How to improve scenery

[kemosabe]

Hi.

New to FG. I have auto install scenery turned on. However, what comes up at local small airport (Trenton, NJ) is not realistic. Can anyone point me to where I can install "real" scenery?

Also, I can get 2D instrument panel in C172P. But when it's on, the panel blocks the whole window. I'd like to be able to try flying with the instruments in 2D panel.

Thank you.

[wkitty42]

New to FG. I have auto install scenery turned on. However, what comes up at local small airport (Trenton, NJ) is not realistic. Can anyone point me to where I can install "real" scenery?

when you are in the sim, hit F10 to toggle the menu bar at the top on/off... then check your View->Rendering settings... on the right half, what is your buildings option set to?

Also, I can get 2D instrument panel in C172P. But when it's on, the panel blocks the whole window. I'd like to be able to try flying with the instruments in 2D panel.

i'm not sure what you're asking... the c172p has been remodeled and most of the 2D stuff removed other than that 2D panel i think you are talking about... there is an instrument only option, IIRC... you can find more craft settings in the F10 menu bar in the c172p tab...

[kemosabe]

thanks, wkitty42. by the way, is there a way to see flight instruments when you are viewing aircraft from outside (follow, tower, etc.)?

[erik]

You can not turn on the instruments in exterior view, but you can turn on the Head Up Display (HUD) uing the 'h' key.
Toggle it once to show it on and after that twice to turn it off again.

Erik

[kemosabe]

Erik, thanks. HUD ought to do it.