Blackbird Sims / Milviz Forum Archive

I'm really enjoying the Milviz 310R Redux! Between the sounds and the new textures, I can't decide which I like more. I find myself flying this plane all of the time in P3DV4.2.

After the latest update, which I installed via 310R Redux Installer v3.180403.exe, I noticed I had difficulty with the GTN 750. Sometimes I would get a 'clunking sound' when clicking on the buttons, and sometimes I click the buttons and nothing would happen. The GTN 750 was very slow...

The GTN 650 had no problems at all. What I finally figured out is this:

1. I start P3DV4.2.
2. I choose the Milviz 310R Redux from the Scenerio screen.
3. The Miliviz is set to start COLD AND DARK.
4. While looking at the TASK MANAGER, I notice that when the Milviz 310R Redux finally shows up as COLD AND DARK, I see (1) GTN Simulator.exe start up.
5. When I start the Milviz and toggle AVIONICS, I see (2) two more GTN Simulator.exe for a total of (3) in the Task Manager.
6. Now, the GTN 750 has the clunking button issue, sometimes non-responding button clicks, and is very slow.

If I turn OFF the avionics and KILL all (3) three GTN Simulator.exe's in the TASK MANAGER, I can restart them (turn on Avionics) and now, only (2) two GTN Simulator.exe's show up. Now both GTN's run OK....no problems.

So, for some reason, when starting with the Milviz COLD AND DARK, (1) one GTN Simulator.exe always starts and is shown in the TASK MANAGER.

This DOES NOT OCCUR if I start with another plane and then switch to the Miliviz 310R Redux.

I thought I would pass this on in hopes you may find a solution for me.

Thank you,

Jeff

Jeff, thanks for the comprehensive report. I'll have to think on this a bit because honestly no instance of the GTN Trainer should be loading at all when launching as Cold and Dark.

Thanks Bill!

I'm really enjoying this plane. I like the old school autopilot, the modeled lean tool, all of it. I really enjoy thinking about the next step and adjusting to get the best out of the plane.

You guys did a really nice job modeling this plane!

My hat's off to you!

For what it’s worth, I purchased the 310R yesterday and had no problems with the F1 750/650.

However, I updated to SP3 today and now I’m seeing the same behavior reported above.

I might add the following too...

It does not always happen. Usually, when it does happen, I notice that when the 310R Redux first shows on the screen, the 650 comes on, then goes out (this is with the COLD AND DARK option). Now, this does not always happen even if this issue appears.

Also, in the task manager, you must click on the DETAILS tab to see the GTN Simulator.exe instances.

Lastly, before starting the 310R Redux, and with the Avionics switch OFF, if you do see (1) instance of the GTN Simulator.exe, you can click it and END TASK. Now, it will start the normal (2) two instances (one for the 750 and the other for the 650).

I did post this issue on the F1 GTN forum and they asked for my panel.cfg file. So, they are also aware of the issue and are looking into this too.