Wait For me !

Hi Dick

Now would be a good time to start because there is a level of compatability between the release 2.12.3 version and the new 2.20.0 beta. The beta having the greatly improved weather engine with its extended weather region and the new WINTER Weather INTERpolation procedures. Even though it is the first beta release many people are reporting good things. So step on board and strap yourself in very tightly.

Regards
Stephen

Hi Dick

The DHM effects have just been improved but they are attached to camera views so you will need Live Camera if you want to see the effects. As for the Live Weather Engine, well I think you should try it and I think you will be pleasantly surprised, it is like no other you have seen, real detailed, localised and varied weather that does not appear and disappear (unless the METAR reports say it should of course, true winds aloft to be added soon).

We will have you flying around storms you see 40 miles ahead very soon, or like others seeking out the storms so that you can deliberately fly through them.

The Live Weather Engine is also needed if you want to experience the intelligent and ultra-realistic turbulence effects. It's the LWE that knows the current meteorological conditions and determines the frequency and strength of the low and high-frequency turbulence effects. If you are looking for that next level of realism then you will need all the features except Live View and TrackIR.

Regards
Stephen

You should concentrate on getting the release version 2.12.3 installed and up and running, then check out the latest activity on the beta, but the only difference between the release and beta is the new upgraded LWE, the rest is the same. I should think the beta will become the current release in a few weeks time after it has been put through its paces and had its normal course of development tweaks and additions. If you like stability then best give it a few weeks and then upgrade your 2.12.3 with the 2.2 release.

Regards
Stephen