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I've been trying to add Little Navmap to my MSFS but keep having a singular problem. The program works great on my computer, but when I try to open it in the sim, either on my monitor or in vr, all I get is a blank gray square. I seem to have everything set up correctly and do have the latest version, so not sure what else to try. Any recommendations or tips appreciated!!
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Is there any way of removing my old flight tracks from the map and elevation windows in LNM without having to do a complete reset? I've done the reset option a couple of times to 'clear the field' as it were but, surely their must be a way of removing old flight tracks without doing this? Also, I often fly to or out of Blackbushe AP (EGLK) in the UK as it used to be my home airport in my PPL days. I notice that within LNM, the field elevation is stated to be 1066ft (which would make it the highest point in southeast UK!!). The actual field elevation is about 100m (330ft.) so the info given is obviously incorrect. How can this be rectified?
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/images/notams/notams21/rafe0221.jpgDeveloper Rafael Santos has upgraded his utility pack forMicrosoft Flight Simulator to include a fifth utility for LittleNavmap users. This is in addition to the Oculus VR IVAO VATSIM map,METAR viewer and VFRMap Enhanced already included. The new additionintegrates the most famous and powerful map utility for flight simulators intoyour cockpit. Ingamepanels Pack 5in1 for MSFSThe Ingamepanels Pack 5in1 for MSFS includes the following handy utilities: NAVMAP v1.0 - Microsoft Flight SimulatorOculus VR Panel v1.0 - Microsoft Flight SimulatorIVAO VATSIM MAP v1.2 - Microsoft Flight SimulatorMETAR Viewer v1.3 - Microsoft Flight SimulatorVFRMap Enhanced v1.3 - Microsoft Flight SimulatorEach utility is individually described in detail below. Ingamepanel NAVMAP v1.0 – Microsoft Flight SimulatorThe most famous and powerful utility for flight simulators nowintegrated into your cockpit. Using Little Navmap webserver with thisnew and optimized web for Flight Simulator you will can follow yourflight like from the main app, with all options: OSM and basemap from Little Navmap with your favourite theme.Layers of airspaces, with all airports and airfields in the world, all controlled spaces, all VORs and all NDBs.Aircraft data and progress. All datas are updated every fraction of second.Airports data with METAR, frequencies, runways, services.Airplane movement and panel data update rate more adjusted for smoother map.Internal performance improvements for greater compatibility with Flight Simulator.Font size larger to better legibility into VROculus VR Panel v1.0 - Microsoft Flight SimulatorWith this addon you will be able to configure all the parameters ofyour Oculus VR glasses without having to take them off. You can modify the SuperSampling to improve sharpness, modify theASW to fly without flickering or cuts, increase the priority of theprocesses and ultimately adapt your VR settings to achieve the bestexperience and immersion. Some of the options if they apply with VR activated need to bedeactivated and activated again. For example, if we are flying in VR and we want to modify theSuperSampling, it will be necessary to press Ctrl + Tab (or the keyassociated with activating / deactivating VR) to reactivate VR and forthe new parameters to take effect. IVAO VATSIM MAP v1.2 - Microsoft Flight SimulatorA map to see IVAO and VATSIM traffic from within thesimulator. Ideal and essential to not lose the immersion when flyingin VR or to fly on a monitor with everything integrated into thecockpit. /images/notams/notams21/pack0125/map3d.jpgKnown Issue: When you start the flight you will see a newoption in the options panel, with the IVAO logo. Click on it and themap will open. If it opens with a reduced size, resize the window withthe mouse and it will save the position and the size for the nexttimes you use it. METAR Viewer v1.3 - Microsoft Flight SimulatorA METAR Viewer from within the simulator. Ideal and essential tonot lose the immersion when flying in VR or to fly on a monitor witheverything integrated into the cockpit. /images/notams/notams21/pack0125/metar.jpgNow with new options: To be able to scroll the information on the airport screen with the mouse wheel, you can adjust the size of the window so that you can see the complete yellow and green squares, the content of those squares when it is very long, you can move it with the mouse wheel. Activate and deactivate with one click the STD at 1013 mb - 29.92 inHg Quickly display the METAR of the airport closest to the current position Large buttons to comfortably type the ICAO of the airport and manage everything from Virtual Reality. UTC clock.Known Issue: If it opens with a reduced size, resize thewindow with the mouse and it will save the position and the size forthe next times you use it. VFRMap Enhanced v1.3 - Microsoft Flight SimulatorIf you think the default VFR map is too simple, this is your AddOn. A map to view OpenStreetMap from within the simulator. Ideal andessential to not lose the immersion when flying in RV or to fly on amonitor with everything integrated into the cockpit. /images/notams/notams21/pack0125/map-enhanced.jpgThe map includes all VOR and notification points in Spain for acomfortable VFR flight. The VOR frequencies and the name of thenotification points will be displayed when you mouse over them. Now with new options: OSM and basemap from OpenStreetMap contributors Layer of airspaces, with all airports and airfields in the world, all controlled spaces, all VORs and all NDBs. Thanks to openAIP Data (CC-BYNC-SA) Meteorological radar layer, with exact rain indicator at all times. Thanks to RainViewer.com Aerial photo basemap. Thanks to Mapbox.com You can watch the last hours in motion to see the direction of the clouds. Airplane movement and panel data update rate more adjusted for smoother map. Internal performance improvements for greater compatibility with Flight Simulator. Font size larger to better legibility into VRKnown Issue: Occasionally the map is opened with a reducedsize or the map looks incomplete, resize the window with the mouse andmove the window to the desired position and the map will appearcorrectly. Purchase Rafael Santos - Ingamepanels Pack for MSFS
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Hi Everyone, I am a newbie that is trying to learn how to use Little NavMap and MSFS for Flight planning and execution. After loading the flight plan from NavMap into MSFS, I started flying and put it on AP. The problem that I am noticing is that the plane icon on the VFR map in both MSFS and the plane icon in LittleNavMap seems to run parallel and slightly off to the side heading shown on the plan line of the MSFS VFR Map and the Little NavMap plan line. Why is it not right on top of the line? Thanks,
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Have loaded it + Simconnect + the Global elevation zips and LNV sees the folder it is in. Set up a flight in FS departing from KVNY. I see my plane on the runway but do not see any airport information for it or any other airports nearby. Could use a little help in finding where I have errored. PS: I note at the very bottom ribbon on the map states: "Database is empty" not sure what this means but I'll bet it is related. Thanks, Clay
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/images/notams/notams20/navm1121.jpgNew FeaturesPACOTS oceanic tracks visible on map, tooltip and information view.Multi-export configuration window open with context menu.Completely new flight plan calculation.Add remarks to flight plan waypoints or edit user defined flight plan points. New logbook functionality. Attached trail, performance and flight plan files with preview on the map.New map context menu with sub-menus.Elevation profile information tooltip.Messages in status bar showing background tasks. Opened on click or hover. Five to one degree grid map overlay with labels.New UIR and FIR airspaces instead of merged center type. New user interface functionality. Fullscreen map, stay on top and more.Tear off drop down menus in toolbar. New connection dialog and AI range configuration for FSX, P3D and MSFS. Source
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/images/notams/notams19/navm1017.jpgLittle Navmap is a free open source flight planner, navigationtool, moving map, airport search and airport information system forFlight Simulator X, Prepar3D and X-Plane. A widely configurable map display using the OpenStreetMap as abackground map which is only one option of many online and includedoffline maps. The map shows airports, navaids, airways, airspaces, AIor multiplayer aircraft and ships as well as airport weather and windsaloft. A seamlessly integrated airport diagram displays taxiways,displaced thresholds, overrun areas, aprons, parking spots andmore. Notable ChangesWinds aloft forecast for display and fuel planning.Wind gust factor in airport weather symbols.Alternate airports for flight plan and fuel planning.Complete rework of logbook. Separated from userpoints and improved functionality.Permanent aircraft performance collection. Results can be merged any time. Improvements to fuel planning.Accurate fuel and time prediction in aircraft progress tab based on aircraft performance.Internal webserver. Access map and flight plan from everywhere.ILS tooltip and information.User defined final approach for vertical guidance including VASI and ILS slope at any airport.Preferred runway by wind for airports in tooltip and information.Nearest navaids and airports around a selected airport.Display holdings on map like traffic patterns.Two new map navigation modes: Click to center and navigation areas for touchscreens.Map images can now be saved with an arbitrary size.Hide columns in flight plan table.Can highlight full airways from information window Map link like airspaces.Improved airspace database. Added user airspaces. Assign online centers to airspace geometry.Movable and closable tabs. Tab menu button and context menu for tabs.Fixed all known procedure display issues.Display alternate fuel units and true course optionally.User features like range rings, holds and others can be hidden on the map.Error and warning messages in user interface have tooltip for more information now.Many user interface improvements and bug fixes for procedure display, METAR parsing and more.Source
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/images/reviews/navmap/t/little-navmap09.jpgReview: Alexander Barthel's Little Navmap for X-PlaneBy Paul Mort[Editor's note: Though this reviewer only tried the X-Plane version,Little Navmap actually works with FSX, FSX: Steam and Prepar3D v2,v3,v4also.] Hello again, and welcome to thisreview of 'Little Navmap', developed by Alexander Barthel. In thisshort article we will be discovering the features, tips and tricks ofthis wonderful freeware add-on for X-Plane. This is a review coveringjust the basic elements of the program, but in the near future, I willalso be providing an in-depth tutorial which will give a far moredetailed description on how to get the most from it. InstallationTo obtain your copy of the program, you will need to followthis link. Once you have made your choice of Windows or OSX, the program willdownload in a zipped format. Having unzipped the downloaded file youwill then be presented with a stand-alone program folder which you canthen copy to any location. I suggest you create a shortcut to help youopen the program. No other third party software is required to connectLittle Navmap to the simulator; it really is as easy as that! General OverviewOnce the program is running, we are presented with a topographicand detailed map of the whole World. /images/reviews/navmap/t/little-navmap02.jpgMenuAt the top of the page is a multi menu configuration where thebusiness of setting up the map happens. /images/reviews/navmap/t/little-navmap07.jpgThe menu functions that are enabled are shown with a bluebackground. It is not within the scope of this review to go intodetail of the menu, but as we hover over each button, a shortdescription of its function is revealed. The mouse wheel allows us tozoom in and out, whilst panning is achieved by holding down the leftmouse button and dragging the map. Various map sources are available,with my personal favorite being the 'Open Topo Map', which I findprovides great detail. /images/reviews/navmap/t/little-navmap08.jpgThe level of detail when you zoom in is amazing, with bothindividual buildings and road names clearly being visible. /images/reviews/navmap/t/little-navmap06.jpgThe above image shows an area in the Scottish Highlands, and showsthe relief of the hills and valleys. FunctionalityNice maps are all well and good, but now we need to find out whatthis program is capable of in terms of aircraft navigation. To sum upthe features, Little Navmap is a moving map with our aircraft shown asa yellow icon. To prepare a flight plan, we must first specify ourdeparture airport. This can be done in various ways by either draggingthe map to our departure point, or by using the very comprehensivesearch feature. This has the ability to find places by: airport,navaids, procedures, or predefined user waypoints. Once found we caninitialise our airport as the departure by right clicking on it andselecting the 'Set Airport xxxx As Flight Plan Departure' option fromthe drop down menu. Similarly to our departure, we now specify ourarrival airport in the same way, but specify 'Set Airport xxxx AsFlight Plan Arrival.' Looking at our map, we now have a yellow linejoining the two airports. /images/reviews/navmap/t/little-navmap05.jpgAt this stage the flight plan is of little use to us, as we need toadd waypoints, SIDS, STARS (if applicable), plus an approach to ourplan (this is where Little Navmap shows off its features andflexibility). By right clicking on any navaid, we can select 'Add xxxxTo flight Plan.' The menu provides us with a view of our flight plan,and if necessary we can move items up or down in order on theplan. SIDS and STARS can also be inserted by using the menu searchfunction for our airports. Unlike some other flight planners however,Little Navmap has the ability to customise the plan even further. Byleft clicking anywhere along our yellow flight path, we can insert anarbitrary waypoint on the map, and drag it anywhere to create a userdefined waypoint shown as item 4 (WP2) in our plan. I find this aparticularly handy feature, especially if one wishes to fly over apoint of interest which is not a navaid. /images/reviews/navmap/t/little-navmap03.jpgOur modified flight plan with our inserted WP2is shown above. We could of course, generate a plan by using the automaticmethod. By specifying only the departure and arrival airports, LittleNavmap can produce a flight plan by selecting one of the followingoptions: direct, navaids, high altitude, low altitude and victorairways. By choosing one of the various formats offered, we can saveour plan so that it can be used with either the X-Plane aircraft FMSor GPS. /images/reviews/navmap/t/little-navmap10.jpgThe above image shows a portion of EGCC Manchester Airportdisplaying runways, taxiways, buildings and stand numbers. If youlook carefully, you can see that street names for the localsurroundings are also visible. The level of detail achievable withinthe worldwide map is quite something, and never ceases to amaze me. Inthe past, I used to have to run two programs for my planning, one forthe actual map, and another for the airport/layout information. WithLittle Navmap, this is no longer the case, as it has more than enoughdetail to track your airplane, both in the sky and on the ground. /images/reviews/navmap/t/little-navmap04.jpgThe image above shows an area of London, with the River Thamesbeing the standout feature. As you can see, the level of detail isquite incredible, with individual buildings, landmarks and points ofinterest being also visible. Summing UpAs previously mentioned, in the future I will provide a tutorialwith much greater detail about the functionality of Little Navmap, butfor now I hope this little review will suffice. With that said, it'snow that time when I traditionally give the item under review itsfinal score, factoring in both positive and negative points. PositivesGreat level of detailEasy to use flight plannerEasy on the eyeAccurateVersatileNegativesI haven't found any...Little Navmap is a program I simply don't fly without, as I find itbetter than any payware planner I've seen to date. Alexander Barthelhas made a sterling job, and has been most generous in providing it asfreeware. Since using it, I have never had it crash out on me, orbehave badly in any way. I consider Little Navmap to be the very bestof my X-Plane add ons. For its outstanding capabilities, I award Little Navmap 10 out of 10. Paul Mort Get Little Navmap Little Navmap web site
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/images/notams/notams17/litt1130.jpgNotesIt is recommended to reload the scenery library.X-Plane users: Reinstall the included Little Xpconnect 1.0.9 for bug fixes regarding magnetic variation.Translations for the graphical user interface are included with the download.Translation packages are not required.IVAO is currently not activated due to server capacity problems,which is completely understandable. Since I don't have time to set upand run a mirror, I'm looking for volunteers. Changes from Release 1.8.5 to 2.0.2 - Quick OverviewSeveral user interface translations included.Support for online networks like VATSIM or custom networks.User defined waypoints: Complete management, import, export, search and display.More flight plan export formats.Added menu options to save waypoints instead of SID/STAR or approaches.New airport display options.Compass RoseIVAO weather and nearest NOAA weather.Included Navigraph AIRAC database was updated to cycle 1801.Full Details Here