Trouble lifting off?

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Trouble lifting off?

Postby rog54 » Mon Jan 19, 2004 11:05 pm

Hello!
I recently tried my hand at downloading and installing additional aircraft for FS2002.  Two of the craft, Embraer 145 & L1011 would not lift off even at sufficient speed with the yoke fully pulled back.  The 757 I downloaded worked fine.  Does anyone have any advice as what I might look for to solve this problem?   Ailerons, rudder, elevators, etc. all seem to be in working order.
Thanks,

Roger
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Re: Trouble lifting off?

Postby eno » Tue Jan 20, 2004 3:24 am

If i remember rightly the L1011 needs the flaps setting in a certain way in order to take off ........ two hits on F7 I think as the  leading edge slats are the first hit. Try the same with the embarer.
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Re: Trouble lifting off?

Postby Poseidon » Tue Jan 20, 2004 4:05 am

Also, ensure that the autopilot is not negaged and that you have setup an appropriate trim for takeoff
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Re: Trouble lifting off?

Postby J41 » Tue Jan 20, 2004 5:42 am

The Embraer is quite nose heavy just like in real life so make sure you have about 9' flaps and the trim is a must it has got to be in the green at about 7 up.
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Re: Trouble lifting off?

Postby terbert » Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:56 pm

Another trick is to reduce your fuel load. Don't leave yourself short though ;D ;D

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Re: Trouble lifting off?

Postby rog54 » Tue Jan 20, 2004 9:47 pm

Thank You, Gentlemen!  Got the Embraer up!:)
Haven't tried the L1011 yet.

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Re: Trouble lifting off?

Postby Robertson » Thu Jan 22, 2004 4:13 pm

I'm not familiar with these aircraft, but if they've got variable-pitch props make sure the pitch is set correctly.  I had the same problem getting a Mooney Bravo off the ground, until I realized my props were practically feathered.  
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