Feedback on Instrument Panel Legibility & Contrast
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I wanted to share some feedback regarding the legibility of the switch and knob labels on the main instrument panel. While I realize the white-on-beige/low-contrast font may be authentic to certain real-world panels, it presents a significant usability challenge within the simulator.
The Issue:
The label fonts do not provide enough contrast against the panel background. This becomes particularly difficult in the following scenarios:VR Usage: The lower "effective" resolution in VR makes thin, low-contrast fonts very difficult to discern.
Low Light: On overcast days or when the cockpit is in shadow, the labels almost disappear.
Comparison: For myself, legibility is actually better at night when the instrument lighting is on.
I truly consider this addon to be among the best I have ever purchased, but these small quality-of-life adjustments would make a world of difference:
Texture Option: An optional "dark" or high-contrast panel texture.
Font Weight: Slightly increasing the boldness of the label decals to help them pop against the beige background.
I’m curious if others, especially those flying in VR, are finding this difficult to read and if this is something the developer would consider as a toggleable option in a future update.
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I wanted to share some feedback regarding the legibility of the switch and knob labels on the main instrument panel. While I realize the white-on-beige/low-contrast font may be authentic to certain real-world panels, it presents a significant usability challenge within the simulator.
The Issue:
The label fonts do not provide enough contrast against the panel background. This becomes particularly difficult in the following scenarios:VR Usage: The lower "effective" resolution in VR makes thin, low-contrast fonts very difficult to discern.
Low Light: On overcast days or when the cockpit is in shadow, the labels almost disappear.
Comparison: For myself, legibility is actually better at night when the instrument lighting is on.
I truly consider this addon to be among the best I have ever purchased, but these small quality-of-life adjustments would make a world of difference:
Texture Option: An optional "dark" or high-contrast panel texture.
Font Weight: Slightly increasing the boldness of the label decals to help them pop against the beige background.
I’m curious if others, especially those flying in VR, are finding this difficult to read and if this is something the developer would consider as a toggleable option in a future update.
@turnandbank I don't fly in VR, but I'm having some difficulty reading the gauges as well. However, my issue seems to be in situations of higher exterior lighting, approaching full daylight -- the area around the gauges is too dark for me to read them well without zooming all the way in. Higher contrast would definitely help me with this issue.