Default altimeter 29.91?

[flightwatch 68]

I am the topic creator, it is my topic. If you don't like the fact that 29.91 is not the default altimeter then go start your own topic complaining about it.

 

You sound like a spoiled child who is threatening to take his toys home because we disagree with you.

 

It was your topic until you decided to post it in a public forum.  You cant have your cake and eat it too.

 

This is my opinion.  If you don't like the fact that I have an opinion about your post then go start your own topic complaining about it.

[kevinh 409]

The fix is a one word change. Instead of rounding down with INT, they need to round to the nearest integer with NEAR. This can usually be done by hacking the model file but is not trivial. I had to do this on a Carenado aircraft.

 

 

This is the offending code:

 

Altimeter Calibration Knob (%((A:KOHLSMAN SETTING HG, inHg) 100 * int 100 / )%!6.2f! in Hg)

 

Change int to near, needs to keep the same spacing so you'll lose a space somewhere.

 

 

The problem is that it shows a certain carelessness on the part of the developer. It really should be fixed.

 

 

Hook

The problem isn't a rounding error. You can set 29.92 easily enough in inHg mode. The correction changes in discrete 0.01 inHg steps. However if you select STD the sim sets 29.91. It's wrong and should be fixed.

[jordanal 70]

I noticed this bug as well and it can matter for some other external applications.  For instance, the logging and post-flight grading in Flightsim Flight Keeper (FSFK) has a default .01 Hg tolerance, including STD mode.  Besides, after all these years of simming, it bugs me looking 29.91. 

 

I hope MJC fixes it - if nothing more than just on principle.

[William J.S.S 173]

As the world turns.........

 

 

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[Pict 15]

On a humourous note though...the difference is actually a little less than the height of the main door sill so it really makes no real difference as the aircraft deviates much more than that in light turbulence... :-D

[hopskip 253]

Or: Just adjust the altimeter to 29.92 with the little knob.

 

If you were using QNH, that would be the huge difference between QNH 1013, and QNH 1013.

[vololiberista 205]

Of course if one was flying in N America and ATC gave the altimeter setting as 2992 one could always reply "Negative cannot comply!"

[Domestos 10]

What's an altimeter?

[vololiberista 205]

What's an altimeter?

You use it to cook porridge on the tops of mountains!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pete_auau 1,154]

What's an altimeter?

the clue  is  in the name itself  (alt   meter)

[Krister 51]

"Real pilots don't press B" - my next bumper sticker!

[Anthony25368 5]

29.92= standard pressure, what's the problem with fixing this?

[martin-w 3,234]

29.92= standard pressure, what's the problem with fixing this?

 

Nobody is saying it shouldn't be fixed.

 

Just that it's a very insignificant issue in the grand scheme of things, and that even if it wasn't fixed it's no big deal.

 

Takes literally a split second to adjust from 2991 to 2992 yourself.

 

Majestic have obviously noticed this themselves, of course they have, they have spent countless more time testing the add-on than we have.

 

If Majestic have the time, and deem this to be important enough to fix, then I'm sure they will.

 

How this thread has gone on for two pages, god only knows.

[Anthony25368 5]

29.91 doesn't equal 29.92..lol 2+2=5

[flyboy98 0]

Or here's a wild idea, stop caring that it's 0.01 in. Hg off standard, turn it up to 29.92 and carry on with your flight like I do