Reversible Props

[kbolt43]

I'm trying to mod the aircraft.cfg file for a Rebuplic Seabee to re-create the reversible prop capability many of them had. So far have not been able to do it. :banghead: Anyone else run into this yet??? I'm hoping someone else has already done this. I have the Seebee flying pretty close to the way I want it except for the prop issue.
Thanks in advance. :mixedsmi:
kbolt43

[fliger747]

There was a thread on this issue a few months ago in this forum. Various methods have been used, with equally varied results and side effects.

Try spooling back through the threads here.

Cheers: t.

[kbolt43]

Found this and will try it tomorrow
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?t=42912&page=2
Thanks for the tip :wavey:

[win232]

this might be what you are looking for?

Hi, most people say that you can not have reverse pitch props with a piston engine in fs9. Well I found a way to do it without all the fancy gauges.

Step 1

Find a aircraft that needs reverse pitch props and go to its aircraft.cfg file.

I will use the soh b-26k as a example, but this should work for all constant speed prop aircraft. Go to the prop section and find the this:

prop_reverse_available = 1
minimum_on_ground_beta = 1
minimum_reverse_beta = -14

If the section is already like this, leave it, if not change to the above values.

Step 2

Next go to
beta_max = 65
Now take that value (minus 1 + make it a negative #) and put it in the
beta_feather =
Area.
(If there is no feather value they will need to be added)

Step 3

Now the
beta_feather =
Should look like this
beta_feather = -64
That’s it for the soh b-26k but for other aircraft you must make sure that the
power_absorbed_cf =
Has a value of 0.1 or higher (I recommend 0.1) if not props will go out of control.

Step 4 test!

Use the steps below to test while aircraft is at a standstill. If it moves backwards you did it!
(Note: make sure aircraft is not overloaded before testing)

Use in the sim

To make the props reverse do these following steps:
1. Once on ground hit Ctrl + F1. (Or move prop pitch lever all the way back)
2. Then hold Ctrl + F2 and increase throttle to takeoff power.
3. To return props to normal hit Ctrl + F4. (Or move prop pitch lever all the way foreword)
4. That’s it!

pm me if you have problems.

[kbolt43]

Thanks for the detail in your response. At the moment I am in Calif, but will be back home in about 10 days to try your solution. I have gotten pretty close with some other things I have tried and can't wait to try yours when I get back.

My father had a Seabee years ago and we all enjoyed its capabilities, although we all joked that it did "everything at 75-80 including stall!" I know that's a bit of a stretch, but we had fun. Seeing the Twinbee in more recent years and also seeing the Goose is being built again with turboprop options is great. Perhaps some of these might show up as high quality sim aircraft someday.... Again, thanks. :applause: