FAR23 LOADS program
FAR23 LOADS program
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Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the FAR23 LOADS program?
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RE: FAR23 LOADS program
RE: FAR23 LOADS program
Only I found the user manual only in FAA page.
Any link for download the program please?
RE: FAR23 LOADS program
My company purchased the original Hal MacMaster version and have been very pleased with it. The FAA conducted some validation work and found no reason to change the code. We did the same (against a single engine turboprop, retractable, taper wing aircraft) and found a number of outdated or incorrect parameters. I still have the validation report for that project to hand and the FAA validation report.
Michael McGettrick wants to gage the demand for such a program, so the more people intrested the better chance there is of getting the latest version on to the market.
The original version is very useable but is not integrated, much input has to be repeated for the next module. However, it sure be is better than doing it manually.
I hope this helps.
RE: FAR23 LOADS program
I bought also the Mc Master software. It is good soft keeping in mind was made in Basic .But due FAA made a few FAR 23 modification I am looking for an updated code.
I think the only way is modifying the Mc Master code according
FAA FAR 23 new requirements. I strongly agree with your sentence: "The original version is very usable but is not integrated, much input has to be repeated for the next module. However, it sure be is better than doing it manually".
Cheers
RE: FAR23 LOADS program
The FAA does not have the authority to distribute the program by signed agreement with Hal McMaster, but can use it internally.
The 2003 version contains many enhancements recommended by the FAA, and now has a single input file, rather than one for each module. The modules all share a common database, and therefore one does not need to enter the same data multiple times. I would like to release the software, but it has a lot of bugs to be resolved. It also does not have any type of security built in to keep it from being distributed. Therefore I have chosen not to release it. It is a side project for me, and while I can do the calculation type programming I do not have the experience to do the interface type of bugs easily.
I also know that some companies have used the basic code to create their own code. This is ok, as long as the company does not use more than one copy, or does not sell copies. This would violate the copyright restrictions.
I am sorry that it has taken me so long to get the next release out, but it is expensive to complete. I thought I was going to get a COOP for the summer, but have not had any interest. I have not forgotten about the program. I also know that there are not thousands of buyers as there are with many programs, more like 100 or less that would be willing to pay what it will take to develop and maintain the software.
I am open to any feedback.
Mike
RE: FAR23 LOADS program
Seriously, I would be a potential buyer. Having it ported to a nice VisualBASIC GUI, bugs resolved, and more recent parameters incorporated is a problem worth $500 to me. And that is not based on finding an Apple IIe or 386 PC, or whatever it was back when I ran the program (which was most recently a decade ago - so not a pressing problem - been using other tools since). I myself have no interest whatsoever in dealing with such issues either, gotten quite comfortable with modern computing resources, but only as a user. So Mike - hopefully this is one data point in your decision to develop or not. I can also suggest offshoring the effort, which would solve your lack of a coop and more than likely be more affordable. Or else maybe consider directly approaching a college CS department as a student project.
RE: FAR23 LOADS program
I have had a COOP from the local university, but the last one left and have not had any interest. I am reluctant to send the source code to another country for the same concerns.
The program is 95% complete. I will spend some time today to send out more inquiries as to who might be able to help.
RE: FAR23 LOADS program
Now had I seen DOT/FAA/AR-96/46, then I would have realized this is an external loads program not fatigue loads. Now I definitely want it! (but sure would like the AFS-120-73-2 program updated)
Sorry about the confusion, and no worries about the copyright.
RE: FAR23 LOADS program
This is not an ideal situation, especially for FAR23Owner, who I am sure has invested time and money into this program, but by not completing the work in a timely fashion, risks it never getting released due to FAR updates over the years. Eventually, the existance of this program will fade and disappear just as so much knowledge has in the name of copyright protection.
Please do not view this as a criticism of FAR23Owner or the copyright laws, he is entitled to the rewards of his hard work. However, copyright rights should be released if their activity associated with it wanes in the interest of progress.
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