Disconnect Ground Power Unit

[TexasGary 47]

I am trying to understand how the GPU is disconnected.  When I initially got FS2Crew for the NGXu, I called for the ground crew to disconnect the GPU right after the FO connects the buses to the APU.  But it never got disconnected.  Then I read in the manual that the GPU can’t be disconnected until the chocks are released when the countdown timer gets to 0 minutes.  But when I get to the 0 minute point, the chocks don’t disconnect.  I know I can use the FMC to manually disconnect the GPU, but can somebody please explain specifically the steps to verbally get the ground crew to do it?

 

Thanks.

[byork 2,258]

Hi Gary,

At time 0, FS2Crew will attempt to remove the chocks only if the following conditions are met:

1. Air Start Cart not connected; and,

2. APU running with the APU Generators on.

If those conditions are not met, FS2Crew will not remove the chocks.

Remember if the chocks are removed, then the GPU auto disconnects.

 

 

[TexasGary 47]

Thanks Bryan.  I think my problem is the air start cart is still connected.  Will test this weekend when I get a chance.