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In supersonic segments the camera is travelling at near supersonic speed, just shy of mach 1. As the plane matches the camera speed, you can hear sound as it reaches the camera and sound waves still move forward past the aircraft. Interesting phenomena, that might be on purpose, is that as the aircraft surpasses mach 1, all sound from the aircraft disappear although at subsonic speeds the sound still reaches the camera which is at subsonic velocity at all times. Once the aircraft goes supersonic, sound can be heard only from behind the aircraft, as it should be. Not exactly sure what creates the low rumble of the roaring/screaming jets as the aircraft approaches the camera faster than the speed of sound. I love flying this way in x-plane, the ability to let your eyes fly by your side while maneuvering the aircraft around yourself in an aerial ballet flying through dynamic changing weather is awesome. The physics, how contrails appear when the weather conditions allow for it, compressed air creating moisture around the leading edges of the wing, it's a visualisation of mathematics I find endlessly fascinating and I've been doing it since 1995. The fact that for the longest time this software was written by Austin Meyer, fuelled to my understanding by the same fascination of visualising mathematics in this manner is a testament to the fact that if you love what you do, you're not "working" a day in your life. How do you like to fly? X-Plane version: 12.0.9-rc-5. Antti -
Hi everyone! So far, with @Pils's CL650_xsaitekpanels.ini file, the multipanel was displaying 0s only, instead of the ALT, VSPEED, HDG, COURSE, etc. I've been digging into it lately, to try and make those displays work, and I managed to find the datarefs. I now got the HDG showing properly, by using abus/CL650/ARINC429/FDCU-1/words/FCC/0/HDG_SEL. I have also found the following datarefs for ALT and IAS, but the values are in meters for the ALT, and in meters/second for the IAS: abus/CL650/ARINC429/FDCU-1/words/FCC/0/ALT_SEL abus/CL650/ARINC429/L-PFD-1/words/FCC/0/IAS_SEL For the VS value, I've only found datarefs that have values that I cannot decipher, but certainly don't look like 1000, 2000, 2400, etc; the values are not in feet per minute. I certainly would appreciate someone pointing me in the right direction for finding those datarefs. Thanks in advance!
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I have now completed a few dozen flights with the Challenger. I notice that during descent, the ATS speed control is quite erratic in maintaining the FCP selected speed. For example, speed set to 240 under FL100, from current speed of 290: upon reaching 240 after the deceleration, the throttles get increased a few knots before reaching 240 and push the aircraft to ~248, then throttles get reduced by the ATS. Again, upon reaching between 243 and 240, the throttles engage again, pushing the aircraft to ~248, and back down again. I believe the ATS needs some fine tuning, as it is currently too aggressive, pushing the nose up and down, into a clear oscillation pattern. This is happening no matter what the weather is, and annoys me to a point where I often take manual control of the throttles. One thing I also notice, relating to all this, is the amber GND Spoilers alert on the MFD, as soon as you overspeed by as little as 3 or 4 knots; is this also happening in the real thing? I reckon there might be some settings related to those sensitivities somewhere in the settings, of which I am not aware; so I will be happy if someone can point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance for any help in resolving this.
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Hi all. I started using X-Plane about 6 months ago and did my basic introduction training on Cessna. Around a month ago I discovered LES SAAB 340A and fell in love. It was really what I was looking for: a perfect combination of more complex aircraft modeled accurately and realistic as possible but not too modern and automated where you feel more like a programmer than a pilot I have been enjoying it since and I often catch myself thinking on my commute from work where I will be flying next this evening. Although still a complete beginner I really enjoy learning through playing with the simulation since before that all I really knew about airplanes was that they fly and occasionally unintentionally fall from skies. Now I want to "master" it all. I do not use engine auto-start since I really love pushing those switches in right sequence and follow checklist items. I try to do my own fuel calculations. I fly real weather and check weather conditions... There are two things that are still bothering me. I tried to find answers for myself but I am unsuccessful so I hope someone here will be able to point me in the right direction. First - I am having trouble understanding 6 charts referring to V1, VR and V2 takeoff speeds (pages 32-37) in "charts" document that is part of the aircraft package. While I know what V1, VR and V2 mean. I cannot figure out when each of the chart should be used - under which conditions? Second - in the same "charts" document when discussing various speeds for various parts of flight (pages 26-29) in reference column there are references to AOM and AFM. I guess that AOM stands for Aircraft Operating Manual and AFM stand for Aircraft Flight Manual. Is it possible to obtain those two documents? Or are they already a part of manual package that came with aircraft model? Anyway as you can see not a critical issues at all. I enjoy the plane almost every day and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate developers on the superb job and to let them know that they have huge fans out there who are having trouble waiting for new plane releases and updates and are all about realism and details. Keep up the good work! Thanks, Allerbmu
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Hi everybody! I was wondering, how do you guys fly your approach? Do you follow the STARs all the time (Every approach)? When do you lower the gear and flaps? I'm still trying to figure out a "standard", as my approach procedures are a bit random from time to time. Usually I lower the flaps to 15 and gear out at approximately 2500 ft above the field (Or at the radio altimeter call out). After that I just slowly slow down to a speed I feel flaps 30(40) should be lowered, then slow to landing speed. But the same goes to flaps 1 and 5. When do you lower them? Towards the Final Approach Fix / Downwind & Base? I'm still learning and hope to get some good replies.
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Hello, I'd like to thank you also for your great work, this plane is fantastic! I have a question, I didn't manage to use the speedbreak lever through my keyboard, despite a correct binding in the parameter and a correct functioning in the others aircraft. I've seen you have a special binding for the IXEG 737, but the speed break lever isn't there. Is there a way to use it/arm it through the keyboard? Thanks you a lot
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Hi, I love the Saab 340 and I just wanted to check if it is only me but I cannot get it to go faster than 140 kts max 155. Is it normal? The documentation included with this plane indicates a VMO from 210 KIAS (25,000 ft) to 250 KIAS (16,000ft). I tried at different altitudes and with different Condition Lever positions but still no faster than 140-155. Thanks!
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I love the new DC-3, but I have a couple questions. 1. I can get Nav1 and an NDB on the leftmost nav gauge. Where does Nav2 appear? Only on the copilot gauge? That's okay with me, I just want to make sure I understand how the gauges work. 2. I know the DC-3 appeared before the advent of VORs. Is that why I can't find an OBS knob anywhere? Or is there one and I'm just missing it? (By the way, thank you for not including a GPS. Much more immersive this way.) 3. What's the expected cruising speed of the plane? 4. Any general advice on how to manage throttle/prop/mixture? All three full on takeoff seems to work, but shortly after takeoff, I get engine warnings unless I reduce power or prop or both. In general, do we fly this like we'd fly smaller two-engine piston aircraft, like the Baron 58? "Prop on top", etc.? 5. Also, should I be opening cowl flaps on takeoff and on steep descents? 6. I'm nervous about turning her into a true tail-dragger. Maybe fly a bit this way first? Any advice on that? Thanks!
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