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Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.
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Nope.
I use Plan-G on my laptop, which links to FSX via SimConnect, otherwise it has to be used in Windowed mode if used on the same PC.
But, Plan-G is freeware and uses Google maps and satellite images, depending on what you want to see.
I strongly recommend it.
Soon it will have approach plate capabilities as well:
http://www.tasoftware.co.uk/
I use Plan-G on my laptop, which links to FSX via SimConnect, otherwise it has to be used in Windowed mode if used on the same PC.
But, Plan-G is freeware and uses Google maps and satellite images, depending on what you want to see.
I strongly recommend it.
Soon it will have approach plate capabilities as well:
http://www.tasoftware.co.uk/
falcon409
SOH-CM-2026
Correct, as Dain mentioned above. . .it has to be used in Windowed mode, not full screen.:salute:
Navy Chief
Senior Member
Robcap,
I have thought about getting a small second monitor, but never got around to it. My idea was to get one with a touch screen, but never found one I thought would work ok. I would prefer a really small one. Less than 12"...... I've seen the "Lilliput" brand, but always thought they were for auto installs.
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Navy Chief
Senior Member
I don't have cell service where I live, so unfortunately that wouldn't work....
SkippyBing
Charter Member
Looking at the web page for it you don't need a cell service, just a wi-fi link so the iPad/iPod can talk to the FSX PC.
Navy Chief
Senior Member
It depends on your Video card, Nvidias Drivers allow you to make a "strech screen" with two monitors or have one for flight and the other for anything you want, instruments, or in this case Gmap, which is a must have.....
falcon409
SOH-CM-2026
. . . .but not with Win7. . .there is no option to do that with Win7.:salute:
Anyways, i have a small 15" screen, got it from a friend who works in IT, they were throwing the things away.....
You have to use Plan-G in windowed mode, but I see no FPS difference between full screen and windowed mode anyway. And I use my PC in multitasking mode, so I fly, check e-mails, work in Gmax all at the same time haha!
I don't like to switch out of full screen mode.
My humble set-up
View attachment 17360
The white spot on the left monitor is Plan-G, but perfectly visible from my viewpoint.
Cheers, Rob
You have to use Plan-G in windowed mode, but I see no FPS difference between full screen and windowed mode anyway. And I use my PC in multitasking mode, so I fly, check e-mails, work in Gmax all at the same time haha!
I don't like to switch out of full screen mode.
My humble set-up
View attachment 17360
The white spot on the left monitor is Plan-G, but perfectly visible from my viewpoint.
Cheers, Rob
You can ADD as many monitors to your PC by hardware at a very low price. I have two which I use out of my Nvidia card but I added a third one by just plugging a USB VGA External Dual Or Multi Monitor Video Adapter which at Amazon cost around $50.00. I usually extend on my two wide monitors my flying view or place on one flying and map on number two...and on the third one the Instrumentation....you get all at a fine price......
HighGround22
Charter Member 2014
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On this sort of subject, I once heard about what I thought was a nifty scheme and I (more or less) duplicated it:
On the main computer, I run FSX on the main monitor (windowed), and I plugged-in a second monitor for all pop-ups (panels, gps, whatever).
Ran a cable from the router to a second computer, where I run Flight Sim Commander (FSC) and now Plan-G, which is fast becoming a favourite. So a total of three monitors.
It all works just peachy and perfectly, with no glitches!
FWIW, the second computer could be almost any old ancient computer, and an older monitor (I use an old, square, 1st-generation flat screen job). I was going to get an older kludge, and I approached my guru to see whether he had any old, basic computers kicking around.
He dissuaded me. He rightly figured what I needed was one of these little tiny desktop computers (this one comes under the brand name "Shuttle") that takes up the space of a loaf of store-bought bread. Nice. What's more, it didn't cost much at all -- no vid card, no sound card, nothing additional -- just the little basic (cheap) computer and the older monitor.
I'm in Flight-Sim heaven with this rig!
On this sort of subject, I once heard about what I thought was a nifty scheme and I (more or less) duplicated it:
On the main computer, I run FSX on the main monitor (windowed), and I plugged-in a second monitor for all pop-ups (panels, gps, whatever).
Ran a cable from the router to a second computer, where I run Flight Sim Commander (FSC) and now Plan-G, which is fast becoming a favourite. So a total of three monitors.
It all works just peachy and perfectly, with no glitches!
FWIW, the second computer could be almost any old ancient computer, and an older monitor (I use an old, square, 1st-generation flat screen job). I was going to get an older kludge, and I approached my guru to see whether he had any old, basic computers kicking around.
He dissuaded me. He rightly figured what I needed was one of these little tiny desktop computers (this one comes under the brand name "Shuttle") that takes up the space of a loaf of store-bought bread. Nice. What's more, it didn't cost much at all -- no vid card, no sound card, nothing additional -- just the little basic (cheap) computer and the older monitor.
I'm in Flight-Sim heaven with this rig!
falcon409
SOH-CM-2026
What OS are you running?You can ADD as many monitors to your PC by hardware at a very low price. I have two which I use out of my Nvidia card but I added a third one by just plugging a USB VGA External Dual Or Multi Monitor Video Adapter which at Amazon cost around $50.00. I usually extend on my two wide monitors my flying view or place on one flying and map on number two...and on the third one the Instrumentation....you get all at a fine price......
