I shut down P3D, waited a few minutes then checked the Task Manager. Couatl script engine was still running. I shut it down again then restarted P3D and went to KORD.
Then this is the only real issue, which of course is not normal. First, just to be sure, you mean Couatl64_P3D.EXE, right ? Just to be sure you are not loading the 32 version for some reason, which might start, but it's no longer tested or supported.
If you are running the correct version, the possible reasons why Couatl wouldn't close automatically are:
- It couldn't receive the standard Simconnect "Quit" command, either because Simconnect was too busy because too many add-ons sending too many commands at the same time, or simply because the sim crashed, even silently, before it was able to send it.
- The antivirus might interfering
The cache reloaded 5 times. I was able to open the "Customize airport positions" then closed it. Airport started functioning normally.
No, the cache hasn't reloaded 5 times, you probably have seen the message being refreshed 5 times, but I assure you it loaded only once.