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2008-01-18: ProPilot FAC reset

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EHM-2198 Didimo:
I was very glad when I read about the reset of the FAC!!! cheers! having had the misfortune of a problematic a/c on  the first flight the whole thing just started wrong. This in the end made it less attractive to continue using PP because it was very difficult to get rid of the penalty. So for me the FAC reset (and I am pretty sure for many others) is a most welcomed thing, especially if the algorithm is improved. I think the most problematic issue is the altimeter reset during descent because one has to work against FS's default TA.

However... having read one of the posts above I have to agree that the FAC reset is unfair for those who have been PP'ing for a long time and in very good standing. That must also be demotivating. I guess "we" have to find a compromise there too. Perhaps keeping a "Previous FAC" in the profile, or maybe even establishing FAC periods (say of a year or two) and keep both "current FAC" and a historically averaged FAC.

Anyway, just an idea because like I say I am glad if the FAC gets reset (mine isn't yet) but that isn't good news for the long standing PP members who have ironed out the procedures.

I am sure somebody will come up with something good that will make everybody happy.

EHM-0654 Murray:
OK, we've not had any more replies in a while, so let me see if I can summarize:

We all think that moving to a percentage-based FAC is a fair idea, especially if the PP flight hours are displayed at the same time; Bruce will still be #1 at something close to 100% and a good few thousand flight hours... ;D

A total reset to "zero" (100% in the percentage system) isn't everyone's ideal, so ensuring at least some historical data is rolled into the new classification would be better. Including all historical data would be favourite though.

Next discussion topic will be penalties, but that will have to wait for another thread and the new Flight Logger being a little nearer to complete.

EHM-2155 Mariano:
Murray something popped in my mind as I read "A total reset to "zero" (100% in the percentage system)."
Maybe we can reset everyone to 0%. The score remains at 0% until a number of PIREPS are filed (i suggest something like 5), to avoid someone flying a 30 minute flight, getting 100%... I seen it happen.

Example... I start flying, have 0
First flight I get a 65%
Second flight I get a 90%
Third flight I get a 25%
At this point my FAC is still 0%
Fourth flt 100%
Fifth flight 40%

Then PP calculates my score (65 + 90 + 25 + 100 + 40 / 5 = 64% ) and inputs it in the system. From now on, every flight counts.
But I think everyone should start with 0. It makes no sense that someone who never flew ProPilot, or someone who flew it once, has a 100% and so has a better score than someone who flew 100 flights with an average of 94%.

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