FSX and Aircraft ICE SYSTEM

[tgibson 11]

Hi Ron,I found that airframe ice weight could be removed with existing de-ice variables in the turboprop or jet flight model, but it is impossible in the piston flight model. Have you found something different?Thanks,--Tom GibsonCal Classic Propliner Page: http://www.calclassic.comFreeflight Design Shop: http://www.freeflightdesign.comDrop by! ___x_x_(")_x_x___

[Guest Ron Freimuth]

>Hi Ron,>>I found that airframe ice weight could be removed with>existing de-ice variables in the turboprop or jet flight>model, but it is impossible in the piston flight model. Have>you found something different?>Tom Gibson Hmm, I'm not sure what kind(s) of FS9 AC wouldn't deice. I'd thought non would Sometimes a panel switch doesn't work correctly, but my KB assignment does. The only clear way to see if some deice function is working is to watch Induced Drag and/or prop efficiency on a test gauge. Ron

[tgibson 11]

Hi again,I was using AFSD to watch the weight of the aircraft increase as icing began. Then I used the keyboard deice to activate it. The weight was removed in the turboprop and jet aircraft, but not on the piston aircraft (even the default Baron). The poor piston flight model doesn't get any respect - no de-ice, no reverse thrust, no two stage supercharger (just permanent WEP - how hard could that be?), etc.Take care,--Tom GibsonCal Classic Propliner Page: http://www.calclassic.comFreeflight Design Shop: http://www.freeflightdesign.comDrop by! ___x_x_(")_x_x___