Apologies for Cameron and Javier

[arb65912]

Hi Cameron and Javier.

 

Well, not too many people like admitting making mistakes but I do not mind to do that.

 

In the past I have raised a hell about the control lock and axes loss and was very mad posting because I spent too much time on fiddling around with proper way of exiting X-Plane with control lock in down or up position.

 

After spending some more time experimenting I found out that ( which Cameron and Javier said also in forums and I guess in manual also) there are only 2 things to remember.

 

1. When you are done flying J32 and want to exit X-plane, leave the controls lock in unlocked position ( DOWN)

 

2. Or, with the controls lock in locked position ( UP ) , load different plane and then quit X-Plane.

 

It works every time as long as I remember that.

 

So ....... I apologize in public to Cameron and Javier for making unnecessary posts stating incorrect things.

 

JS32 along with CRJ2 are in my opinion the best designs for X-plane so far.

 

Gentlemen, thank you for your patience and an excellent work.

 

I am still upset about Javier ignoring my PM after reading it but I am trying to explain myself that with so many mails and things to do my PM was not important enough to spend Javier's valuable time.

 

Cheers, AJ 

[Cameron]

Hi, AJ,

 

No worries at all. So long as you're enjoying yourself in the end that is all that matters and puts a smile on our face.

 

I wouldn't read to much into the PM issue. Over the last month Javier has been on the road a lot with his family on a much deserved vacation. Chances are you caught him while he too was using his phone to access the forums, but even if not, I think his time "away" was most important.

 

Have pleasant flights!

[arb65912]

Thank you for understanding , Cameron.

 

I agree with your opinion on my PM.

 

I know how life can get busy and I absolutely understand the necessity for a break and vacation.

 

After initial  "bumps" which was mostly my ignorance, I am one very happy virtual pilot now.

 

Thank you again.

 

I like these support forums because it is a great source of learning things and  finding the answers.

 

All good on both ends.

 

Cheers, AJ 

[Japo32]

NP 

[Keith Smith]

 

 

1. When you are done flying J32 and want to exit X-plane, leave the controls lock in unlocked position ( DOWN)

 

2. Or, with the controls lock in locked position ( UP ) , load different plane and then quit X-Plane.

 

AJ, as you correctly guessed, these are in the manual for the airplane. They're spelled out very clearly, too, because they're so important. When it comes to higher end payware aircraft, you're really best served by spending some time reading through the manual before firing them up. You'll save yourself a LOT of time.

 

When I bought the CRJ2 and JS32, that's exactly what I did...I read or at least skimmed every page of the manual to find out what I'd need to know to get the most out of the airplane.

Edited January 28, 2013 by Keith Smith

[arb65912]

Keith, I will tell you the truth..... with CRJ2 I went page after page and it was not easy but I got to the point I can fly it even on PE.

I still can not get the SPEED mode working after take off though, I know exactly what I need to do, synchronize and activate SPEED mode but it just does not want to work.

I use VS mode instead and when autopilot starts flying the plane, I switch to SPEED mode.

 

With JS32 ... I was so excited and eager to fly it that I did not read the manual that carefully as in case of CRJ2...

 

I know, my bad .... actually, I did read it , I just ignored it and after I lost these axes few times, I was very mad ....

 

BTW, I do like reading manuals but you know the feeling, I could not resist to start flying it.

 

I am going on PE right now and do same closed traffic practice at ONT.

 

Now you know.

 

Cheers, AJ 

[Keith Smith]

AJ, that's strange. I use speed mode in both of the CRJ videos that I've posted immediately after takeoff. Check out the sequence I'm using there and see if you're doing anything differently:

(BUR-SNA)

(SAN-LAX)

[arb65912]

Keith, the only difference between your sequence and mine is that I have HD mode active from the beginning and I activate SPEED mode after engaging autopilot.

When I do that I have to pull on the yoke to keep the climb and if I am lucky after a long time ( maybe 30-45 seconds) autopilot starts flying the plane.

 

I thought that with the SPEED mode engaged , plane would automatically either climb if the speed is above the number set on the speed bug or drop the nose first to get to the speed set on the speed bug and then continue climbing at the speed set.

 

I will try maybe tonight to have flight director ON, HD and SPEED mode on and take it from there, rotate, gear up, positive rate, autopilot above 600 AGL and see how that works.

 

What makes me think that it is not me but rather wrong combination of the latest CRJ2 release and latest X-Plane beta 10.20 beta 11 is that in the past ( different  beta and previous CRJ2 version) after engaging autopilot and enabling SPEED mode, plane would react immediately and autopilot would fly the plane.

 

I will test again with your sequence and if no luck, I will wait till X-Plane beta becomes  a snadard release and CRJ2 is updated accordingly, then if the propbelm stays , I will report it here.

 

Thank you.

 

Cheers, AJ 

[arb65912]

Keith, I know you are reading these forums....

 

You "saved my life" couple of time since we met .... and you did it AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I made several test for take with CRJ2 this time I had FD ON, SPEED mode on and HD mode ON. The speed is automatically set to 100 in this configuration.

 

I took off, positive rate of climb, gear up, autopilot on at 600 AGL and when I reached the speed I wanted to continue my climb ( around 160-170 KIAS), I hit the Speed Synchronize knob and everything went perfect.

 

I tried several times, at different airports and with engines running as well as from dark and cold, PERFECT!!!!

 

Thank you so very much!

 

Cheers, AJ