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Note that
ActiveSky Graphics Requires
Microsoft .NET Framework
v1.1 for new enhanced interface/texture
generation technology. Most XP users have this already via
Windows Update. To install it, visit
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and choose
CUSTOM, SOFTWARE - OPTIONAL.
For more
information about ASv6.5/FSX compatibility,
click
here.
ActiveSky Graphics*
Greatly-enhanced cloud, sky and environment textures providing
thousands of different combination possibilities in several
different categories - A brand new visually-appealing
interface uses new theme groups, quick selection, browse and
selection detail modes
* ASG is
compatible only with FS9
Almost
Limitless Cloud Textures
Over 1,000,000 unique 3D cloud texture results are
possible!
Intelligent Graphics
Selection Weather-influenced graphics selections are
integrated into ASv6 and ActiveSky Graphics
Auto-Submit Graphics
Automatically launch and submit configurable graphics
themes including random, wx-influenced and custom
Wx-Finder Interface
Find any kind of weather you're looking for with just a
few clicks!
Vertical Air Simulation
Updraft and downdraft effects including programmable and
automatic (adjustable) thermals
Wx Configurator Interface
Easily program custom weather on a global, local or
regional basis - Includes several pre-made themes!
Overcast Enhancement
Option
Provides thicker overcast layers and less
chance of seeing the ground beneath it
Smoothing and Suppression
Prevents most dramatic visual shifts and/or pauses in
weather changes
High-Resolution Private
Weather Server System Access
Flight Plan Entry, Import
and Processing
ASv6 can use your route to enable
special route-based features and options
Flight Plan, Wx Report
and Navigation Log Display
Makes realistic weather
planning possible
Offline Sequential Playback
Download and playback a historical time range with
automatic dynamic changes from hour to hour
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New Inserted
and Controlled Virtual FS Wx-Stations
Over
500 new wx stations bridge the gap and provide more accurate
wx depiction and transition capability
New "Force
route aloft temps" and "Force route baro pressure" Options
These assist in high-altitude/high-speed oceanic flight
transitions
New
Turbulence Effects and Options
Care for more turbulence?
The new turbulence effects and Turbulence Frequency % option
allow all the "bump" you desire! Turbulence frequency
and strength are also conditionally-influenced by the
weather conditions
Enhanced High-Resolution Winds Aloft
Simulation
Using the World Forecast Model data with
the new inserted virtual weather stations, all
areas including oceanic zones are depicted with realistic
aloft conditions and smoother more realistic
transitions
ActiveRadar Precipitation and Weather Display Module*
Providing real-time ASv6 weather data in textual and
graphical formats!
*AR is
compatible only with FS9
Dozens of Configurable Settings and Options
Full FS Station-Based Wx Depiction/Transition Integration
Online (real-time) and
Offline (preset or historical) Modes
Historical Archive
Download Access with 24-hour Archive Intervals
Download any hourly cycle within a historical date period
(since May 1, 2005)
Wake Turbulence
Simulation
Flying too close behind another aircraft,
or crossing an aircraft's path can result in a temporary
lack of aircraft control
Direct Wind Control
Provides correct wind direction and speed depiction through
any area at any time, at any altitude without dramatic
shifts
TAF (Forecast) Dynamic Wx
Processing
Weather can optionally morph as forecasted
via TAF reports
User's Guide and Guide to
Aviation Weather
Simple and effective documentation to
get you up to speed on real-world aviation weather and how
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ActiveSky Version 6 and
ActiveSky Graphics is available for immediate purchase and
download from the following vendors:
Note that while
we attempt to lock our price to $37.99 USD, certain vendors may use
different currencies which equates to potentially different prices
(more or less than $37.99). Please be aware of the currency
and exchange rates in use as they may fluctuate from time to time.
SimMarket (Credit Card,
Paypal, Echeck, Check)
Flight1
(Credit Card)
System Requirements:
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Note that
ActiveSky Graphics Requires
Microsoft .NET Framework
v1.1 for new enhanced interface/texture
generation technology. Most XP users have this already via
Windows Update. To install it, visit
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and choose
CUSTOM, SOFTWARE - OPTIONAL.
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300MB Hard Disk space
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FS2004, A Century of Flight
(installed) - (WideFS Compatible)
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Designed for and tested
with Microsoft Windows XP (operation of this product on
other operating systems is not guaranteed)
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Processor and Graphics card
capable of achieving desired performance in stock FS2004
using real weather (1.5GHZ processor or better is
recommended)
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256MB+ RAM
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Sound Card with multiple
sound playback capability (for voice features)
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Internet connection (for
online or archival data access) - Firewalls may require
special configuration - Broadband recommended
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Minimum 1024x768 screen
resolution (most screens will work in 800x600 but not
all features/commands will be visible)
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For more information about
ASv6.5/FSX compatibility,
click here.
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ActiveSky is programmed by Damian Clark
and graphical texture content is created by Chris Willis.
Support and Usability Design Assistance is provided by Jim Skorna.
Work first began on developing
ActiveSky back in 2001. The first version (original ActiveSky)
was released in early 2002. Since then, we've released
ActiveSky wxRE (December 2002), ActiveSky 2004 (December 2003),
ActiveSky 2004.5 (November 2004), ASV (June 2005), ASV Enhanced
(October 2005) and just recently: ASv6 and ActiveSky Graphics
(December 2005).
The ActiveSky private beta team is a
core group of approximately 30 members who have been testing the
product's various versions since 2002. They put many hours
into testing and interacting with the development team on a daily
basis. Most of them are actual real-world Pilots and all of
them have extensive simulation and weather experience. Several
members hold advanced degrees in aeronautics and meteorology.
The various ActiveSky versions have
earned numerous awards for Best Flight Sim Add-on Utility and Best
Weather Engine. Our most recent award was given by AVSIM
for ASv6 (Gold Star Award).
Damian Clark, Programmer and Lead
Developer, is a Commercial Pilot Certificate holder with
Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings.
The HiFi DataNet took over 2 years
to develop and consists of 3 separate servers (2
collection/distribution, 1 collection/control). The system is
responsible for collecting weather data automatically from several
different sources, synthesizing it into station-based data,
archiving snapshots, and providing the real-time or archived data to
AS users in a secure (encrypted) and efficient format. Over 30
gigabytes of weather data are collected and served each day!
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