I was getting really fed up with the standard FSX weather and was just about to buy REX and/or ASX when I thought I'd have a go at what I might be able to do.3 before and after pics below.Features so far:1. Thin cloud layer created on top of fog, helps prevent the annoying habit of fog appearing out of nowhere .2. High level clouds added at random FSX gets its weather information from ground weather stations that rarely include this information hance its rare to see in FSX. 3. Reduced visibility layers Looks like flying on a hazy day, looks realistic and stops you from seeing to far into the distance where fsx hasn't rendered clouds. The above options are all individually selectable. In addition I beleive I'm interpreting the weather reports better than fsx does, and also generating missing reports. FSX will leave holes if no weather report is found, or if it doesn't like the report which means you often go from lots of clouds and fog etc to clear sunny weather in 1 mile! Here is a short clip of the same flight, with and without the engine.

I'm looking for people to test this out for me.If you'd like to help then please sign up on our website and I'll enrole you in the beta test.Note: This will only work on FSX acceleration of fsx with SP2.Thanks

Yep, I've been doing this for some time now.Another useful tweek to enable a better overcast is to set the following line in the weather section in your fsx.cfg (if your system is reasonably powerful):CLOUD_COVERAGE_DENSITY=12I think it only goes to 8 if you use the in game sliders and will default back to a maximum of 8 again if you try and change any visuals using the sliders.IAN

Looks nice - but I was a bit alarmed when I clicked register on your site and see I have to install software to go ahead.I really don't mind registering on a website (though I know some people won't go that far!) but permitting an executable to run is... well, a bit off-putting. To be fair, AVG reports nothing untoward with the installer, but maybe a bit more information about it, or better still can any avsim users vouch for it?Sorry to sound cynical - it's dangerous not to be, on the web these days.

Looks nice - but I was a bit alarmed when I clicked register on your site and see I have to install software to go ahead.I really don't mind registering on a website (though I know some people won't go that far!) but permitting an executable to run is... well, a bit off-putting. To be fair, AVG reports nothing untoward with the installer, but maybe a bit more information about it, or better still can any avsim users vouch for it?Sorry to sound cynical - it's dangerous not to be, on the web these days.

Whenever I run across a site that wants me to install something it goes right on my block list.

Looks nice - but I was a bit alarmed when I clicked register on your site and see I have to install software to go ahead.I really don't mind registering on a website (though I know some people won't go that far!) but permitting an executable to run is... well, a bit off-putting. To be fair, AVG reports nothing untoward with the installer, but maybe a bit more information about it, or better still can any avsim users vouch for it?Sorry to sound cynical - it's dangerous not to be, on the web these days.

Paul,Well done for being concerned. You are downloading the main app which is the weather engine, flight plan manager, teamspeak link, push back enhancer etc as well as a form for registering.Check out the comments in our forums, our you tube videos etc for reassurance that we're genuine.I could let you register then down load the app but I've chucked all the functinality into one to make life easier for everyone.

Sounds great, but will pass as I hate websites that try to install or download stuff for me, don't think I'm alone on that...no matter how 'easy' or 'convenient' it makes it, its just something you don't do in 2010I am also brought up to run-for-the-hillzz when I hear the word 'catch'

Hi Dave,Remember though... REX is much MUCH more than just a weather engine. :( Good luck with your new endeavour!Cheers.

Hi Dave,Remember though... REX is much MUCH more than just a weather engine. :( Good luck with your new endeavour!Cheers.

Very true! And so is Active Sky.I couldn't fly without REX gorgeous clouds and ASE beautiful atmosphere.Your (smart) tool seems to be more an alternative to FSX native engine, right?

Your (smart) tool seems to be more an alternative to FSX native engine, right?

Not sure exactly what you mean by this but it does do a better job then fsx weather for sure, but surely ASX/REX are alternatives to the fsx engine as well?Tim I know Rex is more then a weather engine but from what I read it's not very good as a weather engine. Time and time again I read for the best experience you need to get Rex for the upgrades in clouds imagery etc then ASE for the weather engine. To be fair about 50% of my group rant on about how good REX is I very nearly went and bought it 2 weeks ago, but thought I'd have a stab at writing my own engine first. Interestingly I have users using this new engine with REX and they say the results are better then just REX. I'd really like to find someone that uses ASE and REX and could test this out and give some unbiased comments back. No problem with you Tim looking at it, if there's anything interesting in it I'll share with you for next REX update.

REX and ASE do indeed offer alternatives to the default fs weather engine, but I think the point was that they both do a bit more besides that too. Personally I find the main plus point of REX is the cloud and airport textures though, which in conjunction with the tighter focus of ASE's purely weather related features, can make for a great combination. Even so, in spite of forgoing the inclusion of texture replacements, it has to be said that ASE is itself more than simply a weather engine, since it adds a raft of other features to fs in a package which has a GUI that is as elegant as it is powerful.Of course none of that means there is no room for another alternative, especially a free one, and you may even get your focus down to an even tighter definition than that of ASE or REX in regard to being a weather engine replacement if you bypass adding all the other things which REX and ASE offer, so it will be interesting to see what you come up with.Al

To whom it may concern ...If you have any reservation about FREE FSX software from Dave, you would do well to check him out, and you will will easily determine, that he is Trustable person, who has contribute a significant amout of FREE addons to the FSX Community.http://www.fsopen.co.uk/I have spoken personally to Dave, and have found him to be a very mature and helpful FSX enthusiast.Dave runs one of the largest FSX communities in the UK, and as a Mature & Professional individual, certainly has no hidden ageneda to place unwanted software on your computer !!! The choice to utilize his software is obviously yours. He is giving it away for FREE -- Thats the sort of generous person Dave is.GeoffFSMP

Looks nice, but where are those dynamic sky and cloud textures? Look's like REX will still remain as my primary choice for these conditions then - for now. Dave.

snip snip..Tim I know Rex is more then a weather engine but from what I read it's not very good as a weather engine. Time and time again I read for the best experience you need to get Rex for the upgrades in clouds imagery etc then ASE for the weather engine.snip snip

That is absolutely the truth. REx produce by far better clouds imagery, but for me personally the weather engine suck big time.. Yeah it is better then FSX default weather engine, but is definately lagging behind ASE weather engine. I use the two in combination but up to now I have not yet seen a better weather engine then ASE.

BUT, with the contributed weather program you MAY not need ASE. The fine art of REX with weather production similar to ASE but no incremental cost!

BUT, with the contributed weather program you MAY not need ASE. The fine art of REX with weather production similar to ASE but no incremental cost!

Absolutely true..!