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by robs
15 May 2019, 23:30
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: Dragon Rapide Compass
Replies: 8
Views: 2225

Re: Dragon Rapide Compass

Hi Motormouse suggested the Avro Tutor. What a great freeware plane. I plan to mail Nigel Richards and say thankyou for his work. The 2D compass does transplant and the bezel does work (although not linked to the Virtual cockpit one) and initially looked just the ticket. However you can't undock thi...
by robs
09 May 2019, 15:04
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: Dragon Rapide Compass
Replies: 8
Views: 2225

Re: Dragon Rapide Compass

Pete, I have looked thru the Avro Tutor posts (and downloaded to install later - what a great looking freeware!) I came across a post with a website link to download AVRO_646_Compass_zip which I presume is the fix or gauge you are referring to but the link is inactive. You don't have the fix to send...
by robs
09 May 2019, 12:58
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: Dragon Rapide Compass
Replies: 8
Views: 2225

Re: Dragon Rapide Compass

Hi All, Mostly I don't post because I read the forums and usually find someone has made the same mistake before me and I am just wading thru the mess of giants! 2 issues prevailing. Won't stop me flying the Dragon. 1) on VC the compass bezel rotates but I find I cant get the 2d compass instrument (f...
by robs
07 May 2019, 22:16
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: Dragon Rapide Compass
Replies: 8
Views: 2225

Dragon Rapide Compass

Hi All, I love Dave Garwood's Dragon Rapide. I still have FSX. I have got a mini screen I use for special gauges eg FMC's for big jets or G1000's in twins etc. I like to practice non electronic nav too (whizz wheel etc) I would like to use the compass in the Rapide as intended. The Virtual cockpit i...
by robs
18 Jan 2011, 20:44
Forum: Recommended Scenery
Topic: Isle of wight
Replies: 18
Views: 14328

Re: Isle of wight

George et all, Thanks, :welldone: I'll download and give it a go at shoehorning it in. :excited: I remember it being a frame rate hit too in FS9 but I have more silcon now ..... maybe I can see it like it was meant to be! I have never had 1900x 1200 pixels flinging round the screen with city loads o...
by robs
14 Jan 2011, 14:53
Forum: Recommended Scenery
Topic: Isle of wight
Replies: 18
Views: 14328

Isle of wight

Hi Does anyone remember a freeware scenery for the isle of wight that came as part of a VFR autogen add on? This is all I could find but none of the links work! :dunno: http://www.visualflight.info/projects/uk-vfr-library It was freeware. I have got a new computer and it's like moving house! Actuall...