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    Thanks. I have a few other housekeeping things to take care of with Just Flight, so I will add that to the list.
  • Snags after first flight in MSFS 2020

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    Thanks for the feedback. I hope you're enjoying the aircraft, regardless of some of these things. I hope you don't mind if I answer in the form of a list, as I'm doing a lot of replies today. The KAP 140 is incapable of driving a flight director, hence the lack of one. I could add an optionally toggleable one for you, but as you might imagine, then I will receive comments that this is "unrealistic". Unfortunately, I don't plan on adding a different RMI to the Caravan, since this is the unit I have seen most commonly installed in Caravans. Also, I'm sure you also understand that I receive a lot of requests to put avionics from all my aircraft in all my other aircraft, which would be a practical impossibility. This is unfortunate, since I aim to make everyone happy. I have been told by my Caravan pilots that a lot of rudder trim is required for cruise and any power changes, and also due to fuel imbalance. As the KAP 140 does not have authority over the rudder, I think this might be mostly realistic. I'll talk to my Caravan pilots to get their opinion. I'm already working on this for v1.1. Unfortunately, there is no "click here to increase left-turning tendency" option when developing a CFD aerodynamics model, but one would think this is a solvable problem from looking at my other aircraft. Hopefully I can get this squared away for you guys by next week. Sorry it's not sooner, but Just Flight is on their way to FSWeekend in a matter of hours. Thanks again, and let me know if you have any more comments or questions! You know where to find me.
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    Are you familiar with the KAP 140's adjustable barometer setting? Unfortunately, I think there is actually a bug with that right now, but I will fix it very soon with v1.1.
  • LOVE the panel textures in the Caravan!!!

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  • Comm Power Circuits in Black Square Products

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    Well I was hoping there might be a break in which I could bring this up again, but the Caravan seems to have produced an absolute flurry of activity. Maybe in a week or two
  • Autopilot VS mode problem

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    Hmmm, better read the manual... Why HDG mode worked differently than NAV mode is still not clear to me..
  • Cannot install

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    Hi Rich, thank you for your fast replies. I have sent the e-mail with the request.
  • Where is the tablet?

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    Thanks got it.
  • Free-Castoring Nose wheels? (amphib)

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    I agree some more steering realism would be great. Also a realistic parking brake. As far as I remember those aren’t part of any Black Square aircraft for convenience of less-skilled users.
  • Absolutely loving this!

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  • A list of Squawks as a 10+ year TBM Maintainer

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    @Black-Square To point 7 about the boost pump. Totally realize how my explanation would be a bit tough to understand. So the way the system works is that there is a 10PSI switch on the fuel line and the switch should activate at 10PSI +/-2 PSI. When that switch comes on, it will throw the annunciator message for the FUEL PRESS, and if the switch turns back off, then your FUEL PRESS annunciator will turn off. This is purely a switch in the engine compartment, not talking about a physical switch in the cockpit When the aux boost switch is in auto, that 10PSI fuel pressure switch will also activate the aux boost pump to come on, but when the fuel pressure switch turns off, meaning the boost pump has done its job, the boost pump will not turn off like the annunciator light does. Instead the boost pump will remain on until its cycled. Now, this doesn't mean the switch has to be turned to the off position, though that will also reset the auto function, it only has to be brought back to the ON position for a second or so, then when you switch that back up to the AUTO position, the boost pump will not be on, the pressure will drop back down onto what the engine mechanical pump is providing. This is assuming its in flight and the mechanical is working. As far as the shutdown goes, which is where most people will see it, if the engine isn't spinning, the mechanical isn't pumping, the fuel pressure will always be too low so whether the switch is in auto or on, the boost pump will be on until you switch it off. Your understanding is correct, it latches until "reset" by turning the switch to on or off then back to auto. Its very much appreciated that you took the time to read this and are willing to address these. Like I said, I'll take the time to run it through a full maintenance list like I would in the real thing to point out any other things, but as far as a normal flight goes, the original post were the things that stood out to me. The only other thing I'd mention off the top of my head is if the prop blade tip supersonic snapping audio could be reduced/eliminated above like 40-60 knots indicated. I think from what I read its an audio pack from someone else, but that snapping sound goes away once there is good airflow over the prop heading down the runway. Or have some headset on type ANR to dampen it. Its a bit much to listen to for a full flight. Example here maybe if I know how to upload a video to youtube and share it right? Mind you this is a 700, but its the same 4 blade hartzell prop spinning at the same speed. link text
  • Caravan Amphibian version

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    @RPGamerous Yes! - that helped, reinstalling it again seemed to have installed all version correctly. It also did not install the super cargo master version either which now installed. [image: 14f1bc36-083d-4811-8428-779c8d41bbe3.png]
  • Absolutely Fantastic!

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    Greetings from KPDX cargo platform ! @Black-Square What an elegant addon you’ve created! Although I've been studying the manual and the POH over the last few weeks, I’m going to need more time to process everything. During the last hour, I've been playing with the breakers, checking their effects on the schematic pages. The tablet is incredible. What a sleek design! In the next couple of hours, I'm going to assign levers, buttons, etc... but I can’t wait to replicate the first Empire Airliners flight I find on Flightaware :). Such an elegant addon! I really hope for great success with the release because it definitely deserves it.
  • Discount for owners of Analog Caravan?

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    @Derek Oh thanks, good to know!
  • The perfect birthday present!

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    @Black-Square just a quick thank you! My first flight completed around South East England. The Caravan feels alive and so authentic. Your work is exceptional and your talent grows with every release. The best birthday present 🥳
  • Right Seat Door External Sound

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  • Baron Persistence State not saving

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    @Black-Square @vortac12 What does the trick for me (in the Starship) is once I am "done" with my flight, I press esc -> Restart flight. That will put you in your departure airport. Then its a matter of just quitting the simulator as normal.
  • MSFS2024 very twitchy controls and trim

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    @Captain_J I meant for my question to be directed toward Nick. Thinking about it now, I would assume he does, but that’s not to say the flight model in the sim would make it feel 1:1 with the real plane anyway. I have noticed the trim does feel more sensitive than similar types I’ve flown in real life, but unfortunately I haven’t actually flown any of Black Square’s planes in real life yet, so I wouldn’t know how they’re supposed to feel. I do know the A2A Aerostar’s electric trim feels nearly identical to real life and is much less responsive than how the Duke’s trim is modeled.
  • Ability to change out pilot/FA callout voices

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    Glad to hear you're as excited about the F70 and F100 as we are! To answer each of your questions: It's not something we'd be comfortable committing to bringing to our previous products at the moment, as it is quite a complex piece of logic to integrate. However, it is something we would consider adding further down the line if a suitable opportunity arises and time allows. It will be possible to use your own custom files for the Announcements and Music played by the Digital Music Player. The pilot callouts are a separate system with the individual sound files being incorporated within the sound package, so they won't be customisable. This was discussed during development, but I recall our sound developer noting that there would be some technical challenge to overcome to make the pilot callouts customisable. It remains on the feature request list for now, and we'll revisit it again in the future. Mark - Just Flight
  • New features request

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    There is also a free tool you can download from Flightsim.to called PushbackHelper. You can use it with all airplanes but it allows to push or pull the plane.