January 12, 201016 yr Hi All:Okay, this might be a baited question, but I'll ask anyway. I have AS2004, which I use with FS9. AS2004 works great; I get WX, winds, etc. etc. It does what it's supposed to do. I'm not really interested in the nice GUI; so, strictly regarding the weather (clouds, winds, visibility): should I switch to ASA? Is it really that big of a difference to weather I experience during flight? Or is it a bunch of subtle changes?Also, I use WideFS, with AS2004 on the Client PC. ASA does retain full functionality on a Client PC, right?Thanks gents.James
January 12, 201016 yr IMHO, ASA is a bunch of subtle changes which add up to some very big changes and improved visuals and the newer GUI is much more user friendly. I think the wx depiction is better also, but its been so very long since I installed ASA that I really have no clear memory of older versions (this happens when you get old :( )I can't comment as to your other points. Dan George (woodhick)Check out Greenbrier Aero Club, the VA for and about the GA pilot.
January 12, 201016 yr Also, I use WideFS, with AS2004 on the Client PC. ASA does retain full functionality on a Client PC, right?^^^what woodhick said^^^And, yes, ASA can run on a client PC with WideFS. Devin CYOW
January 12, 201016 yr Author Ok, thanks for this gents. If anyone can think of a few examples of the subtle changes, please mention them. Again, thanks.James
January 16, 201016 yr Ok, thanks for this gents. If anyone can think of a few examples of the subtle changes, please mention them. Again, thanks.JamesIf you're only running FS9, then AS6.5 is the gold standard. Any improvements you might have with ASA are likely to be offset by other problems. I have both AS6.5 and ASA, and I still use AS6.5 when running FS9. It's pretty bulletproof...ASA is not.RegardsBob ScottColonel, USAF (ret)ATP IMEL Gulfstream II-III-IV-VColorado Springs, CO Bob Scott | President and CEO, AVSIM Inc ATP Gulfstream II-III-IV-V Sys1 (MSFS20+24/XPlane12+11): AMD 9800X3D, water 2x240mm, MSI MPG X670E Carbon, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, nVidia RTX4090FE Alienware AW3821DW 38" 21:9 GSync, 2x4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2x2TB Samsung 990 SSD, EVGA 1000P2 PSU, 12.9" iPad Pro Thrustmaster TCA Boeing Yoke, TCA Airbus Sidestick, Twin TCA Airbus Throttle quads, PFC Cirrus Pedals, Coolermaster HAF932 case Sys2 (P3Dv5/v4): i9-13900KS, water 2x360mm, ASUS Z790 Hero, 32GB GSkill 7800MHz CAS36, ASUS RTX4090 Samsung 55" JS8500 4K TV@60Hz, 3x 2TB WD SN850X 1x 4TB Crucial P3 M.2 NVME SSD, EVGA 1600T2 PSU Fiber link to Yamaha RX-V467 Home Theater Receiver, Polk/Klipsch 6" bookshelf speakers, Polk 12" subwoofer, 12.9" iPad Pro PFC yoke/throttle quad/pedals with custom Hall sensor retrofit, Thermaltake View 71 case, Stream Deck XL button box Sys3 (DCS/P3Dv4/ATS/ETS): AMD 7800X3D, MSI MPG X870E Carbon, Noctua NH-D15S, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, EVGA RTX3090 Alienware AW3420DW 34" 21:9 GSync, Corsair HX1000i PSU, 4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2TB Samsung 970Evo Plus, TM TCA Officer Pack, Saitek combat pedals, TM Warthog, TM RS300 FF wheel/pedals, Coolermaster HAF XB case
January 16, 201016 yr Author If you're only running FS9, then AS6.5 is the gold standard. Any improvements you might have with ASA are likely to be offset by other problems. I have both AS6.5 and ASA, and I still use AS6.5 when running FS9. It's pretty bulletproof...ASA is not.RegardsBob ScottColonel, USAF (ret)ATP IMEL Gulfstream II-III-IV-VColorado Springs, COThanks Bob, but too late, I got ASA. And I'm disappointed. Not worth $50.
January 16, 201016 yr Ouch dude, that's a little harsh. Are you using add on graphics like FEX, REX, or Active Sky Graphics to enhance the visuals? AS 6.5 and ASA are top notch wx generation/simulation engines, that's not just my (not so) humble opinion, but the opinions of many, many users. When I fly west out of my home airport KLWB Lewisburg WV and pass over KBKW Beckley WV in the rain (in FSX remember) and twenty minutes later it actually starts raining here at my home (I'm not making this up) that's a wx engine working at its very best. Dan George (woodhick)Check out Greenbrier Aero Club, the VA for and about the GA pilot.
January 16, 201016 yr DAL,Please e-mail me your purchase information so that I can process your refund. Sure don't want you to be that unhappy! jim(AT)hifisim.com
January 17, 201016 yr Author DAL,Please e-mail me your purchase information so that I can process your refund. Sure don't want you to be that unhappy! jim(AT)hifisim.comJim: thanks very much for this. Before seeing your post, I actually sent a request for refund via the "Contact Us" on your website. I tried to use ASA this morning, and it just brought my old laptop (client PC on WideFS) to it's knees (plus a few other issues).Regardless, the best course of action is for me to go back to my trusted and true AS2004.5, which has been an excellent addon.I don't really want to post my e-mail, so I'm hoping you can locate my message via "Contact Us".Thanks again.James
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