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Finally had a chance to recreate from the saved point. It worked, without a hitch. Although I do wonder if there is a bit of an issue where if you don't complete to process such that it goes through the after takeoff check and so forth that it does hang. But, if you don't panic it works fine.

Ha, yes. I freely admit my error. But really couldn't get it to move again using the arrows. I'll try to land again when I can and report back after a proper go around unless you say it's a known issue (which I would doubt). While I still prefer the voice versions, I still like flying this bird with your enhancements.

Howdy all, First, I know this product is older than that old, but I pulled the MD-11 and the FS2Crew add-on out last night for the first time in awhile. Second, I searched this and found another thread but it seemed to get hung up on how it got into GA mode, not getting out. I'm trying to figure out what I did wrong procedurally that I couldn't get the software to advance. Here's what happened: While on final, I accidentally hit my mapped red button and it started the go around sequence. I panicked because it started pulling flaps up at low speed, and I didn't want to stall. Eventually got it stable and flying on the GA path I wanted and went to re-set up the approach. No dice. Couldn't get the FS2Crew to budge into a different mode using the arrows and neither green nor red button did anything. Had to land all alone (sad face). As an additional data point, my GA was a bit of a mess, so I was definitely not doing the correct procedure. So, my question is: does anyone know if FS2Crew will automatically advance back to approach? If so, what's the trigger event that I blew? I guess it's also possible that I crashed the add-on, as it didn't seem to be otherwise working, Although, it did work when I landed and called to disarm slides, so i don't think that's it. Any thoughts? I suppose it could also be a bug where it hangs in GA mode, but I'm betting on pilot error as the mostly likely cause. Thanks in advance. Doug

So, I had a failure of an engine fire. (Cause could have been pilot error, but that's not the question). So, had the alarm go off, pulled the level, discharged the bottle, performed the remaining checklist items.... and nothing. Flame continued unabated and I didn't burn up. Is the extinguishing of the fire modeled/ animated? Clearly burning into a a crisp isn't since I kept flying on one engine with flames from the other one to see what would happen. i would be nice to know if they simulated the recovery as well as the failure. Anyone else had something similar?

Howdy, Gents. Been on an extended hiatus from simming, but was getting back into it. I've been getting back to it, but have been having weird errors with Linda. The error I get is: config-hid:LUA:3 attempt to index field 068E00510 (a nil Value). This started when I tried to update the Majestic Q400 module. I then updated Linda to 2.6.3, and then reprogrammed the Default aircraft. The default aircraft worked fine. I then tried both the Majestic q400 and the MD11 and got the same error. Not sure what to do here. I use a Saitek Yoke, an old rudder pedal that gets recognized as a joystick, a v1 VRI MCP and a VRI "push button" panel. (This last thing reads as a joystick, BTW, and seems to work fine.

I am an avid Md11 flyer. While Linda is awesome, the MD11 has its limitations with what you can do. For instance, I still haven't gotten the minimums rotary to work. The plane is old and doesn't have some of the same features as others. That said, I haven't had any game stopper problems between Linda and the bird.

I do have the backups. I do like the newer version though and wouldn't mind checking it to try and isolate the problem. What is a "Range Check Error" and what are the symptoms I would expect with it?

Howdy gents, It's been awhile; been away from simming. So, I recently got back into it and have been troubleshooting some hardware issues and decided to install 2.5.7. Seems to work great. Although, when I load it, it says "Range Check Error". I use an VRInsight MCP I, a VR Insight MSPanel and CH Eclipse yoke. They all seem to work, so I'm not sure where the error is fun or how to isolate it. Thanks in advance for any trouble shooting advice.

I tried to map the light knobs on the panel to some dials on the VRInsight Multi-panel and I get runaway light switches. It's very strange, actually.

Howdy all, been awhile since I posted here. I'm trying to troubleshoot why my MD-11 autopilot disconnects in cruise. I know the usual reasons: some sort of overly sensitive yoke input of axis or button push. I'm fairly certain it's not an axis blip since I don't have this problem in other birds. My suspicions are this is button push, like a button I have that pulls the throttle to idle. Could that cause the AP to cut off? Any other thoughts on what could cause that to happen if not an axis blip?

I will be bitterly disappointed and it will likely ruin my Christmas if the 747 2.0 gets a subforum before the DC-6. While we're at it, the Jetstream, the greatest geared turboprop simulation ever, needs its own forum, not left in the backwater sharing space with lesser, FS9 compatible add-ons.

Hello, I have returned to the MD-11 after many years away from this bird and am wondering where I can find this text file. Thanks!

I think saying its EOL is a little much. They do still support it, they just aren't going to be developing new patches or packs or updates for it. I didn't fly this plane for a very long time (over 2 years) but have flown it a fair bit in the last month. What a wonderful, wonderful bird.

Good excuse. I looked at it because I've been an owner in the past and twins with the higher useful load I need to transport wife and kids are more affordable than single sixes and the like (on a purchase basis, not necessarily upkeep).

Kyle, out of curiosity, if you won't answer hours (and I agree with you that hours aren't the greatest indicator of ability), do you have an MEL? I'm PPL-SEL-I, thought about getting the multi, but never did it. Is is worth the having, if you did it?

I had this problem this weekend, and this was very helpful. Does anyone know: is this a quirk of the sim, or does the real bird do this?

This has already been asked to death. Please learn to use the search function. :smiley:

and 2D panels.

I demand a failure mode: flat tires, chains coming off, cracked frame!

Thanks. This could easily be a PEBKAC error, so this is an excuse to revisit the bird and wheel it out of the virtual hangar for a couple flights.

I haven't flown MD-11 in a fair while, but my recollection was that when I tried to fly it with the A/T on through approach it would try to re-accelerate on landing roll after I applied the brakes. Maybe I was doing something wrong?

The Coolsky DC-9 is a handful too. That's been my bird of choice lately. For some reason, though, I seem to recall RSR making a vague reference to adding tools to the DC-6 to aid engine management. I don't think he meant anything as intricate as the virtual engineer on the Concorde, but something along that line.

You mean "routes I've actually done in my bug smasher" Depending on my mood, I do routes around the N.E. (KDCA-KHPN, for example) or S.W. (e.g., KSAN-KPSP) or I seek out the worst weather possible and fly there.

I saw that, and I read about it and that definitely piqued my interest in the bird. I'm not adverse to time compression per se, it just takes a lot of the interest out in terms of monitoring progress, flight planning, etc. And yes, I know you can use a T7 or 747 to fly 200 NM, but, it just feels weird. (I also like the fuel management issue you have to watch in the 747 as the center tanks empty and you switch configuration. That doesn't happen in short flights.) Truth be told, the plane I fly the most is still the J41. I can plan, start and take off in 20 minutes, do a flight of say 30 minutes, fly a second leg, and then shutdown and be done in 90 minutes or so. I've only recently re-started flying the NGX and one of my other favorite planes, a DC-9 from someone else. I would fly the latter more if there was an FS2Crew for it.

I wouldn't say this is the same as the Dash, given that they seemed to have been further along on this. My recollection is the Dash was yanked because it turned out to be more complicated than anticipated. (I'm paraphrasing/condensing, but Robert answered some Q&A and said something to that effect, noting that they still would like to do it. (My suspicion is probably not because of Majestic, but who knows. Too bad, I would buy it.)) I think they were further along on the DC-6 before it kind of got bumped by the other products. Too bad, really. As awesome as the T7 and 747.2 may be, I just can't justify buying (any more) long haul aircraft given my time available. Probably will by the DC-6.