Flyboy_Pete

Isn't the adjustment knob found on smaller aircrafts RA just to be able to set the bug for an accurate decision height? What else would you need to adjust? The RA is not dependant on BARO like the main ALT, is it?

Same issue here from "day one". Only solution I use is to check the feathered/unfeathered condition before starting the left engine.

Are you starting FSX with all the "out-of-the-box" default settings in the "Free Flight" section? At first I had loads of problems with the J41 because I had saved one of my own flights and marked it as "default flight", and that was loading in the "Free Flight" screen from then on. Since going back to the original settings in "Free Flight", the J41 never gives me trouble. I think that's mentioned in the tutorial somewhere. I have one of my flights in the J41 saved as "up-in-the-air", so that I can quickly brush up on landings or test out things that I have not tried before. Each time that I load it, I immediately have to check the flight config of the J41, such as setting up the auto pilot etc. but it always settles down with no burned engines or nasty stuff like that. Make sure that you set your "Condition Levers" to "Full-Forward" before you load the saved flight, as the J41 does not like anything less than 96% on the RPMs, which the "Condition Levers" (prop lever if you are using a throttle quadrant) control. You will definitely BURN your engines if you are in "Taxi" mode on the "Condition Levers" while in flight.

Thanks for that Bart. I just "Googled" it, and it came up #8. Never thought of looking before. Looks very interesting. We might "find" some more features that are implimented. The "Improved" model is very nice too. I wonder if we will get the "upgrade" in the J41 ?? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: .... [ just kidding! ]

Thanks for the info Gregg. Where you have created a 'blank' space near the detants, was that through the FSX controller menu, or is that only workable using FSUIPC? I have not purchased FSUIPC as yet, but it seems like a very useful program for the larger aircraft.

G'day J41 "People" B) I have recently bought myself a Saitek Yoke and Throttle Quadrant, and it sure seems a better controller than a 'stick' for flying the J41 with, especially the longer travel you get with the levers, makes adjusting those Garrets an easier task. I have set the throttle lever to engage F2 when I pull the lever past idle (it has a button there for those that don't know), but as mentioned in a previous post, I just get "Full Reverse" and then a nasty jump into the "forward thrust' range when returning the lever to idle. Would the program 'FSUIPC' be of any help with this situation? What works for you guys? Pete.

And when you kinda want some more 'get-up-and-go', try "Turbo-Charging" it (look through this forum for 'howto' details). That makes it one fast bird! The mods are easy to do.

G'day Jikul. Another point to note: To tune the NAV1 just push the big button in the bottom left of the GNS530 labelled - "Push C/V", as that gives the focus to tune in the NAV1 freqs. Push the same button to go back to COM1. Pete.

Thanks for sharing Andreas. Happy Flights.

Yes, nice touches aren't they.

Hey John, the PMDG tutorial on page 63 has a taxi check list and item #2 on the list is "ARM the spoilers". I think that these are needed incase of an aborted takeoff. @Bluepilot76 -- one other thing that might make the TOCWS go off could be your FLOWS setting (the dials just above the Condition Levers) they need to be set to 3 or less for takeoff -- See page 69 of the AOM.

Hey guys. If you can't raise "Bliksimpie" with a PM, then PM me, and I will send you a link to the files he sent me. It's a great fix that he did. Pete.

Welcome. It's easy done, especially when you have lots of aircraft installed. Have a great flight ...

Good that you get a flight without any problems. That way you know that it's unlikely to be an install issue. As has been advised previously on this forum, you need to have the original default situation aircraft in the FSX start menu to get this complex aircraft to behave itself. I personally prefer to start my J41 flights with the "Tutorial Flight" by double-clicking on it, and from there, I select a new airport and or paint scheme. Then I save that for future flights, and start my J41 flights in FSX by double-clicking on the saved flight. Have you been successful with the "Tutorial Flight" by following the "PMDG_J41_PILOT_TUTORIAL"? That will teach you most of what you need to know to have a successful flight. Even then, the J41 has some "tricks" up her sleeve! There is lots of excellent info to be found in this forum, if you go looking. Happy flights ...

Are you pushing the TOCTS before entering the runway? That will tell you if all is Ok for take-off - see the PMDG J41 Pilot Intro on page 56. Have you set the "anti-skid" brakes to "On" - see the PMDG J41 Pilot Intro on page 61. The Amber Light, what one are you referring to?