ActiveSky XP Rwx: Resolving Update Issues with EFB v2

As a user of ActiveSky XP and EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) version 2.1, I've encountered an issue that may be affecting others as well - updating weather data from ActiveSky's weathersnapshot on the server-side. In this article, I'll outline the problem and provide some potential solutions.

The Problem

When running EFB v2 with X-Plane 11.30+ and using the custom path option for networked or single machine setup, I've noticed that the weather data doesn't update automatically on the client-side. This issue is specific to ActiveSky's weathersnapshot and doesn't occur when using real weather.

Workarounds

To resolve this issue, I've found two workarounds:

1. Server Restart: Simply restarting the server resolves the issue temporarily. However, this may not be a sustainable solution, as it requires manual intervention.

2. Client-Side Workaround: On the client-side, changing the weather provider to a different option and then switching back to ActiveSky resolves the issue.

Additional Fixes

For those experiencing issues with traffic add-ons/TCAS usage causing crashes in the as_xconnect module related to recent X-Plane beta 11, there is a fix available.

Additionally, it's worth noting that there is a new Beta version of ActiveSky XP (B7467) which provides better integration with SkyMAXX Pro and Real Weather Connector. This may be of interest to those who wish to participate in the open beta testing.

If you're experiencing similar issues or have found alternative solutions, please share your experiences in the comments below.

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