G'dayJust writing to make both an observation of my experience in both FS9 and comparing it to real life regarding the density of CB generation using AS V.From using AS V since its release using the default options i was a little surprised about the lack of cells being generated when in ASV.I did a few tests and even modding a metar and TAF to indicate OVC CB with TSGR i would only get 3-4 cells within 20-20 nm of the airport.Using the wx configurator would lead to the same results.Yep there was lightning and thunder but only about 3-4 anvils in sight.Now from my real world experience a met report of OVC will mean there will be a lot more than 3-4 active cells in sight and in the vicinity of the airport.At the moment from where i sit it seems that the currect storm production is more like sct rather than ovc.I use my 3d clouds at 100% and 70 nm sight range with vis at 60nm is ASV.SO i am wondering is there any way to "beef" up the wx engine to create more cells and make it somewhat more alive.As as the moment with a sct report of CB's you will see one or maybe two and it is from where i am making the weather a fair bit to friendly compared to real life.Part of this no doubt is the wx engine from FS9 which makes storms only 3-5 nm across and in real life large cells and supercells i have seen have been 25-50nm in diameter.ANyway if there is a way to create a more intense CB environment i'd love to know because it just seems a little light on compared to real life.Great product!!ChersDarren Howie

Hi Darren,Some suggestions to put On:Force Thunderstorms with CBExtend Thunderstorm LayersFavor Cumulus vs StratusHope this helps,JimActiveSky Sales and Supporthttp://www.hifisim.com/images/asv_dev_team.jpg http://www.hifisim.com/images/asv_proud_supporter.jpg

Thanks Jim i'll give those a go.Darren