FSW New Member and FSW Metar Product

[Chris Willis 8]

Hi, We have a new member in our group, his name is Markus Brunner, We will have a new product called FSW Metar, Markus have good knowledge of the METAR system and meterological data, he was guy who made a similar program for Flight Unlimited series. The product is in beta now, some things to do and it will be released maybe after 2 weeks.1. Read METAR data from file2. Use TAF data3. Use Winds aloft (FD) data4. Option such as download interval,Clouds transition, sliders, setting etc...6. get the data from the internet7. use historical data8. All new clouds, high/mid level,cumulus,stratus,Cb,T-Storm, sun, moon,raindrop, realistic thunderstorm sound including in the weather system.9. Reads the METAR stations from file10. Read and decode most parts of the METAR files11. Transfer the data via FSUIPC in FS2k212.Get the next METAR station if the plane travels13 Pro Graphical InterfaceAnd more to be implemented and we will update the version also as freeware....If you have suggestion/wish for FSW Metar, you can send it to Markus email: in_04@web.deFs sky weather is still in developpement, but I don't have any idea for the release, for now you will able to have FSW Metar soon with all tons of the entire world wide clouds coverage never created to date in Msfs series. Also Fs sky world updated will be released as version 2.0 with all new clouds included also on an single installation easier for users. The files will be ultra compressed to a very small files easly to download since you will need near 150 mb of space.ThanksChris Willis[link:fsw.simflight.com/FSWMenuFsSim.html]Clouds And Addons For MsFshttp://fsw.simflight.com/fsw.jpg

[Guest]

Hi Chris,Will it update itself over the internet at timed interval like FS_Meteo?From the sounds of it though, perhaps those of us with FS_Meteo wont getting autoupdating clouds when using v2.0 clouds? Or is that perhaps an "assumed" feature of FS Sky Weather?Can't wait for Sky Weather & those v2 clouds packs either way. :-beerchug

[Chris Willis 8]

Hi, "Will it update itself over the internet at timed interval like FS_Meteo?Yes, it is easy to do thats, metar updated and others stuff time interval also, you can chose from from 1 sec to etc.."perhaps those of us with FS_Meteo wont getting autoupdating clouds when using v2.0 clouds?"No It's our feature and works, All tons of Clouds will be in the weather and it will be inserts to the correct weather condition. you will have to use fs sky world 2.0 to randomize the clouds.It is not version 2.0 clouds pack, but Fs sky world 2.0 with all clouds included.ThanksChris Willis[link:fsw.simflight.com/FSWMenuFsSim.html]Clouds And Addons For MsFshttp://fsw.simflight.com/fsw.jpg

[michal 44]

Chris,Sounds very good. I was very sceptical about your FS Sky Weather since it required a vast commitment of time/effort - something usually lacking in a freeware environment. It is better to start "smaller" and build your product incrementally upward.Michael J.

[Guest]

""perhaps those of us with FS_Meteo wont getting autoupdating clouds when using v2.0 clouds?"""No It's our feature and works, All tons of Clouds will be in the weather and it will be inserts to the correct weather condition. you will have to use fs sky world 2.0 to randomize the clouds.""It is not version 2.0 clouds pack, but Fs sky world 2.0 with all clouds included."Hmm, so will your metar program use the clouds in conjunction with Sky weather? And we wont be able to enjoy your new clouds and all thier variety until Sky Weather?I use skyworld 1 now, and it randomly changes clouds based on time, but will both Sky Weather & your Metar program both changes clouds based on weather, or just sky weather?

[Chris Willis 8]

""""Hmm, so will your metar program use the clouds in conjunction with Sky weather? And we wont be able to enjoy your new clouds and all thier variety until Sky Weather?""""All New clouds are in FSW METAR you will enjoy them.""""I use skyworld 1 now, and it randomly changes clouds based on time, but will both Sky Weather & your Metar program both changes clouds based on weather, or just sky weather?"""""Both FSW Metar & Fs Sky Weather program changes clouds based on weather.ThanksChris Willis[link:fsw.simflight.com/FSWMenuFsSim.html]Clouds And Addons For MsFshttp://fsw.simflight.com/fsw.jpg

[Chris Willis 8]

Hi Micheal, "I was very sceptical about your FS Sky Weather since it required a vast commitment of time/effort - something usually lacking in a freeware environment. It is better to start "smaller" and build your product incrementally upward."Well their is some things thats you can't predict and control on some time and life situation, but for now fs sky weather is not cancelled, and we can works untils is accurate to release, we are looking for futur also, fs2004 with better rendering, "volumetrics", more capability etc.., nothing is loose here, it can even be better.ThanksChris Willis[link:fsw.simflight.com/FSWMenuFsSim.html]Clouds And Addons For MsFshttp://fsw.simflight.com/fsw.jpg

[Guest Eric]

Chris, A big thanks again for all your hard works, specialy when they are all freeware :-sun1! I always use your clouds and texture ;-)Eric

[Guest PhilC]

Chris,Looks really interesting. I look forward to checking it out.One question... will it be able to share data with FSFlightMax? I know it has taken a while for them to get it working with FSMeteo.

[Guest]

Yes, it is easy to do thats, metar updated and others stuff time interval also, you can chose from from 1 sec to etc.. Just an FYI, Chris. METARS are generally updated once per hour. There are some exceptions to this, but the standard update is once per hour. So checking the METAR every second is not going to be very useful.

[Guest]

This the best site with Metar .I use this Metar with Program RWX51 old good Real Weather available for FS2002 Looks like Markus Brunner is creating program, which will let me, use this rich data from Navigation Canada.http://www.flightplanning.navcanada.ca/cgi...on&TypeDoc=htmlsampleRequest Generated 08/21/2002 at 03:09:55 UTC . Weather information available at that time is displayed. METAR/TAF MONTREAL INTL (MIRABEL) QCMETAR CYMX 210100Z 30002KT 25SM SKC 20/09 A3016 RMK SLP213= METAR CYMX 210200Z 28002KT 25SM SKC 18/10 A3016 RMK SLP216= METAR CYMX 210300Z 28002KT 25SM SKC 17/09 A3018 RMK SLP220= TAF CYMX 202318Z 210024 30008KT P6SM SCT040 SCT250 FM0200Z VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM1200Z 25008KT P6SM SCT040 SCT250 BECMG 1416 25012KT RMK NXT FCST BY 06Z= OTTAWA / GATINEAU QCMETAR CYND 210000Z 00000KT 15SM FEW250 20/10 A3013 RMK CI0 SLP204= METAR CYND 210100Z 00000KT 15SM SKC 15/10 A3015 RMK SLP211= METAR CYND 210200Z 00000KT 15SM SKC 13/10 A3017 RMK LAST OB/NEXT 211000Z SLP218= TAF CYND -is not available OTTAWA/MACDONALD-CARTIER INTL ONMETAR CYOW 210100Z 26003KT 20SM FEW070 20/09 A3016 RMK AC1 SLP213= METAR CYOW 210200Z 00000KT 15SM SKC 21/09 A3017 RMK AURBO SLP218= METAR CYOW 210300Z 00000KT 15SM SKC 20/10 A3018 RMK SLP220= TAF CYOW 210238Z 210324 VRB03KT P6SM SKC BECMG 1618 21010KT SCT100 BKN240 RMK NXT FCST BY 06Z= MONTREAL INTL (DORVAL) QCMETAR CYUL 210100Z 31005KT 20SM SCT240 18/09 A3014 RMK CI1 PRESS RR SLP208= METAR CYUL 210200Z 31004KT 15SM FEW240 18/10 A3016 RMK CI0 SLP212= METAR CYUL 210300Z 34003KT 15SM SKC 19/10 A3016 RMK SLP214= TAF CYUL 210227Z 210324 31005KT P6SM SKC FM1400Z 23008KT P6SM SCT040 RMK NXT FCST BY 06Z= TORONTO/LESTER B. PEARSON INTL ONMETAR CYYZ 210100Z 14004KT 15SM SCT060 21/13 A3018 RMK SC4 SLP220= METAR CYYZ 210200Z 17002KT 15SM FEW060 21/13 A3019 RMK SC1 SLP223= METAR CYYZ 210300Z 15002KT 15SM SKC 20/14 A3017 RMK SLP217= TAF CYYZ 210238Z 210324 VRB03KT P6SM FEW060 BECMG 1315 15010KT SCT100 BKN240 RMK NXT FCST BY 06Z= Your time UTC time Log out Weather data provided by Environment Canada http://www.cuic.ca/seroka/lo14.jpg

[Chris Willis 8]

Hi, "METARS are generally updated once per hour. "You will have only to change the setting thats you want..ThanksChris Willis[link:fsw.simflight.com/FSWMenuFsSim.html]Clouds And Addons For MsFshttp://fsw.simflight.com/fsw.jpg

[Francois_Dumas 10]

First of all, Welcome to Markus !! :-)And it sounds like you have a great new program coming up for us Chris ! Looking through all the questions there is a lot of interest in it and in weather in general.Perhaps if this thread comes to an end, it would be a good idea to recap some of the answers on questions such as 'will it work with FSMeteo, previous versions of your clouds products, FSFlightMax' and such.Cordialement,Francois :-outta Francois :-wave[table border=0 cellpadding=10 cellspacing=0][tr][td valign=bottom" align="center]"At home in the wild"[/td][td valign=bottom" align="center][link:avsim.com/alaska/alaska_051.htm|Don's Alaskan Bush Charters]"Beavers Lead the Way"[/td][td valign=bottom" align="center][link:www.avsim.com/vfr_center/mainpages/vfr_flights_main_page.htm]VFR Flight Center]"Looking Good Outside"[/td][/tr][tr][td valign=top" align="center]http://avsim.com/hangar/air/bfu/logo70.gif[/td][td valign="top" align="left" colspan=2]http://www.fssupport.com/images/moose2.gif[/td][tr][/table]________________________Francois A. "Navman" DumasAssociate Editor &Forums AdministratorAVSIM Online![/bemail: fdumas@avsim.com________________________

[Chris Willis 8]

Hi Francois, "'will it work with FSMeteo", Fs sky world 2.0 with the new clouds will works with fs meteoFSW METAR will do the same job a FsMeteo and we will upgrade to Fs 2004 with new feature and tons of clouds."FSFlightMax' and such."We have to talk them on this one.ThanksChris Willis[link:fsw.simflight.com/FSWMenuFsSim.html]Clouds And Addons For MsFshttp://fsw.simflight.com/fsw.jpg

[Guest]

Welcome Markus, Great news, one question, you will able to import/export metar files ?I can't wait :-beerchugPaul