Yesterday here in the UK, the wind was Easterly. When using ASX, the wind arrows were pointing towards the East meaning that the wind, (according to ASX), was blowing from a Westerly direction. This resulted in "Radar Contact" (ATC), giving me runway 26L. Radar Contact was of course correct in giving me 26L because the weather is dictated by ASX. Had ASX got it right then Radar Contact would have given me RWY 08R.Why did ASX which is supposed to be a "Real Weather" engine get the wind direction so wrong?Thanks.

Hi Temp,Sorry for the problem. Is Wind Smoothing checked On? Did you by chance capture the METAR that was being used? If you can reproduce this, please copy and paste the METAR here and I will be happy to check things out for you.Thanks,Jimhttp://www.hifisim.com/banners/hifi-community-sigbanner.jpghttp://www.hifisim.com/

Hi Jim...thanks for getting back to me.Sorry, no, I didn't capture the METAR. Anyway, I did the same trip yesterday and the UK still had Easterly winds but on this occasion, ASX was correct. Jim...just in case for future reference, could you please tell me how to capture the METAR and what path to follow in order to get it?Thanks.Graham.

Hi,If you were using wind data smoothing then this could be a normal effect depending on the winds of your flightplan locations. This should be off for best data representation.To 'capture' a METAR you can take a screenshot of the ASX report screen, or use the WX Configuration screen and you can cut the text for any station's metar (after using the get current button).From your results I think wind data smoothing is causing the occasional unexpected results.. turn this off.Best,

Damian...Yes, I had the wind smoothing option selected. I didn't realise. Anyway, I have now unchecked that option and a further flight has proved to be all OK.Thanks.Graham.