sun444, good idea about having the extra window in frame but probably distracting in real time as you are saying. Actually at one point I was distracted and I was not flying!
Perhaps if you have four arms it would be possible to change that extra view to other views?
My dream would be to have the mirror at the same size throughout in an extra window (does not have to be too large to be an obstruction) probably top left corner. In this way the mirror / ball / datum combo can be seen as well as any ordinary view (other videos show only the HUD which by my preferred view for example). Having the mirror/ball in plain view would be really helpful IMHO but how it would work I have no clue and how to achieve that I don't know.
However I'll repeat having the NEW HUD etc. makes all the difference. It is terrific.
The actual carrier landing in the video was a bit 'off' but that is not the point of the video.
As far as Flight Path Marker or FPM whatever it is I reckon is irrelevant for most day carrier landings. Yes these HUD items are useful to get to a point where you can use the mirror. When that may be is up to your skill I'll agree but transition to the mirror when you can rather than just do an instrument approach (during daytime).
EDIT: Another 'window in window' idea for the FSX carrier landing video would be to have the PLAT window in upper right? or where ever thought suitable. Probbaly too distracting for a real time sim use but useful in playback video probably?
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F-35C flew for first time Sunday:
[EDIT} for any FlightSimmers about F-35C differences:
"Handling with landing gear down was a key focus of the first flight as the F-35C has a 30% larger wing and uprated flight controls to reduce takeoff and landing speeds compared with the other F-35 variants. Knowles says the aircraft approached at 135 kt., compared with 155 kt. for the smaller-winged F-35A and B variants at the same 40,000-lb. gross weight. Takeoff rotation speed was 15-20 kt. slower, he says.
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The 57-min. first flight focused on gear-down handling and formation flying with the F/A-18 chase aircraft in “an early look at handling around the carrier”, says Knowles, adding “The approach was very stable, with good roll response.” [http://alturl.com/fnsk]
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