Announcement: sim_probe version 3.00 released

[B21 19]

sim_probe version 3.00 has been released.

Download available here:

sim_probe homepage

sim_probe version 3.00 adds the automatic logging of IGC files to a folder you specify. The ridge-lift capability of sim_probe is unchanged from the previous versions, and still requires CumulusX!.

Note that sim_probe version 3.00 is an IGC file *logger*. After sim_probe has logged your flights, you will need an IGC file analysis program to display the log. Numerous freeware examples are available, including:

FSZweverView2 (downloadable from this site):

IGCview ( http://carrier.csi.cam.ac.uk/forsterlewis/...ew/igcview.html clunky, but web based and can display/race multiple logs)

Google Earth (trace converted by http://www.gpsvisualizer.com ):

everytrail.com:

http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=24425

And there is a 'beta' development of an animated Google Earth tool that 'flies' your trace within Google Earth (thanks Bert):

http://ywtw.de/igcsimen.html

Ian

[B21 19]

If you have Google Earth, this file will be interesting:

http://carrier.csi.cam.ac.uk/forsterlewis/...ifflin_Day2.kmz

It is the conversion of *two* IGC files flying the same mission (myself=B21, Bert=BRT) including the timestamp info which enables you to replay the two traces simultaneously. It reminds me of when IGC file replay was called 'maggot racing' back in the mid-90's. The bad news is I was kicking BRT's ass until I crashed and burned in the Appalacians and he romped home to win (well, with a marginal final glide, anyway).

Ian

[bruin 3]

It is the conversion of *two* IGC files flying the same mission (myself=B21, Bert=BRT) including the timestamp info which enables you to replay the two traces simultaneously.

What do you mean by "replay the two traces simultanously". Can I actually start two tours in Google Earth at the same time? If so, how do I do that? Or do you mean show the two tracks in the same picture, one in blue and the other in yellow (well, on my computer that is).

The bad news is I was kicking BRT's ass until I crashed and burned in the Appalacians and he romped home to win (well, with a marginal final glide, anyway).

So the lesson to be learned is not to try to kick someone's ass when you are in front of him? :winks:

Bert

[B21 19]

What do you mean

Hi Bert - Did you click on the kmz link? The file has been created from two igc files, including the timestamp info, and when you load it into Google Earth a 'time' slider will appear in the top right of the screen

- click 'play' and both logs will animate - you will probably need to adjust the replay (click the clock on the left of the time slider) - slow it down and reduce the 'time window' - this will make more sense when you've tried it. Just click the link!

The time feature needs Google Earth 4.0 at least.

Ian

p.s. I hope you work out how to view it - I just watched it again and ass-kicking doesn't begin to describe it. I have it on repeat. LOL actually that reminds me of real glider comps where there were always a few pilots that "would have" won if they hadn't crashed and burned...

[bruin 3]

Oh Yes, cool man!!!!! Have you seen that you can even load and play the file in IGC replay (click file->Open KML file)?

It appears that I lost most of the time on you in the first part, especially after reaching the ridge. From TP2 until the point where you start crossing the valley I loose only one minute.

Bert

[DirkBoehm 0]

Hi Ian,

that was fast - and... the result should be great effort for all kind of gliding in FSX.

You now can as well replay your flight to analyse it and improve your flying with this newly achieved information as you get closer information on where you left time in competitions.

Third possible use of those IGC-Files will be preventing cheeting in competitions.

And last but not least we could probably compare simprobe calculated ridge lift to real life flights (as far as we get weather information about those) or compare it to Condor Sim. I'll set up a flight plan for both simulators and then will make some tries, if you're interested.

I'm going to download simprobe 3.0 tonight and probably hit for a first try... if my job lets me.

Please be assured that I am really impressed about the development of sim probe. Respect! :respect:

:cheers2: Dirk