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Today's patch notes: "FIXED Engine smoke should start when fuel introduced, not on starter motor" Thanks! All these little details add up. 👍

I found a reference photo of an L-1011 with an LTN-92. That would be amazing if we could use this unit, since it uses a navigation database similar to a modern FMS. The LTN-72 is cool, but let’s be honest, entering those coordinates and being limited to only nine is a pain in the neck. Besides, as far as I know, coordinate systems like the CIVA and LTN-72 were mainly used for oceanic crossings. I also think modeling an LTN-92 would attract more people to buy this plane, since it’s a step closer to how a modern FMS works. No need to enter coordinates and instead use navigation fix names. Something for iniBuilds to think about. 😉

This is a huge problem for me too... Even though I have Spad Next (Similar program to Mobiflight), I can't even find how to control any autopilot functions though the in-sim controller setup window. Love the plane but it's sat in the hangar until I can operate most autopilot functions though my hardware. I don't like to be reaching for my mouse for every autopilot adjustment.

I’m no expert, but visible exhaust smoke generally requires combustion. During motoring, the engine is just spinning from the APU air, so you wouldn’t expect actual smoke. Any oil or residue burning off would happen once there’s enough heat from ignition, not before fuel is introduced.

That sounds like a bug.

Transfer will be available in the future, a few months from now. We all have to wait. https://forum.inibuilds.com/topic/36125-will-the-tristar-be-available-on-your-website-for-direct-purchase/#findComment-87755

I support the suggestion for the other variants! Many more were produced than the -500. I would gladly pay. I had not seen the first picture of those boarding stairs. Those stairs alone are so unique that they warrant the inclusion of the -1 variant!

I agree. Both the PFB and speed card should not be emissive. At night, it should require lighting from a lamp to be seen.

By any chance, prior to you trying to start the engines, did you select cold & dark panel state from the PFB? I say that because whenever I select that state, I can't start the engines, I would have to quit the flight and reload.

Speaking about arming the spoiler, I find it odd, that those two little lights are pointing away from the pilot. I haven't noticed any other annunciator around the cockpit that the pilot can see and verify from his point of view if the spoilers are armed.

Here are all the other displays: Altitude: ALTITUDE_SETPOINT_0 Vertical speed: INI_VS_PID_SETPOINT_2 Auto throttle: INI_AT_TARGET NAV 1 Course: CPT_HSI_NAV_1_COURSE NAV 2 Course: CPT_HSI_NAV_2_COURSE Edit: Once the rest of the autopilot bugs are fixed, I plan to share a snippet (for those with Spad Next) to operate this plane using a boeing MCP.

Thanks for the confirmation.

I am currently in latest and greatest L-1011 version 1.0.1. I can't seem to find out very basic controller mappings for most autopilot functions. The only one I was able to find out is AP disconnect and AT/TM disangage. However, I tried, "Autopilot ON" and I see the switch move to CMD, however it does not take control of the plane. Also, how can I toggle spoilers? "Toggle arm spoilers" which is what I use for other aircraft, does nothing. I also can't find ALT or HDG hold. Again, very basic AP functions I would like to map to my controller but this plane for some reason doesn't have any controller mappings unless I am blind. Has anyone figured out AP mappings, or is this bugged?

SIMCONNECT:AUTOPILOT HEADING LOCK DIR

That would be very useful, as a lot of us are trying to figure things out. I am seeing that making a switch move doesn't trigger any actions in the plane.