Better sim crash recovery

[GodAtum 69]

When my sim crashes (P3D, Xp11, MSFS etc), Pilot2ATC doesn't handle it very well. I relaunch the sim, then I need to re-validate and re-file the flight plan. The assigned ATC box is blank, meaning I have no way of going back on ATC.

Not sure what is possible on fixing this?

[Dave-Pilot2ATC 871]

Assuming P2A is running or you have started it:

1) disconnect and then connect to the SIM when it comes back up.  This clears the various state values, etc.

2) File the Flight plan

3) Assuming you're en-route, Open the Freq window and set the radio to the Center Controller

4) Give an initial call to Center like "<CallSign> at Flight Level 390"

The flight should proceed normally after that.

[GodAtum 69]

Unfortunately no luck:

Edited January 9, 2021 by GodAtum

[Dave-Pilot2ATC 871]

You are on a tower frequency.  You need to make this call on a Center frequency.

Dave

[GodAtum 69]

Hi, i changed it to Center and it responded with radar contact. Nothing then happened for the rest of the flight and I landed without any ATC contact. Was I meant to ask for descent and approach?

[Dave-Pilot2ATC 871]

This will happen if you don't File the flight plan after you connect.  Otherwise, it should start giving you changes to other center controllers and then Approach control, just like a normal flight.

 

[GodAtum 69]

I did file a flight plan after i connected with the button turning green.

Edited January 10, 2021 by GodAtum