Hi Charlie,
Just downloaded this beauty a few seconds ago.
Checked the AP section of config file and looks different to yours on my original download. Did you swap it out entirely ?
Also, are you getting the default afterburner effect ? or is there a need for a modification ?
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I also had issues getting the FC radar to appear. What I think worked is clicking on the round black knob to "standby" and leave it for a bit while it warms up and then it can be turned on.I finally got the AP to work but not the radar. I know where the fire control and radar panels are located but the power and other knobs will not function. Am I missing something? A gauge perhaps........Need a Marine paint!
What did you do to get the AP to work? I am going crazy to figure out why it just won't engage, which is disappointing. If I could just get it to hold an altitude that would do a lot, but even using the manual keys, e.g. "z" for AP master and then Ctrl + Z for Alt Hold it refuses to engage. I wonder if there is a setting in the gauge.cab I could alter to find some solution?
Jankees has more great paints coming - like his choices!
Striker, listen, and you listen close: flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle, just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes.
I swapped out the entire [Autopilot] for the hell of it and the AB works fine without any fooling around! I'm kinda lazy, that's why I like a popup
A/P to use during the flight. The original one works fine except that you have to do some extra stuff when changing heading or altitudes.
Charlie Awaiting the new Microsoft Flight Sim and will eventually buy a new computer. Running a Chromebook for now!
@expat...my procedure for popup A/P gauge use:
Before takeoff, I position the popup gauge where I want it, then remove it. I do not enter any numbers into it yet. Just after takeoff, I pause the Sim. On the left console I turn on Master A/P switch and click on the cover over the heading Hold switch and make sure it's on. I then go over to the right console and flip on the Altitude Hold switch. Switches won't flip in Pause Mode, so you have to Un-pause quickly and then re-pause. I now popup the gauge and enter all appropriate data into the gauge. Now un-pause the Sim and click A/P on, Heading Hold on, and Altitude Hold on clicking on the gauge buttons.
Now you should be good to go for the rest of the flight. Kind of a PITA, but doing it a few times is well worth having the popup A/P Gauge.
Charlie Awaiting the new Microsoft Flight Sim and will eventually buy a new computer. Running a Chromebook for now!
Ok those are some unusual procedures but will give them a try and report back
Striker, listen, and you listen close: flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle, just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes.
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Hi,
I'm really worry to see some of you struggling with the AP features trying to use extra gauges or overwrite config parameters as I really don't see how it can work as long as you still try to use FS AP functions.
I explain my point: the Crusader's gauges includes code that hook FS's AP Event in order to reproduce the way AP was designed into the real life Crusader. When the extra AP gauge calls FS AP function, the F-8's gauge is called too and applies the same controls as it does when you use VC's switch. To my own point of view it is quite hopeless as long as we don't understand what is not ok in your situation.
Assuming the installation is OK (everything works fine I guess no weired flag around?) here are the main steps to use AP in the RFN Crusader:
1- Set the AP Master switch On (labelled as "Normal", #1) : now AP is armed
2- Check that the "Engaged" light is still out (#2), it will lite only when AP is activated (armed is not activated)
3- CHeck that Altitude AP switch don't keep in "On" position: it can't as long as AP is not activated
4- Pull your brake trigger or strike "Z" key is you prefer and if it maps with FS event :"Toggle AP master"
5- Then Check "Engaged" light lite (#2) : now tha AP is on with by default "Hold Heading" activated, switch under the cover (#3 & #4)!
6- You can use "Bank control" (#5) or activate "Altitude Hold" ( #6)
To disengage AP, you can strike again "Z" key or trigger brakes. AP master switch will stay in "On" position (still armed) but "Altitude Hold" will switch back to Off.
Note that everything above works only if the plane is not on the ground and if Parking Brakes are not set...
Regards,
Sylvain
PS : well done nastybeast! I really love the nice liveries painted by guys around here since the release
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Sylvain, very grateful you are working with some of us on a solution. I have followed your very clear instructions 100% correctly but the problem unfortunatley remains. I also remapped the Z key to AP master toggle.I'm really worry to see some of you struggling with the AP features trying to use extra gauges or overwrite config parameters as I really don't see how it can work as long as you still try to use FS AP functions.
I have just switched to another aircraft and the AP works normally. However, here is something I also found. When I press "Z" on other planes, this toggles the AP on and then when you press a second time you hear the "AP Off" warning tone. So if you press Z repeatedly, you should hear the "Off" warning tone every other time, not every time you press Z. In the RFN F-8 when I press the Z key, I hear the AP Off tone each time I press the Z key. I tried using MrZippy's method - which also did not work - and found when FS is paused, when I clicked the AP Master switch on the left console, you don't see the switch move because you are in pause, but if you hover the pointer over it the ToolTip says "on" however the AP engaged light does not come on. When I click the Alt Hold switch on the right side the tooltip pointer always says "off."
What this tells me is something in the dll coding is causing the Z command to always switch the AP to off, never to on, so it won't toggle each way both on and off. Hope that is clear!
Striker, listen, and you listen close: flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle, just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes.
Sorry if I wasn't clear on my explanation! To flick the switches, I quickly UNPAUSE the Sim, flick the switch, then PAUSE the Sim again until I do the next task.
In all, it takes about 15-20 seconds to get it set up and continue on my way! Screenshots after everything is set!
Left console
Right console
Autopilot gauge
Charlie Awaiting the new Microsoft Flight Sim and will eventually buy a new computer. Running a Chromebook for now!
Right. I am in P3D 4.5 to remind people. I have never had either of the two yellow lights lit despite doing two installs. The AP matster switch on the left console flips to "on" but no light comes on. The alt hold switch on the right console does moves but quickly flicks back to off - it never stays on and the engaged light is always unlit.
Striker, listen, and you listen close: flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle, just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes.
Charlie Awaiting the new Microsoft Flight Sim and will eventually buy a new computer. Running a Chromebook for now!
Yes - agreed - but with so many a/c coming out in multiple formats the critical mass of troubleshooting discussions are often here in the FSX forum. But will post in P3Dv4 to see if others in that format see this issue.
Striker, listen, and you listen close: flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle, just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes.
nastybeats: where can these brilliant repaints of yours be found please?
Cheers,
Priller
I am using P3Dv4.5, and I just finished installing, and trying out this fantastic aircraft from RFN. On my setup, it works fantastic. The AP operates exactly like Sylvain explains.
This is a new install, following the instructions. I have the gauges and effects folders in the P3Dv4 folder, but my simobjects folder is on a separate drive, using junction link.
I am going to ask, because I don't see where you've answered--- Are you trying to get the AP to turn on/operate when on the ground, or in the air, with gear up? As Sylvain says, it does NOT turn on, nor operate/show any action when the gear is lowered. The switches do operate as you mention, when on the ground or even when flying, if the gear is lowered. Once the gear is raised, mine operated as explained.
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Thanks Don
Been in trying it with gear up in cruise and can't get it to work.
Striker, listen, and you listen close: flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle, just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes.
. . . and it is as if my aircraft doesn't think the gear are in the up position . .
Striker, listen, and you listen close: flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle, just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes.
Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.
I have flown and worked my ass over the weekend, with this bird and I'm still learning to fight with her...
She just refuses to turn hard. No way I can outurn the AI Migs, even at high speeds (450+, is the only chance
for an opportunity gunshot). With difficulty I can make her exceed 5 Gs.
Anyway, she's really challenging to fight with and also land on carrier. Ie, I like her.
Sort of. Have engaged it and disengaged it about four times in a test flight. Once the engaged light was lit, the whole AP unit functioned correctly. The reason I am still only getting it activated intermittently seems to be with pressing the brake "." key. It's almost like having a loose wire or connection. I need to play around either holding or quick double tapping the "." key until it decides to activate. This is a very positive development!
Striker, listen, and you listen close: flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle, just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes.
shadowing work coming to and end...
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