PMDG DC-6 problem

[severniae 78]

Hi,

I've got a problem with the PMDG DC-6 - I know it isn't fully supported but there are other non-supported aircraft that don't have this problem.

Whenever I load the aircraft, with monitoring, enabled it complains that there have been engine failures, this is also the case when shutting down an engine.

Also whenever I try and lower the gear, it complains saying that I'm overspeeding and asks me if I'm sure I want to lower it.

Is there a way to stop it doing this? It'd be greatly appreciated.

Best,

James

[FS++ 708]

1 hour ago, severniae said:

Hi,

Also whenever I try and lower the gear, it complains saying that I'm overspeeding and asks me if I'm sure I want to lower it.

Is there a way to stop it doing this? It'd be greatly appreciated.

Best,

James

 

Should be able to sort that one out.

Need to make a specific reference file for the DC 6. FO will then know the maximum landing gear extend and retract max speeds. What are they by the way?

Since I don't own a copy of the aircraft, what is the name stated in "Aircraft.cfg", under [Fltsim.0], "Sim=whatever_name"

 

[severniae 78]

Hi, here is the entry from aircraft.cfg

From the manual - Maximum airspeed for landing gear extension ...................... 168

[fltsim.0]
title=PMDG DC-6B PMDG House (N6PM | 2017)
sim=DC-6B_v1
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=PMDG
atc_id=N6PM
atc_airline=PMDG
atc_flight_number=6
atc_model=DC6
atc_heavy=0
atc_parking_types=GATE,RAMP
atc_type=Douglas
ui_manufacturer=Douglas
ui_type=DC-6B
ui_variation=PMDG House (N6PM | 2017)
ui_typerole=DC6
ui_createdby=PMDG
description=A piston-powered airliner and transport aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1946 to 1958.
PMDG_Version=1 // **DO NOT EDIT THIS LINE - PMDG OPERATIONS CENTER USE ONLY**

Edited June 5, 2019 by severniae

[FS++ 708]

14 hours ago, severniae said:

Hi, here is the entry from aircraft.cfg

From the manual - Maximum airspeed for landing gear extension ...................... 168

[fltsim.0]
title=PMDG DC-6B PMDG House (N6PM | 2017)
sim=DC-6B_v1
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=PMDG
atc_id=N6PM
atc_airline=PMDG
atc_flight_number=6
atc_model=DC6
atc_heavy=0
atc_parking_types=GATE,RAMP
atc_type=Douglas
ui_manufacturer=Douglas
ui_type=DC-6B
ui_variation=PMDG House (N6PM | 2017)
ui_typerole=DC6
ui_createdby=PMDG
description=A piston-powered airliner and transport aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1946 to 1958.
PMDG_Version=1 // **DO NOT EDIT THIS LINE - PMDG OPERATIONS CENTER USE ONLY**

Thanks.

Sorry, my mistake.

Could you also include the [Flaps.0] and [Flaps.1], [Flaps.2] (if listed) and what are the actual flaps detents on the aircraft as labeled on the flaps lever scale?

[severniae 78]

Hi, here is is from the cfg file. The flaps lever positions are: 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 & 50 degrees.

Thanks,

[flaps.0]               //Trailing Edge Flaps system
type             = 1    // 1 - tail, 2 - lead
span-outboard    = 0.56 // 0.0 .. 1.0
extending-time   = 22   // seconds
flaps-position.0 = 0    // degrees
flaps-position.1 = 10   // degrees
flaps-position.2 = 15   // degrees
flaps-position.3 = 20   // degrees
flaps-position.4 = 30   // degrees
flaps-position.5 = 40   // degrees
flaps-position.6 = 50   // degrees
//damaging-speed   = 191  // KIAS max. x 1.1
//blowout-speed    = 226  // KIAS max. x 1.3
lift_scalar = 0.0
drag_scalar = 0.0
pitch_scalar= 0.0
system_type = 1

[flaps.1]                //lift +% from handbook nominalized on 50
type             = 1
span-outboard    = 0.56
extending-time   = 22
flaps-position.0 = 0
flaps-position.1 =  5.8  //+7.5% lift
flaps-position.2 = 13.3
flaps-position.3 = 20.7  //+26.7% lift
flaps-position.4 = 43.8  //+46.1% lift
flaps-position.5 = 46.9  //+56.5% lift
flaps-position.6 = 50.0  //+64.5% lift
//damaging-speed   = 191  // KIAS max. x 1.1
//blowout-speed    = 226  // KIAS max. x 1.3
lift_scalar = 1.0
drag_scalar = 0.0
pitch_scalar= 0.0
system_type = 1

[flaps.2]                //drag +sqf from handbook nominalized on 50
type             = 1
span-outboard    = 0.56
extending-time   = 22
flaps-position.0 = 0
flaps-position.1 =  7.7  //+12.8 sft
flaps-position.2 = 11.8
flaps-position.3 = 16.0  //+26.8 sft
flaps-position.4 = 27.7  //+46.3 sft
flaps-position.5 = 35.1  //+58.7 sft
flaps-position.6 = 50.0  //+83.6 sft
//damaging-speed   = 191  // KIAS max. x 1.1
//blowout-speed    = 226  // KIAS max. x 1.3
lift_scalar = 0.0
drag_scalar = 1.0
pitch_scalar= 0.0
system_type = 1

[flaps.3]                //pitch analog to drag for pitch down moment
type             = 1
span-outboard    = 0.56
extending-time   = 22
flaps-position.0 = 0
flaps-position.1 = 8     //
flaps-position.2 = 12    //
flaps-position.3 = 16    //
flaps-position.4 = 28    //
flaps-position.5 = 35    //
flaps-position.6 = 50    //
//damaging-speed   = 191  // KIAS max. x 1.1
//blowout-speed    = 226  // KIAS max. x 1.3
lift_scalar = 0.0
drag_scalar = 0.0
pitch_scalar= 1.0
system_type = 1

[FS++ 708]

3 hours ago, severniae said:

Hi, here is is from the cfg file. The flaps lever positions are: 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 & 50 degrees.

Thanks,

[flaps.0]               //Trailing Edge Flaps system
type             = 1    // 1 - tail, 2 - lead
span-outboard    = 0.56 // 0.0 .. 1.0
extending-time   = 22   // seconds
flaps-position.0 = 0    // degrees
flaps-position.1 = 10   // degrees
flaps-position.2 = 15   // degrees
flaps-position.3 = 20   // degrees
flaps-position.4 = 30   // degrees
flaps-position.5 = 40   // degrees
flaps-position.6 = 50   // degrees
//damaging-speed   = 191  // KIAS max. x 1.1
//blowout-speed    = 226  // KIAS max. x 1.3
lift_scalar = 0.0
drag_scalar = 0.0
pitch_scalar= 0.0
system_type = 1

[flaps.1]                //lift +% from handbook nominalized on 50
type             = 1
span-outboard    = 0.56
extending-time   = 22
flaps-position.0 = 0
flaps-position.1 =  5.8  //+7.5% lift
flaps-position.2 = 13.3
flaps-position.3 = 20.7  //+26.7% lift
flaps-position.4 = 43.8  //+46.1% lift
flaps-position.5 = 46.9  //+56.5% lift
flaps-position.6 = 50.0  //+64.5% lift
//damaging-speed   = 191  // KIAS max. x 1.1
//blowout-speed    = 226  // KIAS max. x 1.3
lift_scalar = 1.0
drag_scalar = 0.0
pitch_scalar= 0.0
system_type = 1

[flaps.2]                //drag +sqf from handbook nominalized on 50
type             = 1
span-outboard    = 0.56
extending-time   = 22
flaps-position.0 = 0
flaps-position.1 =  7.7  //+12.8 sft
flaps-position.2 = 11.8
flaps-position.3 = 16.0  //+26.8 sft
flaps-position.4 = 27.7  //+46.3 sft
flaps-position.5 = 35.1  //+58.7 sft
flaps-position.6 = 50.0  //+83.6 sft
//damaging-speed   = 191  // KIAS max. x 1.1
//blowout-speed    = 226  // KIAS max. x 1.3
lift_scalar = 0.0
drag_scalar = 1.0
pitch_scalar= 0.0
system_type = 1

[flaps.3]                //pitch analog to drag for pitch down moment
type             = 1
span-outboard    = 0.56
extending-time   = 22
flaps-position.0 = 0
flaps-position.1 = 8     //
flaps-position.2 = 12    //
flaps-position.3 = 16    //
flaps-position.4 = 28    //
flaps-position.5 = 35    //
flaps-position.6 = 50    //
//damaging-speed   = 191  // KIAS max. x 1.1
//blowout-speed    = 226  // KIAS max. x 1.3
lift_scalar = 0.0
drag_scalar = 0.0
pitch_scalar= 1.0
system_type = 1

OK, download this file

Unzip and add the file "DC-6B_v1_ref.txt" to \Multi Crew Experience\Reference\ folder.

Feel free to edit default V speeds as well as flaps detents specific speed limits according to Manual.

 

[severniae 78]

Thanks! That's done the trick!