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Thanks, Pete. I appreciate the quick response (as always). Well, I renamed the FSUIPC.DLL back to its original name and the sim seems to be working fine now (phew). So, I'm hoping this was just some sort fluke (did several restarts and a "cold" start, too...hoping it was a one-time coincidence). I hope you can forgive some of us for being so fragile...you know that FSX can be a mysterious and fickle mistress at times (of course stuff seems to fall apart in FSX just when it starts running "perfectly"). Regards. -- Dana p.s. I'll check out the latest version in the updates section. Thanks again.

Hi, again, Pete. Well, I'm back at it after supper. Here's what I know. The brake thing is not related (yeah, you could have told me that, I know). It has to do with the fact that I fooled around the with the brake sensitivities in FSX (still weird that it only happens on first flight of the run). But, I did some research on other threads and I tried renaming the FSUIPC.DLL in the Modules folder to FSUIPC.OLD. And, the black screen interruptions (which lasted approximately one to two seconds...maddening) disappeared! I did go into the Modules folder and check the install logs...all seemed to be fine (can copy and paste them if you need). Okay, hope this helps. -- Dana p.s. I was able to access the full FSUIPC menu before I renamed the DLL. I only checked one box (the sync FS time one).

Hi, Pete. I just started with a virgin installation of Windows 7 (64 bit Pro) and FSX & Acceleration on my i7 machine. All was working fine on my plain vanilla FSX setup (no add-ons, and only my CH yoke and pedals connected) until I installed FSUIPC 4.57 (registered user from last February and wanted to program my controllers in FSUIPC). I just tried my default flight (stock MS 172SP from KPBG) and I got a "black screen interruption" upon rotation. I was able to replicate this at KBTV and KBOS. Any ideas? All was fine until the install. I'm not sure if this is a clue, but Windows 7 gave me an error warning that FSUIPC may not have installed correctly. Okay, thanks for any and all help. I won't install any other software until I hear from you. Thanks. -- Dana p.s. It gets a little more interesting. After restarting the machine, I was able to replicate this pattern twice: first flight: brake message won't disappear subsequent flights: black screen interruption several seconds after throttle-up for T/O Help. Everything was working so...so...well.

Hi, Pete. Quick message. REX can be networked using Simconnect. And, VoxATC does not currently support any kind of networking. -- Dana

Pete - Thanks for the excellent (and speedy) feedback. I recently switched to using the REX weather utilities (have ASA on the machine, too). So, the thought was to move the weather "radar" to the second PC. I'll check with the REX people about that and let you know what I learn. Same with VoxATC (let me do some homework on that one, too). Okay, thanks again for the quick and complete reply. -- Dana

Hi, Pete. Glad you got my e-mail (worried that somone forgot to feed the hamsters in my machine). Got your reply. Thanks for the thoughts. He was a great guy and a true ambassador for flight simming. -- Dana

Hi, again, Pete. I was thinking about REX and VoxATC specifically to work on a separate machine. I also have thought about trying VATSIM (and having the software for that on a separate machine...which I understand would work). Okay, I'll do some homework. Thanks. -- Dana

Thanks, Pete. New FSUIPC version...I'll grab it. And, I'll look for an aviation GPS that supports the AV400 data input (plenty of Garmin x96 or x95 units out there...maybe some research on the new Aera series, too). Just wish I could make a real handheld Garmin drive FSX instead of a GoFlight unit. And, I thought about a laptop to use in the club's 172, but I wanted something more rugged (handhelp wouldn't necessarily break into parts if dropped on the tarmac). Okay, thanks for your help with this. -- Dana

Hi, Pete. I sent along some info for you via e-mail. Thanks. -- Dana

Hi, one more question. Is there a handy list of programs that are "compatible" with the wideFS software? In other words, what software can I run on a second PC to save some CPU sweat on my FSX PC? Thanks, again, in advance. -- Dana

Hi, Pete. I just posted a question about GPS on the forum. However, it occurred to me that you might not know about George S. from New York. He said that he might be doing some beta testing for you. Please give me a shout via e-mail or private message when you can for some news about George. Thanks. -- Dana

Hello. I have a registered copy of FSUIPC 4.53. I'm interested in purchasing an aviation GPS to use in real world flying (yes, it's finally time to buy one). I'd like to purchase a GPS unit that I could use with FSX for simming as well as in our club plane. I saw that the Garmin 496 will work with the GPS out data. Quick questions: 1. Is there a list of brand names and models that will accept the GPS data from FSX via FSUIPC as I'm not sure I have the budget for the 496? 2. Is the data only one way, or can the real GPS send programming data (like flight plans or direct to requests) to FSX via FSUIPC? Thanks in advance for any and all help. Regards. -- Dana