Gypsy Posted June 23, 2018 Posted June 23, 2018 Tried, failed, still parked. Anyone provide the starting sequence for the Beau? I am missing something (obviously) as all I get is one or two revolutions of the prop and engine stops.. got the mags on, the fuel (I think) selected but no go.. help an old man out for future reference please. Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted June 23, 2018 1. DDz Quorum Posted June 23, 2018 Fuel levers are over to the left rear, a big red wheel, and a green one. Rotate them both to 'inner'. Then, per engine, a bit of throttle (8%) and ignition. Then wait and be patient, until both engines are warm enough to apply power needed for take off. Might take over five minutes... Quote
Gypsy Posted June 23, 2018 Author Posted June 23, 2018 28 minutes ago, FoolTrottel said: Fuel levers are over to the left rear, a big red wheel, and a green one. Rotate them both to 'inner'. Then, per engine, a bit of throttle (8%) and ignition. Then wait and be patient, until both engines are warm enough to apply power needed for take off. Might take over five minutes... Okay will try that later...I think I had them on "outer" . Is the third fuel lever supposed to be up or down? Thanks! Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted June 24, 2018 1. DDz Quorum Posted June 24, 2018 I think the third is not really relevant, until you run into trouble. Something like cross-feed? Here's a video: 1 Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted June 24, 2018 2. Administrators Posted June 24, 2018 Third fuel lever? The length of time it takes the Beau to warm up is ridiculous at the moment (compared to other radial-engined aircraft in the game). Gypsy, you'll find that if you advance the throttles too far the engine will will just stop and you're back to having to start it all over again. There is are two engine temp gauges behind the stick - keep a close eye on them. If you're starting with rads closed to get the engines to warm up more quickly, remember to open them again before taking off! 1 Quote
Gypsy Posted June 24, 2018 Author Posted June 24, 2018 Thanks all! I was just putzing around yesterday on our CloD server and letting the Spit continue to beat me up in DCS. Thought I would try the Beau for some relaxing...well I was relaxed as I never got off the ground ?! 1 Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted June 25, 2018 2. Administrators Posted June 25, 2018 The Beau can be a bit of a handful on the ground and the swing on takeoff due to the non 'handed' props is quite pronounced. Once you get the hang of steadily advancing the throttles and are ready with a bootful of rudder when required she's not too bad. The other thing I've found is not to try and haul the thing off the ground too soon, once the tail is up, just a suspicion of elevator is all that's required for her to fly off the deck. 2 Quote
Gypsy Posted June 26, 2018 Author Posted June 26, 2018 Got it started then fell asleep waiting for the Beau to warm up ???! Quote
BluBear Posted June 26, 2018 Posted June 26, 2018 I'd fly this magnificent bird much more if the engines warmed up quicker than half a day. Such a blooming annoyance. Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted June 26, 2018 1. DDz Quorum Posted June 26, 2018 1 hour ago, BluBear said: I'd fly this magnificent bird much more if the engines warmed up quicker than half a day. Such a blooming annoyance. See here: click-this-link Quote
BluBear Posted June 26, 2018 Posted June 26, 2018 Just now, FoolTrottel said: See here: click-this-link FT YOU HERO! 1 Quote
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