C183 - P3Dv4.2 Airspeed Gauge

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haffende
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C183 - P3Dv4.2 Airspeed Gauge

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Since updating to P3Dv4.2 I have observed that after a few minutes of flight my airspeed indicator gauge stops working...and the needles go back to static idle position.
Is this a known issue ? Thanks for any help

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Nick - A2A
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Re: C183 - P3Dv4.2 Airspeed Gauge

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Welcome to the forums haffende.

This sounds like pitot tube icing and perhaps the upgrade to P3D v4.2 is just a coincidence. Have you tried switching on pitot heat? (And also checking that the pitot heater is working during the pre-flight inspection?)

Also, are you using any third-party weather programs?

Thanks,
Nick

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Re: C183 - P3Dv4.2 Airspeed Gauge

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I'd be with Nick here as it sounds like pitot heat is needed.

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haffende
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Re: C183 - P3Dv4.2 Airspeed Gauge

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Turning Pitot Heater on fixed the problem....thanks for your help with this fantastic plane.

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Re: C183 - P3Dv4.2 Airspeed Gauge

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You're welcome! :)

Nick

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