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Again, I don't necessarily mind complaining. To an extent, complaining is good. We all do it about everything every once in a while. It's actually healthy in that it relieves tension and 'gets it out there'. We have a saying in flying circles...'A pilot isn't happy unless he is unhappy about something'. But, like anything else, it can be overdone. Now, TK and DanW are big boys, and can take a bit of ribbing about this or that like anyone else. But, like anyone else, there are good days and bad days, and the same joke that would be funny one day may not be funny the next. There is always a balance to be struck, and sometimes the line is a bit fuzzy. Remember, ultimately, TW is a business, and as such, decisions are made in pursuit of that business...they are not made just to annoy you. They may have that side effect, sure, but it isn't personal. Remember, this is a hobby. Hobbies are meant for enjoyment...if you aren't having fun, maybe it's time to move to something else for a while. FC PS And before anyone asks, I do not work for TW in any way, shape or form. They have not said anything to me to intervene in any way...my posts are my own opinions and are not to be taken as gospel from CA or TW.

I suspect this was the comment that sent the thread over the top along with your expression of glee at finding a bug in the A-4 DLC. Folks, bitching about changes or directions developers take with their products is fine. Constructive critique is better. But really, the best way to influence what you want to see in the future is to vote with your wallet and your modding time. If it becomes too much, move on to somewhere else...it really is that simple. FC

Well, technically considering the series doesn't address campaigns past the early 1980s, it's surprising that there is any support for GPS weapons at all. Having said that, it's a bummer the latest patches 'broke' them. Since GPS weapons are coordinate weapons, they work similar to INS weapons (in fact a lot of GPS weapons are actually INS weapons with GPS updating). has anyone tried to switch to INS guidance with low CEP to see if they work properly? FC

It's okay to walk away...we all do it at one time or another. A hobby is meant to be enjoyed...if you aren't enjoying it, it is time to take a break. Good luck! FC

Note the original name of the image was "This means you, Dave!" Coincidence? FC

Jug, Great story...had more than a few incentive rides upchuck in the back seat...could still smell it up front! Most of them got it in the bag...but had one kid fill the bag and then it burst. That wasn't pleasant.... FC

Now that I would like to read!

As long as it isn't '50 Shades of Grey'...or is it '50 Shades of Gray'... FC

Speaking of which, does GH3 still work with the current patch level on SF2V terrain?

I personally liked the Daniel Craig Bond...more true to the original concept that Ian Fleming brought to life with his novels. FC

Hey, thanks for bringing this up...I've been having a problem with jets less than 100 numbers showing up without serials. Sometimes even in the same flight! This thread solved that issue for me...thanks! FC

Prezmek, Outstanding...thank you! FC

Isn't block size simply the number of tail numbers for that particular textureset? FC

Well, FlightGear themselves sell DVDs of the program with the world terrain. If I were going to buy from anyone, it would be them directly. FC

In a word...no. The only way to fix such an issue is to have a new pilot created in MAX and exported. FC

I'd agree with EricJ's assessment...and I built the thing! FC

The newer stock TW cockpits...probably not. The 3d models aren't backward compatible. 3rd party addons will be dependent on when they were made and which exporter was used. FC

I was chatting with Lothar (in the OFF forums) about Windows 8, and although his concerns about the Metro interface seem to be valid, Windows 8 still seems to run legacy programs just fine in the desktop like you see in Windows 7, XP, etc. So that begs the question...what's to prevent anyone from writing programs that just work in the desktop, and avoid the whole Metro interface? FC

Trinity fighters on patrol... FC

That's not saying much. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-07-26-microsoft-shuts-down-microsoft-flight-development FC

Except the CSA has not existed for just about 150 years. Pretty sure it's difficult to get that one wrong. FC

I can believe that...but the other times (like your example) is when the runways and surrounding area are similar in general size and layout. Some big 'gotcha' areas include Spokane/Fairchild AFB (like Grinch mentioned), Corpus Cristi NAS and Corpus Cristi, Biggs AAF and El Paso, Nellis AFB and Las Vegas. Or there have been cases of aircraft landing on taxiways for the same reason...Kelly AFB was notorious for that, the Continental 757 in Newark, etc. In those areas, I can see why folks can mistake one for the other. But Peter O'Knight and MacDill AFB just don't come close to matching in my opinion...there are many large enviromental cues that would let you know you're at the wrong airfield. However, I'm one of those OCD personalities that thinks it will happen to him...so I take active steps to make sure it doesn't...which is why I check the gear handle is down with 3 green at least 4 times before touchdown... FC

Heck, you should have seen the row when the USMC Honor Guard flew the Canadian flag upside down by accident during a ceremony at a particular athletic event...you'd have thought we were trying to restart the War of 1812. Touchy, touchy... FC

I'm from Tampa, and I've flown into MacDill a few times. They REALLY must not have been paying attention...MacDill's runway is MUCH longer and wider and in a significantly different location. I've seen incidents like this before, but usually the runway's (or taxiways!) were similar in size and shape. Peter O'Knight and MacDill are only similar in alignments...not much else. As far as doing a go around, it depends on when they noticed they were at the wrong place. Typically the worst thing you can do is shift modes if you are too far into the landing already. At least no one got hurt or metal bent... Friggin' boneheads. FC

Nope, but harvesting him will help others live. FC