2D vs. 3D cockpit

[Ian Warren]

at times we only have the 2d option ... myself 3d prefer,d and with that can land on anything , C130s on Carriers , the big heli's on rooftops dictate the 3d for the professional landing

[Bazza]

Like a lot of others, I 2D for detail and 3D for looking about and trying to get a better perspective. The major problem, or downside for me in FS9, is trying to keep track of where the airstrip is when flying in and doing a 180 degree turn.

[s0cks]

QUOTE (Bazza @ Mar 11 2008, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Like a lot of others, I 2D for detail and 3D for looking about and trying to get a better perspective. The major problem, or downside for me in FS9, is trying to keep track of where the airstrip is when flying in and doing a 180 degree turn.

Well how do they do this in real-life? Especially if your sat on the left but the airport is to your right? Not exactly easy to just lean over and 'av a look! GPS perhaps?

[Syncop8r]

3D for me. I love the viewing in IL2 Sturmovik (now where did that BF109 go???), doesn't seem nearly as good in 2004, unless I'm just not using it right.

[Bazza]

QUOTE (s0cks @ Mar 11 2008, 08:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Well how do they do this in real-life? Especially if your sat on the left but the airport is to your right? Not exactly easy to just lean over and 'av a look! GPS perhaps?

For me it's a matter of perspective. I have flown light aircraft and found that I had a much better sense of where I physically was in relation to the airfield than I do in the
simulation. Which reminds me, can anyone tell me how to speed up the "swivel" effect in 3D, I haven't re-adjusted this since a major rebuild a while ago ?

[spongebob206]

VC all the way!

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (spongebob206 @ Mar 12 2008, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

VC all the way!

yes , but sometimes ...sometimes No choice ! the Devon/CV580 would be a superb candidate,s ! and many great model,s free to us all

[Charl]

QUOTE (Bazza @ Mar 12 2008, 09:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Which reminds me, can anyone tell me how to speed up the "swivel" effect in 3D, I haven't re-adjusted this since a major rebuild a while ago ?

In
"C:\Documents and Settings\<your name>\Application Data\Microsoft\FS9\fs9.CFG"
or wherever you put your FS cfg file
Search for
PAN_RATE=400
Bigger numbers=faster pan rate

Not sure where the equivalent FSX might be.

[Bazza]

Thanks Charl....that's the one. Cheers Bazza.

[gojozoom]

Hey all, for VFR I use ONLY VC, it's amazing especially in Marlborough. I fly IFR-s at night so I use only 2D to make i all clear.

[Daniel]

I use 2D for start up then change to 3D for taxi.
I take off on the 3D and stay in that until after landing

Cheers
Daniel

[colsie]

3D all the way for me. Only time I use VC is when I need to see an instrument better.

[HueyTeam]

I use both, in helicoter 2D i activate GPS, then flying in VC - that is more realistic. To view GPS i zapp between 2D and VC. My next dream to complete realistic is TrackIR

At some models it´s clearlier to fly in 2D to view the instruments

[Anthony]

I prefer to fly 3D, but I use 2D in certain situations as others have said.

For screenshots, on the rare occasion I take them, I would definitely use 3D, but access to instruments and switches etc is sometimes easier in VC.

Cheers
Anthony