ADF and VOR ident
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Hello F28 team,
Thanks for your addon. I am really enjoying it since the release ❤️
1. ADF/NDB are not working at all?
Flying only with the VOR is difficult enough. Not having NDB function, especially with some approach like LFLP where you have RNAV or NDB approach only, or even for navigation... it is kind of frustrating.2. The MORSE sound when pressing NAV1/NAV2 buttons on radio panel is very very quiet.
When aircraft engines are OFF it is just enough with the volume controller in max position. But when engines are running, you cannot hear the IDENT-MORSE SOUND.I think the F28 is very close to be perfect for conventional IFR flying.
Thanks for your hard work.Alex
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The ADF is functional in the F28 and can be used to track NDBs. On the pedestal, you will need to ensure that the ADF mode selector is set to ADF, and then ensure the correct frequency is tuned into the radio. Once within range of the NDB, you will start to receive an indication of the signal strength on the indicator at the top right of the ADF panel, and the direction will be indicated on the RMI on the main instrument panel.
The technique of tuning NDB frequencies in the real F28 doesn't lend itself very well to flight sim though, as flight sim will only pick up a frequency to the NDB if it is tuned in exactly to the correct frequency (for example, it will pick up a signal if tuned in at 386.5, but if you change frequency to 386.0 it will lose the signal). whereas in the real aircraft, you would be able to pick a frequency with a larger error margin. We are looking at a few different ways that we can improve this, but in the meantime, we would recommend turning on tooltips in MSFS if you would like to use the ADF radios in the F28, as that will show the exact frequency that is being tuned.
With regards to the volume of the morse code, this is sadly an MSFS limitation as we have no control over the volume.
Mark - Just Flight
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@AlexEtz also if you have/willing to get one -- stream deck + SPAD.next is really helpful for me here -> i have a page where i display adfs/VORs + buttons to tune them. Alternatively via spad you can map adf to Logitech panels if you have any of them.
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@knidarkness Yep, I had those panels before, but I really like interacting with the virtual cockpit. Thx for the tip
