Two simple questions - GPS binding and ATC comms

[datter]

Hi, it's the question guy again. :)

1) Is there a default key I haven't found to bring up the GPS unit? If not what, in the long list of key options, do I bind to get this to work. Hitting TAB for instance, to open/close the GPS.

2) I've found that sometimes my ability to interact with ATC via the keyboard goes away. When I start a flight I'll hit ` to bring up the ATC window, then a number corresponding to what I want to "say" and that works as advertised. Then later on, usually after hitting S for outside views the ` key will still bring up my ATC window, but the number keys no longer work to choose a communication forcing me to click with the mouse. I also find that the - + keys stop working to zoom my view in the 3d cockpit. Sometimes it comes back for some reason, but sometimes not. Anyone else getting that?

Thank you in advance.

[JimC1702]

I occasionally get the ATC problem where I have to use the mouse to click on what I want to say. After having done that, though, it seems to resume working correctly.

For the zoom issue, just hit your BACKSPACE key. It'll reset the view and the + and - keys will resume working correctly.

Jim

[harleyman]

I had that problem running ATC on my second monitor..My only solution was to restart it..A dead ATC on finals was not good...LOL:rapture:

[srgalahad]

I had that problem running ATC on my second monitor..My only solution was to restart it..A dead ATC on finals was not good...LOL:rapture:
It's just your sim's way of saying:
"Shut up and let me fly!.. I'm about to hit the ground and I'm scared you're not in control!"


Is there a default key I haven't found to bring up the GPS unit? If not what, in the long list of key options, do I bind to get this to work. Hitting TAB for instance, to open/close the GPS.

The open/close GPS key combo may vary from aircraft to aircraft as it's a sub-panel. Depending on the order they are written into the panel.cfg it will be SHIFT+2 thru SHIFT+9. You could modify all your panel cfgs to be the same but much easier to just learn which 'number' each sub-panel uses.

Rob

[datter]

I had not considered that possibility. :)


It's just your sim's way of saying:
"Shut up and let me fly!.. I'm about to hit the ground and I'm scared you're not in control!"

Rob

[harleyman]

The funny thing is that usually I'm never in control....That was too funny SrGalaghad.....LOL :applause:

[chinookmark]

I find that if the zoom stops working, all I have to do is click on the screen with the mouse and it will work again.

[n4gix]

...or, hit the Backspace key to restore focus... :ernae:

[JoeW]

To bring up the GPS in any aircraft, Hit ALT to bring up the dropdown menu, choose View, Instrument panel, GPS.
I have my keystrokes to switch from Nav to GPS selection for navagation with the "N" key. You can do that in the 'Keyboard Commands'.
:focus:

[srgalahad]

To bring up the GPS in any aircraft, Hit ALT to bring up the dropdown menu, choose View, Instrument panel, GPS.
I have my keystrokes to switch from Nav to GPS selection for navagation with the "N" key. You can do that in the 'Keyboard Commands'.
:focus:

ALT, v, i, g ... or SHIFT+3 .... hmmm 4:1(1.5?) Shortcuts are your friend!

Better yet, on my X-52 I have the shift key mapped to the pinkie switch on the stick and the numbers 2-5 mapped to the hat on the throttle .. no fumbling for the keyboard at all. 6 & 7 are mapped elsewhere or pinkie +6/7 works too

Or if you get lucky/rich/addicted and get a second monitor, open the essentials during preflight and move them over to the second monitor. :rapture:

Rob

[SkippyBing]

The ATC 'stops' working in some instances because the focus has changed to another window. I just adopt the silent procedure until I can click it again!