Autopilot After SIM Update 14
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I too am having the same issues with the GNS530 and autopilot functionality in the BlackSquare Caravan. I tried the code change fix that has been mentioned/posted above and here are my results:
It did not seem to allow the GPS to sync with the Flight Plan created via the World Map.
The Vertical Speed function on the autopilot does not seem to work properly…it blows past the preset Altitude instead of automatically reducing/adjusting the FPM to reach and hold the target altitude. I had to change the VS FPM to zero for it to hold level.
The Autopilot and the GPS appeared to be functioning properly in NAV mode (as was selected) but NAV was not illuminated/displayed on the AP unit so it was difficult for me to realize that the AP was actually in NAV mode until I watched the plane follow the flight plan I manually entered into the GPS accordingly. Instead, the autopilot just displays ROL mode even though it is functioning in NAV mode.
I flew an ILS approach and the AP was not very accurate with lateral navigation or maintaining the proper glideslope.
Once AP was disconnected, the ALT mode remained illuminated.
There are definitely some kinks that need to be worked out. Hopefully these issues can get resolved relatively quickly…this is the only plane I really enjoy flying. Thank you for your efforts and Happy New Year to you as well!
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Thank you for adding so much detail to your post. Those symptoms are exactly what we see when two GPS addons (and their autopilots) are fighting each other. Usually, we see this when there is either an outdated package in your community folder, you are not subscribed to the latest GNS 530 from Working Title in the in-game marketplace, or you have some other addon that has incorrectly overridden something important.
For starters, I would recommend updating your PMS50 GTN and TDS GTNxi, if you have either installed, regardless of whether you're using them in the Caravan. If it still doesn't work, try starting with a clean community folder, and then report back.
I'll just conclude by saying that what you're describing sounds exactly like many other GPS related issues that my technical support team has been able to solve every time. Good luck, and I'm happy to help.
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Is there any intention of fully integrating the WT avionics instead of using the marketplace pointer?
I was hoping it would come with the TBM since it released after SU11 made the avionics official, but it needs the pointer just like the Caravan did or it will use the old and outdated Asobo units.
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Thanks for asking. The GPS developers explicitly told me to use the pointer last time we spoke a couple months ago, but I will inquire when I hear back about the urgently needed fix. Thank you.
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I am showing that my Working Title content are (and have been) up to date. I do not have any other GPS addons. At one time I did have the PMS addon but removed it once Working Title started their version of it. I do use the RealSimGear GNS530 hardware but that should have nothing to do with the software issues of course.
Today I loaded up the same flight plan that I flew yesterday and this time, the GPS did receive the data/flight plan from the World Map, which is good news!
Additionally, the Autopilot worked as it should. Looks like all is well here for now! Perhaps rebooting my computer after making the code changes was the missing necessary step. Thanks again!!!
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Where is this file? I can't find it anywhere. I have the MS Store version.
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@Sir_PickleRick I have the MS Store version as well. You will need to know where your Community Folder is located. Once you figure that out, I would pin it so you can easily navigate to it. If you already have it pinned, you can go to the Community Folder and then go to the previous folder named "Packages" and then to \Official\OneStore\workingtitle-instruments-garmin-gns\html_ui\Pages\VCockpit\Instruments\NavSystems\GPS\WT530.
Once you are there, you should see the WT530B.js file within that folder. When you open that file, you can do a "Ctrl+F" function to search for "Update loop for the main screen". You will want to make sure the code is copied and pasted as Black Square specifies, otherwise it may not work. Scroll up to Post # 36 for those details. Save the file with the appropriate changes.
I then had to reboot my computer.
Good luck!
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This is as good a place as any to ask: is there a specific binding to turn the flight director off? I have tried both the MSFS binding for Autopilot Off and Autopilot Disconnect, and neither do it.
The first press does disconnect the AP, but no amount of subsequent presses disconnects the FD.
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@krause I'm familiar with using FSUIPC, you'll have to be a little more specific with the rest though.
If it's a sim limitation, a note in the manual to that effect would also be appreciated instead of simply saying "press once for AP, twice for FD."
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@jmarkows said in Autopilot After SIM Update 14:
@krause I'm familiar with using FSUIPC, you'll have to be a little more specific with the rest though.
If it's a sim limitation, a note in the manual to that effect would also be appreciated instead of simply saying "press once for AP, twice for FD."
I am just an user and I barely use windows so I am not familiar with any external plugins for msfs.. you will have to do the research on your own or wait for someone else with more knowledge to answer to you here.
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It's not a sim limitation, but a limitation of how much I am willing to change about the default behavior of some button presses, which can cause issues for less experienced hardware users who often do not change the bindings as they were provided from the factory.
You can read more about that in my post here when this came up just yesterday. You will also find an easy solution, which can be implemented with any freeware hardware binding tool of your choice.
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The code insert for the WT instument seems to have fixed all the issues so far with Autopilot and the various NAV problems. Found it almost impossible to fly without the added code, thank you for the fix! I generally prefer flying with the G530/430.
A question please: would I need to also modify the G430 .JS file? Presuming so, I have added the code to the G430 as well.
Now the G530 at least basically functions as expected, will monitor performance and let you know if anything awry pops up!
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Nope, the fix only allowed me to run on first start from main menu once, but at least it allowed a change of plan in flight. When I went back to to try the turbo Baron, the plan didnt load, so appears that mod has not worked. This is not good JustFlight guys!
I would appreciate an expert spelling out in greater detail what one does exactly to replace/insert the update code.
What should be deleted from what line to what line?
I simply added the update code, in hindsight maybe I should have replaced, but not being an expert in htese matters, I assumed just to insert the code after the line found by the search spcified.Finally it might be good plan to make this a separate topic on the modification specifically, under a title say "Fix G530/430 function in BlackSquare Beechcraft" so its easy to find.
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@Black-Square said in Autopilot After SIM Update 14:
and replace the existing update function with the following:
Ah, well at least we now know why it didn't work for you. You must replace the nearly identical ~20 lines of code in the file with the lines I provided. I would love to distribute a fix, but there are two reasons I have not. Firstly, I don't want to be accused of distributing WT code without permission, now that it is included in the base simulator. Secondly, our technical support already has to contend with numerous "compatibility" mods for different aircraft that claim to fix one problem, or at one point did, that now cause other problems. I didn't want to add yet one more mod to that list, especially when I thought this would be fixed quickly.
This should have been a nearly overnight fix (my opinion), but I think the holidays have gotten in the way of a fix from Working Title, who are the only ones that can provide an official patch. I finally heard back from my contact at WT yesterday, who indicated that I will hear a comprehensive answer from them soon. I will keep you all updated as soon as I have more information.
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When I try to open the javascript file to paste in the new lines I get a Windows security pop up telling me
"Your internet security settings prevented one or more files from being opened".
Any advice on this? SU15 seems a long way away at the moment..... -
@DD_Arthur said in Autopilot After SIM Update 14:
When I try to open the javascript file to paste in the new lines I get a Windows security pop up telling me
"Your internet security settings prevented one or more files from being opened".
Any advice on this? SU15 seems a long way away at the moment.....Sounds like you're trying to run it by double clicking. Can you right click and choose Edit?
