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After several months of inactivity I have finally got back to x-plane and decided to give FS Instant Approach a try (it was bought sometime ago).
Unfortunately, I find that the above file is not being generated despite it appearing to be done and I can't proceed further as all options are "greyed" out. I have checked my x-plane folder and it is definitely not there.
Suggestions??
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Hi:
Glad to help! 
Can you tell me the full name and version of the product you are using?
Can you tell me the full name and version of X-Plane you are using?
Have you done this (below)? If not please do and then run our product again.
IMPORTANT! FSFlyingSchool/FS Instant Approach should always be run 'as an administrator'.
You should do this even if you are the only person who uses the PC and even if you are an administrator.
To do this, right click on the FSFlyingSchool/FS Instant Approach icon, shortcut or menu item you use to launch FSFlyingSchool/FS Instant Approach, select
'Properties' from the menu, select the 'Compatibility' tab, and turn ON 'Run this program as an administrator'.
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Good morning thank you for your reply.
I am using FSInstantApproach2021XP11 v4.0 purchased 19 February 2020 but as stated I have not used it previously.
X-Plane 11.51r1 (build 115103 64-bit d565f6d26c3b2856ae765c05c9662ab39bd3212e)
compiled on Dec 21 2020 10:32:33
I have set FSInstantApproach to be run as Administrator as per your advice.
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Hi DP:
Making progress - I have sent a file and instructions to your email address.
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| Thanks, email received will take a look and report back in due course.
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Hi, system working OK after copying the txt file.
Got to get to grips now with the plugin. For example, keyboard G does not work landing gear and also haven't worked out how to switch to different approach airport, keeps switching back to the original I setup despite saving other scenarios. Hopefully a closer read of the manual will help.
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Hi, sorry to say hit more problems on fresh run of x-plane.
None of the key short cuts i.e Ctrl Shift C Cntrl Shift Q or Ctrl Shift P work.
I have saved a scenario file for ILEE runway 14. I connect to x-plane, load the scenario file for ILEE. I then got to the Position Aircraft plugin and click Save Position File, I then click Position but nothing happens. I have tried this several times today with x-plane reboots but still no joy. This was exactly what I did yesterday when it worked.
I am now reading through thr manual to see if I have missed anything........very frustrated.
Have now switched to the standard x-plane 10nm out approach
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Hi DP:
It looks like the sequence of actions is the issue here - once the scenario is loaded you need to press the [Save Approach File] button to create the
approach file.
- Return to X-Plane 11 (using Alt TAB or whichever method you prefer).
- Open the Position Aircraft Control Panel from the Plugins menu of X-Plane and press
Quick Load
then
Position[/b]
Have a great week of flights!
For the reference of all folks who may read this - here are the full directions...
- Launch X-Plane 11.
- Create or select a flight in X-Plane 11.
- Get that plane ready to fly, either in mid-air or on the ground. Get yourself at the controls of the
plane with the engines running - ready to fly. Leave X-Plane running.
- Return to Windows Desktop (using Alt TAB or whichever method you prefer) and launch the FS
Instant Approach 2021 program.
- To set up an instant approach, click the [Flight Plan] button, press connect, enter your airport, click the [Approach
Airport] button, chose your runway etc and then click the [Save Approach File] button to create the
approach file.
- Return to X-Plane 11 (using Alt TAB or whichever method you prefer).
- Press Ctrl Shift C to open the 'Position Aircraft' Control Panel within X-Plane.
- Press Ctrl Shift Q to quick load the approach file you created into the Position Aircraft plugin.
- Press Ctrl Shift P to position the aircraft ready to fly the approach you just created with FS Instant
Approach.
- If for any reason the Ctrl Shift shortcuts do not function on your PC simply open the Position Aircraft Control Panel from the Plugins menu of X-Plane and press
Quick Load
then
Position
Enjoy your flight with FS Instant Approach 2021!
- TIP: If you want to fly an approach at a location which is a considerable distance from the aircraft's
present location, you may notice that occasionally, when you press Ctrl Shift P to position the
aircraft that it is instead positioned on the ground at the nearest runway or in an undesirable
attitude. If this occurs, simply press Ctrl Shift P again and the aircraft will be positioned in the air
ready to fly the approach.
- That's the Quick Start ... but you really should read this too… There are several new features you will want to understand. Read more about these features in
detail in the manual.
Jeff Preston ('Squadron Leader') - FSFlyingSchool Publisher & Lead Developer
FSFlyingSchool 2023 for Microsoft Flight Simulator
FSFlyingSchool 2023 for X-Plane 12 & 11
FS Instant Approach 2023 for X-Plane 12 & 11 (Windows)
FSFlyingSchool PRO 2020 Prepar3D v 5
FSFlyingSchool PRO 2019 FSX, FSX-SE, FS2004
FSFlyingSchool USA for Microsoft Flight Simulator
FS Instant Approach 2019 for X-Plane 11 (Mac)
FS Instant Approach for Microsoft Flight Simulator
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| Thanks will give it a try.
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