It would be nice if in the future one of the several SD styles were adapted to match the sectional contour levels and colours, or go partially in that direction

That would, indeed, be great. However, I believe it runs counter to company strategy.

From what I glean, each chart style is more than the name "style" appears to connote. It is not just a collection of how things ought to look. SD is not a "skninnable" program as many PC programs are. Rather, a chart style encompasses a lot of specific programming logic and intelligence.

Considering this, I wouldn't hold my breath for chart styles to become user customizable. Although I think it would be a great idea.

-- Chris.

That's a shame as we use SkyDemon a lot when on our annual flying holiday in the USA - it's very convenient using a tool which you already know, understand and are comfortable using. That said, the lack of distinction between Class-B, -C and -D airspace can get a bit tricky at times - unlike the UK, the requirements for entry into these three classes of airspace in the US are radically different. We also noticed this trip that some TFRs don't appear - for example this one nearly caught us out: http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_6247.html

Free idea : just let's name this color sheme with another name than "US Sectional" ! ;-)



Vincent B.
(St-Cyr/LFPZ, Toussus/LFPN, San Diego/KMYF)
Check my blog : http://20-100-video.blogspot.com

Less than 1% of people were using it (from memory it was 0.5%) and it was not a good reflection of SkyDemon's capabilities. Our main chart styles are optimized for all zoom levels and all geographical areas, and are constantly maintained and worked on. In addition, we have no desire for SkyDemon to be used in the USA. All these factors combined made that chart style the first (of the legacy paper-imitation styles) to go.

It is always a good idea to streamline your app and remove unused junk from time to time. Tim, can you tell us the specific reason why you removed the US Sectional chart style? Was it using too many resources? Too much pain to maintain?

Thanks, -- Chris.

The US Sectional chart style was also my preferred choice. It was clear, and the terrain was much better. The other styles are not nearly as good. They are too "full" of colors for the airspaces and the terrain, especially when zooming in, is not clear. I am terribly disappointed that you have removed it. Please, consider republishing it with an update, for us it would be great customer service. Thank you for your kind help.

Martin has perfectly explained the reason why, as many other customers, I choose the US Sectional Chart style to fly in France. I explained it among other pros and cons on my blog : http://20-100-video.blogspot.fr/2015/07/mise-jour-des-impressions-skydemon.html



I'm very disapointed that Skydemon removed it.

Vincent B.
(St-Cyr/LFPZ, Toussus/LFPN, San Diego/KMYF)
Check my blog : http://20-100-video.blogspot.com

I was using the Sectional Chart Style in the US too & will definitely miss it next time for several reasons (as f.e. luc pointed out). Nevertheless I still like the choice between different chart styles.