Chase Plane now available

[ErichB 3,642]

I have used saved weather and not been online with both of these apps. But with Chase he's saying if you can't get on line you can't use it.

I know what he's saying. My point however, stands. I have never had to use 'saved' weather scenarios because of a broken internet connection. I have ALWAYS connected since dial-up went out the door.

 

If this is causing you that much anxiety, then just stick to what you have. But to expect Keven and company to change their business model and compromise their IP protection as a result, is not only selfish but also irrational.

[JacquesBrel 639]

I'm also totally fine with this sort of cloud integration. For several years I have used software on a daily basis where files and data are stored on major cloud services like Google, Amazon and Steam, and I can't recall ever having a single aggravating issue.

 

If it theoretically might happen that my flight sim camera addon won't work temporarily because of cloud connection issues, then I suppose I'll just go outside for a walk while the problem gets fixed, instead of staying inside and fuming and raging.

[pete_auau 1,158]

I know what he's saying. My point however, stands. I have never had to use 'saved' weather scenarios because of a broken internet connection. I have ALWAYS connected since dial-up went out the door.

 

Whats dial up yea  agree  with you,  iam  sure  if  you own fslabs   you have  to be  connected  to the net  as well

[Keven Menard 658]

Just a reminder real quick:

 

9. We plan on having an offline solution so you wouldn't be left empty-handed in rare occasions where your computer would go offline.

[Bobsk8 12,713]

Oki, this is understandable and make sense.

But what about local storage and once a week (or so) online license checking.

This way it still can be used (for a week) when no internet connection, after that application can not be used anymore.

This gives you same piracy protection.

 

Makes zero sense to me. 

I know what he's saying. My point however, stands. I have never had to use 'saved' weather scenarios because of a broken internet connection. I have ALWAYS connected since dial-up went out the door.

 

If this is causing you that much anxiety, then just stick to what you have. But to expect Keven and company to change their business model and compromise their IP protection as a result, is not only selfish but also irrational.

 

He doesn't have to change his business model. I just won't buy it. 

[sanh 823]

 

 

If this is causing you that much anxiety, then just stick to what you have. But to expect Keven and company to change their business model and compromise their IP protection as a result, is not only selfish but also irrational

 

Well said. To be honest even if I decide to do a flight and find I have no internet due to some fault and therefore cannot use the software its not really that big a deal or the end of the world. I will just use it later when my Internet returns. If I lose Internet once a week I would consider it an issue but when was the last time you had no internet access when you wanted to flight sim? Maybe happens to me once a year at most. If I was the ChasePlane developer I would not change the model. The vast majority of people who are within their potential customer base are not fussy over issues like this nor have a third world internet connection that could make it an issue.

[sgreen91 182]

If you have Comcast in the US loosing internet once a week is a good week. It's out at least twice a week but no other providers unfortunately.

[willy647 193]

I was looking forward  using this magnificent add-on.

But if I can't use it offline, then its a no-go for me  :(

[carlito777 712]

I also won't buy because of the fact that this software is constantly sending something from my machine into the cloud. I don't like to give this kind of software access to uploads on my local network. This is a security risk for me that I'm not willing to take for a camera app.

[ErichB 3,642]

Keven just clarified 6 posts up that there will be an offline solution.

[Poppet 708]

I don't see any Issues with the Cloud Saving thing whats so ever. 

 

I for one will defiantly be buying this new Camera Add On,  Chase Plane 

[HighTowers 1,434]

Im ready for it. Its a fact of life that addons these days require an internet connection. Not a big deal. If it happens to go down on either end, then I deal with it. Do something else. Crap happens. Like being stuck in traffic. Cant do anything about it . Fact of life. Fortunatly the internet doesnt go down very much at all. I dont see how its an issue.

[Keven Menard 658]

If it happens to go down on either end, then I deal with it. Do something else. Crap happens. Like being stuck in traffic. Cant do anything about it . Fact of life. 

 

Well you won't even have to do something else, because like I said: "We plan on having an offline solution so you wouldn't be left empty-handed in rare occasions where your computer would go offline. "

[RudiJG1 172]

It's remarkable how many times information must be repeated before it gets acknowledged. (Go, TIR integration!)

[barrel_owl 304]

Honestly, I can't see any point in criticizing the cloud concept nowadays. Like it or not, this is what our era is made of. Not that I do not have concerns. Quite the contrary. Problem is, we should have probably thought twice a decade ago before accepting this model. I am afraid it is a bit too late now. And, frankly, Old Prop Solutions having my personal data or requiring an access to Internet is the last of my concerns, when my whole life is basically available to governments.

 

That being said, I would be much more interested to discover which is real innovation in this product. I watched the AirDailyX presentation after watching a couple of teasers and, with all due respect, I still can't see anything that I can't do already with Ezdok, expect for a nice user interface which is supposed to make the simmer's life easier. I confess I am always disturbed by fanfare and wishful thinking that create high expectations (wouldn't be the first case here), but maybe it is me who is too dumb to see the difference.

Since the developer appears to be monitoring this thread, I would be very glad if he could enlighten me and provide some examples to convince me to buy it. For the records, I am an happy user of PrecipitFX and Lear 35A Immersion, so no sarcasm or bashing should be seen in my words. Only a simple request of information.

Thanks in advance.