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i know this might soung stupid but how to you turn the engines off!
i've just started a virtual airline and need to start with the engines off, i've looked everywhere for help.
thanks in advance.
shaun

Shaun-

A few things.  First-There ARE some stupid questions, but that's not one of 'em.  lol

Second-Someone just posted this EXACT question like...yesterday...so if you look before you post, you might be able to find the answer to your question.  It's no big deal, it just might save you some time.  :o)  (FYI, I believe they said to hit CTRL-E)

Third-As for your VA, I wish you nothing but the best of luck.  However, my advice to you would be to get some time under your belt with an established VA before you try to start one.  (In other words, don't make the same mistake I did!)  I've been completely overwhelmed with the amount of work that it takes to build a quality VA from the ground up.  It has literally been a second full-time job for me for the last month.  (And I've got three people helping me!  There's no way I could have done it alone!)

Good luck, and if you've got any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Goto throttle panel and look for "fuel cut off"
or pick a key and assign "lean mixture"
I use "-" and it works on jets "ugh" as well
as pistons!!!

X

[quote ]"ugh"[/quote]

Don't think that went unnoticed.  

sorry Hyperion, i meant i joined a virtual airline not set one up, i've tryed cntrl and e and it doesnt work, i've got fs2002 standard if thats any help.

Oh ok...that will save you a LOT of stress and frustration.  haha

CTRL-E doesn't work, eh?

Then I'd try X's advice:

Goto throttle panel and look for "fuel cut off"
or pick a key and assign "lean mixture"
I use "-"

cheers x i'll try that but if any1 knows different please tell me  :'(

I think the default for shutting off the engines is Ctrl+Shift+F1. This works for me, but I'm not sure whether I've changed it or not!

Hmm, I must try that. On my JS41 I can turn it off but the first way I have ever turned engines off was hititng the ground engine (face) first. Then to my amazament If I crash again and try to start it does!

PS: If I crash it won't turn on, only If I crash again.

[quote]Oh ok...that will save you a LOT of stress and frustration.

MattNW nailed this answer, but just to add:  Most A/c have procedures for shutting down (some require the avionics be off first, etc.).  If you like to fly 'as real as it gets' I suggest you search the downloads here for one of the manuals/checklists produced by Warner Shott for your favorite a/c and follow the shut down checklist when you are at the gate.  Like MattNW I always start cold and dark.