help with the Caravan

[Britney]

 Can someone help me with a problem, every time I land the Caravan ( with Floats ) at "any" airport, taxi to the fuel pump, do a proper shut down of the plane, It won't restart no matter what I do and ends up with Electrical failure forceing me to reset the flight...

 Also having problems with installing new aircraft in 2002 pro.

thanks

[Blade]

Hmm, I can't really think of a problem restarting, but try this. When you turn off the plane, turn off the battery, or you will drain power, unable to restart. Also make sure all your fuel switchs are on, the mixture is full rich, and use the auto start sequence, hope this helps.  ;)

[Andrew Parkinson]

Hey Brit:

Nice picture by the way. Not really sure what the problem could be. Did you try 'ctrl' + 'e' for autostart?
I have the 'standard' version of fs2002, and I just tried it myself-no problems; I assume they are pretty much the same. Make sure your fuel cut off switch isn't set to cut off fuel. When you click on the little plane on the panel, you will get a little control panel which for the most part controls throttle/fuel settings. There's a little red switch just below your left/right fuel tank cut-offs. If that is out, that's your problem. If not, then I would try the 'ctrl' + 'e' trick to do the autostart. As stated earlier, I just tried it and had no problems starting the caravan.

[Britney]

I always turn off the Generator first, then the Battery, then when I restart, I reverse the order, I can seen by the guages that its trying to spin over, but never "catches"...

 I downloaded the Albatross, followed the install to the letter and yet it won't show on my aircraft list....

Thanks

[Britney]

 I do use the fuel cutoff after all the other shut downs have been done, but I ALWAYS reset it back to the ON position before I walk away from the puter..and that also used to result in a auto refueling if the tanks were below 50%,,,but now that doesn't work either !

[Andrew Parkinson]

Hmmmm....beats the living hell out of me what it could be.

You mentioned the auto fueling. You mean when at the pump, correct? If so, do you put on your parking brakes? I believe you need to set the parking brakes to get fuel pumping into the tanks. If memory serves correctly! It's been a while since I've 'flown' the little planes.

[Britney]

 "The LITTLE Planes ?......I have flown the big boys too, but I also like to cruise the beachs of the South Pacific and thats just a tad hard with a 777 !....lol

 I also enjoy "mountain climbing" with the Caravan, I would really like to see Dehavilland-8 on floats.  

 I also posted a problem installing aircraft.  Out of everthing I have even tried to install the only thing what has actually worked is Antelope Trail.

 If you are bored and would like to help, feel free to ICQ me .

[Britney]

 Ok I admit it, I'm Blonde, but I forgot to ask this one too,  there is a keyboard command that will put up a numerical readout in the upper left hand corner of the screen that displays GPS,ALT,HDG,AIRSPD and WIND DIR........I found it one day by accident and can't find the command to duplicate it, even though I have been through all of the Keyboard and Joystick  "assignments" .

[BFMF]

'SHIFT + Z'

You're not the only one to ask this question so don't feel so bad

[Andrew Parkinson]

Hey Brit:

Well ICQ I don't use. You see, I'm one of those security freaks. I'm always monitoring my connections-netstat -a, telnet 27.0.0.1 then the port numbers that trojans use. Do you know what I mean? It's simple, really. At MSDOS you type telnet 27.0.0.1 41. 41 is the port that the trojan Deep Throat uses. If you have this trojan on your system you will connect, if not, no connection will be found.

I did see the post about your problems with installing aircraft. You said it doesn't show in your aircraft list. Would you mind cutting and pasting your config of the aircraft here? If I won't be able to help, someone else will sure be able to.

Thanks much, Britney

[Andrew Parkinson]

Hey Brit:

Well ICQ I don't use. You see, I'm one of those security freaks. I'm always monitoring my connections-netstat -a, telnet 27.0.0.1 then the port numbers that trojans use. Do you know what I mean? It's simple, really. At MSDOS you type telnet 27.0.0.1 41. 41 is the port that the trojan Deep Throat uses. If you have this trojan on your system you will connect, if not, no connection will be found.

I did see the post about your problems with installing aircraft. You said it doesn't show in your aircraft list. Would you mind cutting and pasting your config of the aircraft here? If I won't be able to help, someone else will sure be able to.

Thanks much, Britney

[Britney]

 I can understand Security, knock on wood, after so many years of me being online, my firewall has stopped everything up till now, although MANY have tried.

 Ok, here is the cfg file,,,its not real small. this is the cfg that came with the plane, I have made NO modifications to it,,,not that I could anyway.

[fltsim.0]
title=HU-16 Albatross
sim=HU16
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=N16HU
ui_manufacturer=Grumman
ui_type=HU-16
ui_variation=USAF
description=Span: 96ft. 8in.\nLength: 62ft. 10in.\nHeight: 25ft. 10in.\nCrew of 6 with seating for 10\nEmpty weight of  19,820 lb.\nMax gross weight of 33,000 lb.\nPowered by 2 Wright R-1820 9 cylinder engines with 1425 h.p. each.\n
atc_heavy=0
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=

[General]
atc_type=GRUMMAN
atc_model=U16
performance=Stall speed 75 kts.\nCruse speed 190 kts.\nMax speed 215 kts.\n


[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]
max_gross_weight= 30000.000
empty_weight= 10000.000

reference_datum_position= 0.000, 0.000, 0.000
empty_weight_CG_position= 8.000, 0.000, -6.000

max_number_of_stations=50


station_load.4= 250.000, -10.000, 0.000, -6.000
station_load.5=0, -12.67,  1.1, 0.0         //Passenger       Weight (lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet)
station_load.6=0, -15.00,  0.0, 0.0         //Baggage         Weight (lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet)

;Moments of Inertia
empty_weight_pitch_MOI= 110970.000
empty_weight_roll_MOI= 12887.000
empty_weight_yaw_MOI= 226978.000
empty_weight_coupled_MOI= 0.000
CG_forward_limit= 0.000
CG_aft_limit= 1.000
station_load.0= 200.000, 8.000, -2.000, -6.000
station_load.1= 200.000, 8.000, 2.000, -6.000
station_load.2= 1000.000, 0.000, 0.000, -6.000
station_load.3= 500.000, -8.000, 0.000, -6.000

[flight_tuning]
cruise_lift_scalar=1.000
parasite_drag_scalar=1.500
induced_drag_scalar=1.000
elevator_effectiveness=1.000
aileron_effectiveness=1.000
rudder_effectiveness=1.000
pitch_stability=1.250
roll_stability=1.000
yaw_stability=1.000
elevator_trim_effectiveness=0.753
aileron_trim_effectiveness=1.000
rudder_trim_effectiveness=1.000

[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type= 0
Engine.0= 4.000, -10.000, 1.000
Engine.1= 4.000, 10.000, 1.000
fuel_flow_scalar= 0.900

[piston_engine]
power_scalar=1.000
cylinder_displacement= 300.000
compression_ratio= 8.000
number_of_cylinders= 9
max_rated_rpm= 2750.000
max_rated_hp= 1425.000
fuel_metering_type= 1
cooling_type= 0
normalized_starter_torque= 0.300
turbocharged= 1
max_design_mp= 35.000
min_design_mp= 0.000
critical_altitude= 10000.000
emergency_boost_type= 0
emergency_boost_mp_offset= 0.000
emergency_boost_gain_offset= 0.000
fuel_air_auto_mixture= 0
auto_ignition= 0
max_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.000
idle_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.000
max_rpm_friction_scalar=1.000
idle_rpm_friction_scalar=1.000

[propeller]
thrust_scalar=1.000
propeller_type= 0
propeller_diameter= 11.000
propeller_blades= 3
propeller_moi= 35.000
beta_max= 45.000
beta_min= 5.000
min_gov_rpm= 700.000
prop_tc= 0.100
gear_reduction_ratio= 1.000
fixed_pitch_beta= 0.000
low_speed_theory_limit= 80.000
prop_sync_available= 1
prop_deice_available= 1
prop_feathering_available= 1
prop_auto_feathering_available= 0
min_rpm_for_feather= 700.000
beta_feather= 82.500
power_absorbed_cf= 0.900
defeathering_accumulators_available= 0

prop_reverse_available= 0
minimum_on_ground_beta= 0.000
minimum_reverse_beta= 0.000

[contact_points]
//0  Class
//1  Longitudinal Position        (feet)
//2  Lateral Position             (feet)
//3  Vertical Position            (feet)
//4  Impact Damage Threshold      (Feet Per Minute)
//5  Brake Map                   (0=None, 1=Left, 2=Right)
//6  Wheel Radius                (feet)
//7  Steer Angle                         (degrees)
//8  Static Compression           (feet)  (0 if rigid)
//9  Max/Static Compression Ratio
//10 Damping Ratio               (0=Undamped, 1=Critically Damped)
//11 Extension Time              (seconds)
//12 Retraction Time             (seconds)
//13 Sound Type
//14 Airspeed limit for retraction (KIAS)
//15 Airspeed that gear gets damage at (KIAS)
//GEAR
point.0= 1.000, 18.500, 0.000, -12.900, 3000.000, 0.000, 1.000, 30.000, 0.420, 2.500, 0.900, 10.000, 10.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.1= 1.000, -1.000, -10.000, -13.500, 3000.000, 1.000, 1.700, 0.000, 0.500, 2.500, 0.850, 10.000, 10.000, 2.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.2= 1.000, -1.000, 10.000, -13.500, 3000.000, 2.000, 1.700, 0.000, 0.500, 2.500, 0.850, 10.000, 10.000, 3.000, 0.000, 0.000
//SCRAPES
point.3= 2.000, 0.000, 47.500, 0.000, 1500.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 5.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.4= 2.000, 0.000, 47.500, 0.000, 1500.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 6.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.5= 2.000, -37.900, 0.000, -2.000, 1500.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 9.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.6= 2.000, 24.900, 0.000, -5.900, 1500.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 4.000, 0.000, 0.000

static_pitch= 0.000
static_cg_height= 13.000
point.7= 4.000, 3.600, -34.400, -6.200, 3000.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.950, 2.500, 0.650, 0.000, 0.000, 1.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.8= 4.000, 20.600, 1.000, -9.500, 3000.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.950, 2.500, 0.650, 0.000, 0.000, 1.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.9= 4.000, 3.600, 34.400, -6.800, 3000.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.950, 2.500, 0.650, 0.000, 0.000, 1.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.10= 4.000, -8.500, -34.400, -6.200, 3000.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.950, 2.500, 0.650, 0.000, 0.000, 1.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.11= 4.000, -29.600, -1.000, -10.500, 3000.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.950, 2.500, 0.650, 0.000, 0.000, 1.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.12= 4.000, -8.600, 34.400, -8.200, 3000.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.950, 2.500, 0.650, 0.000, 0.000, 1.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.13= 4.000, 20.600, -1.000, -9.500, 3000.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.950, 2.500, 0.650, 0.000, 0.000, 1.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.14= 4.000, -29.600, 1.000, -10.500, 3000.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.950, 2.500, 0.650, 0.000, 0.000, 1.000, 0.000, 0.000

[electrical]
max_battery_voltage=24.0
generator_alternator_voltage=28.0
max_generator_alternator_amps=60.0

[pitot_static]
vertical_speed_time_constant=1.0              //Increasing this value will cause a more instantaneous reaction in the VSI

[exits]
number_of_exits=1
exit_rate.0=0.4                               ;Percent per second


[Radios]
// Radio Type=availiable, standby frequency, has glide slope
Audio.1=1
Com.1=1, 1
Com.2=1, 1
Nav.1=1, 1, 1
Nav.2=1, 1, 0
Adf.1=1
Transponder.1=1
Marker.1=1

[Views]
eyepoint=8.213, -1.8612, 2.220    //Longitudinal, Lateral, Vertical (feet)

[LIGHTS]
//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=landing
light.0=3,  4.60, -48.4,  0.0, fx_navred ,
light.1=3,  4.60,  48.4,  0.0, fx_navgre ,
light.2=3, -31.18,   0.00,  0.72, fx_navwhi ,
light.3=2,  4.60, -48.4,  0.0, fx_strobe ,
light.4=2,  4.60,  48.4,  0.0, fx_strobe ,
light.5=1, -26.10,   0.00,  11.8, fx_beacon ,
light.6=2,  -31.5,   0.00, -1.60, fx_strobe ,
light.7=4,  16.00,   0.00,  -2.70, fx_vclight,


[keyboard_response]
//Breakpoint speeds (knots) on the keyboard increments of control surfaces.
//Speed at which the incremenet is reduced to  1/2 and 1/8 respectively.
elevator=150, 250
aileron=150, 250
rudder=150, 250

[direction_indicators]
//1 Type: 0=None, 1=Vacuum Gyro, 2=Electric Gyro, 3=Electro-Mag Slaved Compass, 4=Slaved to another
//2 Indicator number of slaving indicator if Type=4
direction_indicator.0=3,0

[fuel]
LeftMain= 0.000, -16.000, 0.000, 676.000, 665.000
RightMain= 0.000, 16.000, 0.000, 676.000, 665.000
fuel_type=1                                //Fuel type: 1 = Avgas, 2 = JetA
number_of_tank_selectors=2
                 
LeftTip= 0.000, -34.000, -4.000, 412.000, 400.000
RightTip= 0.000, 34.000, -4.000, 412.000, 400.000
External1= 0.000, -26.000, -2.000, 590.000, 580.000
External2= 0.000, 26.000, -2.000, 590.000, 580.000

[EFFECTS]
wake=fx_wake
water=fx_spray
dirt=fx_tchdrt
concrete=fx_sparks
touchdown=fx_tchdwn_s, 1

[airplane_geometry]
wing_area= 1035.000
wing_span= 96.800
wing_root_chord= 12.000
wing_dihedral= 1.000
wing_incidence= 0.500
wing_twist= 0.000
oswald_efficiency_factor= 0.600
wing_winglets_flag= 0
wing_sweep= 5.000
wing_pos_apex_lon= 4.000
wing_pos_apex_vert= 0.000
htail_area= 189.500
htail_span= 30.700
htail_pos_lon= -27.200
htail_pos_vert= 0.000
htail_incidence= 0.000
htail_sweep= 10.000
vtail_area= 118.690
vtail_span= 13.400
vtail_sweep= 26.000
vtail_pos_lon= -28.300
vtail_pos_vert= 5.100
elevator_area= 76.750
aileron_area= 101.000
rudder_area= 38.000
elevator_up_limit= 30.000
elevator_down_limit= 30.000
aileron_up_limit= 30.000
aileron_down_limit= 30.000
rudder_limit= 40.000
elevator_trim_limit= 20.000
spoiler_limit= 0.000
spoilerons_available= 0
aileron_to_spoileron_gain= 0.000
min_ailerons_for_spoilerons= 0.000
min_flaps_for_spoilerons= 0.000


[Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed= 110.000
full_flaps_stall_speed= 95.000
cruise_speed= 200.000

[autopilot]
autopilot_available=1
flight_director_available=1
default_vertical_speed=700.0
autothrottle_available=0
pitch_takeoff_ga=8.000

[forcefeedback]
stick_shaker_magnitude=5000             ; 0 - 10000
stick_shaker_direction=0                ; 0 - 35999 degrees
stick_shaker_period=111111              ; in microseconds
gear_bump_nose_magnitude=3000           ; 0 - 10000
gear_bump_nose_direction=18000          ; 0 - 35999 degrees
gear_bump_nose_duration=250000          ; in microseconds
gear_bump_left_magnitude=2700           ; 0 - 10000
gear_bump_left_direction=9000           ; 0 - 35999 degrees
gear_bump_left_duration=250000          ; in microseconds
gear_bump_right_magnitude=2700          ; 0 - 10000
gear_bump_right_direction=27000         ; 0 - 35999 degrees
gear_bump_right_duration=250000         ; in microseconds
ground_bumps_magnitude1=1300            ; 0 - 10000
ground_bumps_angle1=08900               ; 0 - 35999 degrees
ground_bumps_intercept1=3.0
ground_bumps_slope1=0.20
ground_bumps_magnitude2=200             ; 0 - 10000
ground_bumps_angle2=09100               ; 0 - 35999 degrees
ground_bumps_intercept2=1.075
ground_bumps_slope2=0.035
crash_magnitude1=10000                  ; 0 - 10000
crash_direction1=01000                  ; 0 - 35999 degrees
crash_magnitude2=10000                  ; 0 - 10000
crash_direction2=9000                   ; 0 - 35999 degrees
crash_period2=75000                     ; in microseconds
crash_duration2=2500000                 ; in microseconds

[Flaps.0]
type= 1
span-outboard= 1.000
extending-time= 10.000
system_type= 0
damaging-speed= 150.000
blowout-speed= 180.000
lift_scalar= 1.000
drag_scalar= 1.000
pitch_scalar= 1.000
flaps-position.0= 0.000, 0.000
flaps-position.1= 10.000, 0.000
flaps-position.2= 20.000, 0.000
flaps-position.3= 30.000, 0.000
flaps-position.4= 40.000, 0.000

[BFMF]

Is it not listed under 'Grumman' as the manufacturer? It should be

[Britney]

No its not, none of the other aircraft are showing either, could this be that some aircraft are not compatable with 2002 pro ?   I have double and triple checked my install and everything is where its supposed to be..

 I would love to see "install routines" included with new aircraft...

 Its got to be something I am doing wrong, I have seen other posts about the Jet floatplane,,I have it, installed it, and its NOT there !

[BFMF]

Did you make sure you placed the Albatross' aircraft folder into the FS2002 aircraft directory?