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ASP3D Update Officially Released
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B7877 of ActiveSky P3D has been officially released. Thanks go out to everyone who participated in the Open Beta cycle! This newest update of ASP3D includes several improvements including enhanced EA (Enhanced Atmospherics) mode features with volumetric cloud transition smoothing enhancements, volumetric fog visibility improvements, better P3D version awareness and improved P3D 5.2HF1 integration. This[…]

HIFI Active SKY XP. Robin40 February 25, 2021, 8:42am #1. The HiFI Active Sky XP cannot be installed. NAVData February 25, 2021, 9:08am #2. Thanks Hermann for the hint. I can confirm that the setup is corrupt. We have just created new ones and we are publish the files as soon as possible. When they are online I will inform you here. X-Plane user since:v11. Posted December 12, 2018. I bought Active Sky for FSX and Prepar3d v3 on Simmarket. I logged into my account, but unfortunately I don't offer any discounts for buying Active Sky for XP.

ASP3D Update #1 Open Beta B7668 Posted

Update #1 B7668 includes several fixes and improvements, focusing on some post-release stability issues found as well as improved EA cloud visual details via a new configurable option. This update is being posted as an Open Beta for those who wish to try it before it is deemed stable and official. Please post bug reports[…]

ActiveSky P3D Released!

ActiveSky P3D is the latest weather engine from HiFi Simulation Technologies, providing dual P3D v5/v4 integration with advanced Enhanced Atmospherics (trueSKY) features! Advanced EA features include cloud scene smoothing via EA smooth theme reloads, visibility and volumetric fog smoothing, EA-tuned depiction and transition handling for the best balance of accuracy and smoothness, ASP3D-controlled EA volumetric[…]

ASP3D RC4 Posted

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Thanks go out to our development team who has been working tirelessly for months now to address issues, reconfigure designs, and keep up with the frequent and considerable changes to each new P3D build. Thanks also to all our BETA participants who have worked hard to test and provide great feedback to help us get[…]

ASP3D RC3 Posted!

Thanks go out to our development team who has been working tirelessly for months now to address issues, reconfigure designs, and keep up with the frequent and considerable changes to each new P3D build. Thanks also to all our BETA participants who have worked hard to test and provide great feedback to help us get[…]

ASP3D Beta RC1 Posted

B7613 has been posted! This update brings new P3D v5.1 and EA-mode integration and enhancement features to ASP3D. The update is available to all current ASP3D OPEN BETA Participants who signed up for an ASP3D account before October 10, 2020. This build serves as our first Release Candidate in preparation for final official release very[…]

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ASP3D Open Beta Signups ending October 10, 2020

ASP3D OPEN BETA signups and the free upgrade from ASP4 is still available, but will end on October 10, 2020 – If you’d like to participate in the OPEN BETA and receive a free upgrade, you must register for an account before the end of October 10, 2020 GMT.

September 2020 Development Update Posted

See what HiFi is up to via the September 2020 Development Update. Click here to go there now!

ASXP and AS16 for FSX Update 082520

A small update is provided to resolve a few issues. See changelog below. Download now via our Downloads Page! ASXP Update 082520 (B7542) ASXPConnect plugin (ID=HiFi) module version updated to 1.0.0.70 Fixed an interpolation issue affecting temperature at higher elevation airports Fixed a VATSIM METAR fetching issue where VATSIM data was not downloaded even when[…]

ASXP B7494 Now Official

Active Sky XP B7494 has been posted officially! Thanks to those who participated in the recent OPEN BETA process. This update focuses on some stability fixes for recent issues found related to API changes and improvements in latest X-Plane betas. Improved TCAS/Traffic and wake turbulence data should provide a better experience all around especially with[…]

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  • Supports P3D v4.5 HF3, P3D v5.0 HF2, or P3D v5.1 HF1+
  • Includes EA-mode integration features (check details for limitations)
  • Upgrade discount version for previous ASP4 or AS2016 (FSX or P3D) licensed customers

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  • New Air Effects including turbulence
  • Requires X-Plane 11.26 or later (Windows x64)
  • Requires Windows 7 or later, 64-bit Version
  • Advanced weather for X-Plane!

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  • Real-Time Texture Dynamics (requires AS16 / ASP4 / ASP3D)
  • Realistic Cloud and Sky Textures
  • Brand new 3D Cloud Structures with many variations
  • Supports P3D v3, P3D v4, P3Dv5 (non EA-mode), FSX and FSX:SE

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  • Compatible with FSX Boxed and FSX:Steam Edition
  • In-Cloud Motion Effects
  • XGauge Wx + Airborne Radar Simulation
  • Advanced Weather Engine for the FSX Platform

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My Compliments to the writers of AS16. The adjustments to the visibility/haze engine makes this amazing. Thank you.
Thank you for AS16+ASCA, dear HIFI-team. I am using your products for more than ten years and for me, AS16+ASCA is the best Combo, you’ve ever released.
A very long standing ovation to the HiFi team for such a great product. Thank you all very much!
You have all once again raised the bar on weather generation within P3D and I for one am grateful to have this new engine! It’s an absolutely fantastic addition to our great hobby and I thank you!
I had my first flight in the PMDG 777-300 with AS16 and ASCA out of KJFK. On that first flight there were clouds and precipitation and there it all was on the WX radar, all in the right places. That was just awe-inspiring. Just a sensational product.
The dynamic forming of cloud structures cannot be described in words, it has literally transformed the skies for me! The effect of the clouds wisping over my propeller, oh man! It’s like I could stick my head out the window.
HiFi exceeds their quality in customer support. From an extensive user forum to the easy to use support ticket system help is never far away. In addition, support through HiFi’s team is fast.
Using AS16 in the cruise in a CB-laden area for the the first time ever as far as I know. We can all now experience the forward planning and real-time decision making that takes place in the cruise on airline flights when there are thunderstorms around. You have opened up a whole new aspect to flight simming – many thanks!
I just wanted to extend a shout out to you all for your hard work. I have been a true HiFi Active Sky customer since the 6.5 days. Currently I am in my first flight in live real time mode running AS16 for P3D on a remote laptop. And my first impressions are WOW!!! Your products just keep getting better and better. Money very well spent.

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Refining Weather Accuracy and Realism since 2000!

Active Sky is a comprehensive weather simulation engine for FSX, P3D and now the X-Plane desktop flight simulator platforms. Over 20 years in development, Active Sky continues its ongoing journey in an ongoing quest to improve the simulated aviation weather experience for everyone.HiFi is comprised of pilots, programmers and artists who share a common passion for aviation, weather and simulation. We strive for the most realistic weather experience possible, always prioritizing function and fidelity above all else. We love what we do and thank all our customers and supporters for enabling us to continue to improve and expand Active Sky!

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Publisher: HiFi Simulation Technologies

Review Author:
Sean McLeod

Suggested Price:
$39.99

Welcome, fellow flight simmers, to areview of Active Sky XP, created by HiFi Simulation Technologies. Thisreview will focus on the basic installation and operation of thesoftware, a real-weather enhancement add-on for X-Plane 11.

But first, here is a little background on the HiFi Sim Tech group,from their web site: 'Refining Weather Accuracy and Realism since2000! Active Sky is a comprehensive weather simulation engine for FSX,P3D and now the X-Plane desktop flight simulator platforms. Over 20years in development, Active Sky continues its ongoing journey in anongoing quest to improve the simulated aviation weather experience foreveryone. HiFi is comprised of pilots, programmers and artists whoshare a common passion for aviation, weather and simulation. We strivefor the most realistic weather experience possible, alwaysprioritizing function and fidelity above all else. We love what we doand thank all our customers and supporters for enabling us to continueto improve and expand Active Sky!'

Here is the description of the Active Sky XP product, as presentedby developer HiFi Simulation Technologies:

'Introducing HiFi's first weather engine for the X-Planeplatform... Active Sky XP (ASXP) brings the popular award-winningActive Sky weather engine to the X-Plane platform for the firsttime. Using a hybrid weather depiction interface through X-Plane 11'sweather API, a realistic, high-performance and high-fidelity weatherexperience is realized.'

As you have read by now, HiFi Sim Tech have been around for quitesome time and have refined their product extensively while developingfor MSFS and Prepar3D. Now all that expertise has been brought toX-Plane for us all to enjoy.

Currently, ASXP is only available for the Windows platform. Mycomputer setup that I used to test the software is as follows: CPUi7-2600K OC'd 3.9 GHz, 32 GB DDR3 RAM, GPU Gigabyte GTX1070 G1. I havethe latest Nvidia drivers, using X-Plane 11.31.

So, how does it all work? Well, let me guide you through myexperience of being a newb to Active Sky XP.

Installation

Installation was, for me, a breeze. I honestly don't think I readthe installation instructions, I just ran the installer. Of note, youmust create an account with HiFi Sim Tech to use this product. It isstraightforward for anyone that has similar experience with productsrequiring a persistent internet connection in order to use them. Wheninstalling the product, you have the option to install additionaltextures - I did not elect to install them as I am minding the size ofthe installation against my available HDD capacity. With the setupcomplete (by the way, ASXP has a thorough set of instructionscontained in a PDF) it was time to fly!

Operation

You will find two icons on your desktop. The main icon should beobvious, and the secondary icon is for the web application. I was ableto open the web application from my desktop in order to check it out,but I was unable to open it on my mobile devices. Contained within theinstruction manual are details on how to get the web applicationoperational on your home LAN. It is a bit involved with configurationof your router, opening a specific port in order to allowcommunication with the ASXP software.

Double clicking on the main icon brings you the following loadingscreen.

I have elected to set the auto-login feature, because why elsewould you click on the icon except to load the software.

Once the software loads, you are brought to the above screen, theHOME tab. If you load ASXP before you load X-Plane, the software willindicate it isn't connected to the simulator software by showing textin orange beside the 'connection' status and a broken chain icon inthe top bar of the software window. When the simulator is running andconnected, you will see the screen as presented above. The instructionmanual provides excellent descriptions of the functions containedwithin the submenus, I highly recommend reading it to get the most outof your experience using ASXP.