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Tim, I'm experiencing total failure with InFlight on a Win CE 5 satnav.
Won't even load from the .cab file - Error "...SkyAngelInFlight.0.9.4.cab" is not a valid Windows CE Setup file.
Can only load it on the PC using Windows Mobile 6.1 emulator. (& then copy to satnav in SkyAngel InFlight folder). Which shows:
Data
Microsoft.Gps.dll
SkyAngel.exe
Am I "jumping the gun" on this or should v 0.9.4.cab at least load up?
Regards,
Max.
Won't even load from the .cab file - Error "...SkyAngelInFlight.0.9.4.cab" is not a valid Windows CE Setup file.
Can only load it on the PC using Windows Mobile 6.1 emulator. (& then copy to satnav in SkyAngel InFlight folder). Which shows:
Data
Microsoft.Gps.dll
SkyAngel.exe
Am I "jumping the gun" on this or should v 0.9.4.cab at least load up?
Regards,
Max.
Tim, this is fabulous software - does so much that I (we?) have always wanted.
When I print out the airfield plates I have them in colour. The Flight Plan is colour on screen and monochrome when printed. Am I doing something wrong?
Presumably the airfield plates only show licensed runways because that's how you get the data?
As a VFR aid, would it be possible for the map to show railway lines and motorways? I always fly IFR (I Fly Roads)
Andy
When I print out the airfield plates I have them in colour. The Flight Plan is colour on screen and monochrome when printed. Am I doing something wrong?
Presumably the airfield plates only show licensed runways because that's how you get the data?
As a VFR aid, would it be possible for the map to show railway lines and motorways? I always fly IFR (I Fly Roads)
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Max Uk,
I used WIN CE cab manager to unpack the CAB file then drop the unpacked folder onto an SD card. I had the same issue. Works a treat when on the unit.
Lordhedges,
I understand you are also the producer of a currently heavily promoted, and commercial, piece of VFR nav software/hardware, is the photography project related to this......?
CRX
I used WIN CE cab manager to unpack the CAB file then drop the unpacked folder onto an SD card. I had the same issue. Works a treat when on the unit.
Lordhedges,
I understand you are also the producer of a currently heavily promoted, and commercial, piece of VFR nav software/hardware, is the photography project related to this......?
CRX
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Previous versions were working beautifully but Plan 0.9.4 doesn't work on my Vista laptop. When I click 'yes' to the disclaimer on startup the program crashes almost immediately (to be precise, after drawing the coastline of the UK but before drawing any features or terrain shading). I get the Windows message 'SkyAngel Plan has stopped working' but no further details. Back to the previous version for me. :-(
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Max, unfortunately WinCE 5.0 doesn't understand compressed CAB files so for the moment you'll need to unpack elsewhere and copy the files on to the device manually. Should work a treat then.
I can confirm now that SkyAngel InFlight will work on most WinCE 5.0 (and even 4.2) devices with standard GPS equipment. The requirement for the .net compact framework 3.5 has been removed ready for next week's release. I'm looking at getting SkyAngel packaged up and sold on these kinds of boxes since our charts are much better presented than most of the competition.
Lordhedges, our vector data comes from various locations. Does Airbox do photography now too!?
I can confirm now that SkyAngel InFlight will work on most WinCE 5.0 (and even 4.2) devices with standard GPS equipment. The requirement for the .net compact framework 3.5 has been removed ready for next week's release. I'm looking at getting SkyAngel packaged up and sold on these kinds of boxes since our charts are much better presented than most of the competition.
Lordhedges, our vector data comes from various locations. Does Airbox do photography now too!?
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ok you got me! 
But I am still on the look out for some good vector data and the photography element is not far off some of the things we're working on...
Good work by the way!
FYI On the Flyer Forums I'm pretty open about who I am however the mods here won't let me say who I am affiliated to hence my thinly veiled disguise
But I am still on the look out for some good vector data and the photography element is not far off some of the things we're working on...
Good work by the way!
FYI On the Flyer Forums I'm pretty open about who I am however the mods here won't let me say who I am affiliated to hence my thinly veiled disguise
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Not quite - we won't allow you to promote your business here, unless of course you wish to take out paid advertising.
SD
On the Flyer Forums I'm pretty open about who I am however the mods here won't let me say who I am affiliated to hence my thinly veiled disguise
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Veil not always so thin perhaps.....?
Previous post by the Lord:
Previous post by the Lord:
I've seen the Airbox system first hand and it is certainly nothing like Memory Map. Sure it can display CAA charts however you can tell the programmers have kept pilots in mind when designing the menus and data input screens which easily allow for use in a cramped cockpit environment.
The version of software I saw had a full European airspace database on it with visual airspace warnings, terrain ahead, extended runway centre lines and whole bunch of features not available on MM.
I've also been informed that they will have full European charting for the June launch with weather and NOTAM features added later.
The version of software I saw had a full European airspace database on it with visual airspace warnings, terrain ahead, extended runway centre lines and whole bunch of features not available on MM.
I've also been informed that they will have full European charting for the June launch with weather and NOTAM features added later.
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Agreed but I'd like to be honest from the start - that email was my third attempt at posting...
This from the moderators at the time after I questioned my posts being deleted:
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To be honest if I really wanted to go "undercover" I wouldn't use my surname as part of my login!
This from the moderators at the time after I questioned my posts being deleted:
You may not publish contents of PMs in the forums PF Mods
To be honest if I really wanted to go "undercover" I wouldn't use my surname as part of my login!
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Fair enough Tom,
I like your products, and have indeed given you several hundred pounds with your previous venture. I think GA will benefit from a little bit of healthy competition to raise the game of VFR software. The hardware is out there, and skilful, knowledgeable programming can give us all great results.
I appreciate you need to make a living, but I thought your posts all seemed to be trying to sound like a Flymap and Airbox fan , and that you were fooling the audience. Your post explains why...
I like the way this development is going as we are all able to roadtest (airtest) the program as it evolves and ask for it to be tweaked to our liking. We have conversed in the past about the many many frustrations I found with Flymap, I trust some of them have been sorted with Airbox, but can't afford to do another £700 experiment to find out.
Tim's work should be rewarded off course, but to play a part in the development means I know what I will be getting and that It will fit my needs.
CRX.
I like your products, and have indeed given you several hundred pounds with your previous venture. I think GA will benefit from a little bit of healthy competition to raise the game of VFR software. The hardware is out there, and skilful, knowledgeable programming can give us all great results.
I appreciate you need to make a living, but I thought your posts all seemed to be trying to sound like a Flymap and Airbox fan , and that you were fooling the audience. Your post explains why...
I like the way this development is going as we are all able to roadtest (airtest) the program as it evolves and ask for it to be tweaked to our liking. We have conversed in the past about the many many frustrations I found with Flymap, I trust some of them have been sorted with Airbox, but can't afford to do another £700 experiment to find out.
Tim's work should be rewarded off course, but to play a part in the development means I know what I will be getting and that It will fit my needs.
CRX.
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I agree with CRX and I have no problem with the Lord Hedges either. From what I've seen he has produced a really good product that has been well received. But Tim Dawson has built up a good product too and more to the point a good and potentially loyal following on here. Look at the numbers and the enthusiasm of the posts!
Over the past couple of years I have felt that some of the GPS flight gizmos are very over priced and I suspect we have been subject to the old "double the money if it involves aviation" tag. Well if anyone has a look at what is being sold on Ebay under GPS equipment, they will see that the hardware is plentiful and very affordable indeed and all this needs is a good software package.
Tim's hard work and dedication, not to mention his willingness to try his hardest to include all the suggestions from fellow aviators is testament to the success that this product already has even though it is still in the test stages. However, I'm sure that like me, many of the other participants here have their cheque books ready for the time when Tim feels that it is ready for general release.
Over the past couple of years I have felt that some of the GPS flight gizmos are very over priced and I suspect we have been subject to the old "double the money if it involves aviation" tag. Well if anyone has a look at what is being sold on Ebay under GPS equipment, they will see that the hardware is plentiful and very affordable indeed and all this needs is a good software package.
Tim's hard work and dedication, not to mention his willingness to try his hardest to include all the suggestions from fellow aviators is testament to the success that this product already has even though it is still in the test stages. However, I'm sure that like me, many of the other participants here have their cheque books ready for the time when Tim feels that it is ready for general release.
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Gents,
I have been doing a little beta testing for Tim and I am pleased to say that this is fast becoming a seriously good bit of kit. He has listened to ideas and preferences and incorporated most. Please continue to download and feedback your wants and needs, as I have been doing and we will get a product that entirely suits us all. I airtested the unit yesterday up to 400 kts (groundspeed) and it coped admirably!
This weeks release will impress you I think, particularly those using 'regular' generic WIN CE sat navs...
Well done Tim.
CRX.
I have been doing a little beta testing for Tim and I am pleased to say that this is fast becoming a seriously good bit of kit. He has listened to ideas and preferences and incorporated most. Please continue to download and feedback your wants and needs, as I have been doing and we will get a product that entirely suits us all. I airtested the unit yesterday up to 400 kts (groundspeed) and it coped admirably!
This weeks release will impress you I think, particularly those using 'regular' generic WIN CE sat navs...
Well done Tim.
CRX.
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Very nice interface. I've used Pocket FMS and this looks so much better. I particularly like the way the clouds are shown on the profile.
Some small suggestions
1) For Weight and balance after restarting it reverts to the default a/c rather than your own
2) One French TAF came up with a vv/ code which the software didn't like.
3) When dragging the profile view horizontally it would be nice if the plan view followed it, so you could see if the obstacles etc are actually on the track.
As long as it remains free!! Open Street map data may be useful for roads etc.
Very nice interface. I've used Pocket FMS and this looks so much better. I particularly like the way the clouds are shown on the profile.
Some small suggestions
1) For Weight and balance after restarting it reverts to the default a/c rather than your own
2) One French TAF came up with a vv/ code which the software didn't like.
3) When dragging the profile view horizontally it would be nice if the plan view followed it, so you could see if the obstacles etc are actually on the track.
As long as it remains free!! Open Street map data may be useful for roads etc.
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A cracking piece of software. Only thing I can see - and it's really minor - is that double clicking on a saved flight plan file in a directory doesn't do anything - I've tried associating the file manually but it only opened Sky Angel.