This cirrus appear every where i go under live weather, even on clear sky ....i got clear sky were i live then i run FSX i get clear sky but the cirrus are there hovering.

 

and every time i start FSX is always on fare weather, it doesn't stay in user define.

 

I know Opus has an option to disable Cirrus, So do i have do this every time even with "live weather"

 

any idea?

Are you referring to there being a constant high altitude static cloud? You can limit cirrus layers to within specific altitude levels. Maybe that'll help. But from what I have gathered on the forums, cirrus are there regardless of weather conditions because they aren't really reported on.

Yes, you have to enable/disable cirrus clouds yourself in OpusFSX since they are not part of the METAR, we can't display them conditionally.

 

Cheryl

Yes, you have to enable/disable cirrus clouds yourself in OpusFSX since they are not part of the METAR, we can't display them conditionally.

 

Cheryl

Are you referring to there being a constant high altitude static cloud? You can limit cirrus layers to within specific altitude levels. Maybe that'll help. But from what I have gathered on the forums, cirrus are there regardless of weather conditions because they aren't really reported on.

 

Thanks!!!

Yes, you have to enable/disable cirrus clouds yourself in OpusFSX since they are not part of the METAR, we can't display them conditionally.

 

 

Would it be possible to have an option to randomize cirrus depiction, which would make things more interesting, particularly on long trips, than having to manually switch them on or off?

 

Cheers

Paul

I don't think people would like them to come and go during a flight since in real life they stick around for quite some time. I'm afraid with FSX its either cirrus on or off.

 

But you should get into the habit of specifying your destination and alternates so you could decide on your cirrus then.

 

Regards

Stephen

Maybe we could have a vote?

 

I think it's less realistic to have cirrus on or off all the way between, say, London and NY. I know that there is no RW way to know what up there from the METAR but the other weather engines seem to achieve a degree of randomness in this regard that is lacking in Opus.

 

I didn't understand your second point. I am in the habit of specifying my destination - otherwise I wouldn't get there...!

I said specify your destination and any alternates or stations of interest in the Weather dialog. That way you can see the weather reports for these locations over 300 miles away, also the LWE can ensure you have perfect weather when you arrive. For example, it will know to give your destination METAR priority when there are more than one met station in your destination weather cell.

 

I was referring to the OpusFSX Weather dialog ... And this is the same place you will find the cirrus ON/OFF option.

 

Regards

Stephen

 

Edit: I will have a look at what options I can provide, perhaps a randomised conditional option. I would like to make the odds vary depending on the distant weather. Cirrus are usually an indicator of changing weather conditions, an approaching front or storm, 12 to 24 hours ahead of time. I may be able to make some decisions or increase/decrease the odds depending on the distant weather based on precipitation, pressure changes etc. I will add it to the list. I know it won't be exactly RW but it may be a useful indicator albeit with a random element thrown in.

Edit: I will have a look at what options I can provide, perhaps a randomised conditional option. I would like to make the odds vary depending on the distant weather. Cirrus are usually an indicator of changing weather conditions, an approaching front or storm, 12 to 24 hours ahead of time. I may be able to make some decisions or increase/decrease the odds depending on the distant weather based on precipitation, pressure changes etc. I will add it to the list. I know it won't be exactly RW but it may be a useful indicator albeit with a random element thrown in.

 

Stephen

 

That would be great if you could do this. I like cirrus clouds but 5-13 hours become a bit to much and I don't want to be screwing around with the options while flying. You are just asking for a CTD.

 

Michael Cubine

Hi Michael

 

See also our Coming Soon topic on the Flight1 forum.

 

Regards

Stephen :-)

Edit: I will have a look at what options I can provide, perhaps a randomised conditional option. I would like to make the odds vary depending on the distant weather. Cirrus are usually an indicator of changing weather conditions, an approaching front or storm, 12 to 24 hours ahead of time. I may be able to make some decisions or increase/decrease the odds depending on the distant weather based on precipitation, pressure changes etc. I will add it to the list. I know it won't be exactly RW but it may be a useful indicator albeit with a random element thrown in.

 

Awesome - that's exactly what I was suggesting. Many thanks.

 

I said specify your destination and any alternates or stations of interest in the Weather dialog.

 

Ahhh - now I understand what you meant. Many thanks.

 

cheers

Paul

Opusfsx gets better and better. ...very nice!!!

Edit: I will have a look at what options I can provide, perhaps a randomised conditional option. I would like to make the odds vary depending on the distant weather. Cirrus are usually an indicator of changing weather conditions, an approaching front or storm, 12 to 24 hours ahead of time. I may be able to make some decisions or increase/decrease the odds depending on the distant weather based on precipitation, pressure changes etc. I will add it to the list. I know it won't be exactly RW but it may be a useful indicator albeit with a random element thrown in.

 

This would be a really great to have feature. Having almost the same cirrus layer on every flight can be a bit jarring to reality.