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Cloudy Oceans

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Hello...long time reader and purchaser... first time forum poster.I've been using AS2012 happily since it was released. My prefferred flying is usually long haul and more often than not flying over the ocean.Something I have been noticing however is how cloudy the ocean is... very.Currently I am enroute to KLAX from VHHH, and ever since passing Japan, the skies below me have not been empty. I have checked the satellite imaging for the pacific area as while I know there are some thunderstorms in the area, i would of expected the clouds to build up the closer I got. (more towards the USA than Japan)Anyway I've been looking up some satellite images for the period I was flying, it would appear, that at least the first 1500nms from Japan eastwards were largely clear skies, maybe a few wispy clouds (maybe cirus but I can't remember cloud names) but all I've seen are clouds and nothing else.I do like how the winds are very accurate when compared to the predicted ones that FOC gives and escpially that over the ocean they are still correct so as I don't end up loosing tons of fuel when the wind shifts unexpectadly.I understand that there are certain limitations in FSX and there is a lack of weather stations in the middle of the sea but there must be a work around or some way to look at this to depict how and where the clouds will generate over the sea. Unless perhaps there is an issue with my set-up then I of course would be after anyones recommendations on settings.I usually upload a flight plan into AS2012 and also select the enhance route coverage option and use DWC.This isn't a dig at AS2012, because I have to say the programme is outstanding and hope to see a resolution to this slight visual manifestation.CheersTim

Tim Mitchell

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