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Connect Ground Power from a Cold&Dark state?

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Greetings,

 

Quick question for ya....  Love the aircraft BTW!

 

How can I get the ground power connected from a cold & dark state without having to start the APU?  So far the only way I can get the FMC to turn on is by starting the APU.  Just turning on the battery does not do it (like in the NGX).

 

Thanks!

Cheers,
Todd

 

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Hi Todd!

 

To access the FS ACTIONS menu on the CDU you can press the MENU button for a few seconds and it will start even if C&D.

Set your chocks and GROUND POWER will be available for you.

 

Hope it helps, 

Mats Johansson
PMDG Flight Test Dept
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In the C&D cockpit, press and hold the MENU key on the pilot's FMS until it powers on. Then select "FS ACTIONS", then "GROUND CONNECTIONS". It is here that you may connect the ground power unit, after which ground power will be available on the overhead panel.

 

In the

Jim Barrett

Licensed Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic, Avionics, Electrical & Air Data Systems Specialist. Qualified on: Falcon 900, CRJ-200, Dornier 328-100, Hawker 850XP and 1000, Lear 35, 45, 55 and 60, Gulfstream IV and 550, Embraer 135, Beech Premiere and 400A, MD-80.

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Perfect!  I thought there might be something that would give you access to the setup menus without having to turning everything on on the aircraft.  I'll give it a try.

 

Thanks Mats & Jim!

Cheers,
Todd

 

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Beat you to it Jim!  :P

 

Cheers,

Mats Johansson
PMDG Flight Test Dept
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