[bvipilots] Re: Two observations
- From: Robert Cezar <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bvipilots@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 07:49:01 -0700
Opssss.... Failed to give you the link Tony!
Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ldmPjw-AAQ&list=UUpFOLjcbPl5ucqT_PekL5kA&index=1&feature=plcp
r :)
On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 7:44 AM, Robert Cezar <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hello Tony,
>
> I had the SERVER DEBUGGER on for your entire flight and observed
> everything that was happening in real-time.
>
> Wow! You did a remarkable job.
>
> I observed as you perform an ILS approach on runway 29, then at five
> hundred AGL, you executed a "Go Around", came around and did a "Visual
> Approach", it blew my socks off !!!
>
> I also observed a few errors, the biggest being the "Announce Taxi" issue.
> I will need to put in some further debugging to trap that problem.
> Once I get that software written, we can address that by merely starting
> the Bravo with CTRL+E, then say, "Announce Taxi Intentions". I will get
> back to you ASAP on this issue.
>
> Other observation.
>
> You said to Michelle... "set propeller pitch to low r p m". That is a
> No-No. I'm surprised she could execute the Go Around.
> It does however, give rise to me writing some code to automatically
> optimise both the Propellor Pitch and Mixture setting in the BVI mode.
> In the meantime, please leave it set to "High RPM". Thanks.
>
> You used the syntax:
>
> "going to one three four point five"
> "five kilo tango is with you"
>
> While that is perfectly functional, please try using...
>
> "Acknowledge Hand Off"
> "Contact Next Controller"
>
> so I can be sure it works in all cases. Thanks again.
>
> The major issue was the failure to contact the Local Traffic.
>
> Please take a listen to this video about 10 minutes in. The entire video
> is 16 minutes long.
>
> All in All Tony, that was a remarkable flight !!!
>
> I will get back to you ASAP on the taxi stuff. Thanks for all you help.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Robert
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> On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 2:07 AM, Tony <tonys_groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>> I think, it would help more were I to take the trouble to read the
>> documentation.****
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>> I haven’t read it in a while, and just ploughed on with the testing.****
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>> I’ll be sure to in future before posting any issues, sorry about that.***
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>> T****
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>> *From:* bvipilots-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
>> bvipilots-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Robert Cezar
>> *Sent:* 09 April 2012 08:17
>> *To:* bvipilots@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> *Subject:* [bvipilots] Re: Two observations****
>>
>> ** **
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>> Hello Tony,****
>>
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>> Referring to the Code Revisions section located here:****
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>> http://www.itsyourplane.com/html/revisions.asp ****
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>> there's a link to the evolving SimpleATC formal documentation located
>> here:****
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>> http://www.itsyourplane.com/html/satc.asp ****
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>> Under the SimpleATC section, there's a lot of information about this
>> pending version. One of the notes reads:****
>>
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>> NOTE: In the Blind Pilot mode, the ATC Window remains open at all times
>> while in flight. This feature can be enabled and disabled. See Voice
>> Commands > Blind Pilots/Visually Impaired area for details. In the:****
>>
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>> Voice Commands > Blind Pilots/Visually ****
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>> section, it reads:****
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>> Maintain ATC Window open during flight****
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>> B V I A T C on****
>>
>> B V I A T C off****
>>
>> Since totally blind pilots cannot see whether or not the ATC window is
>> open, by activating BVI ATC, the ATC window remains open during flight. For
>> those who are visually impaired, they can deactivate this feature.****
>>
>> NOTE:: Effective Version 4.1.0.266.****
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>> ** **
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>> I will be releasing BETA Version 4.1.0.267 in a few minutes that will
>> address a few of the items that have been raised of late... like the Cowl
>> Flaps.****
>>
>> ** **
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>> Please keep in mind that BETA 4.1.0.267 is NOT what the final release
>> will be labelled. The final release will stall be called: 4.1.0.266. I'm
>> only raising the BETA version to the next minor version so I can be sure
>> BETA testers are running the correct software. It also means that you can
>> simply install the software, without having to uninstall the previous
>> version 266.****
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>> I hope that's clear... <LOL>****
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>> Thanks for all of your help Tony.****
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>> Regards,****
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>> Robert****
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>> ****
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>> On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 11:05 PM, Tony <tonys_groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:****
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>> Hi Robert ****
>>
>> ****
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>> I’ve always had those options set.****
>>
>> ****
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>> Regarding ATC, what used to happen is that the ATC menu could be closed
>> either by saying toggle ATC or by use of the scroll lock.****
>>
>> ****
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>> It would then remain closed until a Controller issued an order or told me
>> off.****
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>> ****
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>> Now though, it appears to remain open constantly, i.e. it can be closed
>> yet opens again almost at once.****
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>> ****
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>> Guess it doesn’t matter that much to a BVI pilot, not sure what someone
>> watching would see though.****
>>
>> ****
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>> T****
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>> ****
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>> *From:* bvipilots-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
>> bvipilots-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Robert Cezar
>> *Sent:* 09 April 2012 06:51
>> *To:* bvipilots@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> *Subject:* [bvipilots] Two observations****
>>
>> ****
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>> Hi,****
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>> ****
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>> I made two observations that are very relevant for BVI users:****
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>> ****
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>> 1. Pause on Task Switch****
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>> ****
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>> You need to disable this setting, otherwise, when ALT-TABBING away from
>> the simulator, it will go into PAUSE mode. Please do the following:****
>>
>> ****
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>> With the simulator in view, press ALT, followed by the letters O, E, G to
>> get to the General Options. ****
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>> ****
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>> Within the section on the left side entitled: ****
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>> ****
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>> Program ****
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>> ****
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>> the second check box down is entitled:****
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>> ****
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>> Pause on Task Switch ****
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>> ****
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>> Please ensure that this check box in UNCHECKED. ****
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>> ****
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>> 2. In the same panel, on the right hand side under the section entitled:*
>> ***
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>> Air Traffic Control****
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>> ****
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>> please ensure that the check box entitled:****
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>> ****
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>> Auto-open ATC window****
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>> is CHECKED.****
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>> ****
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>> Once done, press ENTER to return to the simulator's main view. ****
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>> Regards,****
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>> Robert****
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