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Resolving Mesh Anomalies and Artifacts in Mexico Photoreal Scenery for X-Plane 12

Hi, I downloaded Mexico Orthos and placed them in the custom folder, also the overlays. But I wonder why there are so many Mesh files in the folder. Usually, this is not the case in the ortho folders. Also, I am getting strange artifacts in Mexico, near M...

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SgtDave

Syncing MD302's Barometric Data with PFD in Lancair Legacy RG

Is there a way to configure the MD302--Standby Attitude Module--to sync to the barometric data in the PFD? By default, the MD302 opens with Baro=29.92, and altitude=3630 ft, even if the PFD shows the correct altitude as 0. If I manually set the MD302 alti...

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Jay.Beckham

Comparing Graphics Performance: X-Plane 12 and MS2020

Does X-Plane 12 require as fast of a graphic board as MS2020? In other words, will I get a better performance graphics-wise with Xplane or about the same? Thanks Jay...

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iamthe1flipper

Achieving Stable Flight in XP with High-Quality Joysticks

I am never able to get anything like a stable constant flight with XP. Using various high-quality joysticks, the controls seem far too sensitive, any ideas, please?...

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mitch bennett

Will Upgrading GPU in Power Spec g358 Improve Simulator Control Responsiveness?

I have a stock Power Spec g358. If I upgrade the GPU to a $500 replacement GPU will it resolve issues like unresponsive sim controls?...

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Gilles27

Troubleshooting X-Plane 12: Sound, Controls, and Pushback Issues

My new digital installation of X-PLANE 12 has a number of features that don't work. No Sound. Unable to have Thrust and reverse levers working properly. The brakes don't release and the pushback tractor rides under the plane. Can't taxi let alone fl...

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tomsierrafly

Loss of Buildings and Scenery Details in Las Vegas Area with HD Mesh

When the mesh scenery was added to the Las Vegas NV area it lost most of the buildings and at night lost the great-looking Vegas Strip. Does anyone have a reason for that? Also, why did Xplane make Boulder (Hoover) Dam look like a dirt pile? Thanks Al...

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Redmike

Fr-Tec Raptor Mach 1 Joystick and Throttle: Troubleshooting Recognition Issues

Hi. New X-Plane user who is having trouble getting the Fr-Tec joystick and throttle to configure and be recognized by X-Plane 12. Any thoughts on how to get my controls to work would be greatly appreciated....

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AnthonyF

Trouble Loading HD Mesh Global Scenery: Installer Not Loaded

I am unable to load the installer for HD Mesh Global Scenery. In the OS toolbar, the download icon shows not loaded. I'm sure I've missed a step somewhere. I'm on XP12, the latest version, and the latest version of Ventura on a Silicon computer. Any help ...

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mnaylor

How do I get my California Complete Photoreal to show up in my .ini doc

I have downloaded the california complete photoreal, I am running X-plane 12. I have unzipped it and have moved it to my custom scenery folder. The "california complete" folder shows up in the custom scenery folder, however, it does not appear in the ...

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Oldmanbushflyer

how do I install a downloaded navion aircraft in X-Plane sim?

I have downloaded an aircraft for X-Plane 12 and I don't how to install it....

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Henk van den Berg

How can I install the scenery West Alps on X-Plane 12

I use X-Plane 12. Can you explain me how to install the West Alps scenery. Thank you. ...

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SSDave

What add-on plane files are compatable with X-Plane 12?

It seems very ellusive finding add-on planes and scenery for X-Plane 12. It would seem to me that previous versions of X-Plane would be supported in 12. That would make sense and be way more efficient. Also, is there a way to use microsoft files in X-P...

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