Active Sky Advanced

Previous Legacy Product!

Active Sky Advanced is the culmination of years of development and research by HiFi Simulation Software. All previous versions of Active Sky have played a major role on where we, as a company, are today, and the result is Active Sky Advanced.

ASA with FS9 and ASG Snowy Snapshot

When designing this version of Active Sky we were conscious of what our customers have been asking for and also some ideas that we thought you may find invaluable once you start to use it. Below are just some of the major features we have developed for this version of Active Sky: 

• Universal FS9/FSX Integration
  We’ve developed a unique dual-interface for ASA that uses either FSUIPC (FS9) or SimConnect (FSX and beyond). Each interface is fully supported to take advantage of all the features they individually offer.
• Universal Graphics Add-on Integration
  Using a newly-developed “as-installed” graphics snapshot management system which essentially archives and manages graphics states, any and all graphics add-ons are fully supported and can be used in any combination, all while benefiting from advanced weather-influenced texture selection and manual or automatic texture installation.
  

  

• Universal In-Flight Weather Display Gauge
  XGauge v2 works for both FS9 and FSX, and gives full in-flight mapping and current/destination textual weather information.
• Real-Time Sigmets and Airmets for the Continental United States
  Actual Airmet and Sigmet data is provided from live sources and listed in both data grid and visual mapping format.
• Weather Theme Drag And Drop
  We have now introduced ‘Drag and Drop’ to the map screen to allow you to drag and drop weather files (.ast) onto locations on the map and to apply that weather to a radius anywhere from 5 miles to Global from that drop point.
  

  

• Real-Time Global Networked Pilot Reports
  All ASA users will receive networked Pireps as posted by other users, and can make a Pirep at any time. Pireps are also listed in a data grid as well as on the Map.
• Station Database Management
  The user is now in full control of their station databases, allowing on-the-fly additions, deletions and modifications in several different categories including Physical Stations, Data Stations, Airports, NDBs and VORs.
• Enhanced Mapping
  New overlays include VORs, NDBs, Airmets, Sigmets and Pireps. All are fully accessible from XGauge v2.
• Enhanced Flight and Weather Planning
  Additional flight planning reporting includes helpful information for fuel calculations as well as Met/Reps. A new Wx-Finder screen allows you to quickly find any kind of condition you are looking for.
• Included FS Haze Layer Eliminator
  We’ve included a texture that can be configured to automatically install, and eliminates FSX’s haze layer depiction which can cause graphical problems when intersecting with terrain (as well as an undesirable look). FS9 fully supports the disabling of the Haze Layer via direct visibility control, graduation and smoothing.
• New FSX Direct Wind Control, Visibility Graduation, and Smoothing
  Using FSX’s global depiction mode and new techniques, we have achieved control and smoothing of the wind, temperature and visibility. When enabled, you’ll have an environment with little to no wind shifts, accurate direction and speed, and smooth visibility graduation and transitions. FS9 also benefits from these features (in custom vs. global mode).
• New Quadrangle Distance-Weighted Interpolation Technology
  New intelligent interpolation fills gaps in weather data more realistically than ever before. The 4 closest data stations in each 90-degree directional quadrant are analyzed and weighted against distance, significantly increasing depiction accuracy in areas with few (or no) reports.
• New Vertical Air Simulation Technology
  For both FS9 and FSX, new realistic up and downdrafts as well as thermals and ridge lift are simulated throughout your flight.
• Dozens of Additional New Features
  Enhanced high-fidelity wake turbulence simulation, improved weather depiction techniques for better visuals, increased smoothing, direct wind control, visibility graduation and smoothing, and much more is included!

Screenshot by Tim Hughes: ASA with FSX, XGraphics, FEX, and REX Snapshot

Requirements:

• Windows XP, Vista or Later
• Microsoft Flight Simulator 9 with FSUIPC 3.75 or later for use with FS9 (WideFS required for networked configuration) OR Microsoft Flight Simulator X for use with FSX (deluxe required for networked configuration) with Service Pack 1 or 2 (free download from http://www.fsinsider.com)
• .NET 2.0 (included in software installation package)
• Pentium 1.5GHZ processor or better
• 500MB RAM or better
• 200MB Hard drive space or better
• Internet connection for online mode and manual wx file downloads
• Sound card for voice weather reports

Recommended:

• Pentium 2.0GHZ processor or better
• 2GB RAM or better
• 500MB Hard drive space or better
• Broadband internet

Note: ASA requires online activation in order to use online features. Only one computer may access online features per license purchased. If you need multiple computers that require online access, one license per machine must be purchased. Multiple installations are allowed with only one license, as long as they are being used by the same licensed user and only one computer is used for online access.
Upgrade Versions Available! If you currently own a license for ASv6, ASv6.5 or ASX, you are eligible for upgrade pricing! If you do not own an eligible product you can purchase our full version product. Buy Now!
$49.95 80MB Direct Download ASA Full	$39.95 80MB Direct Download ASA Upgrade from ASv6/ASv6.5	$29.95 80MB Direct Download ASA Upgrade from ASX
NOTE: Upgrade versions will verify your eligibility during installation and the requisite product must be installed on the machine you are upgrading.