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[AS201 Joe]

Hi all-

With the upcoming server move, we needed to change the way myAAS2 operates and uploads the flight information. Would like to see if we can get some flights in (the more the better) to make sure all is working correctly. All flight information operates with the current web-site so you won't lose your flights.

Also, there are no sounds yet. The options in the settings dialog are just placeholders (sorry).

If you notice any issues, please make a post to this thread and we will get the problem fixed as soon as possible.

Get the new version here: http://www.air-source.us/operations/myaas2/myaas2.zip
Note: this version is not compatible with the database files from the previous versions. Please do not run this file from the same location as previous versions.

[JSkorna]

Save Flight Report.... is greyed out and cannot be chosen.

[AS201 Joe]

Odd...I even did a flight before I uploaded it. I'll have a look when I get home.

[Alan Black AS122]

Just used it and worked for me. I love that we don't have to manually kick off the upload process now.

[JSkorna]

Joe, All,

Need to add that this was during a flight, not on the ground at destination.

[AS201 Joe]

Ahh, that explains it. Pretty much by design. It was my way of getting rid of that one message box that I really hated.

True, "Save Flight Report" only becomes active after landing. My thought is that you don't have a flight report to file if you are still flying. To save the flight to be continued later, just choose Cancel.

@Alan - figured it was time to get rid of that part. Trying to make everything a little easier for new pilots.

[AS380 Mark Richards]

Joe

I'm half way through a six leg delivery flight in Bid Division so when I finish that, I'll move to the new version.

Mark


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[JSkorna]

Ahh, that explains it. Pretty much by design. It was my way of getting rid of that one message box that I really hated.

True, "Save Flight Report" only becomes active after landing. My thought is that you don't have a flight report to file if you are still flying. To save the flight to be continued later, just choose Cancel.

@Alan - figured it was time to get rid of that part. Trying to make everything a little easier for new pilots.

Then it might help pilots to change the language on those options then: Save a Flight becomes End or PIREP a Flight. Cancel becomes Save a Flight in Progress.

Many pilots fly over multiple sessions and it needs to be clear on how to do this, I feel.

[AS 2 Tom Little]

Ahh, that explains it. Pretty much by design. It was my way of getting rid of that one message box that I really hated.

True, "Save Flight Report" only becomes active after landing. My thought is that you don't have a flight report to file if you are still flying. To save the flight to be continued later, just choose Cancel.

@Alan - figured it was time to get rid of that part. Trying to make everything a little easier for new pilots.

Then it might help pilots to change the language on those options then: Save a Flight becomes End or PIREP a Flight. Cancel becomes Save a Flight in Progress.

Many pilots fly over multiple sessions and it needs to be clear on how to do this, I feel.

'cancel' sounds too "scary" to me as if we're cancelling what we accomplished.

Agree that "save" should change to "End Flight/PIREP" or somethink like that
and "Cancel" change to "save/continue flight later"

Great job Joe and thanks to members able to test. If I had more time I would test too!

[AS201 Joe]

Well, the ayes have it. Changed and uploaded.

[ROGERP]

Hi Joe
Have been using myAAS2 since 15 Sep . Found it strange at first but soon got the hang of it and have been flying and PIREPing 3/4 flights daily with new system. Until yesterday no problems and liked the new system.
Yesterday at 0600z here in Spain I opened computer prepared a flight and went to myAAS2 to select flight but nothing, no visual myAAS2 appeared. Went to Air Source-no web site available. After about an hour website back and
myAAs2 now working perfect.
Exactly the same this morning.
About 0600Z opened Computer and FSX, windows 7 ---and no myAAS2, went to AS and again no website.
Went for a walk to have a coffee and croissant and returned an hour later..... web site and myAAS2 both back.
It Appears that "my" myAAS2 is dependant on Air Source web site being available.
Looked at new guide but there is no mention of a an internet connection to website being necessary/available at all times.
Am I missing something here?
EDIT Just had further problem with myAAS2 no visual indication of flights etc.
Removed all myAAS2 from computer and downloaded the new version (which I thought I was flying).
All is back again with the updated save and pirep, save and exit and the unpopular cancel flight removed.
Will watch very carefully!
All is good at this time am flying on AS air map
Best regards
Roger

[AS201 Joe]

Hi Roger-

Thanks for the input.

You are correct that myAAS2 is not internet dependent. However, one of the changes I made with the new version is that, if an internet connection is present, it automatically checks for updates and downloads new flights. Unfortunately, the server has been having *hiccups* lately and, basically, acting dead. I just need to adjust how long it waits until deciding the page isn't coming and, maybe, add some feedback as to what's gong on. It was just running so quick and smooth that I didn't think about it.

[JSkorna]

Joe,

I'll be the first to admit that this will be a minor thing, but after a successful PIREP, the "Flight report successfully PIREPed" window always pops up twice.

I do like the new Options titles!!

[AS201 Joe]

Sorry for the late reply, Jim. Been busy trying to tackle another problem.

Thanks for the heads up on the multiple popups. I have uploaded a new version which should have those fixed. Also, I have adjusted the web-page time out to around 20 seconds before it kicks back (hopefully it works and isn't too short).

Joe

As a side note, I am just going to upload new files (for now). then about a week out from the server move, I'll put up an update (for both versions) so everyone *should* start out with the same file.

[ROGERP]

Hi Joe
Just had a more serious problem with new myAAS.
When I PIREP a scheduled flight I always uncheck the remove flight from saved list box.
Today after I had prepared my scheduled flight I selected the flight from the myAAS menu and activated myAAS.
I was immediately confronted with a saved flight information for this new flight .
On checking the duration of flight it was exactly the same as the old PIREPed flight.
I repeated the process with another scheduled flight and the same happened.
It appears that after the PIREP has been sent myAAS retains the scheduled flight with all the previous PIREP data, instead of saving the scheduled flight but removing all prevous data
Have ceased to fly any more of my saved scheduled flights and am only flying GA at this time.
Comment?
Best regards
Roger