kterz

Hi,
 
which version of ASN do you use exactly? There were some issues casuing SimConnect to freeze that were resolved in the latest beta. Please open a support ticket considering this

Hi,
 
easiest way to open ASN debug window and then create a test micro-burst. Read ASN documentation for more info.

Hi all,
 
this is a very interesting discussion. What is noticeable from the 2 videos is the constant changes in the angle of attack (due to the turbulence obviously). It might be worth rechecking the same scenario with the option "enhance turbulence" unchecked in ASN options. 
 
Second, at least in the second video there was a storm and depending on precipitation rate (and winds and terrain etc), ASN constantly adjusts the updraft downdraft ratio. It seems to me that in this approach you may have been in a constant 300 to 400 fpm downdraft situation. You can also check this using ASN debug window (look for a negative VS there). I am not talking about windshear here. Just pure precip related downdraft. You can set the max downdraft rate to zero in ASN settings and retest this scenario.
 
One other thing I've noticed is that several aircrafts behave differently in the case of a downdraft, but in most cases you get a pitch up attitude change (it's part of the aircraft "self balance" design). I don't know if this is related to the response of the AT in the T7, but it makes sense that the aircraft may try to compensate for restoring stability and balance, while ASN tries to "destroy" it in the first place  

Hi Mark,
 
t-storm cells in the tropical zone are the ones with the tendency to go up to extreme flight levels. ASN simulates just this: The "tops" of the cells in tropical zones (and depending on how unstable the atmosphere is) go higher. 
 
Also please note, that the actual "echo tops" in the non detailed map view (if the aircraft is not close) is an approximation of what you'll find ahead of you, when you actually fly into this area. You have to get there to see the actual depiction (both in map detail view and in the sim).
 
Finally, a thunderstorm may have "cores" that go up to extreme levels (ASN can make the tops go up to ~55000 feet), but the "bulk" of the clouds will be much lower (at about 30-35000 feet). That doesn't mean that overflying (at let's say 37000 feet) such a cloud is a safe procedure. There are rules followed in these situations in RL and ASN has modelled all the related aviation hazards, if someone does not follow these rules. 
 
In particular, you'll notice (especially if you have your download set to <= 10 minutes) how these t-storm cells become "alive". How the various cells build themselves moving around and while you may have planned to go through an alley, by the time you reach there, you may  find yourself in the middle of the thunderstorm. 
 
As always, we are open to suggestions on how to make this even more engaging.
 
Thanks for your feedback,