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Interesting, because the config file shows stall speed as 60 KTAS for full flaps, and 67 for flaps up.

I like this aircraft, but I have noticed in replays of my landings, I'm touching down on all 3 gear at the same time. This happens even at 1/2 flap settings and just above stall speed. Is this normal for the Aztec? It could just be me, but the landings are usually very smooth and no bounce, like you would get in a real aircraft if you tried to touch down too fast.

I got the upgrade for FSX. Love the GTN 750 integration, makes this a plausable cross country aircraft. I thought the upgrade should have been about $26 at the current exchange rates, but ended up costing $32. A bit steep, but it is a good aircraft.

That's it! Somehow I missed the SFDS switch (actually, I thought it was already on). Thanks, WarpD and Caribpilot.

There are a couple of clickspots at the bottom of the standby attitude indicator, but they don't seem to do anything.

Everything else seems to be there and work ok, but the standby attitude indicator is blank. I read through all the documentation, but didn't find anything. I reset the avionics switch, cycled the generators, and tried every other switch I could find.I tried re-installing, but no change. Am I missing something? Dale

ExNusquam is exactly right on the climb speeds. Remember to switch from knots to mach no on the speed control as soon as you get around mach .56. As I recall, you can also use IAS instead of FLC and adjust the speeds to the above schedule. The FMC has a neat feature in the performance pages - after you have done all the other entries, go back to Fuel and type "FUEL". It will calculate the needed fuel based on the flight plan. Caution - be sure to check the enroute weather and enter the winds, especially if there is a head wind.

I have to vote for the Real Air Duke Turbine V2. It's a great plane as it comes and you can always add the F1 GTN 750 later. The Majestic Q400 Dash 8 is a great plane, but is more like an airliner and requires a learning curve to master the systems and procedures. The Carenado C90 Kingair is nowhere near as accurate a turboprop model, but I do enjoy flying it. Great frame rates and Carenado does an outstanding job on the textures. A couple more are the Flysimware Cessna 441 and their MU2. Their visuals don't match Carenado, but they have a good model of the Garret turboprop and both planes fly well.

I have had the CH Throttle Quadrant for about 7 years, fly with it at least 5 times a week, and have had no problems. I do not use the CH software, but use FSUIPC (registered) to set the axis assignments, including reverse thrust for jets. If it broke, I would order another one immediately. Dale

With Bert's mods and the GTN 750 installed, I like this airplane. Flown in the normal flight envelope of a business jet, I think the flight model is very good. The autopilot has some quirks, but I have been able to get it to level at pre-selected altitudes and follow GPS courses and do a number of approaches. The electrical system is certainly not correct and the documentation leaves much to be desired, but i still enjoy flying the 850.

Milviz makes a B55 Baron, which is much better than the default. Not sure if they will work with the Reality XP gages.

I get very good fps on my system. It's complex enough you need to spend some time reading the manual, especially if you start cold and dark. Some people don't like the night lighting on the panel, and the exterior strobe lights seem to flash at too high a frequency. If you use the "ready to start" configuration, it empties the left fuel tank which causes the APU to shut off. Not a big deal, just fill the tank and restart the APU. The flight model seems to be correct and the autopilot works as it should. There's no autothrottle, just as on the real aircraft. I still fly this one quite often on short to medium flights.

This aircraft really needs a 2d popup for the radios and the autopilot.

Thanks David!

I'm back again with another question. The RMI gage always has a red flag and points to the bottom of the case, even when VOR is selected for both needles, and a VOR is in range, and the correct frequency is entered in NAV 1 and 2. I do get a proper indication on the EHSI and the DME readout is correct. When I select ADF, the needles point to the top of the case and the red flag is still present, even when a NDB is in range and the correct frequency is entered in the ADF radio. Inverter and avionic switches are on and the above takes place at altitude. Am I missing something?

The f4 menu doesn't mention the RCS switches, simply retard the throttles to 10% reverse, the return them to idle. Confusing, to say the least

Ok, finally had some time early this morning and went through everything again. The problem seems to be my CH Throttle Quadrant, which is programmed through FSUIPC. As David suggested, taking the throttle out, and only using the keyboard, I was able to get both engines started. I did a successful flight from KPTK to KPIT, starting with cold & dark. Everything worked except I still cannot get the engines back to locked prior to shut down, even using only the keyboard. Not sure if others are having similar problems, but this start and shutdown procedure seems way too finicky. I actually had a couple of hours in the right seat of a MU2, many years ago, and I don't remember it being this difficult in the actual aircraft. Thanks to everyone for the help.

Thanks to all who have tried to help. I've got a full day today (I volunteer at the Air Force Museum), but I will try again tomorrow, using the above suggestions.

Thanks David. Went through the whole thing as you suggested (several times) SRL switches - on Red fuel valve switches - open Inverter -on Start Switch - RH Grnd Engine/prop - checked lock Throttle - checked idle Condition lever - checked taxi position unfeather switch - on Start RH engine - gets to 1200 rpm, but doesn't start I'm totally frustrated with this aircraft. I have the 441 and have no problems starting it, but I'm getting tired of fooling with the MU-2B. I think I'll just push it into the hanger and forget about it for awhile.

Ok, managed to get it in the ready to start mode by first loading a default aircraft and shutting down everything. But, now I can't get it to start. The props are locked, I follow the checklist and can get the right engine to crank to 1200 rpm, then nothing. Throttles are at idle, condition levers at taxi.

Hi, When I load the MU-2b in FSX, then go to Maintenance panel (Shift 1), and select Ready to start or all systems off, nothing happens. If I reload the aircraft, the engines are still running. If I exit FSX, restart, and reload the MU-2b, the engines are still running. I get a click spot when I try to select ready to start. I can fly the aircraft in default engines running, with everything apparently working as it should. However, at the end of the flight, when I am ready shut down the engines, I cannot get get the engines to go into locked. I make sure the condition levers are in taxi, retard the throttle to 10% reverse and then back to idle, but the engine still shows "unlocked". Any help would be appreciated.

Bummer on the radar. Yes, I hear the beacon above the sound of the engines. I finally turned it off in mid flight and the sound stopped. I'll have to check my FSX sound settings, maybe I have a slider too high.

Hi, Just purchased the Mu-2B, and have only done one quick flight, but I have a question - I cannot find a way to turn on the radar. I am using the GNS 530 model, the avionics switches, generator switches and the inverter switch are all on. On the video, it appears he just turns the knob on the lower left to standby and later, to on. I can't find a click spot anywhere on the radar. I know you went to a lot of effort to get the sounds right, but the rotating beacon is going to drive me crazy! I'm going to look for a way to lower the volume. Dale

I see on the Carenado Facebook page, they have announced the start of a new project - a Citation CJ2. This might indicate some people have finished the Hawker and moved on.

Unless you are going to do extreme overclocking, there are cheaper and simpler ways to cool the processor. I use a Noctua NH-d14, which is a air cooler, and easily clock a I7 3770K to 4.5 ghz. The only downside is that it requires a lot of space inside the case. Anytime you pump liquid, there is a chance of a leak developing. Dale