A few lines of code can make a gauge behave the same as its real counterpart

???Your 1st statement: real low ground mixture gives 50-52 stable Ng %, instead of FS's typical 62, and I see no way at all to change this from the .air tables.I would be very happy if you can obtain that without tweaking the gauge itself.I replied with: how would you know the difference? (apart from the fact that there's no 'low ground mixture' or any other 'mixture' on a jet engine)Your 2nd statement: A few lines of code can make a gauge behave the same as its real counterpartNow it's the other way round. I don't know what you want or expect.Again, how do you know if it's 'only' the gauge that provides the correct value or if it's FSX that really uses 52% ?And if Ng shows 52% what difference does it make for you why it does ?

Edited January 23, 201214 yr by bstolle

???Your 1st statement: real low ground mixture gives 50-52 stable Ng %, instead of FS's typical 62, and I see no way at all to change this from the .air tables.I would be very happy if you can obtain that without tweaking the gauge itself.I replied with: how would you know the difference? (apart from the fact that there's no 'low ground mixture' or any other 'mixture' on a jet engine)

Simly because it's in the PIM. The correct value should be 50-52 % at ISA with the condition lever ("mixture") at low position -which is used for ground operations- and idle throttle. FSX has a fixed value of 62 % and I guess it's hard coded and cannot be modified, unless you tell me otherwise. As I prefer to read a gauge as much real as possible, just made a little change in its code to make it show the proper value.

Your 2nd statement: A few lines of code can make a gauge behave the same as its real counterpart Now it's the other way round. I don't know what you want or expect.

I expect to receive information from my gauges as much accurate as possible, and when .air and .cfg parameters are not enough precise I prefer to program the gauges myself as to obtain the proper values. But honestly, I would prefer much more that Carenado do that job to a product they are being paid for.Nonetheless, I have a list of technical figures for the Caravan that should be corrected-improved-whatever, that I could send you if you agree, providing you are the person who will rework the flight dynamics -.air. and .cfg files-.Tom

R U a type rate current 208 pilot? That would making a better FDE definitely easier.

No, but I have good sources, and I've been working on this Caravan for a while :-)Oh, btw in case anyone is interested, I put sound to all the knobs and switches, thanks to Doug's great sound gauge.Tom

Is it possible to get a copy of the gauge to fix the C208 idle deceleration please. Many thanks :)

I'm working on a new FDE for the 208 and the new gauge cab file has the 'speedbrake' removed. Carendo will upload the new version on their webpage once I'm finished.Working on the updated FDE I noticed a few unexpected inaccuracies, so I decided to start from scratch as this is easier for me that way.Unfortunately this means it will take a quite a few days longer than planned but the result will be a more precise 208 :(

Good to hear Bernt! I am looking forward to seeing the difference.The current C208 sits unused at the back of the hangar at the moment, such a shame for a workhorse of its kind...:)Andrew

Thanks for the file. I must be doing something wrong as I cant get it to work. I'll wait for the new FDE. Many thanks anyway.

Are there any words out on the new FDE for the Caravan.

Basically they are finished, just waiting for the feedback from the 'real' 208 driver.All the beta testers are quite happy with the new FDE.

Good news Bernt. Looking forward to seeing what you did :)Andrew

Oh, btw in case anyone is interested, I put sound to all the knobs and switches, thanks to Doug's great sound gauge.

I missed this completely. Would it be possible to point me to somewhere that I could get this gauge. Many thanks.Cheers,Fritz

Wow, totally missed that one today. Geeee, cant wait. You are the FDE MANTHXDennis

I missed this completely. Would it be possible to point me to somewhere that I could get this gauge. Many thanks.

Hey Fritz, you DO have the new FDE already which includes the removal of the invisible speedbrake.No reason to install or anything else.(Except of course if you aren't happy with the new FDE)

Edited February 8, 201214 yr by bstolle

Hey Bernt,No, no, I was referring to the gauge that would give me sounds for the switches. (Doug's gauge?) Your new FDE is a marvel and the 208 is a brand new airplane!Cheers,Fritz

Edited February 8, 201214 yr by fritzreinhart