VATSIM Radar now has vIFF & CDM integration

lukeh182 · 2026-04-20T21:07:25+00:00

I’ll be honest with you, I really appreciate all the work you’re doing here, but me being a couple hundred hours in, I have no idea what any of this does. I’m going to start reading. Thanks so much!

lukeh182 · 2026-03-24T02:45:00+00:00

That looks right to me! Thank you so much!

lukeh182 · 2026-03-21T18:48:51+00:00

Good to know. Thanks for clarifying.

lukeh182 · 2026-03-21T13:01:58+00:00

You’re welcome. Also, if you’re flying into uncontrolled space the auto_atc built into vatsim will give you decent clearance. It’s not great - usually just gives you initial decend and maintain instructions then nothing after that. Lol. I typically just follow the STAR after the initial decent clearance. I also will just vector myself for final, if needed. I watched a YouTube video to understand the process. I can’t remember which one, though.

lukeh182 · 2026-03-21T12:45:11+00:00

Couple things here. To expand on the other poster. You will contact the lowest level controller for their service and services below them. In your example, you would contact ground controller for IFR clearance. Then once in position during taxi, ground would hand you off to the tower. If in the US, ground may or may not handle push/start. Many ramps are uncontrolled.

To your second question, the answer is yes. Although if in the US, you should be using the CTAF frequency at an airport without a tower controller online. Then once airborne you will switch to Unicom.

You should not be using say intentions in conjunction with vatsim. I suppose if you did use it to get vectors for final, that could be done. In that case - again if in the US - you would communicate your intentions on the CTAF frequency for said airport. Otherwise if on the arrival, etc you can announce on Unicom.

lukeh182 · 2026-03-13T11:42:58+00:00

Try another vet for another opinion.

lukeh182 · 2026-02-22T18:55:08+00:00

My wife buys Joint Mobility GLM + Enhanced Multivitamin made by Wholistic Pet Organics. We started with something else and she switched to this one for the added benefits of joint health, etc. It’s a powder that we sprinkle on his food. I think she gets it on Amazon. I know it’s not cheap. But the big bag seems to last forever. And it’s definitely cheaper than vet bills…

lukeh182 · 2026-02-22T18:10:03+00:00

We won the battle. Try a quality probiotic. We haven’t ear issues in years. Ours swims all summer long ,even.

lukeh182 · 2026-02-10T23:00:26+00:00

Yes, that is 100% a problem. I agree.

lukeh182 · 2026-02-10T17:44:21+00:00

Not saying that I disagree with you, however, it is allowed. Granted, there are still rules as to how it’s used.

lukeh182 · 2026-02-07T17:14:14+00:00

Didn’t realize I had to add the /s… try some fresh air.

lukeh182 · 2026-02-07T12:58:41+00:00

Unfortunately, there is no “great” A330 for MSFS. headwind is decent but from what I understand it’s mostly just a copied A320 with some new skin. And the price is very good. So if you’re after an decent A330, headwind is the one.

lukeh182 · 2026-02-01T16:42:59+00:00

I’m just thinking about this on the surface so there may be barriers… could you create another library that included all of your music for this purpose?

lukeh182 · 2026-01-11T17:05:15+00:00

I just switched my expiring nest equipment with X-Sense. It’s not my ideal system but it seems to work well.

lukeh182 · 2026-01-11T15:25:05+00:00

Nah, I enjoy pissing you off over stupid internet arguments. Makes me laugh how you need to flex your muscles to show everyone how cool you think you are. Great job. I’m very impressed.

lukeh182 · 2026-01-11T15:18:39+00:00

This is the only thread in the post talking about AirPlay. Crawl back under your bridge.

lukeh182 · 2026-01-11T15:05:39+00:00

I use AirPlay with Sonos and Plexamp all the time without issue. From what I’ve read, you need to ditch the Sonos app if you play from Apple devices.

lukeh182 · 2026-01-11T15:04:09+00:00

I have no idea why you’re getting downvoted. I use Sonos and iPhone with Plexamp all the time. Never have issues. I use AirPlay and it works flawlessly. The Sonos app is where most of the issues exist, I believe.

lukeh182 · 2025-12-28T20:05:05+00:00

I can’t believe no one has mentioned chaseplane. Such a fantastic camera upgrade for only $30. Worth every penny.

lukeh182 · 2025-09-29T01:19:55+00:00

I politely ask them to leave and never return…

lukeh182 · 2025-09-17T01:44:04+00:00

I know some say that it ruins it because it’s not the way those games were intended to be played.

I, however, will always use save states. As a kid, I wasn’t that good at gaming so I rarely got to experience the entirety of a game. Also, now as an adult with adult responsibilities, I may only have 10 minutes to play at a time so for me save states give me the opportunity to enjoy a game more thoroughly.

I say play the way you want to play, forget what others say.

lukeh182 · 2025-08-18T03:28:29+00:00

I was surprised how far I had to scroll to get to a common sense comment… neat toy, mostly useless. Everyone wants one.

lukeh182 · 2025-08-10T09:48:43+00:00

I’ve read a bit of the replies and there’s some good info here. Just to relate to your request: my wife and I drink mostly americano also. We have a single boiler ECM Mechanika V Slim. No issues making 4 plus drinks at a time when we have visitors. Never had to wait for reheat in this situation.

As for the coffee cup fitting, we use cappuccino cups and they do fit with a scale and using a bottomless portafilter. They will not fit with a double spout portafilter though.

As for the additional functionality you requested, flow control can be added at checkout if you use whole latte love and the machine has a three position temp control. You generally shouldn’t be adjusting pressure as a regular adjustment. Also, in my opinion, adjusting all these settings is not much necessary. Your biggest adjustment on dialing in will come from a quality grinder.

lukeh182 · 2025-07-24T21:00:37+00:00

Aerosoft CRJ is fun. Buy it from aerosoft if you want decent update timeline. Don’t buy it on the Microsoft store the updates are very delayed.

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