Hi guys,Ok, I've read the manual, set my options, etc. etc. I just want to get a consensus on the best way to start ASV to get the maximum benefit when starting a flight.My startup options are all on at present (incl. start paused and un-pause with FS Ready), I use online updates, and AE is set as ICS + Random Sky/Env with Autosave Theme on Submit.Here's what I typically do:1.) Start ASV2.) Hit New Route and put in the appropriate info (I don't use FS Flight Plans... too much of a pain to work with in FS9) and click process.3.) Hit refresh to let it DL the weather and I guess set the AE textures in FS.4.) Start FS and go flying.Good? Bad? Indifferent?Any suggestions appreciated.~Nate

That's what I do too, but I have a couple of more steps after 3):4)Start FS, create a flight.5) Clear all weather in FSUIPC6) Refresh weather in ASV7) Refresh AIDone!

I was wondering (and suppose I'm just seeking confirmation of this really), are steps 5-7 that Kiwi75 mentions still needed? I know that this was a requirement for ActiveSky 2004, but is that still the case with ASV?

Hi Nick,If you are getting strange results then yes #5 is good, then #6 and 7 must be done.Hope this helps,JimActiveSky Sales and Supporthttp://www.hifisim.com/images/asv_dev_team.jpg http://www.hifisim.com/images/asv_proud_supporter.jpg

Ok, thanks Jim. Just needed that confirming :-)