Martin, can you cold start other airplanes, like Acceleration Mustang for example? One time I had messed with my default flight (which is cold & dark Cessna) and set something in there that prevented some other aircraft from starting. Don't know what it was, maybe try mixure setting or some fuel valves configuration that is settable for Cessna, but unsettable from Fw190 VC.
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SolarEagle
Charter Member
I can tell that modeling the gauges must have been one of the most enjoyable parts of this, as they're more detailed any I've ever seen. Quite remarkable actually.
doublecool
Charter Member
Well Done,,,been flyin her most of the day...Beautiful package with great customer service...
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gajit
Guest
Same here - I have even began with the default cessna shut down first then changed to the FW. I cannot even get the starter to make a noise with all electrics on and primed.
What does the starter brushes switch do?
Sounds as if you either push the primer too often or not often enough.
It needs 10 -15 strokes, not more not less.
On the real plane it releases the starter brushes from the electrical starter motor to prevent it from damage when it's started manually with external battery and hand crank.
In FSX it's just eye candy.
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gajit
Guest
I knew that you would Know!!
One thing I do find is that every time I first load the FW - starter smoke comes out as though it is already running - and it has engine shake in the VC - but the prop is not turning - could that be the issue?
One thing I do find is that every time I first load the FW - starter smoke comes out as though it is already running - and it has engine shake in the VC - but the prop is not turning - could that be the issue?
I don't think that's the cause.
So far I believe it's the number of primer strokes.
It's got to be 10 - 15 strokes, not more not less.
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gajit
Guest
That could be it - I get so impatient to fly your wonderful creation that I just do a few.
I loaded the default Cessna and was unable to do a manual start. In the end I had to go to my SF260 to get a manual start working. Once I switched to the Fw190 it has had no problems starting. Obviously one of the systems was off on my default flight and the Fw190 doesn't have this switch.
Thanks all.
Thanks, yes, that may be a possible cause, or the configuration of another third party aircraft in your default flight prevents the Fw190 from starting correctly. I see a similar behavious regularly when using planes from a certain other vendor.
It may help to reset the plane after loading. There is a key command for this in FSX that needs to be assigned.
Ian Warren
Charter Member
I was wondering when someone would mix it with a group off B17s , now that,s brilliant !
Thanks SE.
Actually yes, making the gauge visuals was the most fun part for me, beside capturing the external shape of the plane. You just gotta love that old fine mechanical stuff.
Here's a little preview of what's in the pipeline for the Bf110 and the late Fw190 variants. That's renders from within the design program.
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gajit
Guest
wow :kiss:
Roger
Senior Administrator
Never knew there was a command for this in FsX!
Just found an unassigned entry for "Repair and refuel" in the controls menu. I used Tab/R as it is not used for anything else in FsX. Now every time I blow an engine I don't have to reset the flight however you do need to restart the engine, which for convenience (especially if your flying low) I used Ctrl/E
.RCAF_Gunner
Charter Member 2012
Mathias, Alessandro and Gregory, I just picked up the Fw190 yesterday and wanted to congratulate you all on a wonderful job. I knew it'd be worth the wait. It's a beautiful piece of artwork and the labour of love shows.
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For the starter issue, I found that using the primer was required to get the starter handle to cause any noise or attempt to start the engine ... but ... it still wouldn't kick over after repeated attempts with the handle. As a test, I increased the "normalized_starter_torque" on the A2 model to 0.3 (because that was the example given in the SDK) and then it started without problem. I didn't experiment with the value for the other models or lower a value for the A2 but I realize that's quite an increase from the original 0.019 value in the cfg file.
I also see the vibrating cockpit ~ even when the engine is off. There's something in the back of mind that says I've seen this before with an aircraft that was using a "head shaking" feature. Could be way off base there but that's what comes to mind.
I know you guys will get these small issues sorted. What a wonderful array of visual models and paint schemes. I can't wait for the late model Fw190s and the Bf110.
Cheers,
Rick
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For the starter issue, I found that using the primer was required to get the starter handle to cause any noise or attempt to start the engine ... but ... it still wouldn't kick over after repeated attempts with the handle. As a test, I increased the "normalized_starter_torque" on the A2 model to 0.3 (because that was the example given in the SDK) and then it started without problem. I didn't experiment with the value for the other models or lower a value for the A2 but I realize that's quite an increase from the original 0.019 value in the cfg file.
I also see the vibrating cockpit ~ even when the engine is off. There's something in the back of mind that says I've seen this before with an aircraft that was using a "head shaking" feature. Could be way off base there but that's what comes to mind.
I know you guys will get these small issues sorted. What a wonderful array of visual models and paint schemes. I can't wait for the late model Fw190s and the Bf110.
Cheers,
Rick
mike_cyul
SOH-CM-2025
Just beautiful, pure art.
I have one little issue, in that the reticle doesn't seem right - or was it this way in FW-190's? (Hope someone else hasn't mentioned it already, don't have time to read entire thread right now!)
Mike