I have the opportunity to create a network and use a second PC. Would I be able to run P2A on the second computer to take some of the load off the computer running XP? I'm completely word not allowed about networking, so please keep the answers simple. 🙄

Hi. You can run P2A in second computer, check this out

 

3 hours ago, grizwolk said:

Hi. You can run P2A in second computer, check this out

 

Hi,

Sidney is running X-Plane. Can vPilot which uses FSUIPC, WideFS and Simconnect be configured to work with XP? I was never successful but if there's a way, please share the configuration with us. If I remember correctly, FSUIPC runs only inside FS (FSX, FSX SE and P3D)

X-Plane uses XPUIPC which offers very little in comparison to FSUIPC in terms of configuration possibilities. 

JJ

Yes.  You have to use XPUIPC and XP-Wide Clinet instead of FSUIPC and Wide FS.

There are instructions in the User's Guide that can help in the setup.  Also, there is a freeware utility that can help with setting up the PTT button so you may be able to avoid purchasing software for that.  However, getting the sound from X-Plane into the headset connected to the remote PC will require either software, hardware or using Sound coming from the XP PC Speakers.

Dave

Thanks all for the feedback. I've decided it's not worth the bother. I'll just have to save up the quatloos for a new computer.

 

On 12/29/2019 at 8:05 AM, Dave-Pilot2ATC said:

Yes.  You have to use XPUIPC and XP-Wide Clinet instead of FSUIPC and Wide FS.

There are instructions in the User's Guide that can help in the setup.  Also, there is a freeware utility that can help with setting up the PTT button so you may be able to avoid purchasing software for that.  However, getting the sound from X-Plane into the headset connected to the remote PC will require either software, hardware or using Sound coming from the XP PC Speakers.

Dave

Dave,

First, I use X-Plane and this is excellent Program you have with P2A. Expect to see my purchase shortly. 

1) Is there any benefit to running P2A on a second PC?

2) Regarding your point on sound, whether single PC or networked, I would like to have the Aircraft sound coming through PC Speakers and all COM through the Headset. I'm only at about page 100 in the user guide so if you describe in detail "How to" there, please forgive me for asking.

3) Regarding the Speak Assistant, Is it possible to train P2A to respond to requests not listed or spoke the way the system requires us to? I'm not suggesting anything is wrong just curious of how flexible the system is.

Thank you,

Scott

Scott,

1) Depending on your setup, there may be advantage to running on a networked PC.  For example, on a Windows Tablet that can be separate in your cockpit like an EFB.  Performance wise, there is some minor difference, but if you have a "healthy" PC, with plenty of memory, the performance improvement may not be that much.

2) You can set X-Plane up to use the Speakers and set P2A up to use the headset for sound output.  Use the Speech Output Device setting on the Speech tab of Config.

3) The controllers can understand some deviation in the speech.  The SayIt phrases are only a subset of what can be understood.  In fact, sometimes it amazes me what gets understood correctly.  However, there is not a way to set up you own personal phrases.  

Dave

 

20 hours ago, Dave-Pilot2ATC said:

Scott,

1) Depending on your setup, there may be advantage to running on a networked PC.  For example, on a Windows Tablet that can be separate in your cockpit like an EFB.  Performance wise, there is some minor difference, but if you have a "healthy" PC, with plenty of memory, the performance improvement may not be that much.

2) You can set X-Plane up to use the Speakers and set P2A up to use the headset for sound output.  Use the Speech Output Device setting on the Speech tab of Config.

3) The controllers can understand some deviation in the speech.  The SayIt phrases are only a subset of what can be understood.  In fact, sometimes it amazes me what gets understood correctly.  However, there is not a way to set up you own personal phrases.  

Dave

 

Thanks for the prompt reply and excellent responses. I actually have no Perf issues with my system as it is TOP TIER custom build. You have two new clients and made maybe more as our Discord FSE group is getting very interested in my stream showing the basics of setup and use. I know you have a BUG area but do you also have a "suggestions" list? Again, not that anything is wrong, but as a real world pilot, should I discover some things that might make P2A even better, I would like to share but in a manner that would help you keep them organized. Lastly, I'm hearing good things about "Traffic Global" for AI traffic with GA coming. My issue is, will any of these developers consider working with you so P2A can keep "ME" separated from them? After all that is what ATC is all about.

Thanks,

Scott

Scott,

You can email me any suggestions to [email protected].  I keep a list and refer to it as I develop the program.

I have interacted with the Traffic Global developer a little.  He seems responsive and I expect to keep in touch with him as time goes forward.  P2A does give alerts and sends you around when traffic is on the runway, as well as a few other situations.  Actual integration, where the Traffic Engine is aware of P2A and vice versa is an ultimate goal of mine for the long term.

Dave

 

15 minutes ago, Dave-Pilot2ATC said:

Scott,

You can email me any suggestions to [email protected].  I keep a list and refer to it as I develop the program.

I have interacted with the Traffic Global developer a little.  He seems responsive and I expect to keep in touch with him as time goes forward.  P2A does give alerts and sends you around when traffic is on the runway, as well as a few other situations.  Actual integration, where the Traffic Engine is aware of P2A and vice versa is an ultimate goal of mine for the long term.

Dave

 

Dave,

As long as P2A will keep us out of harms way by not allowing us to taxi, depart or land if it means a conflict will ensue, I would so that's a Great start. Would full integration be nice...you bet. Let me know if I can help. I have a friend on the Traffic Global beta team. 

Thanks,

Scott

 

Setting P2A up so that Departing / Arriving runways are the same is not automated, so you do need to determine which way the traffic engine is departing and set P2A to use that runway.  Same for arrivals.  

Dave