Cap Sim and Co.


Here are the detailed steps and issues noted:

1) Boot FSX
2) select shuttle (only Atlantis loads no matter what shuttle is selected).
3) Go to load menu and select "Entry".
4) "Entry" loads and puts you at 400,000 + feet and 0 mach.
5) Hit "Y" key to get out of slew, nothing happens.
6) Using hat switch, all views (spot, airport, and external views) are ok.
7) Only view available in the cockpit is the "Commander" looking forward. No side views (they are black).
8) Switched cockpit views in the FSX menu. The vc, pilot, and mission specialist views are black screens.
9) The last 4 view options (cargo bay, hatch, etc.) are ok.
10) No hud and no animations work (seems slew mode is locked).
11) From the FSX menu, selected reset.
12) Everything reloads and returns to "Entry" mode. The re-entry sequence has been initiated (without pressing "P") and all views and systems are operational.
13) Same as (12) above if you press escape and end flight and then restart the flight from the FSX main screen.
14) Operating manual does not explain where on the main FSX menu to begin a flight. In FSX it is under the "Load" menu. In FS9 it should be under "Select a Flight" menu.

Hope this is enough detail to help in resolution.

SimJack