• 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 old domain name stealing credentials

  • Special Server Maintenance

    Just when you think you have everything running some what better...

    You get a message from the Hosting company. Short story they need to move us to a new server. I have been working with them to plan a good date for all concerned. Here is what we have come up with as a schedule.

    1. November 4th 17:00 -5UTC shut off the forums and start backup proceedures. During this time there will be no access to the forums or the Resource Section.
    2. November 5th Continue with Backups and download same until complete.
    3. November 6th 7:00 turn over server to hosting company to move system to new server
    4. November 7th - 8th restore backups and upgrade forum software.

    If all goes well we should be back online on November 8th.

    To keep you updated we will post updates on AVSIM forums.

    Thank you for your support.

Shark 600

Well, after a long wait for the expected fix concerning the Avatar in the VC an update was released this morning. Sure enough the Avatar is no longer in the cockpit. . . .however he's also no longer visible in the external view. It was mentioned that the "On/Off" switch to control it was the seat adjustment button on the right console, however it seems to not be working. My guess is that what I'd get if it did work would be the Avatar in the cockpit and in the external view. . .basically back where I started.

I have come across numerous simmers in various Discords requesting a pilot figure in the cockpit because a lack of said pilot figure kills their immersion factor. . .Huh? Maybe I'm way off in my thinking, but when I enter the cockpit to begin a flight, aren't I the PIC? If so, why would I want another pilot in there with me? To me it's like you're sitting on your Dads lap while he teaches you to drive. Pilot avatars in the cockpit went out with the release of FSX and demise of 2D panels for the most part. I hope something can be done to fix this once and for all. I haven't flown the Shark for several months waiting for this update because the Avatar is KILLING MY IMMERSION FACTOR!! lol
 
Well, not exactly. The hotfix was confirmed complete and ready but when asked about it's release several days later the response was that they were off-site recording sounds for a new project. . .fair enough. Now a week later and a request for a time frame for when it might be released, no reply.
 
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