Hi Guys,

Sorry hadn't had the chance to thank everyone for the replies. I can only blame the firewater!

Very cool links and I thank one and all for your valuable input. That brainbook really needs a brain reading it as its pretty detailed. Probably more than my simple mind can handle.

I also received more info from someone 'who will remain anonymous' a spread sheet that does all the calculations for you. Really, really nifty as you just need to enter the weight and temp and it spits out all the reference speeds, torque etc.

I have posted a link where you can download this magnificent spreadsheet at the bottom.

@ Tyrion - I don't think you understood what I am saying... if you do not 'initialise' the gauges by first opening all the 2d panels, then the 3d panel, then zooming around the exterior... the radios and ap switch off mid flight. Nice huh...  :D

At which point you will need to reload the aircraft and go through the above initialisation routine to so it does not happen again. :D

I am talking about the FSX version......  perhaps you are still using FS9?

I haven't spoken ill of anyone here, especially not of those who have offered their help to my question. So I really don't understand your comment about insulting everyone? Comprehension? Hmmm, your confusing me.  :o

I guess I was thinking (obviously erroneously) that perhaps the good captain himself or one of his minions could have waded in and made a suggestion, that's all... After all its suppose to be an award winning product from an award winning developer right?

One other thing I've noticed on the Internet, user then to become like... hmmm... publishers 'groupies'. So not a word can be spoken against the 'revered one' I suppose in the mistaken belief that it will buy them favour? Privileged? or maybe so the the developer does not get offended and so not make any more nice planes for us to play with? Hmmm... 

But like you said, I've gone and got a life...  ;D ;D

Cheers guys
Butch

http://members.optusnet.com.au/butch/C130.zip