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reverse thrust
Posted:
Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:57 pmby fscory
On several aircraft with turbo-props I would like to have a short cut to reverse engines to help stop sooner. Is there any set of keys I could use to enable reverse thrusters? In one case in the cockpit I can bring the mouse to the throttles and back it down.. but that is most cumbersome. tks. :-/
Re: reverse thrust
Posted:
Thu Jun 02, 2011 3:12 pmby dave3cu
The standard keyboard sequence:
Press F1 (cuts throttle) and then hold down or repeatedly tap F2 to reverse thrust.
F1 to disengage reverse thrust and bring throttle back to 0.
Re: reverse thrust
Posted:
Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:06 pmby Strategic Retreat
Prop planes, even turboprops, unless appropriately coded, do not have reverse thrust under FS, even if its real life counterpart do. What plane are you using?
Re: reverse thrust
Posted:
Fri Jun 03, 2011 9:09 amby fscory
I appreciate the two responses. I will try the F1 key sequence. Presently, I am using the simshed C-130. Later, I will load the OV-10 turboprop.
Re: reverse thrust
Posted:
Fri Jun 03, 2011 9:34 amby Nav
Agree with both Strategic Retreat and dave3cu, fscory. Unless you're landing on a very short runway, and provided that you flare correctly, reverse thrust isn't necessary on props and quite often is not needed on jets either.
A couple of landing 'tutes' I posted years ago may help:-
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