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kACARS_Free / Re: kACARS_Free setup

« on: November 08, 2011, 01:49:24 PM »

I don't think your issue is related to UAC, but I think Shay's most certainly does.  I just need the full error messages to confirm it.  You don't need UAC turned on anyway, Howard.  It's nothing more than Microshaft's attempt to steal Linux technology.  Only they screwed it up -- as usual.

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kACARS_Free / Re: kACARS_Free setup

« on: November 07, 2011, 02:12:39 PM »

I need more to go on Shay.

What program is saying not trusted?  Can you give me the error message verbatim?  Often times there is something in the message that will point me in the right direction, but only if I can see the whole message.  You say you have changed the properties, but you don't say what you changed and how you changed it.  I need that info as well.  Sometimes in the computer world what seems insignificant to the everyday user is essential information to a geek.

As for Howard and Jim, I am left to conclude that the problems you had by adding TWA were intermittent or peculiar to your PC's, and maybe a few others, as I have tried connecting with the TWA prepended to your pilot id's and used your passwords, and it connects for me just fine.  Glad you have it going, but I need to research why it gave you the problem.

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HANGAR/DOWNLOADS / Re: HJG DC-9's Ozark FSX-FS9

« on: October 21, 2011, 07:18:00 PM »

What for problems?  They are well worth taking the time to learn.  Very realistic.

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HANGAR/DOWNLOADS / Re: HJG DC-9's Ozark FSX-FS9

« on: October 21, 2011, 05:43:02 PM »

No restriction on these birds, except the panels from HJG don't work in FSX.  A real bummer for those who fly that version.  I use the panels in FS9 and once you learn them, they are saweeeet!

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kACARS_Free / kACARS_Free setup

« on: October 17, 2011, 02:34:37 PM »

For those who want to use kACARS_Free to track their flights (and I highly recommend it) here are the steps to get you in the air.

First to download it:

Go to "Inside TWVA/Pilot Resources" and click on the FS Products banner under ACARS Programs.  Follow the links to download kACARS_Free v1.0.1.0.  It is the top link on the download page.  This all you need from this page.  Disregard the other links.

Once you have that, make sure you have the following installed on your computer:

Windows installer 3.1
Windows .NET framework 3.5
FSUIPC

Most of you will have those anyway.  The only one you might not have is FSUIPC, and the latest versions can be found at http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html.  Be absolutely sure you get the correct module for your version of FS -- 3.99 for FS9 and prior, and 4.70 for FSX (yes, you need it for FSX too.)

Install kACARS_Free as with any other program.  If using Windows Vista/7, I highly recommend you do this by right clicking on the installer and selecting "Run as Administrator."

Settings

Run kACARS. At the top you will see the menu item "Options". Click on it to see the drop down menu and select "VA Profiles" (you can set up more than one VA in here.) Click on this. A new window will open displaying the settings for the VA.

VA Settings Explained

• VA -  This is the name of the VA for which these settings are being entered.  Trans World Virtual Airlines or Ozark Virtual Air Lines whichever the case may be.
• URLbase - This is the base URL for the phpVMS system. This would be the same address as your home page.  Do NOT add a slash at the end of the URL.
• PilotID - This is the pilot id for the pilot using the client application.
• Password - This is the password for the same pilot as above.

Change these and then click the SAVE button (the blue floppy disc.) All new settings will be changed and updated upon the closing of this window.  Close the window by clicking the red X.

Now go to "Options" again, only this time select "User Settings

Set the "VA Profile" dropdown at the top to the VA name you wish to use kACARS for.

User Settings Explained

• Search by Flight # - With this box checked you can enter a flightnumber and retrieve the information for that flight. With it unchecked the "Get Flight Bid Info" will get the next flight in your bids.
• View Site Errors - Leave unchecked unless you are having trouble connecting.
• Ignore P-Brake/Airborne Check - Check if you want the system to start tracking even if the Park Brakes are not set in the aircraft or even if you are airborne (not recommended.)

Again, click on the blue disc and the window will close.  You are now set to use kACARS_Free to track your flights.  You will not need to go into these options again unless you are switching to a different VA.

Windows Vista & Windows 7

Client users running Windows Vista or Windows 7 will need to run this application using the "Run as Administrator" option.  If there is already an icon for kACARS_Free on your desktop, skip this next step: 
-- Go to the C:\Program Files (x86)\FS Products\kACARS_Free and right click on the kACARS-Free .exe and select "Send to Desktop(create shortcut.)"
--Then right click on the new short cut on your Desktop.
--Go down to "Properties" and click the "Compatibility" tab. Look down until you see the "Privilege Level" and check "Run as Administrator." Then click OK. This will allow you to simply double left click the  shortcut and it will start up correctly.

Using kACARS_Free

* Begin by logging in.  Simply click the "Log In" button.  The Pilot ID and Password fields are filled in for you.  The box under the button should turn green and say "Logged In."

* Next, being sure that Flight Sim is running, click on the "Connect to FS" button.  Again, the box under it will turn green and this time say "Connected to FS."

* Now, if you checked the "Search by Flight #" check box in the "User Settings," you will need to enter the flight number of the flight you wish to fly here.  Be sure to enter it with the airline code before the number i.e. TWA172 not 172.  Then click on the "Get Flight Number Info" button.  The boxes will fill in for you with the info for that flight.

* If you left the check box unchecked, meaning you are using the bid system, you will just need to click the "Get Flight Bid Info" button and the next bid in line will be selected, populating the boxes for you.

* The "Flight Level" box will not be filled in either case and you will need to enter that info manually.  Enter it as an altitude even if you plan to fly a flight level.  For example, if you plan to fly at 38000 feet, enter 38000 not 380.

* Next enter the route as you plan to fly it.  Do not enter the airport ICAOs.  They will show up in a different area on your PIREP.

You do NOT need to have your engines off to start tracking with kACARS, but you do need to be on the ground and have the parking brake set.

* Set up your aircraft to the point where you are ready to push back.  Click on "Start Flight," release the parking brakes, and push back.

* Fly your flight as normal, and when you arrive at the gate, set the parking brakes, enter any desired comments and click on "Stop Flight."

* The "File PIREP" button will light up and you will see a box pop up saying "Your PIREP is Ready to File."  Click "OK" and then click on the "File PIREP" button.  YOu have just filed your PIREP with the appropriate VA.  When you go to look at your PIREP at the site, you will notice a link to view your Log.  Looking at these logs can give you an indication of where you can improve.  This info is not used against you.  It is only there to help you.

* If for some reason, you decide not to file this PIREP, click the "Clear PIREP" button and it will discard it.

* While you are at cruise and your work load is light, you may want to go to the website's "Live Map" where you can view your flight stats in real time.  Just a fun feature that allows us all to share in your enjoyment.

I hope you enjoy kACARS_Free.  It seems to be the most stable of the three freeware options we offer, and I highly recommend it.

If you have any questions, or problems using it, please post them below.

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THE LOUNGE / Re: Number of souls aboard just increased by one!!

« on: September 30, 2011, 07:40:54 PM »

I'm sure he already has a yoke mounted to his cradle.  Happy Birthday, Vincent!  Congratulations to Mom and Dad.   

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HANGAR/DOWNLOADS / Re: CONVAIR CV-240 upgrade for FSX

« on: September 23, 2011, 06:55:55 PM »

Thanks for the heads up, Mike.  I don't fly FSX, so I have been a little lax in finding these things.  Good to see someone taking the bull by the horns.

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THE LOUNGE / Re: He's Back

« on: July 10, 2011, 07:52:28 PM »

Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle.  Never thought I would see this.  I just hope folks run him down like before, and drive him back into retirement.  Nice find, Tim, and thanx for posting it.

Just re-read this.  I meant to say, I hope folks DON'T run him down.  Sorry.

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THE LOUNGE / Re: Trivia Time

« on: July 07, 2011, 07:41:52 PM »

I bet he cheated.     Just kidding.  He and Greg (and it now appears, you, Gary) are walking TWA encyclopedias.

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MUMBLE (Our voice client) / Tutorial

« on: July 03, 2011, 10:02:00 PM »

To download the client, go to this URL: http://mumble.sourceforge.net/.  There you will see options for downloads. We suggest the Windows download option, however if you use Linux or other applications then choose the best one to fit your system. The current version is 1.2.8 so just click on the 'Windows: 1.2.8 (Stable)' and you will get the download prompt. After the download is complete, click on the application and then the  'Run' option.  Follow the steps to complete the download, and when your are finished, launch Mumble. (The installation has a very simple and step by step instruction so follow that.)
 
Now when you launch Mumble, it may take about 10-20 seconds to load up, this is normal. After loading, you will get the Mumble application and then you will also get another box that lists the current open servers. At the bottom of this you will have the options: Connect or Add New. Click on 'Add New' and you will get a pop-up box asking for Label, Address, Port (do not change the port), and Username.  The Label:  You can name it whatever you want, but if want to remain consistent with us we all just call it TWVA/OVA Mumble.  The Address needs to be set to orca.ryansit.net and then the Username whatever you want to use. We all just use our names.  You don't have to include your Pilot ID if don't want to.  Click on OK, and that will save it to your favorites.  Then click Connect and that should enter you into the Mumble chat room. Most of the time you will see us in there from 6pm to around 11:30pm CST.  If you have problems with any of this, let us know in a post to this board.  It will help others who may encounter the same problem later.