Just about got to grips with the flows with config panel setting on APU now.

 

Reading that some airports don’t like aircraft running APU for too long and that it does ultimately burn fuel I thought I would try External Power with the Air Conditioning Cart (EXT/AC.)

 

I understand the bit when the pilot flying is responsible for starting the APU and is responsible for disconnecting external power.

 

I am lost with other parts of the flow and who does what, bleed air / packs etc

 

Could anyone highlight the key differences in the flows between the two?

 

Thanks for your time.

Paul.

Just about got to grips with the flows with config panel setting on APU now.

 

Reading that some airports don’t like aircraft running APU for too long and that it does ultimately burn fuel I thought I would try External Power with the Air Conditioning Cart (EXT/AC.)

 

I understand the bit when the pilot flying is responsible for starting the APU and is responsible for disconnecting external power.

 

I am lost with other parts of the flow and who does what, bleed air / packs etc

 

Could anyone highlight the key differences in the flows between the two?

 

Thanks for your time.

Paul.

 

All you need to do is:

 

 

If want to use the APU for engine start, you will need to manually start the APU prior to Engine start and turn on the APU Bleed before commencing the engine start sequence. You will also need to confirm on the FS2Crew Config Panel that the Ground Power/Air option has automatically updated to ‘APU’ (the APU bleed switch is the trigger for this to occur. Time remaining to engine start must also be less than 25 minutes). If it remains on EXT, the FS2Crew FO will think you’re still using External Power/Air and perform his actions accordingly.

Great thanks for your response, look fwd to giving it a try on next outing!