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    Btw seems like my problem above is because MSFS is not showing the correct local time, trying to figure that out now.

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    Hi @Black-Square, I'm working on some external instrument displays (using Air Manager) for the Bonanza and saw the other recent post about adding L-vars for the KAS297B. I was wondering if it would be possible to similarly add some variables for the KNS81 RNAV and KR87 ADF units in order to support external displays. I've prototyped minor changes to add these variables: Variable Type Description L:var_kr87a_elapsedTime seconds The current value of the elapsed timer. L:var_kr87a_flightDuration minutes The current flight duration. L:var_kr87a_antMode bool Whether ANT mode is active. L:var_kr87a_bfoMode bool Whether BFO mode is active. L:var_kr87a_multiMode enum 0 = standby frequency, 1 = elapsed timer, 2 = flight timer L:var_rnavUseChannel number The currently in-use RNAV channel. L:var_rnavDisplayChannel number The currently displayed RNAV channel. L:var_rnavNavigationMode enum 0 = VOR, 1 = VOR/PAR, 2 = RNV, 3 = RNV/APR Together with the existing variables, these are sufficient to replicate the display state of the virtual cockpit's units on an external display. I'm not completely convinced about the addition of the L:var_kr87a_flightDuration variable, but the corresponding game variable is not accessible to SimConnect clients as far as I can tell, and I haven't been able to find an alternative that matches the value displayed on the KR87. I can provide the JS files (or diffs thereof) if you are at all interested in incorporating these changes. Thanks in advance for your time, and for the fantastic aircraft add-on!

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    @iflygary Well I do not find it difficult but need to admit that I switched from the in-sim bindings to Axis-and-Ohs a long time ago (several years). This way I can avoid the flaws of the sim with the addition benefit of being able to control much more than the ingame binding allows you. Most important in this case would be to use input repetition for the switch, otherwise it will snap back. I can provide you all the scripts you might need for controlling the Baron in case you would like to go this route. Just to give you a few examples, I can control the sunshades, every air ventil, and most of the other knobs and switches with hardware. It was a game changer for me switching to an external tool to control everything. No more lost bindings, no more missing bindings. Easy switching out hardware. Initial setup takes a bit longer sometimes but this is more due to find the right variables than to bind them. Sorry that I cannot supply more support within the Std.

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    @Black-Square Yes, the protection activated even with both items in failure. Regarding the injectors, wouldn't it be better to treat this as a general failure rather than a clog? In the engine animation on the tablet, you can notice the absence of fuel injection (it looks like a small droplet). And finally, in the case of the R ENG DRIVEN FUEL PUMP, the logic is just reversed for it to be activated on the correct engine.

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    Thanks for looking into it. Has to be incredibly frustrating for you! At least in this case there's an easy workaround for now - turn em off lol.

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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.
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    Avidyne IFD 550/540 in Black Square addons

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    @Heclak Splitting off a single variant like that would be almost as much work as splitting them all out, so that doesn't gain me much, unfortunately. I will also add that MSFS 2024's LOD system also makes this much more difficult for developers, because I must now export at least four or five models for every one in MSFS 2020. Lastly, I will agree with you that I understand WT's decision, the same way that I would hope anyone would understand my design decisions, but at least from my perspective, hot-swapping works perfectly well with all the 3rd party avionics my aircraft support, including my own (KNS RNAV and Starship). The hot-swapping system in the GNS 530 does not allow for all the options supported by 3rd party avionics, but it still works well enough for me and my users, so it's definitely sad to see that system abandoned for these new avionics. Between my users and I, I will do my best to think of interesting places I could use the IFD's in the future, even if that's not alongside all the avionics options in my current aircraft.
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    state save after reinstalling

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    Since everything in my aircraft is saved via the MSFS cloud service, your state should be retained. I've never done this, however, so hopefully someone here might have the definitive answer for both of us.
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    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.
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    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!
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    BlackSquare KingAir Professional for MSFS2024

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    @Buzz, unfortunately, I have no clue, the company paid for it
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    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.
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    Beacon Lights at night

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    Please let me know when you have a video. Always happy to look.
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    Comm Power Circuits in Black Square Products

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    @Black-Square Do you have any interest in looking into this?
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    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.
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    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.
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    Black Square Custom Failure Notes

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    @Buzz Easy fix. Thanks.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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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    Integrating Blacksquare HVAR Remote Failure Triggers On The Pilot Edge Network

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    @Black-Square Sounds good.
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    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.
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    Signal Degradation Library, Mod, or Add-On

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    Dynamic registration broken?

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    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.
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    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!