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dudbaker

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Power Cut
« on: January 07, 2010, 11:53:07 AM »
Hi

Yesterday I had a power cut.  When the power came back I restarted the RB to find my log had lost all aircraft after 18 Dec 09.  I run RB 24/7.  Is this normal?

Dudley
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Re: Power Cut
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2010, 12:17:47 PM »
It would probably loose any new entries since the last controlled shut-down. I only run daily but if mine crashes it looses all data since start-up

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Re: Power Cut
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2010, 06:20:25 PM »
Hi,
If you would like to keep your log in the event of a power cut it might be worth investing in a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply).  It should keep it running for a few minutes to give you time to do a controlled shut down or it might be able to be programmed to shut down for you if you are not home. Even if it is just a minute or two interruption it would give you continuous service. We use a laptop so this isn't an issue for us but this would be an option for a desk top.

They are fairly pricey but if keeping a log is important to you then it may be worth the investment.  Search Google if you are interested as you get different power ratings and running times.

Claire

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Re: Power Cut
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2010, 06:47:02 PM »
Hi again

Another option would be for Airnav to add something to their next update to save the log automatically every 15 minutes or so if this was possible.

Claire

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Re: Power Cut
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2010, 07:17:36 PM »
Roadrunner

Thanks

Claire

I like plan B.
Dudley Baker
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Valiant, Victor, Shackelton, Canberra, VC10, Tornado Typhoon 737 747 A320 A300 Engineer.