A bit of feedback from a RW KA350 pilot
-
- Posts: 50
- Joined: Sat Jan 04, 2020 7:54 pm
Re: A bit of feedback from a RW KA350 pilot
By possible, do you mean not programmed like that, or just because of the fact that both actions require the use of the same mouse simultaneously? Because a scroll-up on the Prop Gov switch will solve that particular issue. I have been doing the button assigned, but a thought struck me now which turned out to be the case: I had not set "repeat while held" for that assignment.
-
- Posts: 658
- Joined: Sun May 11, 2014 11:49 am
Re: A bit of feedback from a RW KA350 pilot
Because of both actions. It won't work as expected if you scroll the wheel to keep the switch up, because it should not remain up, that's a glitch,
We try to avoid keeping hold switches UP because it's pretty easy to forget them in that position, causing more trouble than solutions.
It seems that more than one of these types reacts to wheel, we would have to change that in future releases.
Thanks for pointing that out.
Tomas
We try to avoid keeping hold switches UP because it's pretty easy to forget them in that position, causing more trouble than solutions.
It seems that more than one of these types reacts to wheel, we would have to change that in future releases.
Thanks for pointing that out.
Tomas
-
- Posts: 50
- Joined: Sat Jan 04, 2020 7:54 pm
Re: A bit of feedback from a RW KA350 pilot
Hmm, I regret pointing that out now 

-
- Posts: 658
- Joined: Sun May 11, 2014 11:49 am
Re: A bit of feedback from a RW KA350 pilot
Ok, I don't want to make you feel sad...We'll keep the wheel for a while then.
Tomas

Tomas
-
- Posts: 17
- Joined: Mon Feb 17, 2020 8:41 pm
Re: A bit of feedback from a RW KA350 pilot
Hi Ken and Tomas,
thank you very much for your efforts finding solutions! And I must beg your pardon regarding the ADI scale, I have mixed it up with the PL Fusion flight deck. I was in our PL21 King Air yesterday and your ADI is spot on. So, my apologies again!
Regarding the FMS mode in the FMA, yes, it only happens on take-off. So, if you are on the ground and below flight speed (would have to look up the threshold) you can select HDG and Pitch +10.0, both will capture and be shown in green, and arm FMS1 and ALTS, both shown in white. When you lift off, even on the exact departure track, FMS will not capture (become green) before the aircraft has passed 400 ft AGL (we actually make a call-out then "FMS captures"). Of course, on an approach or go-around the FMS will stay captured below 400 ft.
Best regards,
Markus
thank you very much for your efforts finding solutions! And I must beg your pardon regarding the ADI scale, I have mixed it up with the PL Fusion flight deck. I was in our PL21 King Air yesterday and your ADI is spot on. So, my apologies again!
Regarding the FMS mode in the FMA, yes, it only happens on take-off. So, if you are on the ground and below flight speed (would have to look up the threshold) you can select HDG and Pitch +10.0, both will capture and be shown in green, and arm FMS1 and ALTS, both shown in white. When you lift off, even on the exact departure track, FMS will not capture (become green) before the aircraft has passed 400 ft AGL (we actually make a call-out then "FMS captures"). Of course, on an approach or go-around the FMS will stay captured below 400 ft.
Best regards,
Markus
-
- Posts: 50
- Joined: Sat Jan 04, 2020 7:54 pm
-
- Posts: 17
- Joined: Mon Feb 17, 2020 8:41 pm
Re: A bit of feedback from a RW KA350 pilot
Hi again!
Just another minor observation (and I double checked on the real aircraft), the OVERSPEED WARNING cannot be tested until the Avionics Master is on (reflected in the Beechcraft "Before Taxi" checklist).
I also noted that, when the props are in feather, in external view the props show both a flat disc (with the two white tip stipes facing forward) and the coarse pitch prop blades. Don't know if that is rather a bug or a feature. Though normally the props can only eihter be feathered or in fine pitch.
On the RTU, the selector box will time-out and revert to COM1 recall frequency after about 5 seconds.
I don't know if I mentioned it, but the GND COM switch should automatically turn off when the avionics are switched on.
And the tool tip for the pitch setting indicates negative values for pitch up FD indications and positive values for negative pitch - you might want to shift that around when you have the time.
Best regards,
Markus
Just another minor observation (and I double checked on the real aircraft), the OVERSPEED WARNING cannot be tested until the Avionics Master is on (reflected in the Beechcraft "Before Taxi" checklist).
I also noted that, when the props are in feather, in external view the props show both a flat disc (with the two white tip stipes facing forward) and the coarse pitch prop blades. Don't know if that is rather a bug or a feature. Though normally the props can only eihter be feathered or in fine pitch.
On the RTU, the selector box will time-out and revert to COM1 recall frequency after about 5 seconds.
I don't know if I mentioned it, but the GND COM switch should automatically turn off when the avionics are switched on.
And the tool tip for the pitch setting indicates negative values for pitch up FD indications and positive values for negative pitch - you might want to shift that around when you have the time.
Best regards,
Markus
-
- Posts: 658
- Joined: Sun May 11, 2014 11:49 am
Re: A bit of feedback from a RW KA350 pilot
Hi Markus,
Regards,
Tomas
Noted. Thanks!Just another minor observation (and I double checked on the real aircraft), the OVERSPEED WARNING cannot be tested until the Avionics Master is on (reflected in the Beechcraft "Before Taxi" checklist).
Will check that. Thanks!I also noted that, when the props are in feather, in external view the props show both a flat disc (with the two white tip stipes facing forward) and the coarse pitch prop blades. Don't know if that is rather a bug or a feature. Though normally the props can only eihter be feathered or in fine pitch.
Noted,thanks. I understand you mean when RTU is displaying main page, right?On the RTU, the selector box will time-out and revert to COM1 recall frequency after about 5 seconds.
Yes, thanks. That is already fixed in the incoming SP. Actually it turns off when Battery switch turns On.I don't know if I mentioned it, but the GND COM switch should automatically turn off when the avionics are switched on.
Noted, thanks!And the tool tip for the pitch setting indicates negative values for pitch up FD indications and positive values for negative pitch - you might want to shift that around when you have the time.
Regards,
Tomas
-
- Posts: 17
- Joined: Mon Feb 17, 2020 8:41 pm
Re: A bit of feedback from a RW KA350 pilot
Hi Tomas,
yes, I mean when the RTU is on the mai (top) page. That's when the selector box will time-out and revert the COM1 PRESET/RECALL (the right) field.
And, yes, you are right, the GND COM turns off with the battery ON.
I will be flying our PL21 aircraft all next week and see, if I forgot to mention anything.
Anything you would like me to check?
Best regards and thank you for all your work on this aircraft!!
Markus
yes, I mean when the RTU is on the mai (top) page. That's when the selector box will time-out and revert the COM1 PRESET/RECALL (the right) field.
And, yes, you are right, the GND COM turns off with the battery ON.
I will be flying our PL21 aircraft all next week and see, if I forgot to mention anything.
Anything you would like me to check?
Best regards and thank you for all your work on this aircraft!!
Markus
-
- Posts: 17
- Joined: Mon Feb 17, 2020 8:41 pm
Re: A bit of feedback from a RW KA350 pilot
After having finally flown our PL21 aircraft again for a whole week, I can confirm that on our's the PFD's visible pitch latter goes from +10° to -10° only when the aircraft is at 0° pitch. We do have and IFIS/SVS upgrade and I am not sure if this increased "scale" came with the upgrade. I know there are other "scales" out there as well.
Regards,
Markus
Regards,
Markus