One small problem with button control version

[Bobsk8 12,680]

That is strange because voice or button makes no difference... the code that handles the flow is the same.

 

Could a different livery possibly affect the panel. I have been using the same Delta 737-600 livery, which was installed with the PMDG livery manager?

[byork 2,259]

It's unlikely, but it's computers so never say never.

 

Try it with the stock PMDG livery.

[Bobsk8 12,680]

It's unlikely, but it's computers so never say never.

 

Try it with the stock PMDG livery.

 

I tried with the default PMDG 737-800 after rebooting PC and restarting FS 2 Crew.  Same thing. Oh well, just will set manually. No big deal, just wanted to make sure I wasn't doing something wrong. . 

[byork 2,259]

I re-read your posts.

 

I think I know the problem.

 

You're not running the Pre-Flight events (PF Events).  You're skipping it.

 

In Button Control, the FO will set the autobrake to RTO during his Pre Flight flow.

 

Look at page 14 in the Button Control manual.

 

Cheers,

[Bobsk8 12,680]

I re-read your posts.

 

I think I know the problem.

 

You're not running the Pre-Flight events (PF Events).  You're skipping it.

 

In Button Control, the FO will set the autobrake to RTO during his Pre Flight flow.

 

Look at page 14 in the Button Control manual.

 

Cheers,

 

This Button Tutorial has me totally confused.  When I start FS 2 Crew in button mode, the first screen that comes up is Pre Flight Checklist... Which is on Page 15 in the tutorial......  I never see Pre Flight Events. ON Page 20 of the tutorial is where the before taxi checklist mentions the following checks:  

 

BEFORE TAXI CHECKLIST

GENERATORS (F) ON

PROBE HEAT (F) ON

ANTI-ICE (F) _____

ISOLATION VALVE (F) AUTO

ENGINE START SWITCHES (F) CONT

RECALL (F) CHECKED

AUTOBRAKE (F) RTO

ENGINE START LEVERS © IDLE DETENT

FLIGHT CONTROLS © CHECKED

DISPATCH CLEARANCE ( B) CHECKED

 

All the items on this list above  are set correctly expect  Autobrake (F) RTO which is not moved at all.   If this item is not supposed to be addressed in this Before Taxi Checklist, then why is it there? If it is the Captains job to set RTO rather than the first officer's job, , then why doesn't it say  " Autobrake © RTO ? 

[byork 2,259]

Hi Bob,

 

The Autobrake to RTO is part of the FO's pre-flight flow.  

 

The FO will set the brake to RTO during that specific procedure.

 

Have you configured FO's Pre-Flight procedure itself to be skipped when the Pre-Flight events is run?

 

 

The Pre Flight events (PF events) is done on every leg (if desired).  It's not just used during Cold and Dark.  You'd still run it if the cockpit is Warm.

 

If you don't wish to run it, you would need to perform the FO's flow items manually, and that includes setting the autobrake to RTO.

 

 

In Voice Control, I added a backup that's not in Button Control for those who skip the Pre-Flight events.  I can add that backup for button control in a future update.

[Bobsk8 12,680]

Hi Bob,

 

The Autobrake to RTO is part of the FO's pre-flight flow.  

 

The FO will set the brake to RTO during that specific procedure.

 

Have you configured FO's Pre-Flight procedure itself to be skipped when the Pre-Flight events is run?

 

 

The Pre Flight events (PF events) is done on every leg (if desired).  It's not just used during Cold and Dark.  You'd still run it if the cockpit is Warm.

 

If you don't wish to run it, you would need to perform the FO's flow items manually, and that includes setting the autobrake to RTO.

 

 

In Voice Control, I added a backup that's not in Button Control for those who skip the Pre-Flight events.  I can add that backup for button control in a future update.

 

OK, now it all makes sense.. Thanks...

[netshadoe 144]

Bob,

 

Check out page 40 of the "NGX REBOOT MAIN OPS MANUAL".  It will show you how to run the preflight.  Without that, the first officer doesn't do any of his setting up, such as walk around, oxygen test, and of course Autobrake to RTO among many other setups.

 

And, it also sequences FS2Crew regarding the FA and Fuel loading, etc.

[SierraHotel 976]

Mike, where do you start the checklist exactly, in other words what page on the tutorial?   The other question I have is in the Setup CFG for the Button version there are these three settings. 

 

1.  FO   Power up Proc   - Yes

2.  FO   Prelim Proc           Yes

3.   Preflight SUP  Proc      Yes.  

 

Are these settings the way your's are set?  

 

Thanks,

Hi Bob, yes to all 3, and I always "warm start (i.e. Short Turn around) with prflight events"

[Bobsk8 12,680]

I finally figured out where all my confusion started. When I started flying FS 2 crew, after doing the tutorial once, I forgot all about hitting PF button in the Secondary Panel in order to start the Pre-Flight Events. I couldn't figure out why it kept starting in "Pre Flight Checklist". I realized that late last night after re-reading the tutorial once again. Anyway, thanks everyone for your help.