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I just downloaded the latest updates and when starting X-Plane I get the following notification: udp_socket_read udp_inet failed! and (inet.cpp line 1196)

Cameron, Thanks for the replies. I am aware of all the setup functions as you suggested and I tried many of them; however, I gues I didn't explain the throttle issue very well, so let me try again. I experienced two issues with the throttle; the first was the reversal function and the second was a performance problem. On the reversal; yes, by clicking on the REVERSE selection box, it will reverse the operation. My observation here is that in the setup screen, with the REVERSE un-cheked, the green slider bar follows the actual axis movement; that is, full back = no green slider bar = idle = minimum analog value. And, full forward = max green slider bar = max throttle = max analog value. The second issue is indepentent of the reversal issue. What happens is, if I move the axis to its extreme, either max or idle position, the throttle displayed in the cockpit will snap to the opposite position when the extremes are reached; That is, if I move the axis away from one of the extremes, and if I keep the axis away from the extremes, the cockpit throtle follows the axis movement, but, if I move the axis to full forward the cockpit follows to the full forward and then snaps back to idle. (Visa-versa when moving the axis to idle). Maybe this is a problem with my equipment, but it all works perfect with MSFS, the CH calibration software; and the X-Plane Setup Screen. I treid it with the aircrafts provided with the X-Plane package (C-172 and B-747).

Thanks for the replies guys. I started serious evaluation last nighty; some of the issues I ran into where: 1) The throttle settup is nice, but in the cockpit, it reacts unrealistic with the CH Throttle quadrant; that is, in the setup screen, the green bar follows the axis correctly from full forward to full reverse; but, in the cockpit it performs reverse. Then, if you throttle all the way forward, the cockpit throttle snaps full backwards when the axis reaches the full forward position; and if you throttle all the way back, the cockpit throttle snaps full forward when the axis reaches the full backwards position. (I did calibrate, and like I said, it worked correctly in the setup screen.) 2) On airport selection, I did not find an option to start from a Gate. 3) it would be nice to have a 135 deg glance view, both right and left, for assignment to a Hat Switch. Also, it would be nice to assign a key function to a switch. These are just a few of the issues I ran into. I do like the way the setup screens are made and many of the functions provided. There is a lot to learn in X-plane and hard to brake away from the MSFS way of doing things. For the time being I'm going to wait for the next beta or two while getting more familiar with X-Plane before posting more issues.

Thanks for the information. I bought the DVD version (I believe it is 9.2) after MS announced the discontinuation of MSFS. Many years ago I bought one of X-plane first CD (I forget the version but the CD was blue with a black aircraft imprint) and I enjoyed it until I started to use MSFS. I am dissapointed with the latest X-plane version; however, I attribute this to being accustomed to MSFS features, specially in the choice of aircrafts, on-line flying, Squakbox integration; external viewing, cockpits, etc. It is hard to brake old habits; On the other hand, I am pleased to read about X-Planes plans for the future. As one reads the many Flight Simulation Forums out there, you read pros and cons about X-Plane. I believe, if X-Plane can provide, seamless, features that MSFS pilots are accustomed to, the transition for long time MSFS users into the X-Plane simulation will be easier. I plan to begin using X-Plane more and I will use this forum to post my comments.