Opinions wanted on Activesky X

[Guest davidvoogd]

Hello, just wondering if anyone who owns Activesky X could comment on what they think of it. I'm only looking at the weather program and not the graphics, I'm running low res clouds for better framerates anyways.Anyhow how does it compare to previous versions of Activesky, to the default FSX weather (does it retain the dynamics of the default weather for turbulance etc.?), and does it have any effect on performance.If anyone could give their comments I'd appreciate it, thanks! (I have searched and read other threads on it, but I didn't find a whole lot out there on the weather program itself)

[phoenixphire 50]

This add-on is in my opinion a must have. I purchased it the moment it came out. This is a improved version with a more intuitive interface. It models turbulence very accurately and I have not noticed any performance degradation except for a slight decrease in in very, very heavy clouds. Keep in mind that realistic turbulence is very subjective to the user and their experience. I can say that I have had some very harrowing crosswind landings using ActiveSky. :) One thing that should be taken into consideration is that I am not an expert, I represent a more average user. I thought that I would add my opinion. This is also a incredible company with great support.

[Erv Moore 21]

I agree with Mike K. Much improved over FSX weather. The only downside for me is the program does not work with multiplay. My muliplay friend and I both have ActiveskyX, we practice our flight plans with activeskyX before we go on-line to fly mission with FSX weather. This is my only disappointment which may not be a big deal to most. Good luck! erv

[Emile 28]

Hello,I agree with Mike

[Chalkman 0]

Ditto here. I won't fly without it anymore.

[Guest abulaafia]

must have. buy now.

[JSkorna 137]

Hi Erv,The problem is in multiplayer. You and your friend need to connect first, and then start ASX for weather.Thanks,Jimhttp://www.hifisim.com/banners/hifi-community-sigbanner.jpghttp://www.hifisim.com/

[aerdt 0]

Active Sky was a must for FS9 and it is one the first "must have" add-ons for FSX as well.Pat

[byork 2,258]

Two thumbs up here for Active Sky X :-)Bryan

[vollmey 0]

>Two thumbs up here for Active Sky X :-)>>BryanAgreed, It's a must have!! :)

[Guest Len]

Must have no doubt about it.

[Guest triangle]

A must have - changed FSX completely for me.

[Mango 0]

>Hi Erv,>>The problem is in multiplayer. You and your friend need to>connect first, and then start ASX for weather.>>Thanks,>JimConfirmed. Start a session with a theme like blue sky, fair weather or whatever(not updated real world weather)and load ASX afterwards.Heiko

[Guest _MSW_]

The problem with the haze layer ending abruptly at higher elevations resulting in a definative line with the mountains sticking above it has not been corrected in ActiveskyX which makes flying in mountainous areas look like Cr@p. The FSX converted version of Activesky 6.5 does not have this problem. So I use AS6.5. AS6.5 will also work for both FS9 (which I still fly) and FSX.If you are only going to fly FSX, I would still get FSX and hope that Hi Fi will fix the above problem.Mike

[Erv Moore 21]

Thank you! We will give it a go in the morning during our normal scheduled flight. Thanks again! erv