Goran_M

We'll see what we can do. Shouldn't be a problem

The easy stuff is when I get down to 3 cups of coffee a day. I'm nearly there. I'm at 5. (Theo stressing me out daily counts as 1 coffee) You're welcome, Perry.

We honestly don't mind the comments. On the rare occasion, it can get a little too far. But this example was something we intended to fix anyway. I was in the mood to get it out of the way anyway so, seeing as Theo is in charge of displays and avionics, I got him to take care of it. 3 minutes later... Just keep in mind, if something looks wrong, there is a very high possibility that we know about it and intend on fixing it. The easier it is to fix, the later we plan on fixing it.

It's still a WIP. This is all a part of cleaning up the stuff that needs to be cleaned up. Just about everything works but we need to make sure it LOOKS right as well as working right.

That's a tough question. The vast majority of developers for x plane make freeware and they may not be able to afford a programmer. And obviously they only do it as a hobby. If you would like to take up some pro-bono work (free), I'm sure many developers would like to see what you can do. As for payware, depending on the developer, you might have to prove yourself with some previous work. The market isn't quite there yet for a giant team of developers working under the one flag on one project, but it is growing very rapidly. It's definitely possible to make a living with programming for a developer but it's not easy. What I would suggest is downloading a freeware aircraft, coding some kind of system in it and make it available for download (with the original developers permission). If it's something that impresses some developers, it would be a foot in the door and a step on the right path. Spend a major part of your time working your craft and perfecting as much as you can. You're definitely well on your way seeing as you have some background in programming. Now you just have to get yourself noticed with an example of some x plane work.

If you want to code using the officially supported SDK, learn C/C++ You can also learn LUA and code using Ben Russell's utility, "Gizmo". He offers support in these forums.

Standard procedure is to flare the aircraft by pitching up 5-6° from approach attitude when the landing gear is a few feet above the ground. When initiating the flare, gently reduce power to FLIGHT IDLE. Immediately after touchdown, reduce the power levers to GROUND IDLE. Two annunciators on the Flight Status panel will come on when you are in Ground Idle. Rest assured, this is all in the documentation I'm providing in the "Charts and Procedures" section. No previews yet, though. I'm doing a 4th revision which involves adding a description of something I added last week. But the above is standard procedure.

Theo isn't around today, but I'm sure I speak for him when I say thank you for your appreciation. As Theo's cartoon depicts, we really do stay cooped up for months. Although the documentation has kept me from sounding like a caveman and I still use the toilet on a regular basis. The facial hair is there, though. I DO check the forums on a regular basis. The comments make me smile in an otherwise stressful environment (typing manuals and fixing them 4 times over while having a very rambunctious 5 year old call out "Daddy" every 10-15 minutes). The Saab would be nowhere near what it is now were it not for Cameron and Ben. Gizmo has been the best decision I have ever made. I was very hesitant at first but I trust Cameron and Ben more than enough to have faith in what Gizmo can do. So far, it has far exceeded my expectations. The things I have seen being done with it absolutely astounds me. I don't think people truly understand how powerful it really is. That's why I would like to extend YOUR thanks to Cameron and Ben. I know I keep saying the Saab will be finished "soon" and it kills me when that "soon" appears never-ending. The last few days have been filled with constant testing and documentation revision. All I can tell you is we are working very long hours to make sure everything is done properly. And yes, it will be "soon". The bright side to all this waiting? We can use the src code of the Saab coding for all our future products (making small adjustments and additions to the code to fit the aircraft) so everything will take a LOT less time. And we have some juicy aircraft waiting to be finished, including the 747's and the Hawker 4000.

Carbin (The person who has twice quoted kesomir with his own spam links) I am getting a little tired of deleting your spam posts. If you want to quote someone else, then it's no problem. If you quote someone again with spam links to Apple products that were NOT in the original posters forum post, you will be banned. Have a nice day.

Tell me about it!? Even my daughter is asking "When are you going to finish your Saab?". And she's 5. I'll be providing 2 tutorials on how to fly it. One will be a quick flight without going through the whole start up procedure and the other one will be a full tutorial from start up to shut down with a bunch of navigation stuff in between. It'll make it easier to get through everything. (God help me, I'm proof reading my posts before submitting them!? I need a vacation.) :-\

Let's not get hostile, gentlemen. I have been going over the 3rd revision of the documentation to make sure everything is formatted properly and the info is sufficient. The actual aircraft is still being worked on. Took it for a few tests over the last few days, and so far, some figures are damn close with others being spot on accurate. There are a few more things to do with a couple of systems and on-screen annunciators with the autopilot modes. As soon as the manuals are finalized, I'll put them up. Believe me, there is quite a bit to study.

If only I studied this much in High School. I would have finished in the top 2%.

I suggest you contact X-Plane support. That would be your best bet. Start with this... http://x-plane.com/pg_support.html

When people feel threatened by the competition, they try to silence the competition in any way they can. The "cheating" scandal was an excuse to ban you. I think we all know the real reason you were banned. Javier, the CRJ will be the standard developers should rise to. You deserve the best out of it and I sincerely wish you great success with it.

Thanks Much appreciated!

I'll leave it up for a day or 2. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1192596/LES_Beechcraft_Duchess_POH.pdf

I've refrained from making any posts about this topic, primarily as I am extremely busy, but also because I haven't purchased the Dash and can not form any opinion except for those based on screenshots, but I have to jump on this. Jack, I think you are way out of line to even let this thought (the one I quoted) enter your head. Yes, you did say "unless you are pulling the strings...", but that kind of comment still has no place in this thread. The reason I am saying this is because I, personally, (and Chip and/or Simon can freely comment on this) told Chip to be as brutally honest as he wanted to be on the Duchess and Sundowner reviews. The same goes for the Saab review if and when they do review it. To forget about being "nice" on any level when it came to reviewing anything Theo and I make. And I even told you the same thing before you reviewed the Duchess. Just keep it HONEST. No one in XA is pulling the strings over there. We have absolutely no pull whatsoever with Chip and Simon. No one owes anyone any favours between XA and the XP10 blogs. Chip and Simon are completely independent and to make any kind of suggestion otherwise is totally inappropriate. Other than that, I do wish you well on this add on and hope it brings you what you set out to achieve with it.

Welcome to X-Plane and X-Pilot/X-Aviation, Steph If you need help or want to ask questions or simply say what's on your mind, don't be afraid to post. You'll find we're all a pretty decent bunch of people. Goran

Send an email to Austin and ask about the number of USB modules that x-plane supports. I'm no tech wizard but if anyone can give you information on that issue, it's him. austin@x-plane.com If you are having issues, he may very well make an update that supports up to 200 usb modules, if it is indeed x planes fault. Goran

A release date!? Nothing THAT simple.

We're trying. But we are adding something that hasn't been mentioned yet.

Thought I might post up a few screenshots in this section of the Saab forums of some flight testing I did last night. Making sure the autopilot behaves on both sides along with a few other little things. The night lighting is not working yet. That comes last and is simply 1 line of code for each object. We add that after the final export.

Rest assured, when the Saab is done, you'll find me here... ...with no computers in sight.

Speaking for those of us working on the project, You're welcome, guys. And thanks. Goran