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Post by leutnantwerner on Apr 11, 2017 3:44:10 GMT -5
Unfortunately not on my systems, and I have kept my fingers away from the original Cv-340 gauges code. 1) So I dowloaded a "factory" fresh Cv340 "United" basepack from our CC webside. 2) I made a manual install, by directing the installer to a temporary directory. 3) I removed all gauges, effects, sounds, panels and the aircraft directory of a previous install from my FS2004 simulation. 4) Then moved all the stuff from the temp to the FS2004. 5) Started Fs2004, load the default scenario with the Cessna and switched off all, to get a cold and dark aircraft. 6) Changed to Cv-340, selected the overhead panel. The fuel booster pump switches, at center upper section, pointing up, indicating "OFF". 7) Selected engine one left, set magneto one to "Both" and activated the center starter switch, pointing now down. 8) Waited about 5 seconds, watched the left prop while turning and moved the mixture handle from full lean to full rich. 9) The starter switch fliped automaticly to the "OFF" position, rpm jumps shortly up to 1000 and then drops to idle, 800 I think. 10) Watched the engine running steady and waited after the smoke cleared. That's it, clean engine start without booster pumps. So, what have I have done wrong? While I write this now, may be I should have moved the magneto to the "OFF" position? Cheers Bernie
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Apr 11, 2017 9:27:34 GMT -5
You are not supposed to touch the mixture levers (your copilot does that). Refer to the Checklist or panel manual for the correct way to start the engines.
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Post by Bjoern on Apr 11, 2017 10:39:07 GMT -5
And I have taken that into account in the coding, so it works in both sims. Probably using a query for the value of the "fuel weight per gallon" A. variable, right?
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Apr 11, 2017 12:00:27 GMT -5
In this case I didn't. I just had to add code to turn *off* the starter when needed, which isn't needed for FS9. I did use that trick for the Notepads though.
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Post by leutnantwerner on Apr 11, 2017 13:52:44 GMT -5
Sorry for unknowingly cheating. Cheers Bernie
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Post by leutnantwerner on Apr 17, 2017 11:40:29 GMT -5
After several attemps, to make the short nose Cv440 by squeezing the long nose in Z-direction, I finally did it right, I hope: Adding 3 more rows of vertices, new nose gear bay and modified gear doors. Put back the old muffler and we would have a fine Cv340. Cheers Bernie
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Post by Al on Apr 17, 2017 13:13:34 GMT -5
Very nicely done Bernie. So will the 340 be a part of the eventual release?
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Apr 17, 2017 13:22:34 GMT -5
Looking good!
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Post by Bjoern on Apr 18, 2017 3:23:10 GMT -5
Didn't some 340s also have the longer nose later in their lives?
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Post by Maarten on Apr 18, 2017 7:18:22 GMT -5
She looks beautiful, Bernie. Absolutely amazing.
Are you also planning a button nose radar version of the 340 and 440? And perhaps (I'm aware that I am overasking :/ ) a shortnose 340 with the 440 nacelles and the original sliding 340 service door left aft? Would be great for the modified KLM and Martin's Air Charter 340's (would give me a great opportunity to make some KLM, MAC and perhaps ALM repaints.
Bjoern, you are correct. Some 340's indeed had the longer (440) nose later on.
Cheers, Maarten
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Apr 18, 2017 10:23:29 GMT -5
Yep, for example all of United's 340s got radar relatively early, as did all of their fleet.
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Post by leutnantwerner on Apr 19, 2017 2:32:18 GMT -5
Thanks! Maarten, the one you see in my upper pictures is an upgraded 340's. There was an upgrade kit available regarding the engine and the muffler, but I don't know how the could strengthen the fuselage because of the greater t/o weight.
My rear door, left, is already the swing/fold door type. After studying some pictures, there must be two ways to open the door:
Because the door is fixed by two long swing arms, it can be opened normaly, but with an limited angle when the door front edge touches the fuselage. Second, there must be a lever to release the swing arms from the front edge of the door, so that the door can pulled in and push to front. So it fits snugly with the inside against the fuselage.
I think that this was a bit difficult for the flight attendant, they used this only for longer parking. I prefer this method on my plane.
A button nose on a 440 should be quite rare.
Cheers Bernie
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Post by leutnantwerner on Apr 19, 2017 3:25:52 GMT -5
Maarten, nice idea about an repaint of the KLM livery! I still have this old one: The very first Lufthansa from 1955, D-ACEF: And finally a C-131B: Cheers Bernie
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Post by Maarten on Apr 19, 2017 8:52:28 GMT -5
Hi Bernie, With a bit of luck (health, energy, time, skill) I can do three repaints based on the 340 (with the original nacelles and exhausts; pre-July 1954 KLM PH-TGx registration, post-July 1954 KLM PH-CGx registration, pre-1956 KLM West Indies), and six based on the 440 (all KLM 340's were converted to 440's with the exception of the aft left-hand-service door which remained a sliding one; hence my question ; post 1956 KLM, post 1956 KLM WI, 1958 KLM (PH-CGD), 1960 KLM (diagonal stripes on fin and rudder), 1964 Martin's Air Charter (ex-KLM PH-CGD) and ALM post 1964. Just an idea yet. I have done similar KLM liveries for JBK's DC-4 and DC-6. Bit of work but fun work (if succesfull). The screenies you posted are great. I recognize Jaap de Baare's KLM repaint. Cheers, Maarten
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Post by cgold on May 28, 2017 14:19:03 GMT -5
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