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  • Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

    Post 16 Update

    Post 17 Warning

New update for Aerosoft's PBY Catalina!

Sweet! This will seriously cut down on my start-up time when I want a quick flight. Thanks, Tim, for the info; and thanks, Aerosoft, for the update.
 
No joy getting the update! Had to update to 1.11 first, but my account did not allow me to get the later update (even after password resets, wich gives me the grey hair, so many passwords for so many accounts).

Have to wait on reply from Aerosoft.

Edit: It is so long ago i purchased the bird (must be more then a year ago) and they come with an update again. The update is good, but after a year or so i have to figure out accounts i have, tweaks i did, repaints i installed......to grow grey hairs on, big time!
The big bugger here is that i have such a difficulty to get this update (having to recall passwords, proofs of purchase and all)!
It took me over an hour to get to the point that i have to request Aerosoft to give me a download link to download this update, with a proof of purchase attached. All other options failed. Now it is time to go to bed again for work tomorrow! That is a loss of one hour of quality flying time! Thank you very much, F^%*$#g pirates (that is to those who made it necessary to have all this security crap)!
 
Might have to get this one... a mate of mine has it and I have flown it so I do know how wonderful it is.. has just been a case of too many planes, so little time...
 
Warrant said:
No joy getting the update! Had to update to 1.11 first, but my account did not allow me to get the later update (even after password resets, wich gives me the grey hair, so many passwords for so many accounts).

Have to wait on reply from Aerosoft.

Edit: It is so long ago i purchased the bird (must be more then a year ago) and they come with an update again. The update is good, but after a year or so i have to figure out accounts i have, tweaks i did, repaints i installed......to grow grey hairs on, big time!
The big bugger here is that i have such a difficulty to get this update (having to recall passwords, proofs of purchase and all)!
It took me over an hour to get to the point that i have to request Aerosoft to give me a download link to download this update, with a proof of purchase attached. All other options failed. Now it is time to go to bed again for work tomorrow! That is a loss of one hour of quality flying time! Thank you very much, F^%*$#g pirates (that is to those who made it necessary to have all this security crap)!
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Same issues here!
 
Thanks for the head-up! Aerosofts PBY is one of my favs in FSX! I wish it had a radar function for Black Cat ship hunting missions in the Solomons or the Bismarck sea...

Cheers,
Mark
 
Hey Tim thank you. I was behind a couple of updates...it sure has made a difference. I like what they have done to engine management and overall performance.
Ted
 
Warrant said:
No joy getting the update! Had to update to 1.11 first, but my account did not allow me to get the later update (even after password resets, wich gives me the grey hair, so many passwords for so many accounts).

Have to wait on reply from Aerosoft.

Edit: It is so long ago i purchased the bird (must be more then a year ago) and they come with an update again. The update is good, but after a year or so i have to figure out accounts i have, tweaks i did, repaints i installed......to grow grey hairs on, big time!
The big bugger here is that i have such a difficulty to get this update (having to recall passwords, proofs of purchase and all)!
It took me over an hour to get to the point that i have to request Aerosoft to give me a download link to download this update, with a proof of purchase attached. All other options failed. Now it is time to go to bed again for work tomorrow! That is a loss of one hour of quality flying time! Thank you very much, F^%*$#g pirates (that is to those who made it necessary to have all this security crap)!
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Aaahrggh, I seem to go down that same alley.
Sigh.

Cheers,
Mark
 
Had a reply from Aerosoft:
You need to register the product at the Aerosoft webpage (PBY Catalina X), enter the required fields and voila.....the update becomes available.

Works for me.:salute:
 
How would you compare this plane to the A2A B-17? I am thinking of getting either one, just have to decide which one.
 
Very difficult to compare. The Catalina is an older offering and is cheaper. I bought my for (around) £17 at Amazon. The A2A B17 (with Accusim) will cost a fair bit more.

From what I have seen the A2A Accusim offerings eg B17 and B377 are more detailed and complex. Getting into PMDG territory in one way. The Catalina is good, but not quite in the same league re VC and realism.

I like the Catalina. It is a bit heavy on frame rates on my old pc and I can't use it with OrbX scenery. However, I am very happy with my purchase. For me, I also think of any purchase in terms of aircraft that I have seen in real life and also the history of the aircraft. Both score in that respect. Also both have a lot of repaints available for them, which is very nice.

Overall, I think that price is a key point. Plus the 'use on water' option! The Catalina is IMHO the best flying boat available for FSX in that respect.

Hope this helps a bit.
 
Agree that the Catalina is the best FSX flying boat available, and really atmospheric. And price counts. On the other hand, the A2A B-17 is one of the best aircraft available for FSX in any category. To the Catalina experience, it adds: much more detailed engine and systems modeling, behavior that responds to environment (i.e. startups are different in cold weather vs. hot), persistent wear and tear, and an interactive crew that not only reduces labor but also adds considerable entertainment value. The B-17 is faster and has a better thought-out cockpit layout (a quality of the actual aircraft - no slight here against the Aerosoft Catalina). It's less versatile (land only, medium- to long runways). It's more expensive, but I'd say the added cost adds considerable value. A tough call between them. I'd lean toward the B-17 but it really comes down to what you're looking for.

I recommend also that you download and read the B-17 manuals (aircraft and separate Accusim manual) available at the A2A site. I don't recall if the Catalina manual is available for download but if it is, have a look at that, too.

Hope this helps.
 
Warrant said:
Had a reply from Aerosoft:
You need to register the product at the Aerosoft webpage (PBY Catalina X), enter the required fields and voila.....the update becomes available.

Works for me.:salute:
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Thanks Warrant for supplying the rest of us an easier way of trying to figure out the registering and updating process . I'm 100% for better security but there has to be a better way .

Rich:salute:
 
Crusader said:
Thanks Warrant for supplying the rest of us of a easier way of trying to figure out the registering and updating process . I'm 100% for better security but there has to be a better way .

Rich:salute:
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Hi Rich

I can well understand your frustration when anything causes a delay. However, I find the Aerosoft approach OK - it does limit the benefit of pirated copies of the software - plus if you have the DVD version you dont need online autorisation to load it. I hate having bought a CD only to find that it has to be activated online. If I do a reinstall, then I usually have to go back find an old invoice and hope that the company is still around! Some companies do this and it makes me think twice about buying from them.

Cheers

Paul
 
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