@Black-Square said in Pilot and Copilot avatars: Just to clarify, all of my aircraft released for MSFS 2024 are "real native package[s]". As I have explained several times in the past, the modular aircraft file structure is entirely optional, and does not limit the available features or compatibility of the aircraft in any way. Asobo says this in almost those exact words within their documentation. As far as my aircraft are concerned, the modular file structure is a further abstraction from which they do not particularly benefit. As I understand it, large airliners benefit the most, and also other workflows for modeling aircraft, which I do not personally use. Though you are in general right as the native definition by Asobo is quite wide and not very precise, you can actually group them into some native levels. And yes your packages are native packages and I didn't deny that. But the level of native package you have selected for your projects comes with some disadvantages for the customers. Most of us will fly different liveries for VAs or even download the already very nice released ones from your house painter Ryan and Tim for example. And with your products (or every other product using this level of native like the JF ones) all these additional liveries are actually not liveries but variants of the aircraft. For each of these you have then to select and assign your control profiles again cause the sim thinks its a new aircraft variant. Minor annoyance for sure

Here Here! Brilliant and heartfelt post.

That's a really good video - I particularly enjoyed how he spent time explaining how not to pinch one's fingers in the ladder. That thing has "bitten" me on more than one occasion in the real plane.

I'll fly in any weather, as long as I don't deliberately take off in it and instead let it surprise me at my destination.

Awesome thanks - yeah I searched on emergency and couldn't find anything other than the checklists.

Ah, Thanks. I do have the BS Analogue Caravan in there,

Thanks. I have a few other housekeeping things to take care of with Just Flight, so I will add that to the list.

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.

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.

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

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

Hi Rich, thank you for your fast replies. I have sent the e-mail with the request.

Thanks got it.

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.

@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

@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]

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.

@Derek Oh thanks, good to know!