Winds aloft timing out

[Guest JZL 1]

This only started recently, but before the time change and the release of vers. 1.8 (which I hoped might fix the problem) I use a modem, but that hasn't seemed to be a problem before. I see there's something new w/ 1.8 for slow connectivity, but it's only for DL'ing the offline file. I always end up with simulated winds aloft. If I use the briefing mode it seems to DL the winds aloft fine, but the program doesn't use that data. When I close the briefing screen it starts to DL again and then the winds aloft times out once more.I've searched for a solution and tried the two suggestions in the readme.rtf cycles section, but neither helped.Thanks.

[JSkorna 137]

JZ,Check and make sure your time is now correct. In Offline mode winds are real until you are 500nm away from a reporting station. Keep trying in Online mode, but keep in mind that you are still d'loading alot of data.Hope this helps,JimActiveSky Support

[Guest JZL 1]

I made sure the time was correct. Still have the problem. It seems to d'load the winds while in briefing mode just fine.

[Guest JZL 1]

I've had no luck with this at all. It's like using a third of the program. I tried the Offline mode, but usually get an error saying something like: Unable to read offline winds aloft files. Try checking your offline files or downloading new.

[JSkorna 137]

JZL,Sorry you are still having problems. Some other things to try: Check the Low-Bandwidth Winds Download box. Then click the Auto-download and Create New bar. This will download a new set of data. See if this works please.Hope this helps,JimActiveSky Support

[Guest JZL 1]

Thx, but it's been done. I see reading the "Open letter to Damian" thread this isn't an isolated problem.

[JSkorna 137]

Well then, would you like to go back to RC4? If so, then please drop me an e-mail and I'll send it to you.Hope this helps,JimActiveSky Support