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EHM-0948 Bruno:
Hi,

But on that case the full screen mode will turn off causing the user to be annoyed with it. It's not practical in my opinion ...

Logically we will discuss this internally and see what we can do about it (there is already a thread about it on the MT forum) :)

The rest will be mantained.

Regarding to the weather factor, right now we don't want to code on the Flight Logger. We just want to create a new FAC based on the inputs that we already got from it. Maybe later we can improve the Flight Logger, and improve the FAC again :)

Regards,

EHM-0250 Magnus:
Things like this can be discussed forever. Why not let a few frequent PP pilots try a new algorithm to see what the actual result will be? There are always beta-testers for new versions of things.

One thing that strikes me is this: You are rewarded for the number of online flights you do. One argument for this new algorithm was that longer flights should be rewarded more than short flights. The reward for the number of online flights instead for the time online, directs pilots into this direction: Short flights should be done online, long flights offline. My suggestion is, since this is supposed to encourage online flying, to reward the time online instead of the number of flights online.

EHM-1752 Luciano:
And what about fuel?

I think one of the most important thing for a pilot is to monitor his fuel quantity  (a recent ATR crash happened because of the wrong gauge installed on the aircraft and insufficient check by the crew). In the beginning I used to fly always with full tanks and 'unlimited fuel' setting. Later, starting to use FSPassengers, I checked more often my fuel, trying to consider the most economical/fast way of flying, with sufficient reserves at destination.

Now, since FLogger monitors the fuel quantity in the aircraft, wouldn't it possible and fair to imagine a penalty for too low/negative fuel at destination? Or even for too much reserve? (but this may be too hard to say for each kind of aircraft).

As far as the fuel matter is concerned, I believe something wrong occurs in the Flight Analysis: sometimes fuel burnt and minutes of flight seem to be incorrect. In my latest flight, for instance, (F1 B747 to YMML) the Flight Analysis indicates  fuel burnt during climb equal to 85.241 lbs in 30 min (which would give about 170.000 lbs per hour), instead of the actual consumption of 19.363 lbs. Moreover, the cruise time indicated is 22 minutes instead of 7 hours and 2 minutes.

For what concerns the new FAC calculation, I am positive as long as a new scoring table is created alongside with the present one, which would remain in effect, at least for a period of time. The FLogger would give two scores at the end of the flight, one for each table, so that we could compare them. Eventually, if the new table is satisfying, the old one could be disregarded (maybe with a sort of merger between the two).

Safe ProPilot flights to everybody!
Luciano

EHM-0948 Bruno:
... you're asking too much in one time Luciano :)

We can't have 2 FAC's running at the same time. Has much development complexity envolved and our development schedule doesn't permit it.

The fuel consumption could be a good thing. Maybe you could write it down on the Flight Logger 3.0.9 suggestions ;) ... We will think about it.

The ProPilot bugs: Send me an email please.

Regards,

EHM-2029 Sotiris:
Hello All,

for what it's worth I'd like to share my opinions on the debate.
The PP and especially the FAC will always have inherent limitations and as said earlier it's can't be all things to all people. Times change and we should change with them. Let's see what is common in our views and implement it, without focusing on what we disagree on.
It looks like a lot of people feel pasionately about issues but let's not forget, we're all members of the EHM family and each of us is respected equally.

Regarding people, reporting flights they have not done, or fooling around with A/P's overnight and so on, well, that's their choice. I don't personally see what advantage logging flights you haven't done can bring but I also respect the guys that do.

I have been here for a small while, not as most of you. But even now, I do have a feeling for which pilots tend to fly a lot and which ones don't and also for some of the better pilots out there.

EHM for me is more of a community than a competition. Yes, I have flown PP and crashed too. So what? given time, I'll improve. But for me the real fun is sharing news, views and goals. We're all 'harmonians' and at the end of the day how each of us choose to experience this virtual 'home' is up to them.

I felt very welcome coming here and it's a pleasure to read from you guys every now and again. Let's keep the harmony and prove true to our name.

P.S. From some of the posts I read it would look like we have dedicated team of S/W engineers working on the new PP. Let's respect the limitation of this exercise. IMHO, the team has done more than most, and so it's easy to assume they can do anything.

Keep up the good work and let's all enjoy our time here

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