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by davidv
04 Sep 2013, 15:51
Forum: C172 Trainer Tech Support
Topic: Vacuum and avionics don't enable when using saitek panel
Replies: 0
Views: 791

Vacuum and avionics don't enable when using saitek panel

Before and after trying the suggestion to get the master switch to work with my Saitek panels I find when I load the 172 with SPAD running and the panels enabled none of the avionics will come one despite where the switch is set to, and my vacuum system is stuck off (0 on suction gauge and yellow wa...
by davidv
23 Nov 2009, 08:53
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Wings of Silver C-46 Commando?
Replies: 3
Views: 923

Re: Wings of Silver C-46 Commando?

Unfortunately the website video is region locked like pretty much any online video these days (for once it's Canadians that get to see it mind you) but it will be distributed to other networks much like Ice Road Truckers is, if you get that show in the UK you should eventually get this one also. It'...
by davidv
22 Nov 2009, 17:44
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Wings of Silver C-46 Commando?
Replies: 3
Views: 923

Wings of Silver C-46 Commando?

I've always wanted to see a detailed C-46 Commando in FS, it's a unique transport plane still in use up in the Canadian North, and is now featured on the new TV show "Ice Pilots" http://www.icepilots.com/fleet_c46.php I'd absolutely love to see one modelled by A2A, seems it would nicely me...
by davidv
12 Oct 2009, 11:57
Forum: Piper J-3 Cub
Topic: Autopilot
Replies: 7
Views: 2226

Autopilot

:shock: Yes I know, I'm committing a crime using autopilot in a Cub here but bear with me lol... Anyways I have the Saitek Pro Multi panel which is basically an autopilot panel plus trim and flap controls. I use autopilot for parts of the cruise in most of my flights so I can get some reading done (...
by davidv
15 Nov 2008, 10:04
Forum: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Topic: Any way to cheat Nav Hold?
Replies: 4
Views: 1370

Any way to cheat Nav Hold?

Can you use the keyboard command or another method to make the 377 autopilot use Nav Hold / GPS? Yes I know this isn't realistic and all that but for some of the longer trips it could be nice, personal preference thing.
by davidv
15 Nov 2008, 09:37
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Wings of the Wilderness series?
Replies: 2
Views: 903

Re: Wings of the Wilderness series?

There already is the Aerosoft Twin Otter, not with accusim mind you.
by davidv
13 Nov 2008, 14:06
Forum: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Topic: How do you deal with a stubborn engine?
Replies: 9
Views: 1728

Re: How do you deal with a stubborn engine?

Sounds like it is just touchy - adds to the character :)
by davidv
12 Nov 2008, 18:38
Forum: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Topic: Oil dillution system...
Replies: 23
Views: 4148

Re: Oil dillution system...

That explains it, I was trying to find it online to print it off at work :lol:
by davidv
12 Nov 2008, 16:50
Forum: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Topic: A Question About Oil Qty After SP1
Replies: 7
Views: 1533

Re: A Question About Oil Qty After SP1

I believe you should only fill them up to 24 gallons and that the extra 10 gallon capacity is to leave room for expansion as the engines warm up. Could be wrong.
by davidv
12 Nov 2008, 16:48
Forum: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Topic: Oil dillution system...
Replies: 23
Views: 4148

Re: Oil dillution system...

Where do I find the ammendum?
by davidv
12 Nov 2008, 12:50
Forum: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Topic: How do you deal with a stubborn engine?
Replies: 9
Views: 1728

Re: How do you deal with a stubborn engine?

Nothing at first, once airborne there was a message "we have some engine troubles" nothing more - temps were all fine, oil level was fine, on landing I checked the maintenance and it said the engine was in good condition. I had the same thing last flight and even did an overhaul. The engin...
by davidv
12 Nov 2008, 12:26
Forum: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Topic: No shiny metal / bump mapping etc.
Replies: 41
Views: 4124

Re: No shiny metal / bump mapping etc.

Will do (at work now)
by davidv
12 Nov 2008, 12:21
Forum: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Topic: Oil dillution system...
Replies: 23
Views: 4148

Re: Oil dillution system...

Ok the first problem must be that my central oil tank was stone cold when I tried it, hence the lack of temp change. So I take it i refill it with warm oil from the pop up windows first - then start oil dilution, hold it while the temps go up? How long should it take to do 4 tanks?
by davidv
11 Nov 2008, 22:57
Forum: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Topic: Oil dillution system...
Replies: 23
Views: 4148

Oil dillution system...

How do you use the oil dilution system? I flipped the 4 engine switches on, held the switch but only saw a 3 degree temp rise or so. There's not much in the main manual other than what the switches do.

Do you dillute one engine at a time? How long do you hold the main toggle switch for?

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