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    @Bigmarty Are you in 2020 or 2024? I'm in 2024 and I checked because I also saw this reported on the MSFS forum, and in the Cargomaster the 430 and 530 both pop out normally for me. If you're in 2024, my next question is: do you still have the analog Caravan installed? If so, maybe try uninstalling it, because it would (probably) be using the 2020 versions of those instruments and maybe they would conflict somehow. Why they would only conflict with the Cargomaster is beyond me, but I've seen other conflicts that I have no idea how to explain. Also, if you use Chaseplane, maybe make sure the pop-out keybinds didn't somehow get bound to something in chaseplane that's only applying to the Cargomaster variant? A recent Chaseplane update added/updated some "default" items that surprised me when some of my keybinds stopped working.
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    Pleased to share how I have adapted various tools to allign to the B36T. With the help of MS CoPilot and ChatGPT, I have a (simulation-only) Foreflight .fmd checklist file for the B36T. I also created a performance profile in Foreflight for the B36T so that Flights show fuel consumption and weights. I have been able to adapt a number of Air Manager instruments for the B36T. For the ETM, I have the controls mapped to buttons/dials on a StreamDeck+, w/ SPAD.neXt. I ultimately ended up using TDS GTN 750xi/650xi, because it aligns to the PilotWorkshop Garmin GTN: Next Level training, meaning it uses the Garmin Trainer which is certified to match the real Garmin devices, and therefore has all of the functionality demonstrated in the course. Yep, I have to manually twist the mechanical HSI CRS needle with every leg on course, but that's the case for most small GA's with mechanical HSI's with no course pointer servo. The other GTN product provides a cheat (DTK auto sync) which I used for a while. Evidently only 8 or 9 of these turboprop kits were delivered. I have found this aircraft to be a very nice "fit" in terms of quality/detail, enjoyment, speed, climb performance, and suitability for SoCal flying which is my playground on a daily basis. All made possible by Black Square and the ecosystem of enabling technologies. [image: ba64b515-b5c1-448e-9da2-0970e961a169.png] [image: c9324bff-37b6-4c90-bc3f-f8f865fb2542.png] [image: 1a40e809-0800-4346-b3e1-30ba9846c054.png] [image: 12726bf5-7627-4eb5-b43d-d4120706ca4e.png]
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    Movement of the right fuel selector in my Baron Pro is not replicated in the virtual aircraft in FS2020. The virtual image is fixed in the OFF position regardless of what I do. It responds to mouse-over with the usual highlight but will not move with the mouse click. I notice however, that when I move my hardware selector, I can hear the sound of the selector in the sim and if I switch my selector to the OFF position, the engine stops. If I move it to the ON position, I can restart the engine. Is there a way to get the animation to work with the hardware?
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    The Pro series of Bonanza, Baron and Caravan. King Air - Analog. Yes in those tests I used The GTN750 with the KX-155 as well. I also used the GNS430 with the Bonanza. Additional info: I did not use the GNS option for the Starship though, and after your post here i just tried to switch over to haing the FMS1 "driven " by the 430. At first during flight plan loading the way you stated in the manual, by "SEND TO AVIONICS", the plan showed up completely in the CDU, but in the 430 there was a strange gap in the flightplan when i visually looked at the 430 map. I Then edited the flightplan, adding another waypoint (Instead of directly going to my approach FF), and the the plan showed nicely, and the same in the CDU flight plan page. With this flight plan, using the GNS430 as Nav Source, it flew the legs as it should, And also, Happily, it did not Turn onto the airport direction - kinda.. - But kept its course according to my set Heading bug. Then at the correct point, it captured the LOC and turned onto final course perfectly. Dont know if this was a "One Off" but will try several more later. Some more info reg AP flying an FMS flightplan with the snags I mentioned (In case you can see any logic in this..) : APR mode could drop out for no reason even after established LOC would sometimes not capture at all, But the GS could then Arm/Capt and lower the nose, even though the aircraft was way out of the LOC Course. Back CRS could show on the PFD & ND for no reason, even though i was heading in the correct direction TO the Runway, and not 110 deg off! (as per manual) One more thing.. When I activated appr mode (From NAV or HDG) it directly switched to APR, Turned to an approx 45 deg angle to the LOC, and after that just kept adjusting the course mor and more towards the Runway, So when it fainally came onto LOC course, i was 2-4 NM out. I had good other data as speed & config etc. Thanks for taking time Nick. I will also do some more flights with the GNS430 as nav source to see what i get out of it. ! Dave.
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    I suppose the quality might be objectively better, but I actually prefer the Duke soundset overall - much 'growlier'. Just goes to show this kind of stuff is in the ears of the beholder..
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    @Black-Square Sorry about that one - for some reason I thought real taxiways changed the pavement markers too. Here's another one today: CYHZ Runway 32/14 - all of the signs say 23-05. Runway 23-05 is correctly marked. Let me know if you want me to continue to tag you on these - or just post and let you get to them when you can.
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    @Black-Square said in KingAir 350 - brightness of the AP panel: If so, then have you tried adjusting the "ANN BRT" knob on the radio panel (right of the altitude selector)? I didn't know about that "ANN BRT" knob! Everything's fine work now.
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    The issue persisted across all turboprop aircraft that have a condition lever. Re-installing Flight Simulator 2024 resolved the issue. I can only assume it was a faulty package upon installing SU5.
  • Avidyne IFD 550/540 in Black Square addons

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    my 2 cents. i have no need for hot swap. i am fine installing the variant i want, so GTN or GNS. and cant you reduce your variants offered. do you really need single dual GTN, 750, 650, GNS GTNXI each and every combination. i understood that Avidyne is a one to one replacement for the GNS530, so no changes in the 3d model needed. would love to see the Avidyne in the Duke for example or TBM850.
  • Beacon Lights at night

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    Ah, thank you for uploading the video. That's exactly what I needed to see what you were talking about. That is an artifact of MSFS 2024's exposure compensation. You might be familiar with exposure compensation as the bright white skies you experience for a few seconds when looking up from a dark instrument panel. There are settings related to exposure compensation in the simulator's graphics menu, and you might be able to find more online about how to fine tune this feature. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you in the meantime.
  • state save after reinstalling

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    Thanks for the anwser. Guess I will find out. Also thanks for the amazing products. Really enjoy them.
  • Twin Otter?...

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    A BlackSquare Twin Otter would be amazing. It would fit right into the BlackSquare portfolio and is something different from the existing aircraft.
  • Velocity XL - missing trim label in PFD

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  • What State Savings should we get with MSFS2024 SU5

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    Thanks for sharing. That always makes my day to hear. You know where to find me, so let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you!
  • BlackSquare KingAir Professional for MSFS2024

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    @Buzz, unfortunately, I have no clue, the company paid for it
  • Will This SU5 fix resolve these issues with Black Square Piston Twins?...

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    @Black-Square On #2 I meant an accumulator failure.. It was a slip on my part. I had reported this to you a few months ago. I edited my OP to correct my mistake. On #3, when I am demonstrating procedures for OEI, sometimes I can't get the prop to fully feather and I have to dive to get the inop engine RPM well above 1500 rpm and then quickly pull to feather detent. It's never that specific to get the prop to feather in the Baron.
  • Comm Power Circuits in Black Square Products

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    @Black-Square Do you have any interest in looking into this?
  • MSFS 2020 Dynamic Registration Starship

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    If I understand what you're looking to do, this would be determined solely by the font you include in your package. You should be able to accomplish almost any effect you're looking for, so long as you're willing to edit the font.
  • Commander 114

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    Indeed, it is correct! You can see the early renders here, but an update is long overdue. The aircraft is essential done now, with the exception of sound. I recorded sound from a turbonormalized 114 this past September, and Boris will begin work very soon. The 114 will be my next aircraft released, which I'm expecting to be this June or July. I've had a lot of fun developing some new immersion features and unique avionics for it, so I'm glad you're looking forward to it! Yes, it will include the aftermarket turbonormalizing package, three-blade scimitar propeller, and optional electric air conditioner too.
  • Black Square Custom Failure Notes

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    @Buzz Easy fix. Thanks.
  • Black Square Jetstream or B1900 request

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    @Buzz thanks for posting that, the Command 114, 685 and 690B look interesting, especially the 690B. Hoping the King Air is next to release.
  • Velocity XL

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    @SchnauzerMan Hello, I am here, always working on my airplanes I don't really know. Just not enough posts to warrant it, I guess. Just Flight manages the forums. I just develop the aircraft. Have you updated your TDS installation lately? Those all sound like issues inherent to the Working Title G3X and TDS GTNxi interconnectivity, not the aircraft specifically. I haven't heard any other reports like this, despite the aircraft being update about a year ago with these new features, and being tested by the TDS developer himself, so hopefully it's just an outdated installation. It would also be helpful to know if you're using MSFS 2020 or 2024, in case we need to provide more information for him to investigate.
  • Updated Installers

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    @Rich Hi Rich! I think I have noticed a bug with new installers you're using for the Caravan Pro. On initial install, you can select a custom directory, which I did for v1.0. However, after downloading the updated v1.1 installer from the website just now, here is what happened. Normally, the installers can handle updates themselves without having to uninstall the old version. However, this time, even though it said in the installers UI that is was updating from v1 to v1.1 - it did not respect my original custom directory. It deleted the old v1.0 files, and then installed the new v1.1 into the MSFS 2024 community folder like the legacy installers would. Could it be rectified so that when updating an existing addon with InstallShield, it respects your custom install directory of the existing installed addon? Thank you
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    @Black-Square Sounds good.
  • Immersion killed due to bad ice effect on static prop cones

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    @Buzz It’s not about staring at the plane from the outside, it’s about visual consistency. Since the spinners are part of the pilot's field of view, a static ice effect on a rotating part looks like a glaring oversight. Black Square is known for 'study-level' systems, so the visuals should match that level of detail. As I mentioned, Just Flight has already proven it’s possible to do it right.
  • Signal Degradation Library, Mod, or Add-On

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  • Dynamic registration broken?

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    Black SquareB
    Sorry to hear that. To the best of my knowledge, I haven't done anything different in the configuration files between any of my aircraft in this respect. I know this feature has been inconsistent in MSFS 2024 since release, however. Perhaps someone else will chime in with some advice. You could also try Just Flight Support. Since they deal with a lot more aircraft than just my own, they might have seen this before.
  • How to enable failures

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    @Black-Square Thanks so much for the quick response! That's super helpful, and exactly what I was hoping to get. Thanks again!