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We calculated magvar internally in the 767. I've changed that for the 757. We read the FS BGL instead.Wade

Actually, using the calculator at Natural Resources Canada I get 3

I don't think the code is any different, magnetic declination in FSX is calculated for a recent date, while FS9 magdec values are very old. A difference of a few degrees makes sense.Regards,Wade

>What if we keep the ability to program new gauges in C/C++, but the back-compat with existing gauges is an issue?As long as you maintain the ability to create C++ gauges I have no issue with changes that would affect backwards compatibility. I just don't want to have to rework the vast amount of systems logic we've programmed over the years simply because C/C++ based gauges and modules are no longer supported. I think that would probably put an end to us. ;)I would also welcome a revamping of the 2D panel system. I think that's overdue. I wouldn't like to see it disappear in favour of a VC only system. I think there are far too many users who still rely on 2D panels for one reason or another. ;)Wade ChafeLevel-D Simulations

The descent rate for the 757 at mid-weight would be in the order of 2500fpm at mid-altitudes. To give you a specific example; at 180000lbs/290kts/20000ft idle descent would give you 2300fpm.In this example descent rate would be highest during the mach phase of the descent, reaching a maximum of about 3500fpm just before the transition to CAS descent speed. Descent rate would then range from 2500 to 2100 down to 10000ft, and then about 1500fpm at 250k for the remainder of the descent.I've taken these numbers from real world data.

Truly this was one of the most useful FS addons ever, and one that I sorely miss in FSX. Thank you Helge!All the best,Wade Chafe

This is truly a tragedy and a personal shock to me. My deepest condolences go out to his family. A great man has passed.Ron was brilliant and always very willing to try to pass on some of his vast knowledge of flight dynamics to novices like me. He was a huge help to me and many others in understanding flight dynamics modelling in the context of MSFS. Always patient, and always willing to repeat concepts until they sank in to my thick skull :-)He will be missed by many. Godspeed Ron!Wade ChafeLevel-D Simulations

What's secretive about it? You buy the product, you register, you access the user support forums. If you don't own it you can still join the general forums and ask whatever you like. Obviously if you don't own it you don't need user support.If you buy it and you don't like it you have 30 days to return it. Given that I really don't understand what you're complaining about.The only people who have a real complaint with that setup are the pirates. It really sucks when you download it from usenet and then can't get support.Wade

This is correct behaviour for the radios. Register for support and read the user forums at www.leveldsim.com.I can't comment on your autoland since it is n outside view and doesn't show any details of aircraft config, weight, speeds, weather, etc.Wade

No and No.Wade

Anyone can log into the main forum and post. It's only the support forums that are limited to registered users.

And also:http://www.avsim.com/pages/0505/lvld_767/lds767.htmlandhttp://www.flightsim.com/cgi/kds?$=main/re...veld/leveld.htm

Also, in print, the current issue (# 34) of PC Pilot magazine.Wade

Yes, Flight1 is aware of it and are working on it. They tell me it may be tomorrow before it's up again.Wade

Eh, the doors open.

No there isn't, but the speeds, etc. are provided by the FMC. While not true to life the FMC will set the speed bugs for you. If you prefer to do that yourself a search of the Internet will provide what you're looking for.Wade

Hmm, I have to look into this. I'll get back to you.Regards,Wade

Thanks for the birthday wishes guys. We are very close to release now. There are no further problems to solve. We just need to create and test a complete install package, make any required changes and then make it available. Given the inevitable delays in such processes I would say that realistically we are looking at about two weeks to release.Wade

Not sure what the size will be but we are going to package it with just a couple of basic liveries and make all of the many others available as free downloads. That will create a significant reduction in the size. Still I'm sure it will be over 100. There are a lot of media files, sounds and bitmaps.Wade

No it won't Andy.Wade

The differences are much bigger than you think. The 757 feels quite different to hand fly. The cockpit is MUCH noisier. It's flare behaviour is quite different. There are many subtle and not-so-subtle differences in systems.Wade

That's pretty far aft, we'll beyond the aircraft flight limits. On the ground you will tip over at 56%.Wade

Correct, it was a ground breaking piece of software. It was light years ahead of anything else when it was released, and is still the measuring stick against which all other big-jet aircraft simulations are measured.Wade

That depends entirely on FS flight modelling. Does CG affect drag in FS?Wade

Hmm, don't go giving me ideas.