All,
Following the release of the NG FMC pack I am pleased to support some features of the NG FMC and more pack which finally removes some of the bodges around wind uplinks from BACARS.
I just want to thank Hardy for his consistently brilliant network interface for developers. I started making changes a few months ago to pass cirrus wind data from dispatch to BACARS in the hope that hardy will provide a network interface for the data in the instructor station.
To my surprise with a little monitoring of the PSX port Hardy has already provided these features at release it would appear making the release of this update a few hours work on top of the pre work.
New Features in V7-Wind Corridors automatically created when uplinking FLT INIT information from the dispatch centre and enabled.
-Weather SENT> bug fixed
-Sensibo integration to integrate real world airconditioning systems temperature on EICAS and control your aircon in your simulator from the overhead temp panels (message if you want to try this out)
-Loadsheet figures integrated
-PSX EFB for the iPad Support (More info to come on this)
-BAVirtual Integration for BACARS OOOI data
-VATSIM ATIS migrated to new reliable JSON data server.
Grab the new version from Here (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ak0tcu2d8ubf0o684ssi1/PSX-BACARS-7.0.8.msi?rlkey=jmaqi2jsipnbnjwkto7fd3lnk&dl=1)
More Information on Simfest Dispatch and BACARShttp://aerowinx.com/board/index.php?topic=4584 - Simfest Dispatch
http://aerowinx.com/board/index.php?topic=2757.0 - BACARS Up to V4
Please note that the new website https://planning.simfest.co.uk has replaced the old dispatch linkIf you have problems with grey screens when planning or not able to login to Simbrief I recommend following the below :-
Login to navigraph and simbrief on their own websites..
Go to: chrome://settings/cookies
Scroll down to: "Sites that can always use cookies"
Click on the "Add" button.
Enter: On the enter site line, add: "planning.simfest.co.uk"
Next: Check the box for "Include third-party cookies on this site"
Full change log QuoteV7.0.8
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-Updated to work with new NOAA weather URLs
-Cosmetic fixes on weather print outs.
-OOOI Times including touchdown report reliability improved by a small rewrite
-CARD assumed temperatures have been fine tuned a bit more
V7.0.7
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-Fixes to Assume Temp calculation in CARD
V7.0.6
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-Further fixes to PDC
V7.0.3
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-Stopped installer deleting config file
V7.0.2
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-Fixed PRE DEP CLR not working any more with VATSIM changes
-PRE DEP CRLNC SENT and SEND Caret works correctly
-Once a clearance is acked, accept will stay in small font until it is replaced
V7.0.1
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-Updated with new Server details.
V6.1.1
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-Message now displayed if Hoppie Send Fails
-Error checking on Hoppie Destination Field
-Fixed error where card would display the incorrect time on a Performance request
-Fixed issue with Arrival message time format
V6.1.0
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-Resolved compatibility issues with PSX 10.151/2 - Requires 10.152 or later.
-All Dates and Times are now relative to PSX Time and not real time.
V6.0.9
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-Fixed bug where performance data is not generated when at extremes of performance charts
-MACTOW Either comes from PSX or the MACTOW Entry if entered on Perf Print Out
-If Single Digit Assumed Temp Returned the Text is padded to display in the correct column
-Added Config File Entry DownloadVatsimATIS to allow disabling of VATSIM Data Download
V6.0.8
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-More stablity fixes
-Changed INIT DATA REQ Behaviour, can now uplink without entering a flight number.
V6.0.7
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-Stop pages getting stuck in between FLT INIT and CREW
-BACARS remains active even after reloading situation
-Changes to stop BACARS disappearing with real CDU
-Now Tied into ACARS L AC CB
-Added Landing Report
-ATIS Formats all updated
-Added Landing score calculation
-Final Flight report now in BA Format.
-Changing BACARS page during INIT DATA REQ no longer causes strange things to happen.
-Added Prelim Loadsheet after entering FOB and clicking Y
-FLT INIT PRINT Report now accurate
-Fixed LBS FOB Entry
-Added Every Single BA Performance Correction Code
04 3 mm – 6 mm (0.1 – 0.25 in) Standing Water – Full Power T/O
05 7 mm – 10 mm (0.25 – 0.4 in) Standing Water – Full Power T/O
06 11 mm – 13 mm (0.4 – 0.5 in) Standing Water – Full Power T/O
07 3 mm – 6 mm (0.1 – 0.25 in) Slush – Full Power T/O
08 7 mm – 10 mm (0.25 – 0.4 in) Slush – Full Power T/O
09 11 mm – 13 mm (0.4 – 0.5 in) Slush – Full Power T/O
10 Compacted Snow – Full Power T/O
11 10 mm – 20 mm (0.4 – 0.8 in) Dry Snow – Full Power T/O
12 21 mm – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 in) Dry Snow – Full Power T/O
13 31 mm – 40 mm (1.2 – 1.6 in) Dry Snow – Full Power T/O
14 41 mm – 50 mm (1.6 – 2.0 in) Dry Snow – Full Power T/O
20 Braking Action Medium – Full Power T/O
21 Braking Action Medium to Poor – Full Power T/O
22 Braking Action Poor or Unreliable – Full Power T/O
31 1 A/C Pack On
36 FAM V Sys. Inop – Single Pack Operation
40 Autospoilers Inop
56 Full Power Take-Off
61 Landing Gear Extended – Full Power T/O
64 2 Brakes Inop – Deactivation Tool used
65 2 Brakes Inop – Line Capped/Brake Removed
66 Anti-Skid Inop – Full Power T/O
67 Demand Hydraulic Pumps 1 or 4 Inoperative
70 17 Percent Aft CG
71 21 Percent Aft CG
72 TO1 Thrust Rating
73 TO2 Thrust Rating
V6.0.6
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-Updated Message formats when printing
-Print Prompt now changes when pushing print on uplinked message page
-Tidy up of message printing
-Stop PERF page randomly showing up on printing
V6.0.5
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-Removed CDU Sim Menu Change for Real CDUs as caused issues with new EFB
-Reduced ACARS Report Submission time to 1 minute as we keep missing them
-Updated Flight Board Update to better match new layout
-ATIS Printouts now formatted correctly
-ATIS now reads VATSIM datafile properly
-ACARS Message Printing Format made more realistic
-Fixed Doors Time
-Flightboard now updates to GATE CLOSED on doors shutting
V6.0.3
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-Added Option to override PSX Time for Visuals Generators :-
Go to INIT/PRES FLT P2/2 and Enter the following in FLT TIME Box (will not override value in CDU)
M1 - Minus 1 hour from PSX Time (changes as time passes)
P2 - Plus 2 hours from PSX Time (changes as time passes)
1230 - Set time to 1230Z (will not change)
-Added .ToUpper() on ACARS Messages to stop off spec messages breaking the CDU
-Reduced blanking time to try and stop real CDU hanging
-Fix URL encoding for emails with + signs in them
V6.0.3
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-Added Sim Menu Option for those running real CDU's with PSX.NET (Ask Gary for details)
V6.0.2
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-Many fixes for when running real CDU's with cockpit concept MCDU Board
-Fixes to screen blanking to use proper PSX spec rather than a bodge
-Minor UI fixes
-Fixes to ACARS Menu Ordering
-Defects menu removed as per final BA ACARS release
-Temp Box now 2 characters not 3
-Fixed issue with more than 99 tonnes of fuel causing issues on INIT/PRE FLT 2/2
-Added Doors Closing Times to INIT/PRES FLT
V6.0.1
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-Bug fix for TLS Issues preventing Weather from being obtained
V6.0.0
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-Updated to use VATSIMs new V3 data feed as the old one will be removed soon.
-Jumped on the 2021 Dark mode bandwagon
V5.1.2
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-More Error checking on ATIS Printing
-More Debug on ATIS printing
-Ability to turn off Landing score in config file
V5.1.0
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-Compatabile with PSXInfo Landing Data
-Logs landing data to simfest dispatch/planning system for top gear leaderboard
-Removes PSXInfo score after 15 seconds from EICAS
-Landing Pilot is defaulted to Captain incase crew forget to fill in
-Landing Pilot now in the correct column on CDU
V5.0.9
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-Updated for SimSwitch NAME function
-Updated to fix Typo in DEFECT REP that shows up when using real CDU via ARINC
V5.0.8
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-Changed all Hoppie Position, Reports etc to send to the LongAirlineCode, not always BAW
V5.0.7
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-Fixed missing file in installer that prevented Weather/AIS from returning
V5.0.6
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-Internal Test Version
V5.0.5
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-Wind Data Now Imported into PSX Wind Corridors from CIRRUS
-PSX Wind Corridor settings set when running BACARS to use them with random variation
V5.0.4
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-Update to use VATSIM JSON DataFeed
-Fix BAV Position Reporting
-VATSIM ATIS now in uppercase
-ATIS now will always return from VATSIM if requested rather than come back blank
V5.0.3
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-Remove NG Style FLTINIT
V5.0.2
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-Fixed Oceanic Remarks not working
-Fixed WEATHER AIS Page getting stuck
-METAR/ATIS reports now tidied up
V5.0.1
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-Added validation on ETE to ensure theres no Dots in it Should be format HHMM
-Support added to send flight reports to BAV (refer to BAV forums on how to enable this)
-Added BAV Position Update
-Fixed Loadsheet pax figures only working for Gary.
-Adding a Sensibo API key will display room temperature on EICAS as U/D Figure
-Only Send Arrival Message if an arrival stand is returned
-BAV position now updates every 5 seconds
-BAV position update now uses FLT INIT Dest/Dept instead of FMC values
V5.0.0
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-Revisions on Final Loadsheet Now show // next to the changed items
-Loadsheet PAX Figures now match those in Dispatch Center Loadsheet if available
-Wind Uplink Bodge Removed
-Wind info from flightplan downloaded from web server now in preperation for integration with dispatch and NG FMC when it comes.
-Added Delay to FLT INIT 1/2 and 2/2 Page
-Added Delays to all pages
V4.1.1
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-Attempted to solve issue of ZFW not changing properly in PSX
-Update to enter email address into ActiveFlight Database so everyone can use flightboard and iPad App
V4.1.0
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-Removed bbbb's from the flight report
-Arrival Information Message Generated during descent from Dispatch
V4.0.9
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-Updated Navadata for Perfomance Calculation to AUG18.
-Fixed Prefuel Override when using a number with decimal places
-Changed Display of ACARS Uplinks to use small font.
-FOB Value validation Added
-FOB Value will now add a decimal point if not added
-Unchecking Ready to board will now stop prefueling
For those who have downloaded before this point, please can you redownload and run the installer... small cock up :-)
Hi Gary,
I don't have the NG FMC yet (am waiting for Aerosoft Usa to offer the update). Are you saying the new Bacars update will take the 'wind information' generated by PSX Dispatch/Simbrief and copy it to the Corridor box automatically.
Thanks in advance, John
Correct John.
that's brilliant, thanks so much for your continued updates for PSX dispatch and Bacars. I use them every flight!
John
No problem John... so do I!
Hi Gary, many thanks for getting this update out so quickly after the NG release and for all the add-on support you give for PSX.
I've just installed BACARS 5.05 from the link. It prints a PERF REQ as expected, but it doesn't print any WX/AIS outputs - the PSX printer light never comes on. I've tried it with MET and ATIS selected for several airports (both arrival and departure) but no luck. Please can you help?
Many thanks,
M
Thanks for this, such amazing work and I am so excited to play with it! A bit confused about how to use ActiveSky with the new weather stuff though?
Martin,
I tested that quite extensively yesterday as some changes were made around that. Have you got a hoppie login code entered? I wonder if it's broken without one.
I have the same problem as Martin - I think it is a Hoppie logon issue - no matter what I try I can't get his number/letter sequence to work. Not even with cut/paste..
Peter.
The ACARS backend has a spy function so that you can see whether your requests actually got through:
https://www.hoppie.nl/acars/system/log.html
If you don't see anything at all here under your callsign, you know there is a data item missing somewhere in your setup.
You can also verify whether the backend itself works ok; if you see others' messages, it is working.
To simply verify your logon code, you can use this one:
https://www.hoppie.nl/acars/system/send.html
And if you doubt about your code, re-register and the system will re-send if you still have a valid code. Take care that copy-paste is always the safer option than read-and-type. Characters such as 1 and l, and i and l, and 0 and O are very easy to mess up.
https://www.hoppie.nl/acars/system/register.html
There are ACARS clients that auto-register for you. FSLabs has a few. If these manage to get their own code, they will likely disable your old code without you noticing.
Hoppie
Hi Gary,
I have a question regarding performance calculation in BACARS (using your web planner(http://ba747card.us-west-2.elasticbeanstalk.com/) for testing purposes. I hesitated between asking here or creating another thread, tell me if you prefer this option).
My question is about Packs Off Take Off.
Out of curiosity I ran several tests to understand the effects on performance.
I lock all conditions:, weather, runway, I stick with antiice off and dry runway,etc and compare the results with the option packs on or off to see the difference.
I willingly use rather short runways to make sure the runway is limiting.
The only difference i see is that assumed temp is a bit higher and V1 a bit higher with packs ON. But there is no difference in TOPL: I assumed that PACKS OFF take off would allow for a greater TOPL (or allow to reduce wear on the engine for a given weight).
Am I missing something regarding this TOPL not moving ?
Cheers.
Charles
Quote from: Britjet on Tue, 4 Feb 2020 11:25
I have the same problem as Martin - I think it is a Hoppie logon issue - no matter what I try I can't get his number/letter sequence to work. Not even with cut/paste..
Peter.
Peter, when I installed BACARS 5.0.5 I had to re-enter my Hoppie logon details and the boxes remained red as though the details weren't accepted. But when I restarted BACARS all looked normal and green. Did your login details work after a restart?
V best, Martin
Quote from: Gary Oliver on Tue, 4 Feb 2020 10:25
Martin,
I tested that quite extensively yesterday as some changes were made around that. Have you got a hoppie login code entered? I wonder if it's broken without one.
Hi Gary and thanks for your reply. I entered my Hoppie login code and after a BACARS restart had green boxes so presume that was all ok. I'm going to have another go in a minute - sometimes these things take a bit of time to settle down - I'll report back. V best, Martin
Quote from: tango4 on Tue, 4 Feb 2020 16:43
The only difference i see is that assumed temp is a bit higher and V1 a bit higher with packs ON. But there is no difference in TOPL: I assumed that PACKS OFF take off would allow for a greater TOPL (or allow to reduce wear on the engine for a given weight).
Am I missing something regarding this TOPL not moving ?
Charles
Charles - No, I don't think you are missing anything - Packs OFF should give an increase of about 2000kg.
Triple7 might wish to comment here..
Peter
Martin,
I just got another logon code from Hoppie's website and all is now good.
Some previous confusion over the letters and numbers, as Hoppie says, no doubt.
Thanks Hoppie..
Peter
Quote from: Britjet on Tue, 4 Feb 2020 18:51
Martin,
I just got another logon code from Hoppie's website and all is now good.
Some previous confusion over the letters and numbers, as Hoppie says, no doubt.
Peter
Thanks Peter - if that solved the issue with WX printouts then I will try doing the same. M
Quote from: Britjet on Tue, 4 Feb 2020 18:46
Quote from: tango4 on Tue, 4 Feb 2020 16:43
The only difference i see is that assumed temp is a bit higher and V1 a bit higher with packs ON. But there is no difference in TOPL: I assumed that PACKS OFF take off would allow for a greater TOPL (or allow to reduce wear on the engine for a given weight).
Am I missing something regarding this TOPL not moving ?
Charles
Charles - No, I don't think you are missing anything - Packs OFF should give an increase of about 2000kg.
Triple7 might wish to comment here..
Peter
Many thanks Peter.
Okay so we are happy the Hoppie Code fixes the Weather bug. Would anyone be offended if we made a Hoppie Code mandatory? Otherwise theres a bit of recoding required that we could use the time for more exciting things on :-)
Regarding the Performance Figures we know there are a few things to look at. We just need to get Btriple7 enthusiastic again!
Hi Gary,
Sorry - I've sorted the Hoppie Login but I'm still not getting any weather..
Incidentally - for the update - I just ran the new MSI over the previous installation. Would this have any effect?
Peter
Quote from: Britjet on Tue, 4 Feb 2020 19:56
Hi Gary,
Sorry - I've sorted the Hoppie Login but I'm still not getting any weather..
Incidentally - for the update - I just ran the new MSI over the previous installation. Would this have any effect?
Peter
Peter, this is exactly the situation I am in, with a working Hoppie code and having run the MSI over the last installation. And I get no weather printout.
M
Gary is looking into it, Martin.
Peter
Quote from: Gary Oliver on Tue, 4 Feb 2020 19:17
Regarding the Performance Figures we know there are a few things to look at. We just need to get Btriple7 enthusiastic again!
Or you could threaten him ;D
Jokes aside, thanks also for clarifying this.
All the best.
Charles
Gary, the automatic wind data transfer into PSX worked flawlessly - brilliant stuff - and a pleasant surprise was receiving the arrival message with ETA and gate details! Many thanks. Martin
Same problem with the weather on myside..
Just to inform...
Best
Steff
Hi Gary
with the BAVirtual Integration in BACARS V5 would i still need their acars software?. How would i get this to work.
Fly744F
Gary Thank you for your efforts. I am aware that you are working on getting ACARS and weather printout but whist you are doing that would you please look into the fact that the print outs I am getting from dispatch and PSX are being shortened by about a 1/4 and following printouts include what is missing in the previous ones.I have happily been using a Epsom receipt printer in association with Adapt PSX.
Cheers
Derek Adam
Poor Gazpet. Maybe he should rename himself Jesus.
Hi Gary, unfortunately with the latest installer it doesn't load at all. I ran the installer over the existing v4 install.
Application: PSX.Bacars.UI.exe
Framework Version: v4.0.30319
Description: The process was terminated due to an unhandled exception.
Exception Info: System.TypeLoadException
at PSX.Bacars.UI.MainForm..ctor()
at PSX.Bacars.UI.Program.Main()
Faulting application name: PSX.Bacars.UI.exe, version: 5.0.5.0, time stamp: 0x5e3874e4
Faulting module name: KERNELBASE.dll, version: 10.0.14393.3383, time stamp: 0x5ddcba29
Exception code: 0xe0434352
Fault offset: 0x0000000000034c48
Faulting process id: 0xe08
Faulting application start time: 0x01d5de75f525aa31
Faulting application path: C:\PSX\PSXBACARS\PSX.Bacars.UI.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Windows\System32\KERNELBASE.dll
Report Id: df983ec0-01d6-4293-952e-309cd4fa72db
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:
Hi Gary,
In the process of converting to W10 from W7 the password for simfest dispatch disappeared into the ether!
I would be grateful if you could email a new password. I assume you have my email address on file.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Derek Adam
Is it only me, or is the simfest dispatch down? I have a connection error and can not reach dispatch.simfest.co.uk.
Kind Regards
Beat LSZH
I just checked and was able to login ok
John
Hi Guys, I too had problems accessing simbrief from simfest.
It seems that the problem lies in the schedule section of simfest.
If you have any flight that is not filled in completely or wrongly, delete them, and all will be well again.
I obtained this advice from Gary
Cheers
Derek
5.0.7 now fixes the missing file in the installer that was preventing the WXR/AIS menu from ever returning an ATIS or METAR.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/56pd84rug9e6omb/PSX%20BACARS-V5.0.7.msi?dl=1 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/56pd84rug9e6omb/PSX%20BACARS-V5.0.7.msi?dl=1)
Cheers
Gary
Gary
Thanks for the update, printed the wxr with no problems!
John
Quote from: JohnH on Wed, 8 Apr 2020 17:31
Gary
Thanks for the update, printed the wxr with no problems!
John
Ditto!
Thanks for the update, Gary!
One thing I noticed, as with previous versions, uplinked ACARS Messages will always be send to 'BAW', regardless of the airline codes - long and short - configured in BACARS. I might be doing something wrong?
Regards
Joerg
Joerg,
Can you try this...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/enfqkz87cjcypni/PSX%20BACARS-V5.0.8.msi?dl=0
V5.0.8
======
-Changed all Hoppie Position, Reports etc to send to the LongAirlineCode, not always BAW
Gary,
that was ligthning fast, and right on the spot! Thanks a lot!
Regards,
Joerg
Gary,
Has 5.0.8 been made public yet?
The link on page 1 results in 5.0.7 being downloaded again...
Cheers,
AlexB
PSX BACARS-V5.0.8.msi · 3,57 MB,
this is what I see...
Best
Steff
Link Fixed
Yup all good now.
Havagoodone.....
AlexB
Hi Gary,
Been running PSX BACARS-V5.0.8 all is fine but when I edit PSX.Bacars.UI.exe.Config to use LB & then attempt to enter the fuel figure during flight init the numbers will not enter ... on Page 2/2 ACARS INIT/PRES FLT the actual fuel figure is correctly shown in LB but on page 1/2 I am unable to enter it as a LB QTY, I can however enter it as a KG QTY.
Cheers
Steve
Hi Gary,
Really stupid question. I haven't used Simfest Dispatch for awhile and was trying to get back into it to explore new stuff. Dispatch seemed to work ok for getting flight schedules etc. but I hung up when trying to get flight plan etc. - my Simbrief sign-on got messed up and couldn't get new password for some reason. What's the easy way to get signed up again??
Cheers,
Torrence
Quote from: torrence on Fri, 24 Apr 2020 02:39
Hi Gary,
Really stupid question. I haven't used Simfest Dispatch for awhile and was trying to get back into it to explore new stuff. Dispatch seemed to work ok for getting flight schedules etc. but I hung up when trying to get flight plan etc. - my Simbrief sign-on got messed up and couldn't get new password for some reason. What's the easy way to get signed up again??
Cheers,
Torrence
Hi Torrence,
In the manual Gary mentions the following,,
quote
b. Your email address you register here should be the same one you use on BACARS or
CLOUDCARS explained later in this document.
c. Your email address will not be added to any email lists.
d. If you really want you can use a fictional email address such as
gary.oliver@leavemealone.com if you would rather
end quote
So it looks like you can use an email of your creation as long as the same email in used in the Bacars email entry.
John
Thanks for info, John
I think my problem may stem from using my old installation with BACARS v4.0.5 and associated settings - I was using the same email in both Dispatch and BACARS but was still getting message that Simbrief already had that email used for some reason. I'll try loading and setting up latest V5.0.8 and starting over.
Cheers
Torrence
Have got BACARS v5.0.8 going successfully now - and Dispatch is producing OPF and other stuff successfully. Thanks for RTFM reminder, John :). Still have one puzzle - after I start initializing ACARS (FLT INIT), enter flight number etc. everything looks ok: DATA UPLINKED etc. through READY TO BOARD per BACARS dispatch guide. However, I noticed on the BACARS status window that everything was Green except the ACARS button which was RED with ACARS FAILED message in spite of everything in the cockpit looking fine - proper route loaded, fueling going on etc. ?? Any idea of what's triggering that?
Cheers
Torrence
Correct Hoppie Logon
Got it, Gary. Thanks - that cleared the red ACARS flag.
I saw the posts earlier but didn't connect the dots. Thought my Hoppie code was still current.
That's two RTFM's in two days for me now. I must be losing it - the mind wanders, just hunkered down in my house due to COVID-19 with nothing to but play with my .......... PSX.
Cheers,
Torrence
Hi Gary,
I just got a new PC and I'm getting "ACARS FAILED" on the main screen (v5.0.8). Thanks for any help.
fly safe
Hi Gary,
Just tested out the BACARS and Simfest dispatch system and it's a fantastic piece of software! Can't believe how close we are to the real thing. Just one small request ;D Any chance we can have the ACA (Air Canada) OFP format included in airline options?
Jermain,
Your wish is my command. ACA is now added as an option.
https://prnt.sc/uik464
However AWS appear to have an outage preventing me from pushing the update to the live version, so the logo will be missing. I will try again in the morning.
Cheers
Gary
Wow that's brilliant! Thanks very much Gary! 8)
Quote from: Gary Oliver on Wed, 16 Sep 2020 22:57
Jermain,
Your wish is my command. ACA is now added as an option.
https://prnt.sc/uik464
However AWS appear to have an outage preventing me from pushing the update to the live version, so the logo will be missing. I will try again in the morning.
Cheers
Gary
Hi Gary.
I am able to generate flight plans with the ACA option now but the OFP format isn't correct. Is there a switch or something I need to flick? ;D lol
https://prntscr.com/ujhqqr (https://prntscr.com/ujhqqr) [Correct format]
https://prntscr.com/ujhqqu (https://prntscr.com/ujhqqu) [What I'm getting]
Thanks in advance
Jermaine,
Try it now... I have just updated the website with the latest code.
Cheers
Gary
Hi Gary,
Just tried again but the same thing is happening with the wrong format (not seeing the logo either if that's somehow linked). I did a webpage refresh but maybe it'll take a few hours. I'll try again later. Thanks for checking!
ahh!
I think you are still using the old dispatch website... Try planning.simfest.co.uk (you will need to sign up again with the same email but all of your old data will appear in the new website)
Cheers
Gary
Quote from: Gary Oliver on Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:06
ahh!
I think you are still using the old dispatch website... Try planning.simfest.co.uk (you will need to sign up again with the same email but all of your old data will appear in the new website)
Cheers
Gary
That's awesome Gary, thanks very much. All working fine! 8)
All,
Version 5.10 is available with the following fixes.
See the following post for information on the Landing Data stuff: http://aerowinx.com/board/index.php?topic=6061.0
V5.1.0
======
-Compatible with PSXInfo Landing Data
-Logs landing data to simfest dispatch/planning system for top gear leader board
-Removes PSXInfo score after 15 seconds from EICAS
-Landing Pilot is defaulted to Captain incase crew forget to fill in
-Landing Pilot now in the correct column on CDU
V5.0.9
======
-Updated for SimSwitch NAME function
-Updated to fix Typo in DEFECT REP that shows up when using real CDU via ARINC
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nem2hdg04quld8a/PSX%20BACARS-V5.1.0.msi?dl=0
Quick qery,
Can PSXBacars print to a physical printer? If so how do you set that up?
I cannot seem to get any add-on to provide the correct format for my thermal USB printer.
Cheers,
AlexB
I use AdaptPSX to print from bacars to my usb printer (POS 58 Terow )
Problem I have with AdaptPSX is that the format end is wrong...
The date/time stamp does not get printed (so it ends up at the top of the next item printed) and the page does not get a form feed or CRLF....
It would be nice to have a printout that has some custom settings. WidePSX uses too large a font and the margins are too big so I only get half lines in the centre of the form... but it does form feed and send a cut signal...
So the print format of AdaptPSX and the control aspects of WidePSX.... now that would work (I think...:) )
Cheers,
AlexB
agreed, thats the issues i have aswel
Wot part of Glasgow you in?
We came to Australia in '72 as a family. We were living in Balornock.... before that Partick....
My grandparents lived in Govan and my father was born in the Gorbals.
Seems like years ago now :)...
Cheers,
AlexB
Seems I found another thing out about AdaptPSX.. if I set to Alt Font then I only get 10 columns across in the centre of the sheet, but I do get the date/time and a cut....The font seems to be very faint though I never get the extra feed lines added..... :)
Cheers,
AlexB
Quote from: asboyd on Thu, 17 Dec 2020 04:45
Wot part of Glasgow you in?
We came to Australia in '72 as a family. We were living in Balornock.... before that Partick....
My grandparents lived in Govan and my father was born in the Gorbals.
Seems like years ago now :)...
Cheers,
AlexB
Clydebank born n bred, worked in Govan shipyard for a while before movinig on to work in Glasgow Central station, Glasgow has changed so much its barely recognizable now.
It had changed a lot between 72 and 80 when I was last there....
My father was at John Brown's for a long time as was my grandfather...
The only thing I miss, though, is the cooler weather in summer....40+ DegC days are a definite bummer.... and don't get me started on the humidity.... :)
Cheers,
AlexB
My dad was in John Browns till the last day before it shut down, sadly its now wasteland, college and doctors surgery that's now in its place.
Just sent a PM with a link to d/l my test app....
:)
Cheers,
AlexB
Morning all:
Not getting any WX printout in PSX even with 5.1.0. I created a Hoppie login this morning and everything is green bar the four bottom buttons which are blue.
I'm not sure what further information to provide, I appreciate the above is little more than "its broken". I've read through this thread but it seems the problem was fixed back in 1.0.7/0.8.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Edit: Other printouts work fine, including creating a test message in BACARS and sending it through.
Second Edit: It appears to be related to which type of WX I request. PSX ATIS by itself comes through and it gets printed. No VATSIM ATIS though.
SIGMET is blank, MET and METS seem to return nothing. All are "FROM: WXRAIS"
Combinations tend to result in nothing being printed.
Thanks
Anthony
It sounds like theres been some changes to the feeds that I consume for BACARS.... Now I know it cant be VATSIM as they promised to not do that again after the last 3 times they did! :-)
I shall try and have a look this week and the various issues that seem to have sprung up since it all worked perfectly for 40 legs during world flight (after the first few leg issues)
Cheers
G
Aliens... definitely Aliens.
Could be 5G!
Stop being ridiculous, the two of you. This is a serious issue.
We all know its the lizard people in conjunction with the Abominable Snowman!
We are virtual aviators, therefore it is caused by virtual gremlins...... Have you not seen "Something in the Clouds"....
:)
AlexB
Hi,
I never used Simfest Dispatch before, and reading the manual and looking at the you tube clip from Garry I noticed that the new portal has no loadsheet or online card option anymore.
Where can I find this?
Ivo
Hi Gary, just to let you know the Briefings page is down for me. OSX with Chrome, Safari & Firefox. Console error is:
blazor.server.js:19 [2021-01-30T13:23:00.795Z] Error: There was an unhandled exception on the current circuit, so this circuit will be terminated. For more details turn on detailed exceptions by setting 'DetailedErrors: true' in 'appSettings.Development.json' or set 'CircuitOptions.DetailedErrors'.
Hi
Just tried to open a briefing on the new simfest Page as well. It looks like it's still down. I get an ever turning icon and a yellow error message that i should reload the page. I am on Win10 and newest Chrome Browser.
All,
I have just managed to plan 10 different flights in a row with no problem (typical hey!)
Can you post a screenshot of your preferences panel for me?
Mine looks like this...
https://prnt.sc/yev0bh
This might point us in the right direction.
Cheers
Gary
Hi Gary
Ok, I could nail down the Problem, even if I could not explain: On the Planning site, i had several old flights, that have been planned. They didn't have the calculator button and had the Route, Pax, Cargo and CG Fields filled out. They have been blue in colour. As soon as i ticked every checkmark icon on every flight that had no calculator symbol, so that only the "green" just calculated flight was left, i could enter the briefeings page again. Like it tried to open old briefings together with the new one, but the old ones have not been around anymore and therefore popped an error.
Now it's all good again, i see my briefing.
Thank you very much for hinting the right direction.
Kind Regards
Beat
(I didnt forget to write your manual for BACARS, I just had very little time lately and wanted to switch to MSFS first...).
Quote from: thecrazedlog on Sun, 24 Jan 2021 22:26
Not getting any WX printout in PSX even with 5.1.0. I created a Hoppie login this morning and everything is green bar the four bottom buttons which are blue.
Second Edit: It appears to be related to which type of WX I request. PSX ATIS by itself comes through and it gets printed. No VATSIM ATIS though.
SIGMET is blank, MET and METS seem to return nothing. All are "FROM: WXRAIS"
Combinations tend to result in nothing being printed.
I'm experiencing this issue, too.
Also, my landing score stays on the upper eicas until replaced by a new one, even if I shut the programme down and restart it. I don't mind if the score is high...
M
You can erase latched EICAS messages on Instructor > Situation > Service by clicking "Erase latched messages".
It's a simulation of the latching logic in the real 744, but also clears fictitious messages injected by add-ons.
|-|
Quote from: Hardy Heinlin on Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:27
You can erase latched EICAS messages on Instructor > Situation > Service by clicking "Erase latched messages".
It's a simulation of the latching logic in the real 744, but also clears fictitious messages injected by add-ons.
Thanks Hardy - I think you are implying that if I get a good score it's fictitious! ;)
M
New version available
https://www.dropbox.com/s/oivahhox99rwk4u/PSX%20BACARS-V6.0.0.msi?dl=1
Please note that it seems a Hoppie Logon is needed to prevent strange issues occuring with BACARS. I only ever test with a Hoppie Account.
Cheers
Gary
Hi,
tested the new 6.0 and can´t get any WXR info. No printout. Sent is on for about 10 seconds that´s all..
At the BACARS program all buttons are green...
Best
Steffen
As posted in the other BACARS topic I think I found and fixed the issue at last!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gynsqmqe4wnmjf0/PSX%20BACARS-V6.0.1.msi?dl=1
Just tried Bacars v6.0.1 and it now works perfect! Thanks for all your time and effort!
John
No problem at all! Sorry it's taken so long to work out what's going on. Can only imagine the frustration for you guys.
I still don't know how Hardy does it, every single update "just works"
Cheers
G
Quote from: JohnH on Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:39
Just tried Bacars v6.0.1 and it now works perfect! Thanks for all your time and effort!
Ditto - all working perfectly now - many thanks, Gary!
I can confirm: It works now. Thanks Gary.
but there is a litle wish on my side: I it possible to add other airlines like Stevens (ST,STV)? for our VA?
Best wishes
Steff
Dear Gary, the next question:
My OFP for MUHA-EDDK says 174000 kgs of fuel, but after INIT DATA REQ there will be just 142170 in the Fuel window in PSx, that was my last fuel amount from the last flight..
What´s wrong?
Best
Steff
Staff, usually you see the fuel in the preload window. When you check the ready for boarding flag to yes, bacars will start loading your plans and also refuel.
You then get the paper print after fuelling has finished.
Thats what i saw at the first test, yes. But now it loads 142700 instead of the planned 130000kgs.
I have no idea how to upload pictures here, sorry
Steff
Disregard, found the failure..
The flightnumber was the same as the flight to MUHA, I changed it for the return flight and now it works.
Steff
Quote from: Captain_Crow on Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:27
I have no idea how to upload pictures here, sorry
https://aerowinx.com/board/index.php?topic=1744.0
Thx Jeroen!!
Best regards
Steff
Quote from: Captain_Crow on Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:12
I can confirm: It works now. Thanks Gary.
but there is a litle wish on my side: I it possible to add other airlines like Stevens (ST,STV)? for our VA?
Best wishes
Steff
Steff,
I thought we added Stevens already possibly at Markus request, but I didn't.... Which flight plan format do you guys want?
Cheers
Gary
Hi Gary, first: Thank you for all your wonderfull work!
LIDO would be nice.
Best
Steff
Hi Gary,
adding on to Steff's question, I too, would be grateful for addition of STV. In regards to our code, this is directly from our website.
"Stevens 2-letter IATA code is SE and the the 3-letter ICAO-code is STV. It has been decided to use
the ICAO 3-letter code for all flight operations."
Thank you!
Hi Andreij, thx for the clarification, yes it SE,STV instead of this what I wrote above...
Greetings !!
Steffen
Gents,
STV added as an option.
Cheers
G
Thank you Gary!
Hi Gary, I'm getting an error when adding a new flight plan. In the browser console window:
blazor.server.js:19 [2021-05-22T10:39:25.389Z] Error: There was an unhandled exception on the current circuit, so this circuit will be terminated. For more details turn on detailed exceptions by setting 'DetailedErrors: true' in 'appSettings.Development.json' or set 'CircuitOptions.DetailedErrors'.
The plan I tried to add is BAW 848 from OTHH - WMKK at 1410.
Godatum,
Try again that should work... was an issue with OTHH in the database.
Cheers
G
Thanks for the quick fix ;D ;D ;D
V6.0.5 is now available at https://www.dropbox.com/s/6juminw1kcpekjx/PSX%20BACARS.msi?dl=1
A flight board is available for each user at https://flightboard.simfest.co.uk/flightboard?email=<emailaddress>
For example https://flightboard.simfest.co.uk/flightboard?email=simfest
ChangeLog
Quote
V6.0.5
======
-Removed CDU Sim Menu Change for Real CDUs as caused issues with new EFB
-Reduced ACARS Report Submission time to 1 minute as we keep missing them
-Updated Flight Board Update to better match new layout
-ATIS Printouts now formatted correctly
-ATIS now reads VATSIM datafile properly
-ACARS Message Printing Format made more realistic
-Fixed Doors Time
-Flightboard now updates to GATE CLOSED on doors shutting
V6.0.3
======
-Added Option to override PSX Time for MSFS Visual Generator :-
Go to INIT/PRES FLT P2/2 and Enter the following in FLT TIME Box (will not override value in CDU)
M1 - Minus 1 hour from PSX Time (changes as time passes)
P2 - Plus 2 hours from PSX Time (changes as time passes)
1230 - Set time to 1230Z (will not change)
-Added .ToUpper() on ACARS Messages to stop off spec messages breaking the CDU
-Reduced blanking time to try and stop real CDU hanging
-Fix URL encoding for emails with + signs in them
V6.0.3
======
-Added Sim Menu Option for those running real CDU's with PSX.NET (Ask Gary for details)
V6.0.2
======
-Many fixes for when running real CDU's with cockpit concept MCDU Board
-Fixes to screen blanking to use proper PSX spec rather than a bodge
-Minor UI fixes
-Fixes to ACARS Menu Ordering
-Defects menu removed as per final BA ACARS release
-Temp Box now 2 characters not 3
-Fixed issue with more than 99 tonnes of fuel causing issues on INIT/PRE FLT 2/2
-Added Doors Closing Times to INIT/PRES FLT
V6.0.1
======
-Bug fix for TLS Issues preventing Weather from being obtained
Hi Gary, just tried Bacars v6.0.5 and everything seems to be working fine. Thanks for the update!
John
Hello, Gary,
Thanks for the great dispatch system. Is it possible for me to request adding China Airlines as one of the airlines option? IATA: CI, ICAO: CAL. Thanks in advanced!
Chi-cheng Liu
Gary,
Thanks for the update ... V6.0.5 is working flawlessly here.
Is there any chance that you can add a tweak so that BACARS can take a fuel entry in LBS in excess of the total allowable amount it can parse in KGS? There are heathens amongst us who like to fly mixed fleets some of which still like to use lbs as the weight index?
The maximum number would never exceed 383000 unless somebody tried to fly an ER PAX in lbs.
Enjoy your WorldFlighting
Steve,LBS fixed
Chi-cheng Liu,
CAL added, let me know if you want something other than the LIDO format on the plan.
All,Lots of pre world flight updates.
Quote
V6.0.7
======
-Stop pages getting stuck in between FLT INIT and CREW
-BACARS remains active even after reloading situation
-Changes to stop BACARS disappearing with real CDU
-Now Tied into ACARS L AC CB
-Added Landing Report
-ATIS Formats all updated
-Added Landing score calculation
-Final Flight report now in BA Format.
-Changing BACARS page during INIT DATA REQ no longer causes strange things to happen.
-Added Prelim Loadsheet after entering FOB and clicking Y
-FLT INIT PRINT Report now accurate
-Fixed LBS FOB Entry
-Added Every Single BA Performance Correction Code
04 3 mm – 6 mm (0.1 – 0.25 in) Standing Water – Full Power T/O
05 7 mm – 10 mm (0.25 – 0.4 in) Standing Water – Full Power T/O
06 11 mm – 13 mm (0.4 – 0.5 in) Standing Water – Full Power T/O
07 3 mm – 6 mm (0.1 – 0.25 in) Slush – Full Power T/O
08 7 mm – 10 mm (0.25 – 0.4 in) Slush – Full Power T/O
09 11 mm – 13 mm (0.4 – 0.5 in) Slush – Full Power T/O
10 Compacted Snow – Full Power T/O
11 10 mm – 20 mm (0.4 – 0.8 in) Dry Snow – Full Power T/O
12 21 mm – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 in) Dry Snow – Full Power T/O
13 31 mm – 40 mm (1.2 – 1.6 in) Dry Snow – Full Power T/O
14 41 mm – 50 mm (1.6 – 2.0 in) Dry Snow – Full Power T/O
20 Braking Action Medium – Full Power T/O
21 Braking Action Medium to Poor – Full Power T/O
22 Braking Action Poor or Unreliable – Full Power T/O
31 1 A/C Pack On
36 FAM V Sys. Inop – Single Pack Operation
40 Autospoilers Inop
56 Full Power Take-Off
61 Landing Gear Extended – Full Power T/O
64 2 Brakes Inop – Deactivation Tool used
65 2 Brakes Inop – Line Capped/Brake Removed
66 Anti-Skid Inop – Full Power T/O
67 Demand Hydraulic Pumps 1 or 4 Inoperative
70 17 Percent Aft CG
71 21 Percent Aft CG
72 TO1 Thrust Rating
73 TO2 Thrust Rating
V6.0.6
======
-Updated Message formats when printing
-Print Prompt now changes when pushing print on uplinked message page
-Tidy up of message printing
-Stop PERF page randomly showing up on printing
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6juminw1kcpekjx/PSX%20BACARS.msi?dl=1
Hi Gary
I am updating the Guide to the latest release (will take some time still, because I want to take screenshots of the newest Outputs as well). One Question: Are the Correction Code 82 (IFE Antenna fitted) and 87 (WIFI Antenna fitted) still included?
@all BA Pilots: It would be interesting, if there are any other equpment related Performance Correction Codes available.
Kind Regards
Beat
Ah!
I only copied the first page of codes in the change log, I'll add the rest (80-99) when I get home.
Quote from: Gary Oliver on Tue, 2 Nov 2021 23:17
Chi-cheng Liu,
CAL added, let me know if you want something other than the LIDO format on the plan.
Thank you so much! Gary. If we can have the flightplan in CAL's format would be great. If it's too much trouble, I can stick with the LIDO one. Thank you!
Could I ask some help from thoes who have got V6.0.7 working.
Everything has "green" boxes except "winds" (Red)
Any ideas of what I have missed here.
At the moment we are still manually copy and pasting the upper winds into psx.
Greg
Hi Greg,
same here, I always copy the winds from Simbrief sheet into PSX.
Best
Steff
Greg,
The winds uplink only works for BA format flight plans it seems.
I promised the QFA team to take a look for them, so I will look for you guys too!
Cheers
Goli
I know I'm missing something obvious, but where do I find the BACARS manual? Thanks!
Quote from: Will on Sun, 20 Feb 2022 21:44
I know I'm missing something obvious, but where do I find the BACARS manual? Thanks!
Have you seen this huge guide ?
https://aerowinx.com/board/index.php?topic=6468.0
See from page 21.
Hope it help.
Thanks, that's helpful!
BACARS has been updated..
Grab it here - https://www.dropbox.com/s/y0w95g1ogaltsnj/PSX%20BACARS-6.0.9.msi?dl=1
Change Log
Quote
V6.0.9
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-Fixed bug where performance data is not generated when at extremes of performance charts
-MACTOW Either comes from PSX or the MACTOW Entry if entered on Perf Print Out
-If Single Digit Assumed Temp Returned the Text is padded to display in the correct column
-Added Config File Entry DownloadVatsimATIS to allow disabling of VATSIM Data Download
V6.0.8
======
-More stablity fixes
-Changed INIT DATA REQ Behaviour, can now uplink without entering a flight number.
V6.1.0 is available at https://www.dropbox.com/s/pk5hesckiz43x1z/PSX%20BACARS-6.1.0.msi?dl=1
Change Log
Quote
V6.1.0
======
-Resolved compatability issues with PSX 10.151/2 - Requires 10.152 or later.
-All Dates and Times are now relative to PSX Time and not real time.
Thanks Gary ... working perfectly here over a network with Hardys latest update.
Hi Gary,
agree, works perfectly again.
While playing around (about to implement Hoppie ACARS network functions in my own ACARS), I notice a small issue with FREETEXT message across the Hoppie ACARS network.
When I leave the TO field empty (just boxes) and send the message (--> Summary --> Accept), BACARS is happily using the blank entry as the TO field for the Hoppie ACARS message. Even worse, it uses the PSX internal string of BBBBB (that is, "show 5 boxes on the CDU") as a valid TO address on the network.
I reckon there should be some check that prohibits sending messages with blank TO entries in BACARS and inhibit BBBBB as a TO entry for a Hoppie ACARS message.
Markus
Agreed Markus,
There's quite a bit of bbbb validation required across several bits of BACARS. A nice Sunday afternoon activity :)
Cheers
G
> There's quite a bit of bbbb validation required across several bits of BACARS.
Agreed. Frequently, my CDU ACARS subsystem code looks like this... :-)
Alternate := MCDUdataExchange.ICAO_Alternate;
If (Alternate <> EditAlternate.Text) then
begin
If Alternate = 'bbbb' then Alternate := '';
EditAlternate.Text := Alternate;
end;
Is that Delphi?
Yes, Object Pascal / Delphi - the programming language which works best for me.
Strictly speaking, FreePascal with the (open source) Lazarus IDE (hardly any difference to earlier Delphi IDEs)
BACARS V6.1.1 (M&M Edition) is now available fixing some issues found by Markus and Mariano.
Download from: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4nzkir5sdn5hcci/PSX%20BACARS-6.1.1.msi?dl=1
Quote
V6.1.1
======
-Message now displayed if Hoppie Send Fails
-Error checking on Hoppie Destination Field
-Fixed error where card would display the incorrect time on a Performance request
-Fixed issue with Arrival message time format
> (M&M Edition)
Marvelous, thank you. I owe you a bag of M&M's chocoloate when we meet next time. :D
Just another thought ... if I'm not wrong, the .msi installer overrides the config on every run of the update installation. So I usually save that file while updating. Can you possibly add an option to not install the config file? (The installer of vpilot is doing this.)
Thanks,
Markus
Markus,
Correct the MSI is something I really need to fix so it doesn't override the config!
Cheers
G
Hi Gary, I just tried entering VOGO to VOMM on https://planning.simfest.co.uk/ but got an error "An error has occurred. This application may no longer respond until reloaded."
Good Day Gary. I finally started the overhaul of the Huge Guide to PSX.NET (also adding the new PSX.NET.MSFS Tools) and same Time updating the BACARS Manual to 6.1.1. Can you provide me with the List of the missing Codes of Performance Correction (Implemented in 6.0.7)? And is there a kind of Description, what those codes mean if enterd in BACARS or what they will change in your airplane? Thanks.
All users will need to redownload BACARS in order to be able to uplink data due to the server moves.
Sorry but 2015 Gary was very stupid and hard coded the server address to an AWS DNS record and not one I have control over.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1f7ug3qy43b6wra/PSX%20BACARS-V7.0.1.msi?dl=1
Any problems please report back.
Cheers
G
Gary,
I'm struggling with BACARS behaving in an unexpected manner. So I have BACARS and PSX.NET all running on the same computer with PSX Server and Boost. Consequently, the IP is 127.0.0.1 and the port is 10747. I get PSX Connected, ACARS: Connected, PerfDB, and AltnDB as all green! Great.
From there I go to ACARS in the CDU and select the INIT/PRES FLT option in the CDU. I put in my flight number from Simfest/Simbrief, in this case, BA2201 from YSSY-YBBN. I then hit INIT DATA REQ. At that point, the Crew Uplink, Route, Wind, and Plan turn yellow. Then I get an error in the FMC saying NO DATA AVAIL. The Crew Uplink, Route, Wind, and Plan turn red. And strangely, I sometimes get a flightdeck printer notice with some other flight that isn't mine with a flight summary. Regardless, no flight plan information is loaded or downloaded.
I have double-checked my Hoppie information, including rerunning the registration process and Hoppie continues to email me my standard login. I can successfully send a test message using the "ACARS: Connected" button.
I'm stumped. I'm using the NG CDU and G-CIVZ.
Thanks for any assistance.
Dan
And one more thing, Simfest is stuck in a loop when planning where it brings up the Simbrief pop-up which prompts you to login, except that the Cookies Preferences dialog keeps interfering and preventing it from letting me login. Thus, I used the Chrome inspector to open the Simbrief link directly. The flight then finished planning and it shows up in Simfest in the Briefings tab.
Dan,
If you are a 'discordist' jump on the Simfest discord and we can try and see whats occuring.
I can see the flight in the database, and it looks like everything BACARS needs for the uplink is there.
https://discord.gg/xKqQvsmj
Cheers
G
I'm in the discord now.
Update to 7.0.3 to fix Vatsim Clearence requests.
The Installer will no longer delete your configuration!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/536l4ghb2pr57jh/PSX%20BACARS-7.0.2.msi?dl=1
Hi Gary,
Is the link correct as it still points to 7.0.2?
Cheers,
AlexB
Link corrected with 7.0.6 which works with German VATSIM controllers for PDC too.
Gary-
Any chance of having a Cargolux (CLX) option (kgs) please? Now that I have discovered the delights of PSX.NET I am eager to get back into the Windows support ecosystem.
Thanks for considering!
C
Gary-
You're a star mate- ta!
C
7.0.7 updated to fix CARD assume temperature...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3x3eqwlbvaz3ry9/PSX%20BACARS-7.0.7.msi?dl=1
I can't download any weather through BACARS right now. Could it have been hit by the same NOAA changes as discussed in https://aerowinx.com/board/index.php/topic,7261.0.html?
Hoppie's ACARS still works retrieving METARs by ICAO code.
I will check whether the feed for this is also going to be deprecated.
Yep spotted last night.
I'll do a fix this evening
New Update available...
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ak0tcu2d8ubf0o684ssi1/PSX-BACARS-7.0.8.msi?rlkey=jmaqi2jsipnbnjwkto7fd3lnk&dl=1
V7.0.8
======
-Updated to work with new NOAA weather URLs
-Cosmetic fixes on weather print outs.
-OOOI Times including touchdown report reliability improved by a small rewrite
-CARD assumed temperatures have been fine tuned a bit more
Thank you Gary!
Hi Gary, I am giving BACARS a try. I created an account on the old site, but can't log on to the new one. Is that still the right order of things? Or should I create an account on the new site?
Thanks!
Hi,
You need to create an account on both, sorry never got round to making it more user friendly as it's a one time task.
Cheers
G
Check, will do! Thank you for the quick reply!
Could you post the link to the manual? The one on the site seems to be broken - maybe it's an option to include it in the installer too?
From videos on YouTube I understand that I should be able to select BACARS in the CDU after pressing the MENU key in the ACARS menu. Unfortunately I can't select BACARS, even though it is connected to PSX. What am I overlooking? Suggestions welcome :D
In newer versions the ACARS menu is now the BACARS menu.
Just to make sure, it should be in the center CDU after pressing MENU, correct?
Edit: I think I got it working, now onto figuring out how to put it all together. At the moment I can't even pull up an ATIS report for EHAM :D
Quote from: Jeroen Hoppenbrouwers on Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:13Hoppie's ACARS still works retrieving METARs by ICAO code.
I will check whether the feed for this is also going to be deprecated.
Sorry for the n00b question, how does one get a METAR for a specific ICAO code?
I tried with ATIS requests, but all get is that the info isn't available, with a date in 2014. User error, no doubt.
Silly enough I don't know exactly what client software you use so I don't know what button to push... but typically you look for weather or WXR in somebodies interface.
Sorry about the assumption - I'm using BACARS in PSX.
Quote from: QuadFan on Mon, 6 Nov 2023 11:06Sorry about the assumption - I'm using BACARS in PSX.
To get METAR when using BACARS:
- Use centre CDU
- MENU > ACARS > WX/AIS
- Enter the ICAO identifier (e.g EGLL) in the scratchpad
- Press the button next to IDENT
- Press MET (so <SEL> is shown)
- Press SEND
The METAR should after a few seconds be printed on the PSX printer (which needs to be enabled, Preferences > Screen > Papers from printer as desktop frames)
You can also find the METAR in the centre CDU: MENU > ACARS > MESSAGES > STORED UPLINKS
Thanks macroflight, my center CDU was stuck in "<ACARS <ACT>", upon pressing the LSK it would immediately return to that option. I restarted BACARS and now all the option you describe are there.
Now I want a small POS printer in my flightdeck ;D