Blackbird Sims / Milviz Forum Archive

Hello,
thank you for an excellent new aircraft model.

It does appear that the engine will run with the magnetos switch off
if started with Ctrl+E.

The starter switch seems not to spin the propeller, as if the engine was
locked with oil.

When skis are lowered, the aircraft takes on a sharp lean and one ski
is off the ground.

Regards, Nick.

Many Thanks for posting these observations

We do seem to have blown a cylinder in the ski hydraulics

The starter is moving the prop through a reduction gear and it spins slowly .

You are the first to note that autostarting doesn't sync up the mag switch , thanks for reporting that.

We will get these looked into and rectified

Best CJ

Very many thanks indeed.

For the record I am delighted with the aircraft model and with your very timely support.

Regards,
Nick.

Chuck Jodry wrote:The starter is moving the prop through a reduction gear and it spins slowly .

Sorry, have to agree with the OP. Something's wrong with the animation cycle.

Real DHC-2 Beaver Startup -
https://youtu.be/LywMUt2niSs?t=1m45s

MilViz DHC-2 Startup -
https://youtu.be/rFFKn43XjT4

A2A T-6 Texan Startup (same engine & reduction gear) -
https://youtu.be/j_lHNgwiD2M

CAPFlyer wrote:
Sorry, have to agree with the OP. Something's wrong with the animation cycle.

I agree. Something is definitely wrong in your video. Prop at startup should spin between 40-50 rpms with strong battery, down to zero with full discharged one.
I wasn't able to replicate your example. Can you tell how are you loading the Beaver? From Free Fight screen? (FSX) From a saved flight? P3D/FSX?
C&D? Ready to Fly?

Thanks!

Tom

FSX:SE, C&D (via the manager), full battery, following the exact procedure from the "quick and dirty start" video. The T-6 video was taken immediately after simply by selecting the T-6 via the Aircraft window, so no change to the "flight" or other situations.

Could you check your frame rates for that situation?

Thanks!

Tom

Frame rates are 50+ at all times. Sorry, should've had that visible in the video.

I see this as well: FSXA, C&D