Loading 747 in FSX

[FOD 23]

When I fly the 747, I initially start FSX to the Free Flight page with the default flight set. I then select the 747, the airfield and the weather and time etc. I then select Fly and expect that the 747 will load as other FSX aircraft with all systems running. However over several flights I have found that the 747 seems to load to different states at random. For example, it has loaded fully C&D; with all gauges off but eng masters on and engines sounds running; with all gauges running but with engines off and sometimes to the correct set up.Before I go for a re-install grateful for any advice on the correct loading procedure in FSX.John Rooum

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Correct assumption. It's possible to get weird effects when reloading the same engine variant from Free Flight without restarting FSX, caused by FSX; but, the different states you describe are unusual. You didn't mention if this happens in new FSX sessions or "reloads." I suspect a bad panel state.Just an idea: If this is happening only during "reloads" then delete the panel states and let it create new ones.Also, blank panels usually indicate an authenication problem. That would be fixed with a remove/install if that's the problem.

[FOD 23]

Dan,Its not an authentication problem as I am 1.5 hrs into a flight at present. Also, it does happen with a new FSX session, that is what threw me in the first place. However, I'll look a bit more at the various panel state files around FSX to see if there is a clue.Many thanks for the help.John