Diamond HK36 Radio problems and workaround.
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 12:11 pmI just wanted to say that this is a really nice plane ;D
That being said, it does have its issues (but it's also free).
The they have mostly to do with the Radio (even after I added the update).
By the way, if you like to start the aircraft manually, you need to turn it on (in both the cockpit and VC) after switching the Avionics on. This is done by means of a small knob to the lower left of the radio stack).
The problem is that the ATC window doesn't seem to notice when I change the frequency. It still displays the choice to change to the frequency for tower, ground, etc.
The workaround I found is to load another plane (by hitting alt then selecting aircraft>select aircraft.) Be sure to select one with 2 radios in its radio stack. When it loads, select Com1 as the active radio. Then go back to the Diamond glider and your radio should work now.
Just thought I'd mention it!
I think what I like best is that the propeller actually moves when you feather it (something I've only seen on the Howard 500...not even the default planes do this!)
If anyone else is experiencing this please say so.
That being said, it does have its issues (but it's also free).
The they have mostly to do with the Radio (even after I added the update).
By the way, if you like to start the aircraft manually, you need to turn it on (in both the cockpit and VC) after switching the Avionics on. This is done by means of a small knob to the lower left of the radio stack).
The problem is that the ATC window doesn't seem to notice when I change the frequency. It still displays the choice to change to the frequency for tower, ground, etc.
The workaround I found is to load another plane (by hitting alt then selecting aircraft>select aircraft.) Be sure to select one with 2 radios in its radio stack. When it loads, select Com1 as the active radio. Then go back to the Diamond glider and your radio should work now.
Just thought I'd mention it!
I think what I like best is that the propeller actually moves when you feather it (something I've only seen on the Howard 500...not even the default planes do this!)
If anyone else is experiencing this please say so.