ideoplastic, on 12 May 2013 - 11:41 PM, said:

 

I am curently using FSInn with full SweetFX running and never had any issues. This is running in single PC or networked client. In fact one doesn't have any influence on the other.

Suggest you check and remove remove any enb files (if any) the remove and reintall FSCopilot and FSInn is that order. FSInn when it crashes usually gives you an error description, perhaps

you could post yours and we can assist you to fix the issue.

 

Regards

Thank you for the offer -- the crash sometimes happens when I'm trying to load FSINN, I get either a blank screen or a freeze.

 

I have tried reinstalling, but the issue still pops up in densely area FSX regions, like KSEA. Next time it crashes I will try and find the error code.

How do you guys typically use FSInn on a single computer? I want to run in full screen mode. So, in order to see the FSInn control panel from there, I think I should be launching it from the Add Ons menu in FS, right? Then do I have to keep the control panel open the whole time(sort of like RC4) or can I hide it or close it somehow without exiting it? How do you do it in full screen mode on a single pc?

I just run it inside FSX, it stays open on top of FSX for whole flight.

I just run it inside FSX, it stays open on top of FSX for whole flight.

Thanks. I see there is the mini panel too. So, that's nice. Gained some more real estate then compared to RC4's menu that had to stay up all the time. Doing my first flight right now as we speak. No ATC on though for my route(ESPA-ESSA).

 

Oh, using vatview, they show green up and red down arrows for departures and arrivals. I'm assuming that just means there are departing and arriving aircraft, right? It does not mean ATC is on for departures or arrivals. I assume this is correct as I don't see anyone listed in the ATC window with whom I can contact.

That's correct.

 

For full ATC coverage, you should follow events: Today there is event at Amsterdam - schiphol EHAM between 17:30 and 20:00 UTC. Maybe you wanna try.

 

Tommorow, there is event in Italy, Brindisi (LIBR). Wednesday, 15th May 21.00 - 23:30 CEST (19.00 - 21.30 zulu).

Just completed my first controlled(partially anyway) Vatsim flight from ESSA to ENGM!!! Just amazing!!!! "As real as it gets" is now complete in every phase of flight simming for me...ATC, NGX, Opus, photo real scenery, 3rd party airports. A special thanks to Martin Tornberg who was work ESSA_APP. He was extremely kind and helpful. I busted my departure altitude out of ESSA(forgot to read the second page in the SID. Oops ). But, he was kind enough to point that out in a nice way so that I learn for next time. It was just so excellent! To hear real voices from different countries, different accents etc. It sounded like listening to LiveATC and this time, I was a part of it!!! Just great! I HIGHLY recommend anyone who wants to experience real flight in all aspects to try flying online! It's the most realistic experience you're going to get while sitting at home.

Ok, have a question about VATSIM, if I'm flying IFR do I need to have and/or know how to use SIDS and STARS?  I think that's the big thing holding me back from trying it.  I've flown for well over 10 years in FS using ILS and with recent versions the gps and/or FMC in payware planes, but have never used a SID or STAR, always vectors from default AI.  I'd love to learn those, but no idea where to obtain them to figure it out.  I know I've seen sites for US ones for free for sim use, but what about Europe and Asia, etc. like while doing a world tour?  Or should I not try using VATSIM for something like that and just for specific flights?

Yes you'll have to know them but they aren't hard to learn. Download all the stars for a particular airport and practice flying them (do you have a plane with an FMC and LNAV/VNAV? this makes it far easier but is not required). On vatsim you'll be told what one to use along with any transitions then you just select that one in the fmc and follow it.

I wouldn't just "plug it into the FMC and follow it."  That's what causes everyone to bust the LAXX and LOOP SIDs out of LAX on a daily basis on all of the online networks. The chart is the reference for the procedure, not the actions of the FMC See this article on common errors on SIDs and STARs for more: http://training.pilotedge.net/object/ZLA-common-pilot-errors.html#loop

 

If you can't get the procedures for the airport at which you're flying, simply let the controller know. However, for countries that publish their procedures online for free, there isn't really a good reason for not being able to fly them.

 

Here's a primer on IFR departure procedures, including SIDs: http://www.pilotedge.net/workshops/ifr-departures-demystified

 

 

And here's a primer on STARs: http://www.pilotedge.net/workshops/arrivals-mastering-stars

 

I strongly encourage you to work on the fundamentals of interpreting these charts, and then attempting to work out how to use the automation that's available on your aircraft to fly the procedures as published. If you simply load 'em up in the FMC, I guarantee you'll run into issues at some point.

Of all the videos to pick!. That's my friend Tom, making his first ever call for an IFR clearance for our flight out of KHEF. He's using my radio and leaning on my airplane

That's me in the blue helping him out.

 

Considering he'd never picked up a clearance, he did a great job. You can credit online flying with that (VATSIM in this case, it was pre PilotEdge)

 

Haha small world! Well it's a great video. He did great! Should be stickied to the Vatsim front page IMO, shows how much you can pick up from online simming.

I wouldn't just "plug it into the FMC and follow it."  That's what causes everyone to bust the LAXX and LOOP SIDs out of LAX on a daily basis on all of the online networks. The chart is the reference for the procedure, not the actions of the FMC See this article on common errors on SIDs and STARs for more: http://training.pilotedge.net/object/ZLA-common-pilot-errors.html#loop

 

If you can't get the procedures for the airport at which you're flying, simply let the controller know. However, for countries that publish their procedures online for free, there isn't really a good reason for not being able to fly them.

 

Here's a primer on IFR departure procedures, including SIDs: http://www.pilotedge.net/workshops/ifr-departures-demystified

 

 

And here's a primer on STARs: http://www.pilotedge.net/workshops/arrivals-mastering-stars

 

I strongly encourage you to work on the fundamentals of interpreting these charts, and then attempting to work out how to use the automation that's available on your aircraft to fly the procedures as published. If you simply load 'em up in the FMC, I guarantee you'll run into issues at some point.

When did i say just plug them in and let it do it? I said download the charts and practice them then once he knows them the FMC will assist him with it and he can follow it.

Thanks guys I'll check those sites out.  Yep I do have an airplane with FMC, the QW Avro series and it has full support for SIDS/STARS.

James,

 

I guess I misinterpreted this comment:

 

On vatsim you'll be told what one to use along with any transitions then you just select that one in the fmc and follow it.

 

It sounds like we're actually saying the same thing, then, that they should be studied and learned, then you can use automation to help fly them.

Yeah that's what i meant.

coma, on 14 May 2013 - 9:21 PM, said:

I wouldn't just "plug it into the FMC and follow it." That's what causes everyone to bust the LAXX and LOOP SIDs out of LAX on a daily basis on all of the online networks. The chart is the reference for the procedure, not the actions of the FMC See this article on common errors on SIDs and STARs for more: http://training.pilotedge.net/object/ZLA-common-pilot-errors.html#loop

 

If you can't get the procedures for the airport at which you're flying, simply let the controller know. However, for countries that publish their procedures online for free, there isn't really a good reason for not being able to fly them.

 

Here's a primer on IFR departure procedures, including SIDs: http://www.pilotedge.net/workshops/ifr-departures-demystified

 

 

And here's a primer on STARs: http://www.pilotedge.net/workshops/arrivals-mastering-stars

 

I strongly encourage you to work on the fundamentals of interpreting these charts, and then attempting to work out how to use the automation that's available on your aircraft to fly the procedures as published. If you simply load 'em up in the FMC, I guarantee you'll run into issues at some point.

I would highly recommend Mr. Smith's training documents, infact, I would highly recommend you to fly the entire course. The vatsim edition is located at http://pilotcerts.laartcc.org/page/ratings.html. It's very informative and it should teach you the basics of vfr and instrument flying.