Electrical and others
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Just wondering if others are seeing issues with some of the run-up checks. When checking the anti-icing and de-icing systems, particularly the pitot heat and stall heat, I get no noticeable change on the meter, and the same goes for the prop de-icer. The prop amperage meter continues to read zero. The circuit breakers are all in, the engine condition is at 100% and I have failures turned off (until I get better at handling the systems in this bird). I also get no change in the ITT with the Inertial Separator engaged, as per the checklist. I'm sure it's probably something I'm doing wrong, but I'm following the checklist step by step and would really like it if my gauges were giving me some indications.
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Last time I ran through the checklists, everything you describe was working. Are you sure the multimeter is on the correct setting to observe the generator load, and the generator is online? The propeller heat may take a moment to activate, as it's on a timer circuit. If you continue having problems, feel free to share a video, which might help to see what's going on.
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Yes, the multimeter is on the generator setting, and the generator is on line. As for the prop heat, I'll give it a little longer after switching it on to see if it changes. Thanks for your help.
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Last time I ran through the checklists, everything you describe was working. Are you sure the multimeter is on the correct setting to observe the generator load, and the generator is online? The propeller heat may take a moment to activate, as it's on a timer circuit. If you continue having problems, feel free to share a video, which might help to see what's going on.
@Black-Square Did some testing today. Negative results. Uninstalled all versions of the Caravan. Re-downloaded and re-installed, same results. Fired up FS2020 after downloading and installing the FS2020 version of the Caravan. Everything works as expected in FS2020! So, I go back to FS2024 and start the sim in safe mode. Again, same results. I have disable ALL add-ons except the Caravan, in case something else is interfering. Not sure what else I can possibly do to get things working right. Here is my list of issues:
- Turning on Pitot Heat shows no amperage increase. Same with Stall heat. I do get an increase with the windshield de-ice.
- Turning on Prop de-ice shows 0 amps on prop meter. Doesn't move at all.
- Engaging the Inertial Separator has no effect on the engine. No increase in ITT, nor decrease in Torque (I did get a decrease in torque on FS2020, but no increase in ITT[pretty sure I read about this in another thread]).
- I get absolutely zero instrument lighting nor radio back lighting. All flood lighting functions, but not the instrument lighting, not even a little.
As I stated before, all these items functioned properly in FS2020, so it isn't like I'm not operating them properly. You suggested a video so you can see what's happening. I don't have any recording apps installed on my sim computer. Besides, I can't show you what's happening, when nothing is happening.
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Thanks for looking into this more. With the knowledge that everything is working correctly in MSFS 2020 for you, I think it actually makes it less likely that this is an aircraft problem, as the code is identical between the two simulators. I assume you've checked the tablet's failure page for any active failures? It's perplexing for certain, and I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I've had no other reports of these issues (the panel lighting would be particularly obvious) from any other users, which further leads me to suspect a local problem. I can imagine how this could be caused by hardware/input binding issues, especially the deicing and lighting issues. Might I suggest contacting Just Flight Support? There's always a chance that they've seen something similar to this with any number of aircraft in MSFS 2024, and they have many more minds at work over there than just me alone. In the meantime, I will be here if you can send a video (even a good recording of your monitor with a phone would suffice). You would be surprised at what seemingly unrelated details I sometimes see in videos that ultimately lead to a solution.
