SDK in order to link and run properly.
Beau Hollis
Prepar3D Rendering System Lead

 

[blanston12]

Hello,

Concerning .ddl compatibility between FSX/P3D 1, 2, 3 and the new P3DV4 I found this clarification on LM Site.

We will loose a lot of aircraft (both freeware and payware) if the developper does not decide to update it's dll gauge - which is the case of your beloved Annuschka ...

That was in response to my question on the LM page, and for the record, 32 bit standalone programs, even those using the FSX simconnect library, can connect to P3D V4, its only as a dll you need to be 64 bit.

 

[cavaricooper]

Thanks Joe & Gaab... if that is the case (still hopeful some of our more learned members here will find a solution) v3 will remain on my drive indefinitely.....

Best- Carl

PS- appreciate your SERVICE Matt!

 

[cavaricooper]

We arrived at Siletz in the rain, and left a couple of days later, also in the rain. Not unusual in the great PNW... Here we are on the taxi out, and sure enough, there's a guy working on a wood boat in a corner of his hangar... perfect!

As we lined up in the drizzle, I couldn't help but notice what this fairly regular constant watering does to the countryside. It is absolutely beautiful in late Spring, early Summer.... but I am already excited to come back in the fall and winter. That ought to be splendid too!

Doesn't our YoYo's paint look just incredible. She's old, but her charms enthrall me. Like with a good woman, I am never inclined to stray.... I have installed P3D v4 and the PMDG stuff is keeping me busy there, but until my An-2 can transition, v3 will continue to reside on my SSDs. In fact, with all the work in transition, and while waiting for FSUIPC5 (registered) and ASN4_ ASCA4 I decided a perfect way to de-stress would be to spend time with my faithful girl. The climb-out is perfect, bright flowers contrasted with a dull day, all wet and glistening... makes up for the hot, hot Florida day outside....

Doesn't this next photo just SCREAM PNW? We're scud-running at a barely legal 600' over the water... visibility is getting worse, and I'm smiling... this aeroplane just inspires confidence... and the Orbx World DEMANDS attention- a brilliant combination!

 

[patful]

Those latest look even more stunning with the awful weather! Thanks.

 

[cavaricooper]

Look at that little valley tucked into the rolling vista... I wonder who lives in those homes, and how their peaceful lives unfold? While at first bizarre, the preceding sentence underlines the willing suspension of disbelief with this combination. The Orbx World, and my little Annuschka combine to let my mind wander far from the madding crowds, and to a place where all is well, all is good and where I can wash away the sundries of the day. I am grateful.

 

[fuzz1]

Terrific screens Carl. If you're looking for other interesting places to take this pleasantly plump gal, might I suggest the ORBX PNG Experience Kokoda strips.
I'm having a blast getting her in and out of these tantalizingly treacherous dirt driveways, mostly kicking and screaming, in all manner of weather, lighting and weight.
She is absolutely in her element there. Crash detection on, of course!

 

[vora]

Terrific screens Carl. If you're looking for other interesting places to take this pleasantly plump gal, might I suggest the ORBX PNG Experience Kokoda strips.
...

For the sake of Carl's credit card I won't mention NCA if you don't mention PNG. Deal?

 

[griphos]

I love flying her in Tim', et al, Samoas. Perfect plane for those little island strips. That single engine makes me a little nervous over all that water, though. But she's quite reliable if attended to.

 

[cavaricooper]

Yes, there's a lot of the Orbx World I don't have, and a lot that I would like, but at the moment converting to v4 Pro is occupying my time and my wallet. I needed a break so I decided I'd hop over to Cle Elum (S93) and take a look at De Vere (2W1) while I was at it. I needed some time in the An-2 after what was work, getting v4 Pro up and running. I am still waiting on several bits and bobs to release, and so this was the perfect time to recharge my batteries. I hope it allows others a moment of respite as well... I headed out of Swanson... and turned right after getting some altitude built up.... it was early- my favorite time to fly...

Take a look at THAT! x64 might be all the rage, but this ain't too bad!

The difference is Orbx- period. AS16 + ASCA doesn't hurt either... beautiful.

 

[cavaricooper]

Good Morning from the Orbx PNW

 

[simtech]

Where to change "Long Frames"

Carl, at first I wasn't sure what Annuschka was and ignored the thread for a couple of weeks. I popped in out of curiosity and realized it's about one of my most favorite air beasties, the AN-2 Colt. You've done a wonderful job chronicling(?) your adventures and wish you many, many hours of pleasure. Thank you for rewarding the community with your wonderful adventures. Now, one question: On several occasions you mentioned limiting frame rate to 20 and eliminating Long Frames. How does one eliminate Long Frames. I didn't find any reference in my .cfg or yours that you included earlier. Could you point me in the right direction? Again, thank you so much for your frequent posting, I now look forward to each and every one. Terry

 

[patful]

On several occasions you mentioned limiting frame rate to 20 and eliminating Long Frames. How does one eliminate Long Frames. I didn't find any reference in my .cfg or yours that you included earlier. Could you point me in the right direction? Again, thank you so much for your frequent posting, I now look forward to each and every one. Terry

A long frame is just another type of stutter, not a setting.

 

[simtech]

Well, that makes sense. I've manipulated all the graphic controls to eliminate the stutters and flickers, but failed to make the connection to Long Frames. Thank you. That's what I love about the FSX forums: You learn something new everyday. Thank you, Patful.

 

[cavaricooper]

Terry-

Glad you're also a fan of the An-2 and enjoying this thread. I have yet to fly an FDE that surpasses it in terms of communicating what it is to feel flight.

As far as long frames- I was taught (by Steve Waite) and believe, that to feel fluidity, it is hugely important to have a constant frame rate, without any hiccups. My computer will deliver MUCH HIGHER frame rates, but then I stand to chance them not being exactly at the same "spacing" if you will.... therefore I use AM=85, lock at 20 and sync my 4K TV at 30mHz.

That combination lets me free up cores for my other beloved, the 747, when I fly PSX and use P3D merely as a scenery generator.

There are so many incredible experiences that FS allows, we are fortunate to share this great hobby. I am smitten, and have been since I "flew" an Apple IIc.

Best- C