I think there may be some confusion here and maybe my fault, View Down works in FSUIPC w/ the key assignment I assigned...what I am looking for is the Top Down-View in FS9 which is different. The FSUIPC Veiw Down is not the same as Top Down-View. Top Down View will show a small red cross as the airplane and this view is adjustable to various elevations, so as to see the entire airport. This view affords the simmer the ability to see exactly where the plane is in relation to the entire airport, very useful at night when you nn to see the acrft position in relation to gates , taxiways and runwys. If you look at the FS9 menu for View then View Mode ...top_down..... you will see what I mean. If I have mis-understood I apologize, I appreciate all the assistance here, Vincent