Since this was posted:>Gonna go get one now! >Thanks Scott, >>Adam >>P.S. Are you still working on ACLoader? I can't get mine to >work anymore. I can set the path. If you ever do an update, >I'll be the first to download it! and I've gotten a bunch of e-mail...Yes, I am still working on ACLoader v4.I am currently 50% done. I am loading and flying airliners and cargo planes.I have:- manual fuel loading (either fuel load or distance to fly) in place for when you don't have a plan (but you do because you all use RC, right? ;-))- importing/exporting of routes (for sharing with your pals)- about 25% completion reworking the aircraft data and seating. I have ALL the Boeing spec sheets for every jet ever made (including MD models - MD-11, DC-10, DC-8, DC-8), DL'ed the DC-3/RD4 for testing, have the popular EJR's and CRJ's for testing, and will get the Airbus spec sheets as I work on those (although I have about 50% of those spec'ed, already)- about 25% completion reworking the costing- completely reworked the way cargo and passengers are loaded. Calculation of weight is now correct. Calculation of cargo and baggage hold distribution is correct.- made it far more easy to write a cfg file by using a pop-up menu with aircraft titles, as well as manually selecting the aircraft directly if you want.- changed the aircraft editing/creation to allow for complete configuration of the aircraft - including manual selection of what galleys are present, which cargo holds exist, etc. This takes the pressure off ACLoader to try and guess depending on size.- changed it so you don't have to reload the plan each time you select another aircraft- fixed the seating system for any class configuration (1, 2, or 3 class)- set up the weight and balance section of the aircraft.cfg file so it looks exactly like the physical layout of the aircraft- not even started the manual and tutorial..but yes, there will be a proper manual and tutorial this time.And more.

Hi, Scott.Will ACLoader be available without the costing side of things? I ask because I, for one, don't need to get that involved with the management of my fleet. All I'm after, I suppose, is a W&B computer.Thanks,Keith....Wherever you go, there you are...

The Loading Only option is quite enhanced - thus the manual fuel loading (and manual food loading I forgot to add).All the costing stuff is on it's own page. You can see a preview at the Flight Deck, ACLoader page.

Great news Scott. I look forward to your new version. When you say fuel loading, is there an element for fuel planning? I've seen a couple Excel planners available for the 737's but I don't have Excel. It annoys me! I want a good fuel planner including calculations for winds, weight, alt, climb etc. I just can't justify paying for Excel!AcLoader is a product that adds a nice degree of realism to my flying.Thanks, Adam

>>I just can't justify paying for Excel!Have a look on the M$ site, there is an Excel viewer so you can view but not change any Excel files.

I doubt a viewer will be any good since you have to enter several pieces of information, like departure and destination airports, zero fuel weight, winds aloft, etc., etc., for the spread sheet to do its calculation stuff.

Sorry, thought you just needed to view the info.

It might. The viewer still executes the code, so youshould be able to enter the info. You just can't change the document.MS aren't so brain-dead as to not allow formula processing, are they? ;-)

Adam,I don't know how much more I'm going to add.ACLoader already has all the info it needs, and already calculates the fuel requirements if you have a plan, or know the distance. With "Loading Only", you can enter the distance and ACL treats it like a plan was entered, giving you flight time and fuel requirement.

Excellent! Looking forward to this big time!I'll check out the viewer - thanks Hermit.Thanks all, Adam