May 11, 201511 yr hey guys First thanks for all the help on here. I've been spamming the forums and getting a lot of great help! However I find myself coming to the well again lol. It's a little to well known fact that fsx' weather is buggy as heck. One of the classic problems is ridiculous temperatures at high altitudes +30 degrees Celsius at fl250 for example. This of course causes a world of engine problems and "unfair" stalls. I realized though today as I was flying at 16000 feet in the j41, that I was getting just terrible climb performance, so I immediately looked at the sat. But the problem is, I'm not really sure what is unreasonable temps for that altitude. I want to say it was like 8 degrees Celsius? So what is an average range for that altitude? Even better is there a website, or resource that someone knows of where I can look up current RL METARS, for comparison? Thanks! Inigo Montoya
May 11, 201511 yr Hi Inigo, In the standart atmosphere (ISA) the temperature is at sea-level 15C, and it drops by 2C per 1000feet. An easy way to get you ISA temperature is to take 15 - (FL x2); in our case it would be 15 - (16x2) = -17 C A small note to add is that the temperature becomes constant above the Tropopause, which in ISA conditions happens around 36080 feet and -56.5 C. The Tropopause is depicted on the high altitude weather chart in a box with a flight level inside. Because of the way the earth is heated it will be higher near equator and fall, in steps, towards the poles. I would recommend getting ASN for weather program for FSX. Let me know if you have any further questions. Martin DahlerupMy rig contains a random selection of computer parts working in perfect harmony.... I hold a EASA fATPL + A320 SIC rating and a FAA CPL with CFI rating.
May 11, 201511 yr Hello Ingio, Martin has said just about everything I would, I'd just like to add there is a freeware weather engine available at http://www.plane-pics.de/fsxwx/instructions.htm It's not as superb as ActiveSkyNext (ASN) but it's still good, especially if you'd rather spend the money elsewhere. ckyliu, proud supporter of ViaIntercity.com. i5 12400F, 32GB, RTX4070, more in "About me" on my profile.
May 11, 201511 yr Author thanks for the advice I will look into ASN. My PC is fairly powerful, but does ASN use a lot of system resources? Inigo Montoya
May 11, 201511 yr Inigo, I suggest you head over here and get the free 7 day demo they have. Check it out, and adjust the settings for smooth operation. Rgds, Martin DahlerupMy rig contains a random selection of computer parts working in perfect harmony.... I hold a EASA fATPL + A320 SIC rating and a FAA CPL with CFI rating.
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