I read It's not possible to import as2004 windsdata into fsbuild2.1 .Is it still possible to import fsbuild flightplans into as2004 to calculate the route's winds?by the way is there a way to import winds data into fsnav 4.6 instead?in fact I'm considering whether to buy fsnav or fsbuild.thanksLuca

Where did you read that AS2004 data can

>Where did you read that AS2004 data can

>if you haven't got fsbuild 2.2beta how do you get fsbuild to read >the as2004 weather?The 2.2 Beta is available to 2.0/2.1 registered users on request. Regards. Ernie.

>>Where did you read that AS2004 data can

hmmmm I have to decide if buying fsnav or fsbuild.At the moment I'm downloading fsbuild 1.4 freeware :)I m be tempted by fsbuild also because it exports plans to xplane too......

Hi,FSBuild is an excellent program, with excellent support! I am glad that other users stopped by to offer their help.Hope this helps,JimActiveSky Supporthttp://www.hifisim.com/images/as2004proudsupporter.jpg

How do you use the downloaded weather from AS2004 in FSBuild?I can't find such setting...?!!

Do you have V2.2 beta?Hope this helps,JimActiveSky Supporthttp://www.hifisim.com/images/as2004proudsupporter.jpg

I am using the freeware version...I'll bet the V2.2 beta isn't haha.This hobby is getting more and more expensive by the day :9 What else can FSBuild V2.2 do for / in AS2004?

>What else can FSBuild V2.2 do for / in AS2004?Really its the other way around. AS2004 can get weather conditions into FSB to allow for more accurate flight planning.Hope this helps,JimActiveSky Supporthttp://www.hifisim.com/images/as2004proudsupporter.jpg

I like that, seems like I have something else to put on my wishlist!

What are the steps to do this? Currently I build my flightplan in FSBuild, export it, read it into AS2004, scroll down and get the average winds and then put that into FSBuild for fuel calculations. Then re-export the plan and print the navlog.Is there any other possibly easier way?

I think it's pretty much it.If you own version fsbuild 2.2beta you can import as2004 wx data directly into fsbuild.I not too sure though as I'm trying fsnav46 out and I think I'm buying it instead of fsbuild.by the way could you help me understanding flightplans planning?would you plan a flight including sid/stars straight away in fsbuild?as I don't understand how you can predict runways in use at both (dep/arr) airports.RLuca

You'll know the general runway in use by the direction of the winds. If you want to be sure that it will work regardless use a vector SID and then you'll be pretty safe so long as you aren't vectoring into arrivals. Either way, changing your SID isn't that much of a problem; your clearance controller will generally advise you of the correct departure to use if you filed incorrectly. If you look at a STAR you'll see that 99% (I'm not sure if all of them so I'll say 99) of them will work for any runways. Most will end with a fix where you will then be given vectors to the actives.