Close zoom detailed background satellite map view not working
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Before premium options became prevalent, we used to be able to zoom in close on the background satellite map view. Being a pilot, I like that every rural airstrip is depicted, but I need to be able to zoom in close on them to get the runway orientation compared to current wind direction. I was sold on a premium account hoping this would work, but it still doesn't. Please allow us to zoom in close on the background satellite map as this is really the only thing I'm paying for.
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@FlyingBuckeye Hi, we offer the same zoom quality of the template map to all of our users, despite changes in our subscription.
Can you let me know, from where you are trying to access these data?
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@Ondřej-Šutera It's access across the whole map. The background satellite map view will not zoom in close like it did 6 months ago. When I click on a specific rural airstrip, it still gives me a side menu with information, but even the map leaflet will not display the close-up satellite view of the airport like it used to. Of course I get a link to Google maps, but this is inconvenient because Windy could overlay wind direction over the detailed satellite image which I've grown accustomed to. Graphics acceleration setting has no effect. I've used WIndy for years, and I understand that at some point you have to charge for more specific data. But I assumed a close-up background satellite map would also be included in that data. Rather disappointing this feature has gone away even under premium.
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@FlyingBuckeye We don't hide this template by purpose. Can you provide further info about your location, from where you access Windy, also info about the used device would be perfect.
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@Ondřej-Šutera I am in Ohio, US, and I access Windy from a custom desktop PC. I am sure the detailed zoom is not purposefully hidden, I'm guessing it's more of a data size issue, being as a detailed satellite close zoom level is quite high resolution. It seems as if either Windy or its satellite map supplier is assuming such a high resolution satellite zoom level is not necessary for a weather application and has disabled it to allocate data space elsewhere. It's not a huge dealbreaker for me, I still use Windy for other things, just kind of disappointed the one thing I liked the most isn't there anymore, especially after I purchased another premium year. It is what it is, I can still access the data I need, just with a slightly more added inconvenience.
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@FlyingBuckeye I will continue only in the second thread, so we can keep more straightforward communication.
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@Ondřej-Šutera I’m having issues with the detailed zoom on satellite mode also. Started a week ago. I’m in Hawaii and I reloaded the app and still no luck. Please fix it. It’s getting annoying.
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@JohnG-1 @FlyingBuckeye the issue should be fixed already. Can you please test the access?
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@Ondřej-Šutera thank you. You’re the best!
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@Ondřej-Šutera FIXED! Thanks so much.
