adding aircraft & panels

[PHILarm130]

I downloaded the Cessna Exel. But only half the gauges work. Only Com 1 & Nav 1 work. How do I fix this problem?

[Hagar]

Please be more specific. An exact description, a file name or link to the page it's posted on would help.

[PHILarm130]

Com 2 is displayed in the radio stack, but it does not function. The same for Nav 2. it is there, but the display will not respond to the inputs.

[Fozzer]

To make sure that ALL the modules in your Radio Stack function as desired, have a peek in the "aircraft" notepad for your model...

Example for the default Beech Baron 58:

[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

The entry (1) means that the module is operable. (You can change the settings yourself...remember to save!).

Paul....Bendix-King!..... ...!

[garymbuska]

Other than what Fozzer has said the only other reason any gauge might not work is that you do not have the actual gauge installed.
You have to remember that the panel you look at is a bit map. It can show several gauges that will not function.
The only way to really know what is actually active in any panel is to have a program similar to FSPLANEL STUDIO.
Granted this is not freeware but this is the program any panel designer should have on there computer. It works with all versions of Flight Simulator and you do not have to have a PHD in order to use it. This program actually shows you what you would see in flight simulator and it makes adding or moving any gauge as easy as falling off a log. Just click and drag the gauge to where you want it save it. Than when you start up FS it will be right where you put it.
It will tell you what the name of the gauge file each gauge is using and where it is at. So if you are missing a gauge it will let you know real quick.
Here is the link
There is a demo version so you can try before you buy.
http://www.fspanelstudio.com/
Mind you this program will not allow you to edit a VC (Virtual Cockpit)

[BobF]

As the others have asked give us the exact filename and where you downloaded it. Then we can help you. Bob.

[BobF]

Is it the Aryus_C560_EJA_N695QS.zip? If so I may have your answer. There are several other problems with it which I have fixed. Let us know please as we asked before. Bob.

[PHILarm130]

Forgive me for not responding sooner, but my wife an I operate a small bussiness, and it requires a lot of time. But yes the aircraft is the Argus 560 (N771DE). I am using the Lear45 panel. Only COM 1 & NAV 1 respond to imputs. In the mean while I will try the sugestions. THANKS!

[BobF]

Hi Phil I just downloaded and installed the version you have. What gauges are you missing? It uses the default Lear 45 panel. Does your Lear 45 panel show all the gauges when you load the Lear 45 by itself? I just thought that I am not sure if the Lear 45 is in FSX by default. I have it in mine as if it was missing I installed it. My radio works fine for all Comms and Navs. See my pic.

There are three problems with it:

1) There is no thumbnail.jpg in the Texture folder. It only shows up with default view picture in the aircraft select window. He has a thumbnail.gif but it is in the aircraft folder. I used one of his jpg's and cut and pasted it to 256 size and named it thumbnail.jpg and placed it in the Texture folder of the plane.

2) You will get a Brake Accum Press and Brakes fail message. This is caused by a missing text in the brakes section of the aircraft.cfg which I fixed. See the included aircraft.cfg.

3) You cannot set the speed in the autopilot because the aircraft.cfg has the line autothrottle_arming_required= 1. There is no arming switch. I set it to autothrottle_arming_required= 0. Now the speed select works in the autopilot.

Here is my fixed aircraft.cfg. Make a backup of yours and try mine.

I also added two camera definitions from the default Lear 45 to it for the right and left wing views.


[fltsim.0]
title=Cessna Citation Excel - Teletica (N771DE)
sim=XLS
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=N771DE
kb_checklists=
atc_id=N771DE
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=231
atc_parking_types=RAMP
atc_parking_codes=
ui_manufacturer=Cessna
ui_type=Citation XLS
ui_variation=Teletica (N771DE)
description=Aryus Works. It's the newest chapter in one of business aviation's most phenomenal success stories. And it's absolutely magnificent. With the incomparable Citation XLS+, we've taken the world's best-selling business jet and made it even better. Among the enhancements are some of the industry's most desired avionics, full-authority digital engine controls (FADEC), an upgraded cockpit, wider passenger seats and a more streamlined profile. The XLS+ is your opportunity to do for your business what we did with the aircraft itself - take it swiftly and surely to the next level and beyond. \n Model and textures by Alex Guedes (Aryus Works)\n N771DE repaint \n by Jeffrey S. Bryner


[General]
atc_type=Cessna
atc_model=C560
editable=1
performance=Cruise Speed\t.76 Mach\nMaximum Range\t1,858 nm\nService Ceiling\t45,000 ft\nMax Takeoff Weight\t20,400 lb\nSeating\t\t6 to 8\
Category=airplane


[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]
max_gross_weight=20400.0 // (pounds)
empty_weight=11910.0 // (pounds)

reference_datum_position=0.00, 0.00, 0.00 // (feet) distance from FlightSim Reference position, which is: (1/4 chord, centerline, waterline)
empty_weight_CG_position=-1.0, 0.00, 0.0 // -3.9 (feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from specified datum

max_number_of_stations=50

station_load.0="170, 19.0, 0, 0.0, Pilot" //Weight(lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum //(feet)
station_load.1="170, 19.0, 0, 0.0, Co-Pilot" //Weight(lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum //(feet)
station_load.2="340, 11.5, 0, 0.0, Passenger 1 & 2" //Weight(lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum //(feet)
station_load.3="170, -10.5,0, 0.0, Passenger 3 & 4" //Weight(lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum //(feet)
station_load.4="0, -20.7,0, 0.0, Passenger 5 & 6" //Weight(lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum //(feet)
station_load.5="0, -30.7,0, 0.0, Passenger 7 & 8" //Weight(lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum //(feet)
station_load.6= "11, -40.9,0, 0.0, Cargo" //Weight(lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum //(feet)


;Moments of Inertia
empty_weight_pitch_MOI = 49967
empty_weight_roll_MOI = 71681
empty_weight_yaw_MOI= 128000
empty_weight_coupled_MOI = 0


[flight_tuning]
cruise_lift_scalar = 1.0
parasite_drag_scalar = 1.0
induced_drag_scalar = 1.0
elevator_effectiveness = 1.0
aileron_effectiveness = 1.0
rudder_effectiveness = 1.0
pitch_stability = 1.0
roll_stability = 1.0
yaw_stability = 1.0
elevator_trim_effectiveness = 1.0
aileron_trim_effectiveness = 1.0
rudder_trim_effectiveness = 1.0

[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type = 1 //0=Piston, 1=Jet, 2=None, 3=Helo-Turbine, 4=Rocket, 5=Turboprop
Engine.0 = -8.39, -5.5, 3.0 //(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum
Engine.1 = -8.39, 5.5, 3.0 //(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum
fuel_flow_scalar = 1.2 //Scalar for fuel flow efficiency
min_throttle_limit = -0.18 //Minimum percent throttle. Generally negative for turbine reverser

[TurbineEngineData]
fuel_flow_gain = 0.002 //Gain on fuel flow
inlet_area = 2.9 //Square Feet, engine nacelle inlet area
rated_N2_rpm = 32740 //RPM, second stage compressor rated value
static_thrust = 4220 //Lbs, max rated static thrust at Sea Level
afterburner_available = 0 //Afterburner available?
reverser_available = 1 //Thrust reverser available?

[jet_engine]
thrust_scalar = 1.0

[electrical]
;BusType, MaxAmpLoad, MinVoltage BusTypes:0=MainBus,1=AvionicsBus,2=BatteryBus,3=HotBatteryBus,4-7=Generator/AlternatorBus(1-4)
flap_motor = 0, 5 , 17.0
gear_motor = 0, 5 , 17.0
autopilot = 0, 5 , 17.0
avionics_bus = 0, 5 , 17.0
avionics = 1, 5 , 17.0
pitot_heat = 0, 2 , 17.0
additional_system = 0, 2 , 17.0
marker_beacon = 1, 2 , 17.0
gear_warning = 0, 2 , 17.0
fuel_pump = 0, 5 , 17.0
starter1 = 0, 20, 17.0
light_nav = 0, 5 , 17.0
light_beacon = 0, 5 , 17.0
light_landing = 0, 5 , 17.0
light_taxi = 0, 5 , 17.0
light_strobe = 0, 5 , 17.0
light_panel = 0, 5 , 17.0

//0 Class <0=none,1=wheel, 2=scrape, 3=float>
//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)
[contact_points]


point.0=1, 21.8, 0.00, -4.23, 1181.1, 0, 0.9349, 62.600, 0.200, 2.5, 0.600, 7.0, 7.0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.1=1, -2.4, -6.95, -5.11, 1574.8, 1, 1.6349, 0.0, 1.090, 1.3, 1.446, 9.0, 9.0, 2, 260.0, 260.0
point.2=1, -2.4, 6.95, -5.11, 1574.8, 2, 1.6349, 0.0, 1.090, 1.3, 1.446, 9.0, 9.0, 2, 260.0, 260.0


point.3=2, -0.8, -28.4, 0.00, 787.4, 0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0, 5, 0.0, 0.0
point.4=2, -0.8, 28.4, 0.00, 787.4, 0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0, 6, 0.0, 0.0
point.5=2, -24.6, 0.00, 3.20, 787.4, 0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0, 9, 0.0, 0.0
point.6=2, 29.0, 0.00, -1.08, 787.4, 0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0, 4, 0.0, 0.0


max_number_of_points = 21


static_pitch = -1.0 //degrees, pitch when at rest on the ground (+=Up, -=Dn)
static_cg_height = 5.16 //feet, altitude of CG when at rest on the ground
gear_system_type=1 //Hydraulic

[ground_reaction]
main_gear_static_compression=1.00
center_gear_static_compression=0.5
main_gear_damping_ratio=0.55
center_gear_damping_ratio=0.7

[gear_warning_system]
gear_warning_available = 1 //Normal
pct_throttle_limit = 0.1 //Percent throttle that activates warning
flap_limit_idle = 5.0 //Flap angle that activates warning at idle
flap_limit_power = 25.0 //Flap angle that activates warning at above idle

[brakes]
parking_brake = 1 //Parking brake available
toe_brakes_scale = 0.75 //Brake scalar
auto_brakes=4
hydraulic_system_scalar = 1 //On brakes dependant on the hydraulic system, ratio hyd system to max brake hyd pressure

[hydraulic_system]
normal_pressure = 3000.0 //PSI
electric_pumps = 0 //no electric pumps
engine_map = 1,1,0,0 //pumps on Eng1,2

[Views]
eyepoint= 16.7, -0.98, 2.9 //(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum

[flaps.0] //Trailing Edge Flaps
type = 1 // 1 - tail, 2 - lead
span-outboard = 0.7 // 0.0 .. 1.0
extending-time = 10 // seconds
flaps-position.0 = 0 // degrees
flaps-position.1 = 7 // degrees
flaps-position.2 = 15 // degrees // KIAS
flaps-position.3 = 35 // degrees
blowout-speed = 300 // KIAS
lift_scalar = 0.51
drag_scalar = 0.91
pitch_scalar= 0.51
system_type = 1 //Hydraulic


[attitude_indicators]
//Type: 0=None, 1=Vacuum Gyro, 2=Electric Gyro
attitude_indicator.0 = 1

[turn_indicators]
//Type: 0=None, 1=Electric Gyro, 2= Vacuum Gyro
turn_indicator.0=1,0

[pitot_static]
vertical_speed_time_constant = 1 //Increasing this value will cause a more instantaneous reaction in the VSI
pitot_heat=1.000000


[LIGHTS]
//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=landing, 6=taxi, 7=recognition, 8=wing, 9=logo, 10=cockpit
light.0=3, -0.43, -28.4, -0.0, fx_navredh ,
light.1=3, -0.43, 28.4, -0.0, fx_navgreh ,
light.2=3, -25.371428, 0.00, 2.10, fx_strobe ,
light.3=2, -0.65, -28.380158, -0.0, fx_strobeh , //Leftwing strobe
light.4=2, -0.65, 28.380158, -0.0, fx_strobeh , //Rightwing strobe
light.5=4, 15.5, 0.0, 3.9 , fx_vclighth,


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

[fuel]
LeftMain= 0.0, 7.5, -0.0, 503.00, 0.0
RightMain= 0.0,-7.5, -0.0, 503.00, 0.0
fuel_type=2 //Fuel type: 1 = Avgas, 2 = JetA
number_of_tank_selectors=2
electric_pump=1

[airplane_geometry]
wing_area=369.7 //Square feet
wing_span=55.8 //Feet
wing_root_chord=10.7 //Feet
wing_dihedral=6.7 //Degrees
wing_incidence=1.0 //Degrees
wing_twist=-1.0 //Degrees
oswald_efficiency_factor=0.6 //Measure of lift effeciency of wing 0.816
wing_winglets_flag=0 //Are winglets available?
wing_sweep=6.0 //Degrees, wing leading edge
wing_pos_apex_lon=2.7 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
wing_pos_apex_vert=0.0 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
htail_area=67.0 //Square feet
htail_span=10.85 //Feet
htail_pos_lon=-24.82 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
htail_pos_vert=5.084 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
htail_incidence=0.0 //Degrees
htail_sweep=10.0 //Degrees, horizontal tail leading edge
vtail_area=42.0 //Square feet
vtail_span=9.0 //Feet, tip to body
vtail_sweep=37.0 //Degrees, vertical tail leading edge
vtail_pos_lon=-18.0 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
vtail_pos_vert=3.4 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
elevator_area=17.0 //Square feet
aileron_area=13.5 //Square feet
rudder_area=18.3 //Square feet
elevator_up_limit=19.0 //Degrees
elevator_down_limit=15.5 //Degrees
aileron_up_limit=19.0 //Degrees
aileron_down_limit=15.0 //Degrees
rudder_limit=22.0 //Degrees
elevator_trim_limit=15.0 //Degrees
spoiler_limit=65.0 //Degrees
spoilerons_available=0 //Spoilerons Available?
aileron_to_spoileron_gain=3.0 //Aileron to spoileron gain
min_ailerons_for_spoilerons=10 //Degrees
min_flaps_for_spoilerons=0.0 //Minimum flap handle position when spoilerons activate
auto_spoiler_available=1
spoiler_extension_time=2.000000
positive_g_limit_flaps_up=4.000000
positive_g_limit_flaps_down=3.000000
negative_g_limit_flaps_up=-3.000000
negative_g_limit_flaps_down=-2.000000

[Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed = 102.0 //Knots True (KTAS)
full_flaps_stall_speed = 82.6 //Knots True (KTAS)
cruise_speed = 440.7 //Knots True (KTAS)
max_mach = 0.85
max_indicated_speed = 295 //Red line (KIAS)

[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= 150.0, 250.0
aileron= 150.0, 250.0
rudder= 150.0, 250.0

[autopilot]
autopilot_available= 1
flight_director_available= 1
default_vertical_speed= 1200.0
autothrottle_available= 1
autothrottle_arming_required= 0
autothrottle_max_rpm = 90
autothrottle_takeoff_ga= 1
pitch_takeoff_ga = 8;
max_pitch=10.0
max_pitch_acceleration=1.0
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt=2.0
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt=1.5
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt_breakpoint=20000.0
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt_breakpoint=28000.0
max_bank=25.0
max_bank_acceleration=1.8
max_bank_velocity=3.00
max_throttle_rate=0.10
nav_proportional_control=9.00
nav_integrator_control=0.25
nav_derivative_control=0.00
nav_integrator_boundary=2.50
nav_derivative_boundary=0.00
gs_proportional_control=9.52
gs_integrator_control=0.26
gs_derivative_control=0.00
gs_integrator_boundary=0.70
gs_derivative_boundary=0.00
yaw_damper_gain = 1.0

[forcefeedback]
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=35500 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
gear_bump_left_duration=250000 ; in microseconds
gear_bump_right_magnitude=2700 ; 0 - 10000
gear_bump_right_direction=00500 ; 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

[stall_warning]
type=2
stick_shaker=1

[direction_indicators]
direction_indicator.0=3,0
[vacuum_system]
max_pressure=5.150000
vacuum_type=2
electric_backup_pressure=0.000000
engine_map=0,0,0,0
[pneumatic_system]
max_pressure=18.000000
bleed_air_scalar=1.000000
[deice_system]
structural_deice_type=0

[brakes]
parking_brake = 1 //Parking brake available
toe_brakes_scale = 0.75 //Brake scalar
auto_brakes=4
hydraulic_system_scalar = 1 //On brakes dependant on the hydraulic system, ratio hyd system to max brake hyd pressure

[CameraDefinition.1]
Title=Right Wing
Guid = {C690EAFD-223A-42d0-99E0-681ADF93BB59}
Description = View from the right wing tip looking at the cockpit
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.5
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = 10.8, 1.4, -2.0
InitialPbh = 6, 0, 290
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect = FALSE
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.2]
Title=Left Wing
Guid = {f25dfa2e-fd2e-4b89-81e2-0575cbcb60de}
Description = View from the left wing tip looking at the cockpit
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.5
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = -10.8, 1.4, -2.0
InitialPbh = 6, 0, 70
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect = No
ClipMode=Minimum

[PHILarm130]

The display is fine. All the gauges are there, except there is no response to COM2 & NAV2. I just have to figure out how make the corrections you listed.

[BobF]

Hi Phil. Does the radio work in your Lear 45? PM me if you want and we can chat via e-mail or Skype, if you have it. Bob.

[BobF]

What happened to you Phil? Did you fix the problems? Regards, Bob.

[PHILarm130]

Thanks for asking. Been ill with a virus, in the bed for over a week. Had jury duty prior to that. Back now, and hope to fix my problem. First time on flt sim in weeks. I do not have Skype. I can send you my email if that will help.

[BobF]

Hi. OK. I hope you are OK now.

PM me with your address.

Too bad you don't have Skype. It's free and we could see each others screens. All you need are speakers or headset and a mike. it's great for issues like this.You don't even need a camera.

Best regards, Bob.