Posts by plovdiv74

Quote from astute

Aside: plovdiv74 My apologies.

Hi Astute,

No apologies necessary. I responded just to clarify what AFS2 RC ATC installs (and does not install).

AFS2 RC ATC doesn't support VR. That is, techniques used to draw the onscreen text are not adjusted to account for VR mode. RC ATC shouldn't cause any problems in VR. However, that doesn't mean it couldn't be the source of the issue.

Jan's comment to disable or uninstall RC ATC is absolutely correct and a simple means to potentially identify RC ATC as the source of the problem.

Regards,

Karl

Quote from astute

I did test disabling my installation of RC ATC, which has a dubious vulkan dll in my installation but that did not allow vulkan to work natively with Oculus.

Hello Astute,

AFS2 RC ATC does not install any components of Vulkan. Vulkan components are part of your video card driver installation.

The AFS2 RC ATC installer places three files in the AFS2 external_dll folder:

1. afs2_rc_atc.dll
2. afs2_rc_atc_vk_layer.json
3. metar_stations.dat

In addition, the configuration tool and documentation are installed to (by default) 'C:\Program Files\Aerofly FS2 RC ATC'.

Lastly, if the target system does not have msstdfmt.dll installed (part of Visual Basic - required by Radar Contact but not installed by its installer), it is installed to 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64' (by default).

Regards,

Karl

Hi Pilzkopp,

The email address is admin@advresgrp.com.

For the last couple of days, there were problems with receiving email at this address. The problems have been resolved. The host website, advresgrp.com, is presently undergoing maintenance but should be back up by COB tomorrow (11/25)

Regards,

Karl

Hi Peter,

Yep, still around.

The product is still available and is still supported. The dedicated website has been shut down in favor of using a subdomain within our main website (advresgrp.com). The main website is undergoing maintenance at the moment.

What can I help with?

Kind regards,

Karl

Hi David,

An associate from my support team just replied to your request. For near-future support, please use our admin@advresgrp.com email address until we complete our move to the Steam platform. Thanks.

Regards,

Karl

Quote from Lucas Bravo

Se fosse simples assim eles já teriam feito.

It's obvious from your post in support of the IPACS team that you're a fan. Trust me, I am a fan also. A patient fan and supporter since my first AFS2 flight in February 2017. My post was meant as an expression of support as well. That is, that the community afford the IPACS team time to remain focused and continue down their path of continuous improvement of the platform and aircraft systems.

-Karl

How about one additional choice? "Complete the functionality of the existing aircraft."

-Karl

Quote from iiTraineeLaw

Aerofly is basically just focusing on scenery and the planes looks, not the flight sim part.

Interesting that this quote describes perfectly the dumpster fire just released by MS/Asobo.

With the strengths of AFS2 as a platform, among them physics/flight modeling, stunning graphics, performance (i.e., FPS) and extensibility, IPACS has a tremendous opportunity here to leapfrog the competition. (A partnership with "some other" global ortho mapping source? Support for easier airport creation?)

-Karl

Quote from peter hall

Hello Karl , what is the best and easiest Flight Planner to use with Aerofly FS2 and Radar contact as i gather that a plan has to be created outside first ? I have been used to doing this inside FSX but AFS2 is only a basic planner that won't work with RC4 ? Thanks Mate !

Hello Peter,

I'm a fan of Little Navmap myself. If you're looking for something that doesn't require downloads or installation, you might want to give Online Flight Planner a try.

Regards,

Karl

Quote from pgf

Anybody knows whether this program is still for sale? When I try to e-mail them I get the response that this register(support)@@afs2rcatc.com is not on this server. Per G.

Hello Per,

Yes, the program is still for sale.

As we are transitioning to the Steam platform for sales and support of this and other products in our pipeline, we've consolidated to a single email for the product website: email@afs2rcatc.com. Any questions or license requests will be handled promptly via this email.

Best regards,

Karl

Greate news, Steve. Can't wait to crash fly her. -Karl

Getting started on NZCH this morning (been traveling all week). My goal for the weekend is to have the airport surfaces completed and textured such that it is "flyable." If anyone is interested in having a look at incremental milestones, let me know and I'll provide a link. -Karl

Quote from Kloot

I could do some cultivation if you like?

Hi Kloot,

That would be great. Perhaps focus on the level 9 tile that encloses the airport? I'll take care of everything within the airport boundaries.

Thanks,

Karl

Start with Christchurch International (NZCH)? Looks pretty doable with my skill level. 02/20 is 10785' - suitable for the excellent 777 plus a grass strip. Thoughts?

Hi Ray,

Agreed, a beautiful destination.

Someone might just need to come in behind me and clean up what I produce to make it more fit for human consumption. 😁

Karl

Hi everyone,

I'll commit to do an airport or two. (No custom buildings, though. I'm not that talented with 3ds Max...)

Regards,

Karl

Quote from astute

I did run into a problem where "AFS2 RC ATC" no longer works.

I left beta channel and reinstalled release version and RC ATC works again. I re-joined beta channel same problem. I looked in "tm.log" and saw the entry:

Hi astute,

The folks at IPACS were kind enough to get my team a rush copy of the new SDK. AFS2 RC ATC has been updated and is available for download at the Aerofly FS2 RC ATC website. If you need further assistance, just shoot an email to Aerofly FS2 RC ATC Support.

Regards,

Karl

Quote from Flamingpie

The troubles mainly have to do with the planning. The use of RC obviously is a bit complicated but one will get used to that over time. But when it comes to planning you are stuck with a cumbersome routine. In AFS2 as it is now you can create a plan with a few clicks and you're done. With AFS2RCATC you have to take a lot of steps to get similar results: find a plan online and copy it into a 3rd party planner (or create one in that planner), edit it, export it, load it into RC, somehow copy the plan into AFS2 (by manually creating something hopefully similar): all in all this isn't exactly hwo things usually are done in AFS2. With AFS2RC you need 5 programs to get things done (a browser, a planner, RC, AFS2RCATC and AFS2 itself) while with IPAC's ATC you will only need AFS2 itself.

The lacking features have to do with what IPACS's own ATC will offer, mainly AI traffic (making ATC useful) but also an in sim planner, weather, etc. so things that make the experience complete. Of course these things can't be expected from AFS2RCATC which I why I also added "which isn't Aerofly FS2 RC ATC's fault btw". So nice as AFS2RCATC can be it is limited compared to what IPACS's ATC will offer. (Whenever (and if ever) that may happen, of course.

Hi Flamingpie,

Thanks for your reply.

I personally use a two or three step process for creating flight plans for the added realism. I also happen to be a fan (and donor) of Little Navmap. (Stay tuned for a free plugin that will allow Little Navmap to interact with AFS2.)

An easier flight planning solution might be Online Flight Planner. Have a look.

I really like AFS2's integrated flight planner - simple and easy to get up in the air quickly. Based on feedback that began with beta testing, I plan to implement exchange of flight plans created using the AFS2 integrated flight planner or standalone flight planners for use with Radar Contact. I have some ideas on how this might flesh out but welcome input from you or anyone else that would like to chime in.

Obviously I can't provide any insight as to IPACS' plans for AI, ATC or otherwise. What I can say is that IPACS devs and leadership are undoubtedly dedicated, talented and meticulous. Wherever their development roadmap takes them, I'm sure the results will be worth waiting for.

Regards,

Karl

Hi Flamingpie,

Thanks for your post; candid feedback is always appreciated.

I’d be the first to admit that installing Radar Contact is less straightforward than it could be. Also, I don’t disagree that installing two products, each with their own licensing, is less than ideal. I do have opportunities to improve the user experience on both fronts.

I have a couple of questions if you wouldn’t mind expanding on your comments.

Quote from Flamingpie

When it comes to setting up and use Aerofly FS2 RC ATC turns AFS2 into a complicated FSX-like sim where you need to go through all kinds of trouble just to get the basics installed, let alone use it...!

Following installation of Radar Contact and Aerofly FS2 RC ATC, what are the “troubles” you refer to with respect to using Radar Contact or Aerofly FS2 RC ATC?

Quote from Flamingpie

And even then ATC still is a basic (almost temporary) solution, lacking all kinds of features (which isn't Aerofly FS2 RC ATC's fault btw).

With regard to “lacking all kinds of features,” can you be more specific?

Thanks very much.

Regards,

Karl

Hi Sylvain,

Using the mouse to interact with ATC might be possible as a future enhancement. Thanks for the feedback.

Regards,

Karl