Notes:
This is an update for FS9/FS2004 users who wish to use SkyDemon in Windows 10 x64.
Previously I used a similar method for FS9 in Windows 7 posted here. SkyDemon has also been updated since that time.
I run FS9 in Compatibility Mode: Windows XP (Service Pack 2).
This method uses Eltima software for pairing COM ports (see below). This allows SkyDemon to interact in both directions with FS9 via GPSout.
1. Install a free registered version of FSUIPC for FS9, version 3.999z9b https://forum.simflight.com/topic/80977-updated-modules/
Details of how to register are provided.
2. Check the FSUIPC.ini in the FS9 Modules folder using Notepad - that the above version is installed.
3. Install GPSout from https://www.schiratti.com/files/dowson.html
This is NOT included in the FSUIPC 3.999z9b download.
GPSout.dll and GPSout.ini must be in the FS9 Modules folder.
4. Open the GPSout.ini file with a text editor like Notepad. Set the following:
Sentences=RMA,RMC,GLL,GGA [note, no spaces]
Port=COM8; Baud=19200
SAVE
5. Open Eltima VSPD - a fully functional trial is available
Pair Ports, COM8 and COM9
6. Press WinKey+X. In Device Manager: Electronic Team VSP Ports COM8/COM9 should show.
7. Run FS2004 and open default airport (optionally after this, create a flight plan using FS2004 flight planner and SAVE).
8. Start SkyDemon (current version 29 Sept 2022)
Menu: SetUp - 3rd party devices - set COM9 and Baud=19200
Menu GoFlying - connect RS232