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    L1011 models

    in Suggestions

    Posted

    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. 😉

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    Mobiflight & Hardware Configurations

    in Systems

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    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.

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    Engine smoke

    in Modelling & Texturing

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    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.

     

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    L1011 models

    in Suggestions

    Posted

    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!

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    Cannot get engine pressure to start engines.

    in Systems

    Posted · Edited by Acktu

    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.

    Spoilers on landing

    in Systems

    Posted

    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.

    Programing hardware for Auto Throttle disconnect switches?

    in Systems

    Posted · Edited by Acktu

    1 hour ago, Kipboi said:

    Cheers.

    Anyone know the lvar for altitude display please. 

    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.

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    L-1011 autopilot controller mappings

    in Systems

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    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?

    Paint Kit

    in Modelling & Texturing

    Posted

    There was no official paint kit for the YS-11 but at least we had a bunch of liveries first in ini manager and then in Flightsim.to.  So far I see nothing for the F27.

    As much as the F27 plane itself is very appealing to me, it's of no use if I can't fly with bespoke liveries from the airlines that flew it.

    Can't perform engine service (engine covers)

    in Other

    Posted

    Hello.  I can't do engine maintenance because it says the engine covers are in place. 🤷‍♂️  Of coarse, this is not in EFB for compatible version, so I got around it by changing LVAR:INI_COVERS_ENABLED to = 0

    While on this subject, I vote to get rid of engine covers on Premium version, in my opinion it's a gimmick.  I can understand in General Aviation but you never see engine covers on airliners at a gate or ramp.  At least make it an option to not have them in place when initiating a flight in cold/dark cockpit.

    Calibration buffer L/R%

    in Systems

    Posted

    OK I found a work-around, so this is definitely a bug by the EFB not saving the buffer and not the actual plane.

    Since these values are different from other users, I'll outline the steps until developers fix this bug.

    What I did is used ChatGPT (other AI tools will probably do the same thing) to do the hard work for me, so it's super easy.

    • Tell ChatGPT: "I need you to modify all of the "_min" and "_max" values. For each set, make values 0.2 further apart:"
    • Open ThrottleData.ini from
      Steam: %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024\WASM\MSFS2024\microsoft-aircraft-a330\work
      MS Store: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.Limitless_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\WASM\MSFS2024\microsoft-aircraft-a330\work
    • Copy and paste it's entire contents of that file into ChatGPT and it should provide you with the edited results.  Copy and paste the results back intoThrottleData.ini, save and restart sim.

    Hope this helps others, as it was a pain to catch the detents properly.  Now it's super easy.  I am using HC Bravo throttles.

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    Calibration buffer L/R%

    in Systems

    Posted

    I am not sure that changing buffer calibration is working.

    Even if I set those % numbers to extremely high percent, I see that hitting the detents is extremely small and any deviation from that exact point takes it out of detent.

    A good way to reproduce this is by loading ThrottleData.ini into Notepad++.  Leave your throttle in idle and hit "Set IDLE" with a specific buffer.  Notice the idle_min and idle_max values in the ini file.  Now change the value in the idle buffer and Set IDLE on EFB again.  Notepad++ says the file has been updated.  Now note the values in the ini file have not changed from the last time, even though you set a different buffer value in the EFB.

    Crash to desktop when initializing departure and destination

    in Other

    Posted · Edited by Acktu

    Greetings.

    I can reproduce this bug 100% of the time, which unfortunately for me, makes the A310 unflyable.

    Basically, right after I enter the departure and destination into the INIT page, as soon as I hit the button on the MCDU, I crash to desktop instantly.

    I've provided a video which shows step by step.

    Let me know if there are any logs which can be helpful and where to find them.

    The only things in my community folder besides some add on planes (PMDG, Fenix, etc) and scenery is: GSX, fsltl and FSrealistic.  I have not installed the A310 enhanced package.

     

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