February 4, 20206 yr 3 minutes ago, tweekz said: In X-Plane there is a key you can assign to switch your throttle axis to reverse and back. I think that's what he meant. Now that is a good idea. Is it set so that it only activates if the throttles are idle?
February 4, 20206 yr 1 minute ago, b737800 said: Now that is a good idea. Is it set so that it only activates if the throttles are idle? It is and looks completely wrong! If you increase reverse thrust, the throttles are actually moving forward!
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February 4, 20206 yr 2 minutes ago, FDEdev said: It is and looks completely wrong! If you increase reverse thrust, the throttles are actually moving forward! That's fine by me and totally logical. It's a workaround to get over limitations of the hardware. After all, the engines in a real jet are still rotating in the same direction regardless if the reversers are deployed and you're still just increasing thrust.
February 4, 20206 yr 6 minutes ago, b737800 said: Now that is a good idea. Is it set so that it only activates if the throttles are idle? I'm not sure as I've never activated reverse when not in idle anyway. 😉 Happy with MSFS 🙂 home simming evolved
February 4, 20206 yr 10 minutes ago, FDEdev said: It is and looks completely wrong! If you increase reverse thrust, the throttles are actually moving forward! Isn't that what they do IRL in a 737 for example? Happy with MSFS 🙂 home simming evolved
February 4, 20206 yr 3 minutes ago, tweekz said: Isn't that what they do IRL in a 737 for example? Separate levers that rotate about the top of the main levers. They rotate up and back. You can only move them a small distance initially until the reversers actually deploy (ie the casing slides back or the doors open) and then they unlock and you use them as you would expect to vary the thrust. The main levers are locked at idle when deployed. Edited February 4, 20206 yr by b737800
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February 4, 20206 yr Just now, b737800 said: Separate levers that rotate about the top of the main levers. They rotate up and back. Yep. That activates the reverse mode. Then I thought you can add additional thrust by normally moving the levers forward. Switch button = reverse levers Thrust lever = increase thrust (more reverse) Happy with MSFS 🙂 home simming evolved
February 4, 20206 yr Author 17 minutes ago, FDEdev said: It is and looks completely wrong! If you increase reverse thrust, the throttles are actually moving forward! Actually, it doesn't . Reversers are activated and the flow goes to the front in about a 45 degree angle depending on system used. So increasing throttle only pushes forward normally, but once the Reversers are activated (idle first then activate reversers) the flow will be diverted to front from back output instead of back output. So if you notice at landing on jetliners while traveling, at touchdown and increase throttle rate will be selected by flight crew. Xplane11 is modeling this just right. FSX I have it mapped to F2 and my slider all the way to the right, but if I touch the throttle will automatically de engage. Maybe FSUPC may be able to map it but don't like to use it in this case. Just personal preference And hope that this new FS will model it right. Edited February 4, 20206 yr by cobo
February 4, 20206 yr 1 minute ago, tweekz said: Yep. That activates the reverse mode. Then I thought you can add additional thrust by normally moving the levers forward. Switch button = reverse levers Thrust lever = increase thrust (more reverse) I just added to my existing reply while you were tying that... still separate levers. The main levers are locked in idle. See above ^^^^.
February 4, 20206 yr OK thank you guys. I thought you can apply more reverse thrust by increasing the thrust levers (as reverse actually just diverts the thrust). Happy with MSFS 🙂 home simming evolved
February 4, 20206 yr Author 16 minutes ago, GlideBy said: You mean like this sample FSX video? Yes, I'm referring to that. FSX you have to do that in the most simple way, but is not correct. Xplane you land, engage reversers, and apply power as needed or wanted.
February 4, 20206 yr 1 minute ago, tweekz said: OK thank you guys. I thought you can apply more reverse thrust by increasing the thrust levers (as reverse actually just diverts the thrust). Might be on some types, but not any of the Boeing's (or Airbus for that matter) that I'm aware of. Trivia: I've actually owned 3 real full Boeing 737 throttle quadrants (2 x 200 series and one 400 series). They were (and still are) old school engineering but it's interesting to see all the wheels / pulleys / cables inside and how they work.
February 4, 20206 yr Author As I remember, (Old information)one can actually back up a plane with reversers, but not used or allowed. In fact, If you use FS Passengers, there is a penalty if used below 60 knots. But once used on Xplane11 I was pleasantly surprised of the "feeling" of being able to use them as in real life. It does make a difference on the Sim Immersion. Edited February 4, 20206 yr by cobo
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