Simviation Forum - Real World Weather.

May 29^th, 2009 at 1:10pm

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Is Real world weather site down for fs2004. everytime I try to use it it said Unable to connect?

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Reply #1 - May 29^th, 2009 at 1:59pm

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Seems to be working fine for me.

Try the usual:

Firewall settings
Security settings
If you're using anti-virus software, check it's firewall settings

Are you using FSUIPC? It controls some connections for the weather generator in FS, if it's registered.

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Reply #2 - May 29^th, 2009 at 2:10pm

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FSUIPC? not sure what tha means.

It always worked before. then when i got back from the hospital it stoped Cry

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Reply #3 - May 29^th, 2009 at 2:23pm

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scalper_old wrote on May 29^th, 2009 at 2:10pm:

FSUIPC? not sure what tha means.

It always worked before. then when i got back from the hospital it stoped Cry

Perhaps the doc's removed it because it's signals might interfere with your health? Wink

FSUIPC is a module that interfaces with FS to provide extra control over the system that runs FS, and smooth or allow interfaces between FS and exterior programs that effect it. Those are some of the minor things it can do. It's actually a very powerful little module, which is required by some addons. If I were you, I'd go ahead and get it just to be on the safe side. It will work even if you don't register it ($), and might actually fix your problem. I'm not sure on that.

http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html

Make sure you get the correct version! Click on the blue lettering saying "FSUIPC 3.90". After you download it, drop the module into your "Modules" folder in FS. That's it!

Other than that, I can't see why it wouldn't work.

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Reply #4 - May 29^th, 2009 at 2:26pm

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Ok thanks I will try it when i get home. Thanks.

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Reply #5 - May 31^st, 2009 at 8:03am

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Regarding weather. I am fairly new with FS9 and FS generally and have not been able to find how to generate winds on "create a flight". I have noticed much discussion on crosswind landings so there's something I've missed. I have looked through the learning center several times but can't locate any directions on how to generate winds. My settings are at most difficult. Appreciate any guidance on this.

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Reply #6 - May 31^st, 2009 at 8:04am

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DenisH wrote on May 31^st, 2009 at 8:03am:

Regarding weather. I am fairly new with FS9 and FS generally and have not been able to find how to generate winds on "create a flight". I have noticed much discussion on crosswind landings so there's something I've missed. I have looked through the learning center several times but can't locate any directions on how to generate winds. My settings are at most difficult. Appreciate any guidance on this.

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Reply #7 - May 31^st, 2009 at 8:20am

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DenisH wrote on May 31^st, 2009 at 8:03am:

Regarding weather. I am fairly new with FS9 and FS generally and have not been able to find how to generate winds on "create a flight". I have noticed much discussion on crosswind landings so there's something I've missed. I have looked through the learning center several times but can't locate any directions on how to generate winds. My settings are at most difficult. Appreciate any guidance on this.

It's very simple:

From "create a flight" click on the "change" tab for "selected weather"

-then select "user defined"

-"customize"

You will then see options to change the direction and speed of the wind (at the surface). If you click on "advanced", you will see tabs to make more detailed changes: different winds at different altitudes, shear strength, gusts, etc.

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Reply #8 - May 31^st, 2009 at 8:21am

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DenisH wrote on May 31^st, 2009 at 8:04am:

DenisH wrote on May 31^st, 2009 at 8:03am:

Regarding weather. I am fairly new with FS9 and FS generally and have not been able to find how to generate winds on "create a flight". I have noticed much discussion on crosswind landings so there's something I've missed. I have looked through the learning center several times but can't locate any directions on how to generate winds. My settings are at most difficult. Appreciate any guidance on this.

Go to Weather, (hit the change option), then User Defined, then Customize.

You will see a wind direction "compass" with a red pointer which can be dragged to whatever heading you wish and a wind speed slider.

It is fun to experiment with these settings.

David "Opa" Marshall

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Reply #9 - May 31^st, 2009 at 11:03am

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Gentlemen: Thanks very much for the guidance. I missed "customize" and you've solved the problem. Thanks again.

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