KSFO flightbeam 1.3.3 2024 version, low fps in VR and 2D vs asobo default? Pimax super

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If i use the default Asobo in 2024, i get around 85 fps in 2D at ksfo runway 28R, this translates to about 47 fps in VR with the Pimax Super at 100% res.

If i load in the flightbeam version, in 2D im getting about 70, and in VR it drops all the way down to 37 FPS, which even at 72hz results in a mess, i have it on about 35 for the foveated rendering setting as well.

Anyone else having similar issues with the fb version, is there any tweaks that can be done, i dont see much in the config in contrail

For now I’ve rolled back to default Asobo ksfo

Take it one step further, if you enable samscene 3d modern cities 2 for this region, the 2d frame rate drops to 49, unreal, so thats a no go

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I am also getting a lot of stutters and low FPS at the FB KSFO in 2024. SU4 beta as well, not sure what is causing it

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Same here. V 1.3.4. Significant stutters on approach and when near the central garage area.

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Yes indeed. The FB at SFO creates quite a load but it runs at 60 FPS with 2X FG on an 5080 in 2D. I can get it to run at 72 FPS to fit my Quest 3 using 36 FPS in MSFS and using the internal Q3 FG… but I have to reduce the graphics settings.

I talked to the FB developers and this is par for the course given the substantial added detail.

I have noticed no differences between SU4 and SU5 Beta.

The worst part is just when you come over the threshold.

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Which version are you on? 1.3.3 or 1.3.4? I’m on 1.3.4 and it’s basically unflyable

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Good to know. I am on 1.3.3. I did not know there was an upgrade. Their system is painful to operate. I just figured out I have to use their Contrail software and there it shows 1.3.3. This was upgraded from the original. It does not show an upgrade so maybe they pulled it.

I probably have the e-mail of the developer and can ask.

I have been pretty happy with it.

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Got it, I think that’s the issue then. I purchased from Orbx and it says 1.3.4. Something very glitchy with this version

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Oops, I sent the developer a note. I mentioned 1.3.4 and said I had 1.3.3 but 1.3.4 had problems.

I think there is an earlier version somewhere and maybe 1.3.4 is that one.

The mail is support@flighbeam.net.

I think you can blow up the attached and when you come over the threshold is when the load is heaviest.

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Great, thanks! Will reach out to them

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Good luck. He is very nice and explained how this is especially hard in VR.

I live around SFO and did a lot of real life flying around here before retiring so I really enjoy flying around in VR. I retired from flying just after the G1000 came out… some time ago. That contraption convinced me to retire or get killed trying to fly single pilot IFR with the tiny knobs.

There are trade offs in the VR. I have the TLOD running between 50-150 but I have the Clouds on Ultra as I like nice clouds. Most of my other settings are as low as possible.

Also the VR looks better with low demand aircraft like the C-172 or 210 even is OK but the B-787 is much more of a heavy lift.

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Thanks, contacted via their website because that email address doesn’t seem to be working. Also, I’m having these issues without VR, as I don’t use it.

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Well must be the version of the plugin as I just blast along with my 5080 and Ryzen 7950X with no problems at 60 FPS and 4K. I am running at 30 FPS native with 2X FG using the latest DLSS/Ryzen drivers.

Good luck getting in contact. I plead your case but have heard nothing yet.

BTW I also am running the marinas plugin at the same time.

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Thanks a lot! Will report back