Problems Getting Started with PC-12

[Buzz71 3]

Hi everyone.

I  have returned to flight sim after an absence and have decided to branch out from my usual aircraft (RealAir Turbine Duke). I am currently still using Prepar3d v4.

I've purchased the Carenado PC-12 but am struggling with setup.  My two main issues - I can't seem to install the GTN750, and I have not been able to find how to set the aircraft to default cold and dark setup.

I own the F1 GTN750 - have recently migrated it to F1Complete.  I've run both the exe file and used the F1complete installer.  Every time I start the aircraft though the original panels are still there and the GTN750 is not present.

I have done some searching around but yet to find an answer.  I am probably missing something obvious but grateful for any assistance.

Thanks

[Bert Pieke 7,584]

1. In the P12 aircraft folder, there is an exe that you need to run to select the GTN.

It is called something like F1GTN...exe

You should not be using the F1 GTN installer.

2. If you push shift+2, 3, 4, 5 etc, you come to a window that allows you to select Cold & Dark.

 

Edited May 13, 2020 by Bert Pieke

[Buzz71 3]

F1GTN750PC12.exe ? I've run this three times and no change.

I've also tried Shift 1 through 9 and nothing pops up.

 

Baffled!

[Buzz71 3]

I tried the all-white livery instead and it was installed there ... very strange.

Still not able to set cold and dark though.

 

[Bert Pieke 7,584]

29 minutes ago, Buzz71 said:

I tried the all-white livery instead and it was installed there ... very strange.

Still not able to set cold and dark though.

 

What do you get with shift+8 and shift+9?

Have you made changes to the aircraft.cfg file?

 

[Buzz71 3]

ok I followed the procedures checklist to shut down the aircraft and then saved it as a scenario when shut down, I guess that will have to suffice.

Nothing with Shift 8, 9 or any number.

I did not manually change the aircaft.cfg file.  Only thing I can think of was that when trying to learn the PMDG737-800 I followed the Angle of Attack training package and wiped virtually all P3D key commands to avoid conflicts with FSUIPC.

[JustanotherPilot 219]

Lodge a ticket with Carenado, they're pretty good with support.

[Buzz71 3]

Hi all ... next problem 😞

So I followed the shutdown procedure and saved it in the shutdown state.  I am now attempting to start from cold and dark first time.  I am following the checklist but cannot start the aircraft.

I have "Prop Low P" warning on the CAWS.  When I hit the starter, the NG slowly spools to 12 then stabilises ... never reaches the 13-20 required to move condition lever to ground idle.

Baffled again ... sigh.

[mgr 29]

Hi,

See this topic, it's a small bug:

Marcel

 

 

Edited May 16, 2020 by mgr

[Buzz71 3]

Thanks Marcel.  I think the ignition on/auto was the issue.  I also had some FSUIPC throttle conflicts which I resolved.

I still can't access any Carenado menus or the like by using Shift +7 or any other number.  Is there any way to restore these commands?

I submitted a ticket to Carenado support 48 hours ago but no response yet (other than the email acknowledging the ticket).

[Buzz71 3]

Thanks all for the assistance.  I have finally managed to restore the Shift+num menus.  Carenado never got back to me but engine start and menu issues resolved.

I have just installed "Bert's mod" v60 and it is working brilliantly - thanks very much.

My one remaining issue is I am having all sorts of problems with takeoff before engaging AP, just wants to go vertical on me and holding elevator trim down appears to do nothing.