Mr. Panic: Yes, it DOES fly "differently". Much better, or should I say closer to the "real world", where ever that place is. Ever iteration just gets better and better. Or more and more realistic, whichever you prefer. Remember, there can be a big difference between "realistic" and how a plane flies in the Sim. I am no Hornet driver by any sense, but from what I've read, Jimi's (and all the rest of the team!) planes just get more and more realistic. That's realistic to the way a Hornet actually flies. Is it what you're used to, or what you think it "should" be? I can't say, although it seems not.
All I can say is, enjoy the way it flies NOW, not THEN. I sure do.
Just wondering, have you thought of trying the v16.1? It might be worth your time. Just my opinion, but from what I've been able to tell it is lightyears beyond the v14.9. Again, I am NOT a "real" Hornet driver, but I've studied the NATOPS excessively, for what it's worth, and from what I can see, it's approaching "total realism".
I would love to hear from a real Hornet Pilot about this. It would be invaluable, IMO. Until we do, however, I can only give my ongoing impressions of the plane.
Do you have a specific problem with the v15.6? Feel free to let us know what it (or they) are and maybe we can work out a solution. In my very humble opinion, and yes, I am well aware what they say about opinions, your best bet would be to try the v16.1 instead of the v15.6, although the v15.6 is better than the v14.9. Like I say, every iteration just gets better and better.
I know that doesn't answer your question, but you are still a little vague as to just WHAT about the v15.6 you are having trouble with. I am NOT a super Hornet Pro or anything, but maybe I can give you an idea of where it might be, or where to look to find a solution.
Pat☺
Mr. Raptor: Sorry, I'm not ignoring you, I am still working on trying to figure your trouble out. Does it maybe happen approaching a specific scenery location?
Have you tried turning some of your AI sliders down, maybe? AI GA planes, especially Airport Vehicles. That really draws down Framerates. So does 3D Clouds. maybe turn them down a little?This plane does take more CPU power than previous versions, so possibly...
Have you tried deleting your FSX.CFG file and letting the sim rebuild a new one? Maybe your old got corrupted, or there is a setting in it this plane doesn't get along with. Make sure you make a back-up before you "delete" the one that's there. Or just rename it to something else, so you can bring it back easily.
Did you get the correct C++ Redristributable 2015? How about Mr. Orion's updated Hornet.DLL? Or the correct Simconnect version? I am just shooting in the dark here. I've done that before (former Marine
) and hitting any target is a lot harder, trust me...
Pat☺