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[DaveG]

Couple of formation shots, taken in Prepar3d, using AirTrafficFx for the formation.

[TSR2]

they look great Dave.

[DaveB]

I see that Prepar3D gives landing lights but no Nav Lights on the formating aircraft

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[DaveG]

That's an AirTrafficFx problem. Does the same in FSX.

[DaveB]

TBH Dave.. I'm happy seeing the skies full of Rapides Never used AirTrafficfx
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[Bridon Bear]

TBH Dave.. I'm happy seeing the skies full of Rapides Never used AirTrafficfx
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DaveB

Me too...what a wonderful sight

Out of the loop a tad but intrigued by your use of the AirTrafficFx utility...as an aside is it possible to have other types in formation with you if you so desired Dave?

Such as the Auster alongside the Rapide for instance. I can imagine that if it is possible to use different types then they would have to be of similar performances, also, one other thing, do they take off and land after you as well in line astern?

Regards

Bridon Bear

[Bridon Bear]

TBH Dave.. I'm happy seeing the skies full of Rapides Never used AirTrafficfx
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DaveB

Me too...what a wonderful sight

Out of the loop a tad but intrigued by your use of the AirTrafficFx utility...as an aside is it possible to have other types in formation with you if you so desired Dave?

Such as the Auster alongside the Rapide for instance. I can imagine that if it is possible to use different types then they would have to be of similar performances, also, one other thing, do they take off and land after you as well in line astern?

Regards

Bridon Bear

[Airspeed]

Ah, the wonders of technology! Now we see two posts from Bridon flying in close formation!

[DaveG]

You can have up to 6 additional aircraft in the formation, as well as your own aircraft.
They can be any ones from your collection. Airtrafficfx takes direct control of them, and bypasses their FD to keep them in formation. It's possible to have an Auster in formation with Concorde at mach 2, but not very realistic
They will take off and land with you, but it's all in formation.

It can also be used to add parked aircraft at airfield parking spots & create aircraft doing circuits etc.
It's a fun little tool, but without issues.

[Bridon Bear]

Ah, the wonders of technology! Now we see two posts from Bridon flying in close formation!

Indeed...whatever happened there I don't know but at least I managed 'Line Astern' which the AirTrafficFX software apparently doesn't do!

It does look a good utility though and to also add some static aircraft of your own choice to airfields would be great too. I can already see a few Rapides on the turf at St Just awaiting their turn to take the next party of trippers to the Scilly Isles

Regards

Bridon Bear