Random question but is there any mod/trickery you can do to eliminate the requirement for engines to be off before you can use AES services?

 

Reason I ask is my flying time is often limited and it would be nice to avoid having to do a full startup procedure but still be able to use AES functionality (i.e. airstairs etc.)

 

I suppose another way would be to start the flight in the cold and dark state and then once finished with AES functions, to load the NGX default panel state, but I just wondered if there was an alternative.

 

You could save an additional panel state that has everything set up right up to the point of starting your engines. It's what I have on the NGX and the MD-11. That way, you only have to do the start-up procedure once (if you're in a hurry) and can just get to flying right out.