Caravan Professional

I have the same problem, and came to this forum to see if anyone else had seen this. I was surprised that no one had commented on your post. I did some more research, here's what I found, appears this is normal behavior. It seems everybody should see this happen. The full-scale deflection of the autopilot/flight director while you are on the ground in the Black Square Cessna Caravan is usually caused by one of two core simulation behaviors: Autopilot Servo Accumulation (Control "Wind-Up") If the autopilot is accidentally turned on while the aircraft is stationary on the ground, the system will attempt to correct the aircraft's current attitude to match its target (such as a specific heading or pitch). • The Problem: Because the aircraft is stationary on the tarmac and cannot move to satisfy the autopilot's commands, the autopilot continues to apply more and more trim or yoke input to compensate. • The Result: This causes the virtual autopilot servos to "wind up" to their maximum limits, driving your flight director or control surfaces to full-scale deflection. • The Fix: Ensure the autopilot (AP button) is completely disengaged until you are airborne and established in a steady climb. Active Gust Locks / Control Locks Active Gust Locks / Control Locks Black Square's advanced simulation features realistic pre-flight constraints, including physical control locks. [1] • The Problem: If you have the flight controls locked via the gust lock or the rudder lock (which can be toggled via the yoke or the Electronic Flight Bag/tablet), the physical surfaces cannot move. If an autopilot or flight director mode is initiated while these mechanical blocks are in place, the system interprets the lack of movement as an error and commands maximum deflection to try and break through the restriction. • The Fix: Always disengage your control/rudder locks and complete your flight control sweep checks prior to taxiing and takeoff.

And it's hard to read the turn coordinator when the yoke is visible

Thanks a lot! Now the difference is totally clear: Super Cargomaster is all cargo. Passenger is obviously for passengers. Cargo Pod is the passenger version with the lower POD (which makes sense, as it weighs more empty than the others).

I've seen them used on passenger versions too. The weight goes to the back when all the passengers get up at once and cram to the exit, so it can sit down on its tail! Pilots I saw always put the pole in place before opening the passenger door. Would be a nice little addition, I agree.

@DashMan Is there something you're looking forward to in particular?

It's me again... After a lot of experimentation, I discovered that you can simply clone the effects and line them up one after another --> this amplifies the effect clearly noticeable and, in my opinion, looks quite good. F.e. like this 30x lines: effect.0 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.1 =Exhaust_2#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.2 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.3 =Exhaust_2#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.4 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.5 =Exhaust_2#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.6 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.7 =Exhaust_2#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.8 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.9 =Exhaust_2#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.10 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.11 =Exhaust_2#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.12 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.13 =Exhaust_2#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.14 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.15 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.16 =Exhaust_2#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.17 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.18 =Exhaust_2#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.19 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.20 =Exhaust_2#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.21 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.22 =Exhaust_2#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.23 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.24 =Exhaust_2#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.25 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.26 =Exhaust_2#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.27 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.28 =Exhaust_2#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 effect.29 =Exhaust_1#(A:GENERAL ENG COMBUSTION:1, boolean)#FX_ASOBO_M_REACTORHEAT_CAP10 Stock / 2x effect-lines: [image: e1fe93c5-3857-4e72-a853-3c4260728cc3.png] 30x effect-lines: [image: 0a977262-f667-47de-b642-e53d4fd1dfef.png] 60x effect-lines: [image: 3c63b7c0-f762-452d-b363-4678353cf0d3.png] Just in case anyone is interested...

@MiRexer glad to see our Caravan took over your hardware bezel. Thanks for the support. Appreciate it!

@tjc CWS works the same in all of my aircraft, and it is not dependent on the "Control AP with Hardware" setting in the Duke. You can either use the L:var_PilotCws L:Var, or the native K:SYNC_FLIGHT_DIRECTOR_PITCH event.

Much appreciated! I will need to check the profile again with the amphibian to see if I can get it to work. What I wonder, haven’t got the time to test it in flight, doesn’t the lever move while on the ground? I’ll be looking forward to the updated version with fix for the inertial separator. That will make the operation before take-off and after landing so much more convenient! I’ve bee flying the Grand Caravan an awful lot the last two days, as our VA just acquired our first Caravan and I’ve been flying it back to base while operating a lot of OnAir jobs. It’s an absolute dream to fly!

Me podría decir de dónde la descargo para donde.

@FHamo Have you supplied power to the avionics buses?

@eltoppolino I have no idea what your problem is man. If you're on PC, you have a choice. Purchase from the marketplace or purchase from a third party store. No one is forcing you into either of those decisions.

@Pteradon Thanks for letting us know. Don't be afraid to ask if there is ever anything else I can do for you!

Interesting, it is 1st time I feel like being overcared by dev... Give us the peak of fidelity mr. Nick, we can read manuals and help others to find this 3rd tank in manual

There's probably something I'm missing, as I know absolutely nothing about simulator design. However, I know the real 208 perfectly well; I'm a retired AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer), so in my mind, it's all very simple. I understand very well that it's not necessarily so when you have to translate all of that into a simulation. I truly appreciate the work already done; the black squares are really very well modeled. My comment was a suggestion for possible improvement, not a criticism, as I myself am incapable of creating such a product. Best regards

Yeah, this issue plagues me in most of my GA planes, really wish they'd fix it.

Thanks for the honest reply. I appreciate it. I’m glad I’m not the only one who found some of those sounds surprising compared with the other Black Square PT6 aircraft. Hopefully Boris will have the opportunity to revisit them in a future update. I know these details can be difficult to get right, but the engine and propeller sounds make such a big difference to the overall immersion.

@AlpraziTech I have now exactly the same issue as you, never happened before. The GTN 750 is not working at all, and the 530 is "working" but without GPS signal, so unable to use any of the maps. It shows as well the "NO GPS POSITION" message, and it doesn't go away at all. Playing on Xbox Series X.