Resuming a Flight

Resuming an Interrupted Flight

Did your simulator crash during your last flight? Or were you interrupted and had to exit the sim unexpectedly?

As a premium user, you can resume an interrupted flight. FSCharter remembers your last position. Your task is simply to get back there. This location is called the Resume Point.

There are several ways to resume a flight. The feature is powerful and flexible, but the core principles are always the same.

When Does a Flight Continue?

A flight resumes when you cross the Resume Point:

• in the correct direction

• at the correct speed

• at the correct altitude

Don’t worry, sensible tolerances apply.

Flight continuation is server-based. Your local simulator state does not matter. All required data is stored on the FSCharter server. You can reboot your PC, or even start the flight in X-Plane on one machine and finish it in MSFS on another.

Time Limits and Restrictions

Maximum 6 Hours

FSCharter automatically cancels a job if there are no updates for 6 hours. This frees the aircraft for other users.

Invalidated Flights

Flights that have already been invalidated by the server cannot be resumed. Interrupted flights can.

Standard Way to Resume a Flight

This is the most straightforward method for resuming an airborne flight. When restarting your simulator, you will begin on the ground.

This may not be the fastest option, but it is the simplest and avoids additional choices or configuration. You only need to take off, fly in the correct direction, and reach the required speed. The FSCharter client will then teleport you to the correct location and altitude.

Steps

1. Restart your simulator if required.

2. Load the same aircraft at an airport reasonably close to where the flight was interrupted. You may start directly on the runway.

3. If the FSCharter client still shows a Start Over button, click it to reload flight information.

4. The client will show You have an active flight.
   Click Prepare for Flight Continuation.

   • Fuel and payload are set automatically if configured.

   • If automatic handling is disabled, set them manually.

5. Click Teleport or Fly to Resume Point.

6. The Resume Path Indicator (RPI) appears.

Using the Resume Path Indicator (RPI)

• Resize the Job window so the entire RPI is visible, including the text below it.
  Or pop it out into a separate window using the window icon.

• Ensure Teleport is selected above the RPI.

• Ensure Auto Teleport is enabled below the RPI.

Flying to the Resume Conditions

• Turn to the correct heading until the top rectangle turns green.

• Accelerate to the target speed until the speed indicator turns green.

• Keep the aircraft straight and level.

• Follow the text beneath the RPI for guidance.

Once all conditions are met, the FSCharter client teleports your aircraft to the Resume Point and the flight continues immediately.

Fuel Handling

Flying to the Resume Point consumes fuel, but this fuel does not count against your FSCharter fuel usage.

• With automatic fuel handling enabled, the client adjusts fuel at the Resume Point to match the level at interruption.

• With manual fuel handling, you may adjust fuel yourself after resuming, provided you do not exceed the expected fuel level shown in the Job window.

Other Common Resume Scenarios

Flight Interrupted by a Rule Violation

1. Pause the simulator mid-air.

   • X-Plane: P

   • MSFS: Esc

2. Click Start Over in the client.

3. Resume in the air. Fuel, payload, and position are already handled.

This can allow a resume within seconds.

Using a Saved Situation File

• Load the saved situation after restarting the simulator.

• Pause the simulator.

• Continue with an in-air resume.

Some third-party aircraft save and reload situations automatically after a crash.

Interrupted on the Ground

The steps are the same as the standard method, except you taxi instead of taking off.

In-Air Resume

You can resume a flight while already airborne.

1. Pause the simulator for setup.

2. Click Prepare for Flight Continuation.

3. Click Teleport or Fly to Resume Point.

4. Configure the RPI as described earlier.

5. Unpause the simulator.

6. Fly to the required speed and heading.

Once conditions are met, the client teleports you to the Resume Point and the flight resumes.

Inflight Start (X-Plane Only)

X-Plane offers Inflight Start as an alternative to teleporting. This places you directly at the Resume Point, airborne, engines running, and correctly aligned.

This is the fastest option, but some complex aircraft do not handle in-air starts reliably.

Flying Manually to the Resume Point

Manual flying provides guidance without teleportation. You take off and fly to the Resume Point yourself, either manually or using autopilot.

The FSCharter client provides:

• The Resume Path Indicator (RPI)

• Exact Resume Point coordinates for your FMS

• An option to write a flight plan including a lead-in waypoint

This method works with all aircraft but requires more time and effort.

Autopilot and Flight Planning

Adding Resume Waypoints

The Job window shows detailed Resume Point data, including latitude, longitude, altitude, and expected heading. A lead-in waypoint is also provided to help align correctly.

In X-Plane, you can add these waypoints directly to the default FMS.

Writing a Flight Plan File

The client can generate a flight plan file:

• X-Plane: Output/FMS plans/FSC_Resume.fms

• MSFS and P3D: <User>/Downloads/FSC_Resume.pln

The plan starts at your current airport, includes both Resume waypoints, and ends at the job destination.

Follow your simulator’s standard procedure to load the plan. Ensure speed and altitude are correct when approaching the Resume Point. The RPI will guide you.

Understanding the Resume Path Indicator (RPI)

The RPI works similarly to an ILS display:

• Speed bar shows acceptable speed range.

• HSI-style display shows bearing, track, and lateral deviation.

• Altitude bar shows expected altitude and tolerance.

• Distance to Resume Point is shown.

• Guidance text explains what to correct next.

Colour Meanings

• Green: Parameter is within tolerance.

• Magenta: Target range or value.

• White/Black: Outside acceptable range.

Practical Tips for Manual Flying

Think of this like an ILS approach, but without a glideslope and without a visible runway.

• Choose a starting point that places you roughly on the correct inbound heading.

• Fly towards the Relative Bearing arrow.

• Climb to the required altitude early.

• Several miles out, begin aligning with the track using the lateral deviation indicator.

• Manage speed carefully.

• Fly straight and level through the Resume Point.

Avoid aggressive last-minute corrections. The tolerances are generous. Once conditions are met, the flight will resume automatically.