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ASP3D B8557 Posted
B8557 has been posted, replacing the previous B8538. This solves a P3D 5.3.17 compatibility issue and becomes the new official build for ASP3D. All users should update ASAP. Download now from our downloads page! Changelog: Update – June 6, 2023 – [06/06/23] Fixed issue with previous 8538 build and P3D 5.3.17 compatibility (P3D Connector Logging[…]
ASXP Update B8546 Posted Officially
A new update for ASXP (X-Plane 11) is now available at our downloads page. This is a mandatory update for all ASXP users as it incorporates new network/connection changes required for updated compatibility and security. Please update ASXP ASAP, as older versions will soon be unavailable for online access. See the changelog below: Update 052623[…]
Active Sky XP 12 Released!
ASXP12 brings Active Sky to the X-Plane 12 platform using its new weather and sdk capabilities, enabling highly accurate weather conditions, comprehensive weather reporting, visual weather mapping and planning, specialized XP12 air effects, voice weather delivery, weather briefings, and much, much more! ASXP12 utilizes the latest version of the HiFi DataNet cloud-based weather network, featuring[…]
ASXP12 RC#4 Posted
Release Candidate #4 has been posted. Additional fixes included. Thanks for the participation everyone! NOTE: To claim and confirm your FREE UPGRADE from ASXP to ASXP12, please install and LOGIN RC2 or later PRIOR to May 19, 2023. The FREE UPGRADE expires after this date. Please proceed to the downloads page to download RC3. Changelog[…]
Free ASXP12 Upgrade Offer
Free upgrades from ASXP to ASXP12 are still available for a limited time through May 19, 2023 GMT. Simply install ASXP12 (RC2 or later) and use it by logging in by May 19, 2023 and you will upgraded. Your ASXP license key will remain valid for both ASXP and ASXP12. If you don’t install/use ASXP12[…]
Network changes and online availability
Due to various reasons including unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we are required to adjust our network infrastructure. These adjustments will increase efficiency, help manage costs, and enable us to maintain, support, and develop on current-generation platforms. As part of this, effective immediately, online network resources have been retired for previously-retired products including ASE, ASA,[…]
ASXP12 Open Beta 1 Now Posted
All ASXP users are invited to participate in the OPEN BETA of ASXP12, now supporting X-Plane 12. See our ASXP12 product page for more information!
Development News Update
Hello everyone! It’s been quite some time since we’ve provided a development news update. Let’s get right to it! We’ve been hard at work, with much of our efforts being behind the scenes, as we’ve maintained and upgraded our products to work with the latest simulator platform versions/updates. X-PlaneX-Plane v12’s recent release, with a brand-new[…]
ASP3D Major Update B8080 Officially Released!
Over several months and many updates, in lockstep with new P3D builds, ASP3D has evolved to offer the best weather simulation experience possible on the latest versions of the P3D v5 and P3D v4 platforms. This latest official ASP3D update incorporates all the redesigns, interface changes, new functionality, adjustments and fixes that have been required.[…]
New ASP3D Open Beta Update B8080 now available
This new open beta update provides new visibility tuning, several fixes and enhancements and adds the latest P3D v5.3 HF2 compatibility and adds new in-cloud visibility reduction and cloud motion effects to EA mode (for low ceiling clouds) Visit the downloads page to download the new Open Beta ASP3D build now. To post a bug[…]
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