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FS-KBT L-188 Electra full FSX out

OK, I had a little time today to investigate the KBT L-188
starter issues.

There is a disconnect between the VC starter switch and
engine select and the 2D upper panel starter switch and the engine select.

My starter code resides in the 2D upper panel. That is the
only starter code I have "access" to and could revise so that
it worked in FSX.

The code revision affects only one XML file:

L188_Starter.xml

This file is located in the folder "PS_L188"

Unzip the attached file and replace the existing "L188_Starter.xml".

To start the KBT engines you must open the upper 2D panel.
Locate the 5-position "START" engine select switch.
Use this switch to select the engine you wish to start.

NOTE:
The switch on the VC upper panel does not function!!

Also on the 2D upper panel, press the green button to
the right of the "START" engine selector.

The engine "starter engaged" light for the selected engine
should illuminate in the lamp panel between the "START"
selector and the green button.
The lamp will go out once the engine spools up above
8300 RPM.
The green button should also pop out at that point.

Repeat the procedure for the other engines.

DO NOT use the green "Starter Switch" on the VC upper
panel. This may interfere with the starter logic and, in
any case, will only start engine #1.

The XML code is 'quick and dirty' as I've very limited time
to spend on this right now.

Paul
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Thank You very much for taking the time to address the issue and provide the fix.

Much Appreciated :guinness:
 
Ditto,

And thank you for your Electra model - I have had a small time to fly it making a couple of approaches and take offs and so far one start up with the new XML file (works fine). The sounds and performance have been well done in my opinion

Spike
 
A little something I've been working on here and there. From an old photo. :ernae:
var1s.jpg
 
Looks great!

I'm working on "LN-FOI" of Fred Olsens Air Transport as it looked in the mid 1970's.
 
Really easy to make repaints even without a paint kit since most of the external texture details are part of the bumb and spec textures. I made my own new textures in a 3 hours time.
 
Gypsy,

A big THANK YOU for the starter mod. It works GREAT! I love flying this aircraft. The sound file is awesome. Just like the P-3 Orion, in my opinion. Although, according to specs, the L-188 used the Allison 501-D13 powerplant; the P-3 Orion's T-56 (at least soundfile-wise) sounds identical. I love that sound. It is unmistakable.

NC
 
nice, i've been wanting something like this.

i am having one little problem maybe someone can help?

i can't see out any of the windows in the vc.
when switching through the views with the "s" key, i can see out of the windows for about a second, and then they go back to being reflections.
anyone know how to fix that?
 
I keep forgetting to ask about engine exhaust smoke. Is there a way to add this? I know the P-3s smoked, and imagine the Electra's did too.

NC
 
There is a update @Flightsim.com: http://www.flightsim.com/file.php?cm=SEARCH1&fsec=0&fname=L188_UPDATE_AND_FIX2.ZIP

Many thanks to the [SIZE=-1]FS KBT Team and Paul Strogen :applause:

Has anyone added the CIVA INS to the VC?

EDIT: Are the Nav lights coupled with the Landing lights?

Regarding the smoke: the "fx_smoke_rx" which is used in the aircraft.cfg is missing (at least on my system), so you have to use a different effect file. For instance "fx_smoke_f6".
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There is a update @Flightsim.com: http://www.flightsim.com/file.php?cm=SEARCH1&fsec=0&fname=L188_UPDATE_AND_FIX2.ZIP

Many thanks to the [SIZE=-1]FS KBT Team and Paul Strogen :applause:

Has anyone added the CIVA INS to the VC?

EDIT: Are the Nav lights coupled with the Landing lights?

Regarding the smoke: the "fx_smoke_rx" which is used in the aircraft.cfg is missing (at least on my system), so you have to use a different effect file. For instance "fx_smoke_f6".
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Thanks! I will try that!!!

NC

Gera, if you are asking where to get the base aircraft install, it is at: <center>1 files match the search criteria, here are the files 1 thru 1

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FSX Lockheed L-188 Electra passenger version and cargo version. A Gmax model that features self shadowing and bump texture. By Team FS KBT. (See also L188_UPDATE_AND_FIX2.ZIP[/SIZE]
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IFR GPS/NAV Switch Error

On the IFR panel the switch that's labeled as GPS/NAV is actually the autopilot on/off switch. Just go into the panel.cfg Window03 and change it from the PS_L188!AP_Switch to the PS_L188!Navgps_Switch. Regards, Bob.
 
[SIZE=-1] Regarding the smoke: the "fx_smoke_rx" which is used in the aircraft.cfg is missing (at least on my system), so you have to use a different effect file. For instance "fx_smoke_f6".
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Ok, I found a download with the suggested fx_smoke_f6" file. I modified the aircraft.cfg file, and it works. But is there a way to darken the smoke, so it shows up better? That would be perfect, if so.

NC
 
On the IFR panel the switch that's labeled as GPS/NAV is actually the autopilot on/off switch. Just go into the panel.cfg Window03 and change it from the PS_L188!AP_Switch to the PS_L188!Navgps_Switch. Regards, Bob.

Thanks for catching that, Bob.

Way back I made some mod's to the main and IFR panels
and I must have overlooked changing that switch when I
added the actual AP Master switch to the main panel.

Paul
 
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