I should mention at this point that the initial downloaded version of WX Advantage Weather Radar would not run on P3D, or at least not on the version I have, which is version 3.3.5. There were some reports and requests for help on the REX support forum which resulted in the developers having to issue an update to fix this. The update was issued after a short period of testing and proved to be the solution. Once the update was downloaded and installed, the radar worked as it should in P3D. There is a link to the product page and the update at the foot of this review. The prerequisites of this update are: WX Advantage Radar (build: 1.0.2016.0504) WX Advantage Radar - Update 1 (build: 1.0.2016.0519) Included in this update is a small, useful update application. This places an icon on your desktop to allow the user to periodically check for updates to the radar. |
Included in the download of WX Advantage Weather Radar is a comprehensive, 34 page manual in the usual PDF format. The manual covers everything from installation to how best to use the radar. | Radar Principles |
REX and Milviz have a few points to iron out but once these are complete, WX Advantage Weather Radar will be a superb functioning weather radar that will sit well in any cockpit. |
For | Against | Category | Score |
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Cross platform compatibility | Not all features are functional at present | Installation Procedure | 9.0 |
Intuitive user interface | No bulk installer. Having to install into one aircraft at a time. | Features | 9.0 |
One gauge for all aircraft | Switching views in flight sim turns the gauge off | Functionality | 8.5 |
Very good documentation | . | Documentation | 10 |
Good value for money | . | Value for money | 9.5 |
The REX / Milviz WX Advantage Weather is awarded an overall Mutley's Hangar score of 9.2/10, with a 'Highly Recommended' |