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EHM-2089 Vincent:
Thanks Hector for the mention of FS Flight Keeper. I will have a look at it. And since you mentioned is more real and analytical than FP, I would really like to get hold of FSFK, atleast the trial version of it and get a feel of the same.
I have always maintained that a crash is not the end of flying, its a mistake in the procedures that was done because of which the crash occured, or some aircraft fault, what we need to do is learn that it does not reoccur.
Just today when flying a B1900 using FP, I had a Right Engine Flameout. If I push my throttles too much then my plane would go right, so i got to keep the power enough to keep my plane flying, and enough rudder at the same time to counter the turn caused by the only (left) propellor. I did realize that I could end up crashing and killing everyone after a 7000 ft descend, but careful use of throttle and flaps, helped me make a good landing in line with the runway. It will take time before perfection can be reached. PP should help you be a better pilot. thats what I believe.
EHM-2089 Vincent:
I am sorry for another post, but I forgot to mention something in the post.
PP is a software written, and hence if somethings don't work properly its a kind of bug with the same. So if we get a penalty or crash, it may not be totally due to our fault. The future versions I am sure will rectify if any faults are brought to notice!! Thats how the software field works.
One simple bug I had when flying around the LSZH area was that, all airports had the starting code letter with L. So usually near landing, on listening to the in built ATC, I would often play with my GPS and punch in the direct-to option with the airport I am landing say LSZH. When I did this, it was often below FL100, and the moment I pressed L.. the light would go off, giving me a penalty. Now is this a bug with the software, no, I should have ensure that I selected my GPS before punching in L. L is read by PP because its in Focus, rather than the GPS window. Now next time I should be careful when punching the letter, and ensure that I am in the right window. So PP cannot be blamed for this....
EHM-1703 Philip:
I am not going to stick my neck on the line and say that PP is bug free, but we have fixed the bugs we are aware of. Admittedly problems exist caused by other 3rd party add ons such as IVAO winds and PSS landing lights etc. but we are limited to what we can do with other peoples software that we have absolutely no control over. I contacted PSS about their landing light issue and the response I got was that PSS had coded the lights in a way that FS2004 did not see them as on or off as they wanted control over separate sets of lights like taxi lights and nose wheel lights etc. therefore they did not use the Flight Sim landing light system at all.
EHM-2089 Vincent:
Hi Philip,
By making the statement about the problems in PP I as a software developer would like to clarify that I am not blaming the software. I was just answering to the query that there can be flaws and as mentioned I did not look at the landing light issue caused to me as a bug, but my carelessness and then getting the penalty on me.
I did not intend to hurt anyone with my statement. I love PP as a software that makes my flight more realistic and I enjoy getting those penalties, trust me, I enjoy getting penalties, because it helps me learn and not make the mistake the next time.
EHM-2192 Chris:
Hi
I have flown quite a few pro-pilot flights and enjoy the challenge of completing a perfect flight. However, in terms of motivating people, I do think the balance of the scoring system could be improved. You seem to be heavily penalised for making mistakes, but only get a small reward for the perfect flight (about 10 points?). I think the emphasis should be on positive reinforcement and pilots should receive much bigger rewards for perfect flights.
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