Thanks guys for the positive feedback.
Jimi,
Curious, is there anyway to setup joystick buttons for the three new systems, Pitch Auto Trim System (Master Arm), Take Off Trim (Pitot Heat), ATC (Engine Ice)? Or do you have to activate or deactivate using the VC toggles only? Would be nice to setup buttons/short cuts for these systems if possible.
Yes, there is (for two out of three anyways). The Pitch Auto Trim System, is set to be active by default. By selecting the Master Arm switch to ARM, you actually deactivate the system. As far as I know, there is no way set a key or button assignment to it since it is not a default FSX function/command. Maybe Herbie's approach using FSUIPC might work for this one, but as far as I know, it can only be toggled in the Virtual Cockpit (VC).
As for the Takeoff Trim System, all you have to do is assign the PITOT HEAT function to a button or key of your choosing for it work. This can be done by going to Options/Settings/Controls in the Main Menu and selecting the BUTTONS/KEYS tab. From there, look for the "Pitot Heat (on/off)" entry under the "Event" column. You will see that you have the option to assign that event to a button of your choosing. By default, the PITOT HEAT can also be toggled via keyboard by pressing "Shift + H".
Same goes for the Auto Throttle Control (ATC) System. Also located in the "Event" column is the "Carb heat/eng anti-ice" entry. Once found, simply assign it to a button or key of your choosing. By default, the ENGINE ANTI-ICE function can be toggled by pressing the "H" key on your keyboard.
Thanks again, and I hope this helps.
JIMI