November 15, 20187 yr Hello all, Is the APU unavailable on the beta? I seem unable to start it. Is there something silly I am missing? Thanks
November 15, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, nitsaw said: Hello all, Is the APU unavailable on the beta? I seem unable to start it. Is there something silly I am missing? Thanks See if this APU start checklist from the sim Kneeboard Checklist dropdown helps (I've added some comments). Al On the Falcon 50 clipboard (shift + 1), select ready to start engines. This 'accomplishes' the required checklist steps that you would typically have to go through to get to the APU start checklist section. GROUND START POWER SOURCES(SELECT ONE: APU / GPU / NO.2 ENG) (this switch is in the engines start area on the overhead panel) 1) APU START [ ] Main Bus Tie Switch FLIGHT NORMAL OFF/LIGHT ON (This means tie the A and B buses together with the rotary switch on the overhead panel. A light will show on the annunciator failure panel) [ ] No. 2 Booster Pump ON (switch on overhead panel) [ ] Master ON (APU Master switch) [ ] Gen ON (APU Generator) [ ] Start PUSH [ ] Monitor RPM/EGT If no T5 rise in 10 secs, STOP pushbutton (Wait 5 min before attempting second start) PRESS [ ] Voltage and Load CHECKED [ ] Batteries Charge Rate CHECKED [ ] Bleed Air AS REQUIRED Edited November 15, 20187 yr by ark
November 15, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, nitsaw said: Hello all, Is the APU unavailable on the beta? I seem unable to start it. Is there something silly I am missing? Thanks Be sure that all three generator switches are on, the bus tie switch is horizontal, and the center tank boost pump switch is on. I don’t have the Flysimware aircraft yet, (about to purchase), but those would be prerequisites on the real aircraft. Jim BarrettLicensed 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.
November 15, 20187 yr Author Thanks that worked having the bus tie in the right position. I always forget about those in a Falcon most crews are friendly and get them into a normal ground position. Some crews aren’t and you put external power on and very little powers up. I’m disappointed there’s no sound for the APU though! And the missing clacker for the electric trim! Thanks
November 15, 20187 yr Hi Folks, There's no sound for APU - odd ? Some enterprising individual could make some from a video like this - I have no idea if this sounds close to the actual Falcon APU though - better than nothing... A nice illustration of igniters as well... Regards, Scott Edited November 15, 20187 yr by scottb613
November 15, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, nitsaw said: Thanks that worked having the bus tie in the right position. I always forget about those in a Falcon most crews are friendly and get them into a normal ground position. Some crews aren’t and you put external power on and very little powers up. I’m disappointed there’s no sound for the APU though! And the missing clacker for the electric trim! Thanks I have both the trim clacker and APU sound. (Beta 2.5 in P3D 4.3). Jim BarrettLicensed 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.
November 15, 20187 yr Author 31 minutes ago, JRBarrett said: I have both the trim clacker and APU sound. (Beta 2.5 in P3D 4.3). I'm in P3D 3.4 but I'm beta 2.4, I'll try going to 2.5 later tonight!
November 15, 20187 yr 41 minutes ago, nitsaw said: I'm in P3D 3.4 but I'm beta 2.4, I'll try going to 2.5 later tonight! I had the sounds in 2.4 as well. FWIW, I initially load the default Cub with engine running, and then load the Falcon. Not sure if that makes any difference in how the sounds initialize. Jim BarrettLicensed 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.
November 15, 20187 yr Author 8 minutes ago, JRBarrett said: I had the sounds in 2.4 as well. FWIW, I initially load the default Cub with engine running, and then load the Falcon. Not sure if that makes any difference in how the sounds initialize. I'm loading right into the sim with the falcon. I'll give that a try too.
November 17, 20187 yr Commercial Member P3D V1-V3 had no custom sounds including the clacker and the APU. Download Beta 2.8 for the fix.
November 17, 20187 yr Hi Folks, ok - I’ve looked and looked for the APU start switch - the steps after turning on the #2 boost pump ? I can’t find the switches for these steps - is it just the #2 engine start switch ? Thanks... Regards, Scott
November 17, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, scottb613 said: Hi Folks, ok - I’ve looked and looked for the APU start switch - the steps after turning on the #2 boost pump ? I can’t find the switches for these steps - is it just the #2 engine start switch ? Thanks... Regards, Scott On the side console to the right of the copilot’s seat. Depending on your camera viewpoint, you may need to click on the copilot’s arm rest to raise it out of the way to give a clear view of the APU controller. Jim BarrettLicensed 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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