Many pilots have reported issued related to usage of the Google Earth plugin in specific configurations, which, in the worse case, prevents the debrief.  The issues are resolved in CloudAhoy 3.0 by (a) improved hints on how to deal with the problems; and (b) a workaround if the problems persist.

a. CloudAhoy 3.0 provides better hints for dealing with Google Earth plugin issues
If you have receive a Plugin Problem message, you can troubleshoot the problem using our FAQs (and we’re always there to help).  Or you can choose to switch to 2D, and address the Google Earth plugin problem at a later time.

b. Switch to 2D mode (Google Maps) when/if the 3D mode (Google Earth) is broken
A new “3D” checkbox  lets you switch between 3D and 2D debrief on Windows or Macintosh.  Why switch to 2D?  Primarily to avoid a frustrating situation in which the Google Earth plugin issue prevents you from doing the debrief.  Some pilots have problem getting Google Earth to work in their browser; some pilots could not use CloudAhoy in the office because they are not allowed to install the Google Earth plugin.

In 3.0, whatever issue you have with the plugin, you can always switch to 2D by unchecking the “3D” checkbox.  2D debrief is also faster, which can help if you have a slow internet connection.

3.0 supports debriefing on –

CloudAhoy beta-3.0 is now back.

If you switched to 3.0-beta before we took it off the air, then your next login will be to 3.0-beta.

If you still have not switched to 3.0-beta, now is a good time to try it: after logging in to 2.x, simply click the “Switch to CloudAhoy 3.0-Beta” link on top.

And let us know how 3.0-beta works for you!  You can do it publicly in the 3.0-beta forum, or via email.

This year I’m flying in to AirVenture 2013, for the first time as a PIC. With me  will be another person from CloudAhoy, Etan Rozin.

We would like to meet as many CloudAhoy users as possible!

When: Wednesday 7/31 and Thursday 8/1, 2:00 -3:30 PM,

Where: International Marketplace South food court, K-12 on the map, located between the tower and the EAA Member Square.

Etan and I will be wearing CloudAhoy t-shirts with our cool new logo. What cool new logo? Stay tuned.

Drop me an email (chuck@CloudAhoy.com) if you’re coming.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Chuck

We have been having great success with the Beta 3.0 program and have been hearing mostly positive feedback about it. Thats to everyone that has been participating and providing feedback.

We ran into a little problem that is preventing some people from logging in. Since they cannot log in… they cannot switch back to version 2.0 and use CloudAhoy. To enable everyone to use CloudAhoy, we are suspending the beta program temporarily . It will be up as soon as we sort out the problem and assure you can all use CloudAhoy and switch back and forth to the beta.

There is a reason it is still in beta…

It will be back in a jiffy