30-08-2005, 05:44 PM
To be honest, lots of your "errors and suggestions" have already been discussed. They mainly sound like bickering to me, but that's just
my opinion. I'll respond to your points:
1. About the weight: I'm a real pilot, and 100% of the time 1-3LBS NEVER matters. Remember, we calculate PAX weight based on an
average value, so these small variations DON'T MATTER! A difference over 100LBS between calculated weights is where we start our
concern.
2. You're right! It does disturb the original time. What I do is I go ahead and set my FS time 1 minute ahead of the current time. This way,
I load up FSP, then when I start it I'm right on schedule. A minute inaccuracy shouldn't be anything but a minor nuance anyway!
3. The fuel issue has already been discussed. It will be addressed in the next update with an enchanced and updated fuel loading
module.
4. The seat belt button is ugly, SO DON'T USE IT! It's not that much work to press CTRL-SHIFT-B and flip the PMDG seatbelt sign. As
I've stated in the past, it's recommended that we make an announcement everytime the seatbelt sign is turned on or off. Consider
flipping the PMDG sign as turning it on/off, and pressing CTRL SHIFT B as making the announcement!
5. Since you're complaining about realism... The "chatter" is not realistic. Those are just a bunch of compiled wav recordings. I
never "see" the plane referenced in the chatter. This seems to clash with your other "suggestions"
6. About the strobe lights: If you look at the FAQ thread on top of the FSPASSENGERS General Forum, you'll notice that I provided the
real world use of all external 737 lights, and if you follow my recommendations, you won't get any penalties. If you're flying the PMDG and
getting a penalty, you're doing something wrong (I don't have any penalties).
7. Of course the PAX wait 5 or 6 minutes for takeoff! It takes you time to taxi and get the aircraft ready, doesn't it?
As for your suggestion: It's noted, however Dan already has an established update list. Perhaps it will fit in some day.
You mention that you enjoy this tool! If you do, don't worry about the little bothers that you mentioned. Nothing you mentioned is a major
issue that prevents you from flying!
my opinion. I'll respond to your points:
1. About the weight: I'm a real pilot, and 100% of the time 1-3LBS NEVER matters. Remember, we calculate PAX weight based on an
average value, so these small variations DON'T MATTER! A difference over 100LBS between calculated weights is where we start our
concern.
2. You're right! It does disturb the original time. What I do is I go ahead and set my FS time 1 minute ahead of the current time. This way,
I load up FSP, then when I start it I'm right on schedule. A minute inaccuracy shouldn't be anything but a minor nuance anyway!
3. The fuel issue has already been discussed. It will be addressed in the next update with an enchanced and updated fuel loading
module.
4. The seat belt button is ugly, SO DON'T USE IT! It's not that much work to press CTRL-SHIFT-B and flip the PMDG seatbelt sign. As
I've stated in the past, it's recommended that we make an announcement everytime the seatbelt sign is turned on or off. Consider
flipping the PMDG sign as turning it on/off, and pressing CTRL SHIFT B as making the announcement!
5. Since you're complaining about realism... The "chatter" is not realistic. Those are just a bunch of compiled wav recordings. I
never "see" the plane referenced in the chatter. This seems to clash with your other "suggestions"
6. About the strobe lights: If you look at the FAQ thread on top of the FSPASSENGERS General Forum, you'll notice that I provided the
real world use of all external 737 lights, and if you follow my recommendations, you won't get any penalties. If you're flying the PMDG and
getting a penalty, you're doing something wrong (I don't have any penalties).
7. Of course the PAX wait 5 or 6 minutes for takeoff! It takes you time to taxi and get the aircraft ready, doesn't it?
As for your suggestion: It's noted, however Dan already has an established update list. Perhaps it will fit in some day.
You mention that you enjoy this tool! If you do, don't worry about the little bothers that you mentioned. Nothing you mentioned is a major
issue that prevents you from flying!