Rudders Locked
Posted: 09 Apr 2018, 16:38
Greetings folks!
Decided to fly the 377 today and realized I didn't have it installed, which surprised me.
After a quick install and refresher on the start sequence, I realized on takeoff roll why I didn't have it installed; last time it WAS installed, I couldn't get full rudder control for the life of me!
I aborted the takeoff after seeing the same problem and began to troubleshoot. However, I am stuck.
Symptom:
-Rudder will not function normally and returns to center instantly after momentary displacement both on the ground and in flight
Things I've done:
-Normal install of Stratocruiser/Accu-Sim/CotS/most recent A2A updater, in that order
-Ensured realism sliders are set to maximum
-Ensured "Autorudder" is off
-Utilized a saved flight with a stock aircraft (C172) to load the sim before loading the Strat
-Unbound all rudder assignments, including FSUIPC and SPAD:neXt
-Rebound one single stock rudder control via FSX's control settings
-Verified that Simconnect is properly installed
-Used A2A's "Auto-start" option, FSX's stock "ctrl+E" start, and the simulated flight engineer to ensure switches are set properly
-Enabled and disabled controls lock with same behavior observed
-Enabled and disabled "Rudder Boost" with the same behavior observed
-Ensured normal rudder behavior in other stock and add-on aircraft (including the A2A 172, Commanche, Constellation, and many others)
Setup:
-Windows 10 (fully updated)
-FSX:SE
-Saitek Yoke w/ Throttle Quadrant
-Saitek Throttle Quadrant
-Saitek Trim Wheel
-Saitek Rudder Pedals
-Saitek Switch Panel
-FSUPIC (registered)
-REX
-SPAD:neXt (registered)
-Various ORBX addons
-Steve's DX10 Fixer
Anyone have any ideas? I feel like there's a checklist step or switch I am missing. Been flyin' the Strat for years and years without trouble, but I've been distracted by flying the newer FSX stuff and the Tanker IRL so I might have some negative transfer going on.
My best guess is someone is gonna say "did you disable the rudder lock?" and I'll go "Of course I...didn't..." or something!
Thanks for your consideration and any potential help, friends!
-Ian C
Decided to fly the 377 today and realized I didn't have it installed, which surprised me.
After a quick install and refresher on the start sequence, I realized on takeoff roll why I didn't have it installed; last time it WAS installed, I couldn't get full rudder control for the life of me!
I aborted the takeoff after seeing the same problem and began to troubleshoot. However, I am stuck.
Symptom:
-Rudder will not function normally and returns to center instantly after momentary displacement both on the ground and in flight
Things I've done:
-Normal install of Stratocruiser/Accu-Sim/CotS/most recent A2A updater, in that order
-Ensured realism sliders are set to maximum
-Ensured "Autorudder" is off
-Utilized a saved flight with a stock aircraft (C172) to load the sim before loading the Strat
-Unbound all rudder assignments, including FSUIPC and SPAD:neXt
-Rebound one single stock rudder control via FSX's control settings
-Verified that Simconnect is properly installed
-Used A2A's "Auto-start" option, FSX's stock "ctrl+E" start, and the simulated flight engineer to ensure switches are set properly
-Enabled and disabled controls lock with same behavior observed
-Enabled and disabled "Rudder Boost" with the same behavior observed
-Ensured normal rudder behavior in other stock and add-on aircraft (including the A2A 172, Commanche, Constellation, and many others)
Setup:
-Windows 10 (fully updated)
-FSX:SE
-Saitek Yoke w/ Throttle Quadrant
-Saitek Throttle Quadrant
-Saitek Trim Wheel
-Saitek Rudder Pedals
-Saitek Switch Panel
-FSUPIC (registered)
-REX
-SPAD:neXt (registered)
-Various ORBX addons
-Steve's DX10 Fixer
Anyone have any ideas? I feel like there's a checklist step or switch I am missing. Been flyin' the Strat for years and years without trouble, but I've been distracted by flying the newer FSX stuff and the Tanker IRL so I might have some negative transfer going on.
My best guess is someone is gonna say "did you disable the rudder lock?" and I'll go "Of course I...didn't..." or something!
Thanks for your consideration and any potential help, friends!
-Ian C