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FSXBA F/A-18C HORNET
doksas:
Pat, thanks for your answer.
My english is bad, so i will be short
1. "mixing the two versions "... no, not mixing, first install 18.3 and keyboard commands not work ( elevator, ailerons/spoilers, rudder)
then unninstal 18.3 and install 18.4 executable, again dont have commands in air. On ground all commands work .
For elevator up i use number 2 on numeric pad on laptop, 8 for elevator up, 4 for ailerons left and 6 for ailerons right, so not use mouse funkction.
2. "autopilot during take-off and climbout"...no, i try take-off and climb manual from carrier Nimitz, flaps down, stick backward ( in this moment elevators work no problem) then,full throttle for takeoff , catapult, in air,and from this moment commands not work, pilot's stick not responding and stuck in neutral position, can not anything with elevator and other steering command...
Also i tried in registered FSUIPC latest version assigment for commands but not work again.
3. My default flight is cold and dark default C172 in my fictional small airport.
I dont know , maybe is this F18 have fly by wire system, like Aerosoft Airbus for example, and steering command not work without joystick and that's why I asked.
Again, thanks for your intersted for my problem and sorry for your time, cheers.
PhantomTweak:
--- Quote ---3. My default flight is cold and dark default C172 in my fictional small airport.
--- End quote ---
In my humble opinion, there's your problem, right there.
Try restoring the default default flight. I'm not trying to confuse you. What I mean is to restore the sim's original default flight. Easy way to do this, I personally find it the easiest way, is to ensure FSX is closed, and then open the FSX.CFG file with the NotePad program that comes included with Windows.
Also, always start NotePad as Administrator. Find the executable for NotePad, usually in the Windows folder, and right click on it. When the menu opens, select Run As Administrator from the choices.
Then, go to C:\Users\<Your User Name Here>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\FSX and locate the FSX.CFG file. Make sure you are able see hidden files and folder. I will tell you how to do this if you don't already know.
Once you have the FSX.CFG file opened in NotePad, scan down until you find the title [USERINTERFACE]. Under that heading is a line that reads Situation= . What follows the equals sign ( = ) doesn't matter. Erase everything following the equals sign on that line.
Once you have done that, save the file off, and start the sim. When you get into the Free Flight menu page, it should have he Trike as the aircraft, and Friday Harbour as the location. NOW you can load the flight you want, but I strongly suggest if you want to start the Hornet in cold-n-dark configuration, set up the Hornet that way.
Shut the engines down by hitting CTRL+SHFT+F1. Once the engines are spooled down all the way, IE, RPMs are 0 on both engines, make sure you hit CTRL+SHFT+F4 to turn the fuel valve back on before saving the flight off. Also, it's a very good idea to leave the Battery switch off so you don't drain the battery before you can start up the APU.
Follow the checklists to start the plane up. Make sure you hit the FCS reset, located on the left hand panels, just behind the throttle quadrant, once the plane is completely started up, with the generators on line.
Also make sure you press the take-off trim button top of the rudder trim knob, again, on the left hand panel, farther behind the throttles than the FCS reset button. Do this just before you start the take off roll, after you have wiped the controls. Remember that the plane is a "hands off" system during a launch, especially from the carrier. Once the plane has rotated to the correct pitch after leaving the catapult, about +10° above the horizon, then you take control of the aircraft.
Even with all this, I can not promise that the plane will respond properly to keyboard only command inputs. Just go out and get a decent quality joystick that's within your budget.
I realize this a lot to translate easily, but just take what I've written a little at a time, and make sure you understand it before going on. Any questions you have please feel free to ask. I will do my best to answer them.
Hope all this helps a little bit...
Pat☺
doksas:
Pat, you are man, thanks .
My problem is joystick, BUT,right now i got Logitech 3D pro and command work normally and my
landings on carrier is much better with joystick :)
Only one more problem...
Sometime on startup i got warning APU ACC and not have HUD.
APU switch is in ON position, but where is HUD switches ON/OFF. Button with name Bright under scratchpad ?
My startup procedure is:
1. APU ON
2. Battery ON
3. Start engine left
4. Left generator ON
5. Start engine right
6. Right generator ON
I search over interner for any video tutorial but not found it...
Kind regards !
PhantomTweak:
Hi! Glad it's getting better :)
One thing, though...It should be battery ON, Then APU ON. Watch the APU stats on the Engine Monitor page on one of the MFDs. Once it's fired all the way up, ie: 100% RPM, then start switch to Right. Once the engine fires on and climbs to idle, about 68%, right Generator ON. Same for Left, once the Start switch centers it's self. Wait for the switch to center automatically, then go ahead and start left.
The reason to start right first is that it powers the Brakes Hydraulic system, so the plane has brakes if you need them.
Now, as to why no HUD...
It should come on automatically once you turn on the Battery. At the latest, once the Right Generator is on and operational. Absolutely, it should be on when both Generators are on-line.
If not, check the switches below the UFC. One is labeled BRT. Make sure it's all the way on. Another is DAY-NITE-AUTO. It should be in AUTO.
Right under the actual HUD combiner glass, is a switch labeled MAN-OFF-Auto. It should be in AUTO.
If none of this works, try loading the F/A-18C from the Free Flight page. Once the sim boots up completely, with the default flight of the trike at Friday Harbour, select the airport you want, and select the Hornet from the Aircraft Select page. Then select Fly Now. The Hornet should load up in the world on the end of the runway, all systems on, both engines running. The HUD should be ON when everything loads in.
Let me know is any of this works. If it does, we can see if we can find why the HUD's off when you manually start the plane from the cold-n-dark configuration.
Once again, it's important to start the Sim with the original default flight. The trike etc.
If you're determined to use the cold-n-dark C172 as your default, ensure that when you save it off, the Avionics switch is ON, not off. Once you do that, restart the sim, and see if the HUD is on as I described, when you load the Hornet in.
Let me know if you get any error messages. Usually the error shows up as a red or green banner across the top of the screen when the plane loads into the world.
Pat☺
doksas:
Huh...i am so tired with this plane :(
Yes, now is default flight trike on Friday harbour, change to F-18 and he's ready, all systems on, both engines running, HUD working, but, i can't enter Tacan code and ILS frequency in skratchpad...
When enter numbers and click enter i have error in skratchpad.
Also, i have APU ACC warning...
FSX Acceleration, FA-18C_FSXBA_BA_18.4.131 installed with exe file...
I no longer have an idea what to do..
EDIT:
Changed default flight to default C172 cold and dark and now skratchpad work ok except i can only enter ils frequency format eg 110.900 for both Tacan and ILS , format eg 45X ( of course without enter X only 45 numbers ) not work in Tacan mod...anyway, both navigation mode work when flying.
APU ACC warning still here.
My FSX folder is on C partition, not in default program files, antivirus exclusions is set for all FSX things, FSX run as administrator and every addon install as administrator...
I am very active simmer last 6-7 years, so not newbi, i fly some complex aircraft like PMDG 747, 777, 737, A2A Connie, Stratocruiser, Aerosoft etc etc all with cold and dark startup on gate/ramp, but this plane make me crazy :)
One more question, this plane have or dont have autothrottle option?
Best regards.
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