FlightControlReplay v5 [Released]

[FabioMerlo]

Hello,

You can use FlightControlReplay hands free. During the recording session, just focus on your flight controls, the weather, your departure/arrival procedures and just let my tool handle automatically the start of the recording at least.

If you want to do so, you have the choice between two options :

1. Enable Automatic Recording : that will initiate a Recording everytime that you start a new flight. And the Recording ends when you return in the main menu of Flight Simulator when the flight has been completed.

2. Start Recording automatically if you fly : select the additional setting Above or Below, and specify the altitude of your choice. 
- With Above setting, your recording session start will be triggered when you fly above the selected altitude, so you will avoid for example the taxi rolling and initial departure phase of your flight in the Replay.
- With Below setting, at the contrary, the recording will automatically be triggered when you fly your approach and descend under the selected altitude. You will avoid all the previous phase of your flight, including cruise and initial descent, and you will only record the last part of your flight until you click stop at the parking for example.

3. In the menu Options / Audio, activate Voice Recognition. And say RECORD to start record in your microphone. Say STOP to stop the recording session.

4. In the menu Options / Shortcuts, select your device (controller or keyboard) and assign a hot key for the RECORD action.

FlightControlReplay utility has several options that helps you to manage your flight without being disturbed by your recording tool, so read the manual for more details and suggestions of this kind.

Like every week, I like to share some videos featuring FlightControlReplay among the ones produced in these last days :

MajorTom
A SkyWest Flight Simulator Experience | ERJ-175 | Denver ✈ Vail | Part.1

The Simulator Geek
MSFS 2020 | Wet Landing into Gold Coast with Frame Gen Mod | PMDG 737-800

JPGamingSimulator
PT-DTB - Beechcraft Model 18 (BE18) | Landing at Divinópolis(SNDV) | MSFS 2020 Gameplay #53 | 4K

 

[Helmuth]

Good day
When can we expect Play AI and GhostPlane for helicopters to work again?
Thanks in advance

[FabioMerlo]

On 1/15/2024 at 10:56 AM, Helmuth said:

Good day
When can we expect Play AI and GhostPlane for helicopters to work again?
Thanks in advance

Hello,

This is not technically possible due to limitations in MSFS, so it's too hard to give an answer.

[FabioMerlo]

Hello,

I am happy to support the flightsim community with dedicated work for the integration of multiple add-ons, most of them being aircraft of course. 

And for being myself a user of flight simulation products for decades, I know how much the freeware mods are also important in our hobby, how much they are appreciated by many of you.

This is why FlightControlReplay 5 has been made compatible, since a long time already, with several freeware and very popular aircraft mods for MSFS : FlyByWire A32NX and Salty 747 Mod that improves the MSFS default 747-8i.

You will enjoy the enhanced support during Replay to ensure that you get an accurate animation and position during your flight for the following items : flaps, gears, spoilers !

Blu Games
SECRET VIP Charters | MSFS LIVE w/Buttkicker

Johnny Gaming
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020: RTX™ 4090 + INSANE REALISM Graphics Mods! Flying to Los Angeles

https://youtu.be/cU5aUkNZKUI

[FabioMerlo]

Hello,

Thanks to Q8pilot youtuber, you can discover the fantastic Fly-By camera feature of FlightControlReplay 5 in Microsoft Flight Simulator :  place easily a spotter view on the side of the runway, or from a fixed point of view in the air, and just watch your airplane evolving nearby your position during taxi, takeoff, landing, or just in cruise !

Learn how to use the Fly-By camera settings for the best view and camera position : distance, angle, position. That's all customizable to to fit the best with your needs and preference.

Watch this informative and entertaining video below :

 

[deHavilland]

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But i ask you wait this autumn for more news on this topic . And you ll be surprised 😆

Hi Fabio, any update when there will be news wrt the topic GHOST?

[IndiaTango]

Hello,

I have tried the flightcontrolreplay V5 it’s an amazing mod and I like especially to fly with the ghost plane to simulate a formation flight ! So I have a question : will it be possible in the future to fly with more than 1 ghost plane ? 
thank you for your answer 🙂

have a nice day.

IndiaTango

[FabioMerlo]

On 1/31/2024 at 4:01 AM, IndiaTango said:

Hello,

I have tried the flightcontrolreplay V5 it’s an amazing mod and I like especially to fly with the ghost plane to simulate a formation flight ! So I have a question : will it be possible in the future to fly with more than 1 ghost plane ? 
thank you for your answer 🙂

have a nice day.

IndiaTango

More than 1 ai pilot flying live has not been possible due to technical limitations in MSFS. My alternative, is to invite you to try PlayAsAI, that have an unlimited number of pilots for flying formation. The major difference is that it is for use in Replay mode, not live flight.

On 1/27/2024 at 9:04 AM, deHavilland said:

Hi Fabio, any update when there will be news wrt the topic GHOST?

I remember your notes about the flaws of the Live Ghost feature, and my first beta tester has also sent me his suggestions on the same topic. This said, I'm working alone on FlightControlReplay, on my spare time, AND most requests among users feedback are about Video rendering performance or even more important, the custom support for new aircraft addons. That's why  I need more time to work again on Ghost, despite of your smart ideas how to improve Ghost. 

 

[FabioMerlo]

Hi,

If some of you are still using my old FlightControlReplay 4.5 that was originally designed for FSX and old versions of Prepar3D, it's recommended to update to the current version 5, released since late 2022.

It's particularly appreciated for the addition of the integrated MSFS interface, the cinematic Replay to cycle the multiple cameras automatically, Live Ghost to experience the flying formation in duet with an AI pilot, and the specific support for the PMDG 737, Fenix A320, FBW A32NX and more addons aircraft in MSFS !

For returning customers who already have version 4.5, there's a big discount for you : the total amount of your previous purchase + the update fee will make you pay barely the same than a brand new customer buying the version 5.

Go to SIMMARKET and review the numerous features and refinements in FlightControlReplay 5, designed for MSFS, P3D5 and P3D6. Reduced Price for owners of FlightControlReplay 4.5 !

Now, here's a selection of videos featuring my tool on YouTube and released this week :

SIMMARKET Official
MI17-V5 Helicopter MSFS | by: CERA SIMAIRCRAFT | SIMMARKET TRAILER 4K

AviationLads
FSDG - Kefalonia Airport | Microsoft Flight Simulator [Official Trailer]

Blu Games
This Approach Makes Me Nervous but.. I LOVE IT! | MSFS Airline Pilot Career (Part: 6)

 

[IndiaTango]

Hello thanks for your answer. I didn’t understand the playAsAi mod could you tell me more about it ? Can we take control with our joystick in this mod ? 
thanks for the answer 🙂

IndiaTango 

[FabioMerlo]

On 2/2/2024 at 1:37 AM, IndiaTango said:

Hello thanks for your answer. I didn’t understand the playAsAi mod could you tell me more about it ? Can we take control with our joystick in this mod ? 
thanks for the answer 🙂

IndiaTango 

Hello !

For more info on PlayAsAI :

Look my instagram here :
https://www.instagram.com/p/CtGpUW2Ngb3/

Watch the tutorial video here (recorded for P3D v4.5, but the idea is the same) :

 

And in the PDF manual available for free download, page 18: 
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wvrk7h1m94yayp0m9382h/FlightControlReplay5_User_Manual.pdf?rlkey=oqa1i2yd4dag1spwgc3u7ok4n&dl=0

[FabioMerlo]

Hello,

Instead of searching one tool per usage, one for recording, one for a quick replay at landing, one for your flight path analysis, get all-in-one with FlightControlReplay 5.

Instant Replay covers all your needs : of course you can simply replay up to the last 2 minutes of flight when it's activated, but you can also resume your flight at the last moment where you left it.

You also have the option to resume the flight from another instant in these last 2 minutes, in case that you missed a waypoint, your missed your approach, a figure of your acrobatic routine.

And of course, all these features are available at any phase of flight. You are not limited to a location or a specific time. Instant Replay is ready anytime and anywhere, for both MSFS and P3D, just activate the feature and enjoy your complete tool FlightControlReplay 5.

New videos produced with FlightControlReplay and uploaded this week :

AviationLads
RDPresets - Salzburg Airport | Microsoft Flight Simulator [Official Trailer]

MajorTom
A Southwest Airlines Flight Simulator Experience | 737-700 | Las Vegas ✈ Oklahoma City

Drawyah
[MSFS] LaGuardia to Myrtle Beach - FlyByWire A32NX Spirit｜Drawyah

 

[deHavilland]

Hi Fabio. You probably noticed already that the Ghost Ornithopter 'flies' with folded wings?

[FabioMerlo]

Hi,

I can start revealing the content to expect of the next free update for FlightControlReplay 5. In April2024 update, you will be able to record and replay your sessions with Dune Expansion in Microsoft Flight Simulator !

The ornithopter will be replayed accurately, with its animated parts in the accurate position and with realistic animation during your various phases of flight when you have FlightControlReplay 5.

These kind of original expansions provided for free by Microsoft upon popular licences, like they did for Top Gun, are well appreciated by the flight sim community and I always try to support MSFS enthusiasts when it's possible. Top Gun - Maverick pack for MSFS has been also supported since a long time although they make you fly in specific missions, only FlightControlReplay 5 have this wide support coverage.

Watch some youtube videos uploaded last week featuring FCR 5 :

Simmarket Official
Airports of Denmark for MSFS | Aarhus Bornholm Billund | by: SIMNORD | SIMMARKET TRAILER 4K

Into The Blue Simulations
A Virtual Wingman in MSFS! | Flight Control Replay | Dave Garwood - Hawker Hunter | Snowdonia

Flight Sim Passion
FREEZING Conditions: Finnair Fenix V2 a320 Experience | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 FULL FLIGHT

 

[leinad]

Good morning,
I am on version 5 of FCR.
In "GHOST" / options, the "0°" or "180°" settings do not put the plane in front or behind,
it is in the "2" for "0°" and
“7” for “180°”
do you know in which file I can modify this?
THANKS
Daniel

[chubster]

You say that this is compatible with FBW320...but my flaps or gear positions to not get recorded ??:??? Why is that ?

[FabioMerlo]

On 3/15/2024 at 11:52 AM, leinad said:

Good morning,
I am on version 5 of FCR.
In "GHOST" / options, the "0°" or "180°" settings do not put the plane in front or behind,
it is in the "2" for "0°" and
“7” for “180°”
do you know in which file I can modify this?
THANKS
Daniel

Hi,

This is not editable anywhere else than in my options menu, what was the aircraft model (and third party developer) that you were using ? Can you repeat this issue with other aircraft models ?

[FabioMerlo]

On 3/19/2024 at 3:47 PM, chubster said:

You say that this is compatible with FBW320...but my flaps or gear positions to not get recorded ??:??? Why is that ?

Make sure you have the latest version of both

• FlightControlReplay (to download from your SIMMARKET customer account) 
• the latest version of the FBW as well.

After the recording session, go back to MSFS menu (end the flight). Launch again the aircraft in MSFS world, click Ready for Takeoff. Now load and start the Replay, it should work.

[FabioMerlo]

Hi,

As previously announced, FlightControlReplay 5 was represented and sent gifts to visitors of FSweekend 2024, the big flight simulation show held at Lelystad, near Amsterdam in Netherlands this month.

The organization announced they received a total of 5'000 visitors ! I'm proud to bring my participation in such events where the community of users, associations, developers, and professionals can meet and share their passion.

Popular features of FlightControlReplay 5 like Fly-by cam, Cinematic Replay, PlayAsAI, Live Ghost could be introduced to the visitors, as well as the upcoming MSFS Dune expansion support with my next Avril 2024 update.

And many people could receive some gifts branded by FlightControlReplay : 200 lanyards, 200 pens that were offered at the booth of SIMMARKET store, along their own gifts (100 caps, 100 usb drives, 150 bags).

I'll give more content details soon about my April 2024 update for FlightControlReplay 5.

Featured this week in the following youtuber videos :

Blu Games
They REJECTED me? | MSFS Airline Pilot Career (Part: 9)

Johnny Gaming
Flight Simulator | INSANE REALISM MODS! Flying from Washington to Miami

EliteAVsim
MSFS Extreme Realism | Gatwick 🇬🇧 To Geneve 🇨🇭 | British Airways A320 Fenix

 

[FabioMerlo]

Hello,

By checking the latest customer reviews posted about FlightControlReplay 5 at SIMMARKET store, I read some heart warming words from users who seem quite happy with their purchase of the replay and recorder tool. Thanks to the flightsim community for your support and kind words !

SIMMARKET representatives reported to me also that several users reached their booth at the recent FSweekend 2024 show in Lelystad Netherlands with the expectation to meet with me. Just like you as users, the flightsim development is only a hobby beside my main activity with also family duties during weekends, so it's not always easy to join the flight sim events.

This post allows me also to give you an update on April Update 2024 with MSFS Dune Expanion and Ornithopter support that is still under preparation. I didn't forget you at all and it's coming down the way.

My weekly share of YouTube videos featuring FlightControlReplay is just here :

AviationLads
Aerosoft | Mt. Everest Vol. 1 | Microsoft Flight Simulator [Official Trailer]

The Simulator Geek
MSFS 2020 - Rainy Landing into Innsbruck | Transavia Boeing 737-800

Drawyah
[MSFS] London Heathrow to Venice - Fenix A320 British Airways｜Drawyah

 

[imkay]

In Ghost flight could we change ai tail number?

[FabioMerlo]

On 4/20/2024 at 2:50 AM, imkay said:

In Ghost flight could we change ai tail number?

No sorry, it duplicates your current aircraft 😙

[FabioMerlo]

Hey,

The advanced simulation of the Airbus A320 by Fenix for MSFS is probably the most popular and appreciated of the existing airliner add-ons. With their recent updates and expansion announcements for A319/A321, it's useful to remind that FlightControlReplay 5 comes with Custom Support for this aircraft.

Those complex 3D models with numerous animated parts, controlled by intricated simulated systems, do not use the simple and SDK compliante bits of code. That's why I have to look up carefully and adds dedicated programming scripts to ensure that FlightControlReplay will actually detect the exact animation information, position, speed, status, so they can be accurately replayed after your recording session : supported parts are Spoilers, Flaps, Gear and Reversers. Just don't forget that Replay with an advanced aircraft requires to reload a new flight from MSFS, and then only you can load the Replay .FCR file.

End of April is coming fast and my announced update with MS Dune  Expansion support is not ready yet, so I prefer to be honest and it's going to be renamed probably May24 Update ! I'm still working on it before it's yours.

Please be patient and I found those videos featuring FlightControlReplay to keep you busy :

AviationLads
Aerosoft | Frankfurt/Main Airport | Microsoft Flight Simulator [First Look]

AviationLads
Aerosoft | Oslo-Gardermoen Airport | Microsoft Flight Simulator [Official Trailer]

The Flight Sim Deck
Crop Dusting Up North | Microsoft Flight Simulator

Blu Games
New Mega Airport Oslo Scenery | MSFS LIVE

 

 

[WTFS]

Dear Fabio. I love FlightControlReplay. I have two requests please:

1. the custom camera angles don't seem to persist. I often have to go through and select them all again. Can they persist between sessions, please?

2. Can the current camera angle be shown in the app (small text)? There are some camera angles I don't like so much, but I don't know what ones to delete, as I don't know which angle they are (Eg external #3 or external #7 etc).

 

Thanks and kind regards

Rod

[FabioMerlo]

Hi Rod,

FlightControlReplay can record and replay from all cameras in the sim, in the standard situation. What I need to specify again, is that Cinematic Replay cannot cycle the custom camera but only the default cameras preset in the sim.

As I don't have the access to the core code of the simulator, I meet some limitations here and there. For the same reason, FlightControlReplay cannot read the custom camera settings like its angle or position. If that was the case, I would be able to manage and replicate them for the Replay for example.

So, when it's about custom cameras, you still have to cycle them, and to customize them when able, without interference via FlightControlReplay as I cannot manage them.