![]() ![]() A 72-page PDF manual is included which clearly explains all the functions and features which is wonderful. For review purposes, I tried both and will display exterior screen grabs in the next section. The two options are “High Performance” (lower resolution and softer looking clouds) and “High Resolution” (more detail, harder edges and more cloud types). After this, ASXP will start and if you want to want to install the optional cloud textures, select “Textures” from the left side of the program interface. After your new account is verified you will be asked for the order number and serial key. The account will enable secure usage of ASXP on any compatible computer, at any time, if you are only logged in once from one location at a time. Create an account completing all the requested information. After this, you will be asked to log in or create an Active Sky online account which is also required for functionality. The first thing is to install the ASXP Connect plugin which is required for proper Active Sky XP functionality. Make sure the simulator is closed and run the installer and follow the prompts. I have Ultra Weather XP installed and plan on keeping it installed because I like the textures that it provides. It is compatible with X-Plane texture plugins, so you can try these with Active Sky to see for yourself. The user manual does not say to do this, but I recommend uninstalling other weather generation programs before installing Active Sky to avoid conflicts. For X-Plane users that prefer other X-Plane retailers, HiFi Simulations has said they will see about adding other retailers for distribution. InstallationĬurrently, Active Sky XP is only available from four stores, Simmarket, Justflight, FSPS and FSPilotshop. To read common question and answers visit the product page here. 1024x768 minimum available screen resolution to display all of the user interface features.OpenGL 3.3 graphics device (Nvidia GTX 500 or better). Active or stable internet connection (broadband recommended).X-Plane 11.26 or later (64-bit for Windows) is required.HiFi Simulations hope to add support for other OS/platform support in the future. In a networked environment, the ASXP application/client may run on Windows 32-bit (still Windows 7 or later). Windows 64-Bit (v7 or later) Only: Mac, Linux and 32-bit X-Plane/Windows versions are not supported.ASXP also features an optional high-performance photo-realistic cloud texture replacement with a simple texture installation wizard. Active Sky XP features high-performance cloud depiction with a focus on conditions accuracy, utilizing the X-Plane internal cloud rendering via a hybrid API approach with two different modes available. Not a complete visual cloud rendering replacement: HiFi Simulations has put their previous X-Plane visual cloud rendering replacement efforts on hold (expected 4th quarter 2019), due to performance considerations and changing API environment/tools that are not yet finalized.Mobile Companion App: Use any device/browser to connect with Active Sky over your network and view and control the weather.Surface Crosswind Attenuation: Optional, for better ground handling in crosswind conditions while preserving headwind/tailwind component for performance accuracy.Voice Weather Delivery: Active Sky ATIS and Flight watch are available at any time by listening on 122.00, 122.02 or 122.05 for the closest station, destination weather reports, and the FSS weather briefing.Active Sky Weather Engine: An evolved version of the Active Sky platform brings the core features that made Active Sky the leading weather engine for the other simulators: Advanced weather synthesis and interpolation, high-resolution winds aloft, realistic air and atmosphere effects, a comprehensive weather data network, integrated visual mapping and planning and more.High-Performance Weather Depiction: Uses internal X-Plane 11.2x/11.3x cloud depiction for maximum performance and smoothness, with multiple weather depiction modes including theme cell “real weather” mode and global static mode – VR compatible and optimized.Active Air Effects: Replaces internal X-Plane turbulence and air effects, providing enhanced turbulence, drafts, thermals, terrain-based wind effects, surface friction, gusts, variability, wake turbulence, microbursts and more. ![]() Using a hybrid weather depiction interface through X-Plane 11’s weather API, a realistic, high-performance and high-fidelity weather experience is realised. HiFi Simulations has just brought what I consider the best weather-generating program for FSX and Prepar3D simulator to the X-Plane platform for the first time. ![]()
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