This thread is intended to collect technical information from our community on the possible future path of FLIGHT SIMULATION here. It is in Tech Chat forum because we are requesting posters to support their entries with references to primary sources which can be verified. This information is intended to form the basis for making intelligent and informed future decisions.
I would suggest if we need to collect unsupported opinions on the possible future path of FLIGHT SIMULATION here, that we start a different thread in another Forum area.
So here is a limited set of ideas to get use started.
1. The potential for using version 2 of Prepar3D as either a replacement for or concurrently with FSX.
http://www.prepar3d.com/latest-news/
2. How to continue to use the existing FSX effectively in future versions of Windows. How long can will we continue to support FSX, and what resources will it take to do it.
3. The pros and cons of replacing FSX with a some yet unknown future flight simulation product.
4. The pros and cons of adding some yet unknown future flight simulation product to run alongside FSX.
5. The problems of supporting different third party addons, both freeware and payware (aircraft, scenery, mesh, etc.).
Example: A2A Cessna 172
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The A2A Simulations Accu-Sim C172
Trainer requires the following to run:
▶▶ Requires licensed copy of
Microsoft Flight Simulator X
▶▶ Service Pack 2 (SP2) required
NOTE: while the A2A Accu-Sim C172 Trainer may work
with SP1 or earlier, many of the features may not work
correctly, if at all. We cannot attest to the accuracy of
the flight model or aircraft systems under such conditions,
as it was built using the SP2 SDK. Only Service
Pack 2 is required. The Acceleration expansion pack is
fully supported but is NOT REQUIRED.
OPERATING SYSTEM:
▶▶ Windows XP SP2
▶▶ Windows Vista
▶▶ Windows 7
▶▶ Windows 8
PROCESSOR:
▶▶ 2.0 GHz single core processor (3.0GHz and/or
multiple core processor or better recommended)
HARD DRIVE:
▶▶ 250MB of hard drive space or better
VIDEO CARD:
▶▶ DirectX 9 compliant video card with at least 128
MB video ram (512 MB or more recommended)
OTHER:
▶▶ DirectX 9 hardware compatibility and audio
card with speakers and/or headphones
Source: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...27s_Manual.pdf
6. Investigation into the functionality of Microsoft SimConnect, and how it could be used to enhance the usability of FSX.
Source: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc526983.aspx
I know I left out a bunch of things, but all are encouraged to add to this knowledge base at anytime.
-Coast
ADDED: 10-25-2013 2:15 PM EST
The forum thread for non-technically related posts can br found at the link below.
FORUM LINK: http://msflights.net/forum/showthrea...t-net-OPINIONS
I would suggest if we need to collect unsupported opinions on the possible future path of FLIGHT SIMULATION here, that we start a different thread in another Forum area.
So here is a limited set of ideas to get use started.
1. The potential for using version 2 of Prepar3D as either a replacement for or concurrently with FSX.
http://www.prepar3d.com/latest-news/
2. How to continue to use the existing FSX effectively in future versions of Windows. How long can will we continue to support FSX, and what resources will it take to do it.
3. The pros and cons of replacing FSX with a some yet unknown future flight simulation product.
4. The pros and cons of adding some yet unknown future flight simulation product to run alongside FSX.
5. The problems of supporting different third party addons, both freeware and payware (aircraft, scenery, mesh, etc.).
Example: A2A Cessna 172
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The A2A Simulations Accu-Sim C172
Trainer requires the following to run:
▶▶ Requires licensed copy of
Microsoft Flight Simulator X
▶▶ Service Pack 2 (SP2) required
NOTE: while the A2A Accu-Sim C172 Trainer may work
with SP1 or earlier, many of the features may not work
correctly, if at all. We cannot attest to the accuracy of
the flight model or aircraft systems under such conditions,
as it was built using the SP2 SDK. Only Service
Pack 2 is required. The Acceleration expansion pack is
fully supported but is NOT REQUIRED.
OPERATING SYSTEM:
▶▶ Windows XP SP2
▶▶ Windows Vista
▶▶ Windows 7
▶▶ Windows 8
PROCESSOR:
▶▶ 2.0 GHz single core processor (3.0GHz and/or
multiple core processor or better recommended)
HARD DRIVE:
▶▶ 250MB of hard drive space or better
VIDEO CARD:
▶▶ DirectX 9 compliant video card with at least 128
MB video ram (512 MB or more recommended)
OTHER:
▶▶ DirectX 9 hardware compatibility and audio
card with speakers and/or headphones
Source: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...27s_Manual.pdf
6. Investigation into the functionality of Microsoft SimConnect, and how it could be used to enhance the usability of FSX.
Source: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc526983.aspx
I know I left out a bunch of things, but all are encouraged to add to this knowledge base at anytime.
-Coast
ADDED: 10-25-2013 2:15 PM EST
The forum thread for non-technically related posts can br found at the link below.
FORUM LINK: http://msflights.net/forum/showthrea...t-net-OPINIONS
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