At present I have 3 planes with fs2crew installed, and all 3 are having problems, I will handle each separately below

 

IFLY 737

Originally installed program worked well except it would not START ENGINES on the program requiring the E+Ctrl manual start.  However a month ago it ceased reacting to the commands in the left panel (start engine.....flaps...etc), however it would still work in the right window.  It would not work FA, but would in BRief and PA.  So it is less than satisfactory at present.

 

PMDG 747

Originally installed worked well, including START ENGINES!, but when it met PB on conclusion of push back it launched into a series of circles that responded to the throttle by going faster and bigger with increased settings any attempt to stop or steer were unsuccessful.  By "jumping over" PB I was able to taxi out to rwy at 2-3 mph GS, but when after getting TO clearance I upped the speed to 5mph and it immediately went into the circle act.  If I operate the plane without fs2 NO problem.  Less than satisfactory!

 

Presently fs2crew is refusing to load, have no idea why.

 

LEVEL D 767

Installed works somewhat well, although sequencing sometimes gets fouled up, however when reaching PB once again the circle thing happens.  Also this fs2 program will not start the engines.  Went to Crtl+E.

 

NOW I have strong computer running Windows7, 16GB, GeForce GTX550Ti and have not made any changes or downloads that would have affected my fs2. 

 

So the problems seem to overlap but I would like to see them solved as I can see that they would be enjoyable to use.

 

Please help this oldtimer trying to play a young mans game

 

Ben Metcalfe

 

 

 

 

Hi Ben,

 

iFly... why are you using CTRL E to start the engines?  The iFly 737 is not like a default plane.   You need to start the engine properly.

 

Left panel commands:  Double check your assignment for the Main Button... try re-assigning it to another button... you may have a conflict.  I use "C".

 

747: That one I have no idea about.  Are you using another pushback program at the same time?  It almost sounds like it.

 

Refusing to load:  Check the panel.cfg file for the 747.  Ensure FS2Crew entries are on it.

 

767:  Same as 747.  I think you're running multiple pushback programs at once... maybe AES... sounds like you're in Slew mode.

 

Best,

Hi Bryan,

Thanks for your response to my post containing problems I am having with my 3 fs2crew equipped airplanes.

 

IFLY737 -  I use the Ctrl+E to get the engines started because the 2crew program doesn't start them and I want to fly.

 

I tried the change of "X" as my main button key with several others, didn't work. 

 

PMDG 747 - I have a number of push back options; the FSX default, GSX service from fsdt, and AES at 7 airports.  But I never use them in combo, and have not used them with the 2crew apps.  I do know that if I do not load 2crew I don't have the circling occurring.

 

I was thrilled to see the engine start work after the failures with the 737 and 767.

 

As to the non appearing of the 747's 2crew, I am somewhat confused as to what and where this Plate1.cfg is.  I found a cfg  ref on my pmdg747 listing but saw no mention of 2crew.  I also looked at the same cfg listing for the 737 and 767 and there was no mention of 2crew and I know they are working as the panels come up when summoned.

 

I have only seen the slew mode mentioned one time in the FSX and have never turned it on.

 

So it seems to me maybe we should get our computers hooked together and see if you can fix mine. 

 

I have Team Viewer 8 and TeamSpeak with my Deltadva, an Ipad, and unlimited phone service.

So what do you say   I am retired and can be available 24/7 look forward to  hearing from you.

 

Cheers

Please contact me via the Contact page on the FS2Crew website.

 

iFly:  Please read the manual.  You as capt need to set the fuel levers to run.  

 

I suggest using "C".... I think ActiveSky uses 'X".  Double check the assignment and ensure you have the latest update.

 

Check the FS2Crew iFly forum.  The key assignments have changed.  Please read the "Change Log" carefully.

 

That's probably the problem there.

 

 

747: You need to look for a "panel.cfg", not a Plate1.cfg.  You can open it with Notepad.

 

Please double check the FS2crew manuals.

 

Ensure UAC is disabled as it can cause write permission issues.

 

Run everything as an Admin.

Hi Bryan, Latest from my end;

 

Found and made the key assignment switch, main button now operative.

 

Still don't understand the starting procedure problem.  When do you make the fuel run levers switch to "ON".  I normally move the levers once the N2 rate passes 20 or you suggesting a different timing?

 

Found cfg file for all 3 planes but see no 2crew info but then I don't know what you mean by open with notepad.  I am a computerKlutz and need step by step instructions when entering into the inner workings of the computer. 

 

UAC is set to disabled and am running everything as administrator

 

So what next?

 

best wishes,

Ben

 

 

When do you make the fuel run levers switch to "ON".  I normally move the levers once the N2 rate passes 20 or you suggesting a different timing?

 

That's generally about the right time.

 

 

Notepad:  Right click on the "Panel.cfg" file and select Open with Notepad.

 

If FS2Crew is on the plane, you'll see FS2Crew entries in the Windows Titles section on top.

 

 

Try running the FS2Crew 747 Config Manager again and cycling the "enable/disable" panel.cfg button.

A quick add-on to post above,

When trying to start Engine 2 get warning that I am "not configured for engine start" and "start lever cutout".

 

Have no idea what this means and how to I get configured for engine start?

 

Ben

Have you read  the manual at all sounds like you havnt set up the aircraft correctly for  eng  start

another add-on

Tried right click on CFG file but it did not provide a way to notebook.  So what should I do now?

 

Ben

Pete au_au

 

YES have read manual and have no trouble with starting with Ctrl+E.

 

Thanks for reply.

 

Ben

You seem to be having  troubles finding your panel cfg for  the ifly
 
You need to right click on  the panel.cfg and  than you should get options  select open or select open with notepad   to open it up   than you should see  what displayed  on the bottom  screen shot

 

 

Have no idea what this means and how to I get configured for engine start?
 

 

I don't think you're running the "Before start procedure".

 

Sounds like your engines aren't getting any bleed air, which is required for engine start.