Gary

I don't imagine it will be long before some company makes a commercial version... What a cool piece of kit. Might want to think about a patent or something.....this is going to catch on big time..!!! I have nowhere near the competence to do this personally, but I'd definately pay for one Regards, Gary

Wombat, I'm guessing the nervousness is in screwing up my install of BS and having to start again. However, if the offer to walk through each step is on the table I'd like to take advantage if possible please? Regards, Gary

Transition completed. Thanks for all the help. I managed to keep my previous missions, pilot log, hotas and tir files. I done a little lua tweaking (water and effects) reduced the resolution lightly down to 1280x768 and FPS are very good now. Managed to complete first few missions in the campaign...so again, thanks to everyone who helped Regards, Gary

I'd probably live there for next few weeks...great idea!

Esac, Thats good to know... Did you just go ahead and install or did you have to change anything? Also, Did you copy across any files, and if so, which ones specifically from where to where? (although I assume from Russian directory name to the same name in English version) Regards, Gary

Thanks for the replies guys... This is a very nervous time right now (I'm downloading as I type this) as I have a working copy on my HD (Russian version) and I'm really worried that installing the English version will leave me with nothing working properly! Therefore I'd really appreciate official guidence on how to make the transiion smoothly whilst retaining some data if thats possible please. Regards, Gary

This was being discussed late last night and the last message I can find stated that Russian version owners should wait for the ED team to advise if we needed to uninstall that version before installing the English version. Having just got back from work I have searched and not been able to find the answer... Can anyone point me to the answer please? That is, do I need to unistall my Russian version before installing the English one, and if so, which files should be kept and transfered across? (i.e. pilot log, joystick profile etc, etc) Sorry to be a pain, but I want to convert over to the English version but dont want to lose data in the process if I can help it. I'm sure the answe to a fundemental question like this is here somewhere but cant seem to find it. Maybe EB this could be added to the FAQ for others and delete this thread? Kind Regards Gary

Has anyone though of putting up a retro screenshot link for Flanker, Falcon, Tornado and other great sims of the past? I think that would be cool Regards, Gary

Cheers, Just had a quick look...Price is £90 so looks like a good option... Thanks Regards, Gary

I'm happy to use it as is, so to speak. I'm not good with manual work!..lol So what does the "prepare mission" option do then? Regards, Gary

Gentlemen, My sincere thanks for your quick and helpful replies....much appreciated. Final observation.... From what I have read so far, I think it is possible to align ABRIS waypoint data with the PVI data with the prepare mission option but dont understand it anywhere enough to be sure about that.... Regards, Gary

Although not strickly trim related (well it is really I suppose) I was wondering if anyone could recommend a decent FF controller for BS? I currently use x45 (old I know) and like the various hats and buttons I dont want to spend a fortune so it will be a matter of cost and functionality for me Regards, Gary

Thank you for your prompt help and support...its appreciated.. Regards, Gary

Thats exactly what I mean....The PVI says waypoint 1 but the Instruments (ABRIS and HSI) are showing information for waypoint 2 (as you say, the next waypoint after takeoff) So the PVI is showing wp 1 and the ABRIS is showing wp 0002 Are you saying this is correct way to use the PVI and ABRIS...(numbers will always differ by 1?) Thanks for the quick replies guys Regards, Gary

So basically waypoints set up at airfields are accessed on the pvi by selecting airfield button first and waypoints on land are accessed by pressing the waypoint button on the pvi? Thanks for the help Regards, Gary

Ok, I'm now offically confused.. To date I have been mostly getting to grips with the flight model and firing basics. Now at the point that I feel comfortable flying, shooting and landing consistantly. I decided it was time to read up and practice navigation skills so I created a very basic mission with just the 4 waypoints. Waypoint 1 is the take off airfield Waypoint 2+3 are on route points, and Waypoint 4 landing airfield Whilst I appreciate not probably correct procedure (PVI has other options for setting airfield options I know) I thought it would be a good starting mission. Trouble is, when setting waypoint 1 on the PVI unit (whilst in pre flight checks) its actually giving me information (distance etc) in the other instruments (ABRIS, HSI) to the next waypoint....i.e. wp 2 on the ABRIS Basically the PVI waypoint number selected relates to another waypoint number in the ABRIS I'm sure there must be a really simple explanation (possibly related to the fact im setting waypoint 1 as a starting waypoint at base?) I have RTFM several times but just cant find the answer to what I'm doing wrong. (also watched producers notes again) Any help available please? Kind Regards, Gary

I second that....but I have ATI card and control software....so help with this also would be great. Answers on a postcard please Regards, Gary

sobek, Thank you for the reply. Although i did initially take a little offense to your post, your reply clearly shows you meant none.....so again, thank you. I wouldnt consider myself a complete novice but neither do I understand all the terms used either. I can well imagine it being very frustrating to see a post like blacknemisis posted only for others to feed their egos....but I honestly took my reply to him as a bit of fun. As a simmer for many years it struck me that blacknemisis obviously enjoys the xbox type games more....as Imho this is the best software release since f4 (which I thought was great) and quoting FO as better before its released was ill advised Hope your enjoying BS half as much as me Kind Regards, Gary

sobek, Actually to be honest, no I didnt know what a troll was. I also have no idea what usenet is or the funny shape you sent blacknemisis But hay, actually I'm comfortable with that really.... I spend time here pursuning my hobbie and if I feel like replying to someone I quiet often do...never felt the need to qualify who they were or what their motives might be.....its just a bit of fun really...and id rather keep it that way, but thanks for enlightening me anyway. Regards, Gary

Gents, Thanks for the replies...appreciated I done a little reasearch. Unfortunately my Bios doesnt allow me the ability the play around with clock speeds etc and I have the very latest Bios version. Oh well, it was just a thoght. Another question (completely off topic but your here now) I have had BS for many weeks now. When I originally downloaded the software I wrote my serial number down but cant find it. I'm sure I could go back on the 1C website, log on and find it but assume windows has it somewhere? I'm running Vista (32) and wondered how easy it would be to locate my serial number? Any ideas? Regards, Gary

Can you explain what you mean please in more detail? Perhaps try taking the simulation out of "game" mode and try the "real" mode instead? Or Just stick to the xbox lol.....sorry, couldnt resist!

Very, very good. Regards, Gary

Bump...(I think thats the term anyway!)

All, Wonder if anyone can help me? I have a Toshiba laptop with the following. CPU = Intel core duo P8400 @ 2.26/2.27 ghz Ram = 4gb GPU = ATI HD3470 (256mb I think!) max resolution is 1440x900 Question is, given its a laptop and particulary hard just to replace existing GPU or processor I'm guessing easy and cheap option is to overclock? Does anyone have any idea how I would do this on my system? I would need very clear and simple instructions if anyone is kind enough to help? Or maybe its not a good idea at all? Thanks in anticipation Regards, Gary

I spent a lot of time setting mine up and you eventually get the rewards. Setting deadzones is what worked best for me in the end. My only gripe with it now is that I find it difficult to keep my head still when looking down and clicking switches....have to really concentrate on keeping my head still or risk clicking the switch NEXT to the one I want to!.....not a good idea! Regards, Gary