What We Want (Part 1)

[FlyerNYC 82]

On 9/21/2019 at 4:43 PM, pracines said:

I realize this is one of those "far-fetched" "dreamland" ideas, but if we could go towards a feature like this, then flying in the sim will be much closer to reality.

Not really. I think it is a possibility but not a priority. They already have the imagery and the data isn't hard to get to either.

[vortex681 806]

On 9/21/2019 at 3:43 PM, pracines said:

NOTAMS are a gigantic part of aviation, and in our sims they simply don't matter. But what if they did (or for beginners, could, as an option)?

Taking things to new levels like when a crane goes up near an airport and a real world NOTAM is posted, that same crane goes up in the sim - like real weather, but actually adding to the scenery, until it comes down and is removed from the scenery. Or how about when approach lights are out, a taxiway is closed, VOR maintenance, the list of things that affect real flight are endless. If they could be translated to the sim somehow that would definitely help get a better feel for reality...a true simulation.

 

On 9/23/2019 at 8:07 AM, ErichB said:

I love that idea.  It would make for a true dynamic environment.

 

3 hours ago, FlyerNYC said:

I think it is a possibility but not a priority. They already have the imagery and the data isn't hard to get to either.

But can you imagine the amount of work required to update all the scenery files on a daily basis with every NOTAM for the entire world?

Edited September 24, 2019 by vortex681

[ErichB 3,638]

53 minutes ago, vortex681 said:

4 hours ago, FlyerNYC said:

 

But can you imagine the amount of work required to update all the scenery files on a daily basis with every NOTAM for the entire world?

It doesn’t have to be every NOTAM every day but I like the idea 

[pracines 823]

1 hour ago, vortex681 said:

 

 

But can you imagine the amount of work required to update all the scenery files on a daily basis with every NOTAM for the entire world?

For sure, an algorithm will have to be developed. With a little innovation and drive this kind of thing is possible.

[Wobbie 938]

Actually, that would be great as an addon. 

There are many of us simmers that actually prefer an older time period of flying, and would have no use for NOTAMS. Not everyone flies in modern times. 

[Paraffin 2,197]

53 minutes ago, Wobbie said:

Actually, that would be great as an addon. 

There are many of us simmers that actually prefer an older time period of flying, and would have no use for NOTAMS. Not everyone flies in modern times. 

Yes, and some of us fly in alternate versions of modern times, like the FSEconomy game.

It's a Twilight Zone world of airport locations and navaids frozen in time at the date 2003 or thereabouts. It's based loosely on the FS9 database to keep FBO ownership consistent through the years. So we have to use either substitute data, or just adapt to the fact that sometimes an airport destination isn't where it should be, or has a different name. 

The new MSFS should ideally make it easy to import that kind of alternate database for airports and navaids if possible. I imagine this could conflict with an ortho-based terrain system, but it might be better than nothing. The database in FSEconomy will never change because it would disrupt part of the economic model.

[chass32 138]

3 hours ago, vortex681 said:

 

 

But can you imagine the amount of work required to update all the scenery files on a daily basis with every NOTAM for the entire world?

Should have to be user updated to be feasible. And I love the idea! 

Cheers

Carlos

[pracines 823]

On 9/22/2019 at 12:46 AM, Casualcas said:

Everyone  seems to be saying flight dynamics, and all agree. But can I be specific? 

The best thing I've ever felt, was taking off from 1D2 in a piper Cherokee taking off from runway 36. Smooth climb out until I hit the city of Plymouth. I hit an updraft from all that hot pavement that picked me up about 100 ft. In a blink. I've NEVER had that in a sim.

Agreed.

To take it a step further, how about the feel of penetrating a saturated rain cloud, in, for example a C152, the feeling of "brakes applied" should be present.  

[Casualcas 830]

1 hour ago, pracines said:

Agreed.

To take it a step further, how about the feel of penetrating a saturated rain cloud, in, for example a C152, the feeling of "brakes applied" should be present.  

Wouldnt know the feeling. I'd get slapped for heading into a rain cloud. Lol

[Mirach 38]

Better AI for ground vehicles/ground control: sometimes, when taxiing, ground vehicles cut in front of the plane and ground control order to stop after the vehicle passed.

More, when in busy airports, AI asks you to hold short the runaway for landing planes, then sometimes, after all planes have landed, forgets to give clearance for takeoff.

[Wobbie 938]

Maybe NOTAMS should be an add-on for those that want it. 

[Ricardo41 5,936]

I wanna be able to Netflix and Chill at 35.000 feet, so being able to access Netflix on the MFD would be nice.

I frequently fall asleep when doing long-haul flights, only to be jolted awake when my head hits the Autopilot disconnect button on my yoke.

Having Netflix would keep me entertained.

[Noooch 1,084]

1 hour ago, Ricardo41 said:

I wanna be able to Netflix and Chill at 35.000 feet, so being able to access Netflix on the MFD would be nice.

I frequently fall asleep when doing long-haul flights, only to be jolted awake when my head hits the Autopilot disconnect button on my yoke.

Having Netflix would keep me entertained.

That raises an issue, we should be able to switch windows even if the game is fullscreen mode in order to access other applications on our PC without CTD.

[ErichB 3,638]

27 minutes ago, Noooch said:

That raises an issue, we should be able to switch windows even if the game is fullscreen mode in order to access other applications on our PC without CTD.

Or just watch Netflix on your ipad.  Switching screens/windows is not a problem with P3D

Edited September 25, 2019 by ErichB

[vortex681 806]

16 hours ago, chass32 said:

Should have to be user updated to be feasible. And I love the idea! 

Even if it was possible for an individual to easily modify the scenery, you'd probably spend more time checking the NOTAMs and implementing the changes than you would flying! 

2 hours ago, Wobbie said:

Maybe NOTAMS should be an add-on for those that want it. 

But if the scenery is streamed, that would still require it all to be modified on a daily basis. I can't see them just changing it for an individual who wants NOTAMs to be implemented on their system. To keep up with the changes, you'd need to be checking the NOTAMs almost hourly. Do you really think that's feasible?

Edited September 25, 2019 by vortex681