Some weeks ago the above flight would not work properly although it had worked OK before.
The flight starts at Rijeka and ends at Santorini but it is night and the aircraft is in the water not the runway so the flight crashes out.
I raised the issue with support but they have not been able to help. They did ask if I had crashed out of the flight but gave no solution. Their latest suggestion is shown below:
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My username does not contain any non ascii characters and deleting the the customflight.flt file makes no difference.
The .flt file looks like an ordinary text file so I wonder why it's not possible to just edit the file to correct the problem
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Assistance]
EventTriggersFileCount=1
EventTriggersFile.0=EventTriggers
[Main]
Title=Free flight
Description=Free flight
AppVersion=10.0.61355
FlightVersion=1
MissionType=FreeFlight
MissionLocation=Rijeka
OriginalFlight=
FlightType=NORMAL
StartingCameraCategory=Custom
[Options]
Sound=True
Moonlight=False
Save=False
SaveOriginalFlightPlan=False
TextDisplayPage=0
SlewDisplayPage=1
AxisIndicator=Off
[sim.0]
Sim=DA62 Asobo
Pilot=Pilot_Male_Uniform_Indian
Copilot=Pilot_Female_Uniform_Indian
TailNumber=
AirlineCallSign=
FlightNumber=
AppendHeavy=False
[ResourcePath]
Path=Missions\Asobo\FreeFlights\FreeFlight\FreeFlight
[ObjectFile]
File=Missions\Asobo\FreeFlights\FreeFlight\FreeFlight
[Atc_Menu]
Visible=True
[FreeFlight]
FirstFlightState=FLIGHT_RUNWAY
[Weather]
UseWeatherFile=False
UseLiveWeather=True
WeatherPresetFile=
WeatherCanBeLive=True
CloudmapPosOverride=False
CloudmapInitialPosX=0
CloudmapInitialPosY=0
FixedClouds=False
[Departure]
ICAO=LDRI
RunwayNumber=32
RunwayDesignator=NONE
[Loading]
ImageName0=LOADING_FREEFLIGHT
[TrafficOptions]
[Panels]
Panel.On=True
HUD.On=False
[Window.1]
Order=255
Active=True
Undocked=False
Maximized=True
ScreenUniCoords=0, 0, 0, 0
UndocCoords=0, 0, 0, 0
[ATC_AgentManager]
NumberofAgents=0
[ATC_Aircraft.0]
ActiveFlightPlan=False
RequestedFlightPlan=False
AcState=ACSTATE_REQUEST_TAXI_CLEARANCE_OUT_VFR_ATIS
NumberofWaypoints=0
ClearanceFlags=882
CtCur=CLEARANCE_NONE
WaypointNext=0
AltCleared=-1
HdgAssigned=-1
SquawkAssigned=70144
LandingSequence=LANDING_NONE
DepartureRequest=DEPARTURE_VFR_REQUEST_NONE
ParkingRequest=PARKING_NAME_NONE
ParkingTypeRequest=PARKING_TYPE_NONE
PatternLeg=PATTERN_LEG_NONE
ApproachIndex=-1
ApproachTransitionIndex=-1
ApproachRequestIndex=-1
ApproachTransitionRequestIndex=-1
RunwayIndex=-1
RunwayRequestIndex=-1
ParkingIndex=-1
FlightFollowing=FLIGHT_FOLLOWING_NO
AirspaceTransition=AIRSPACE_TRANSITION_NONE
BVAirspaceTransition=BV_TYPE_NONE
BVAirspaceTransitionReq=BV_TYPE_NONE
TakeoffSequence=TAKEOFF_SEQUENCE_NONE
LandingSequenceNumber=-1
TaxiRouteCurrent=-1
CruisingAltitude=-1
RequestedCruisingAltitude=-1
ExpectedAltitude=-1
AircraftSignature=1,0
[ATC_AircraftManager]
NumberofAircraft=1
[ATC_MessageSystem]
FrequencyNodes=0
[DateTimeSeason]
Season=Summer
Year=2022
Day=17
Hours=11
Minutes=42
Seconds=3.0556178092956542969
UseZuluTime=False
[simplifiedSim.0]
Mode=None
[simVars.0]
Latitude=N45° 12' 28.43"
Longitude=E14° 34' 47.63"
Altitude=+000255.00
Pitch=0
Bank=0
Heading=-36.176757942885167552
PVelBodyAxis=0
BVelBodyAxis=0
HVelBodyAxis=0
XVelBodyAxis=0
YVelBodyAxis=0
ZVelBodyAxis=0
SimOnGround=True
OnPlatformHeight=-9999999999
[Avionics.0]
Comm1Active=118.650
Comm1Standby=124.850
Comm2Active=124.850
Comm2Standby=124.850
Comm3Active=124.850
Comm3Standby=124.850
Nav1Active=110.90
Nav1Standby=113.90
OBS1=360
Nav2Active=116.20
Nav2Standby=113.90
OBS2=360
Transponder=0000
TransponderState=0
ADFActive=890
ADF2Active=890
DMESelected=1
ComTransmit=1
ComReceiveBoth=False
Com1Receive=True
Com2Receive=False
Com3Receive=False
AudioNav1Listen=False
AudioNav2Listen=False
AudioMarkerListen=True
AudioDmeListen=False
AudioAdfListen=False
AudioAdf2Listen=False
AvionicsSwitch=True
[slew.0]
Active=False
[Freeze.0]
Location=False
Altitude=False
Attitude=False
[Engine Parameters.1.0]
ThrottleLeverPct=0
PropellerLeverPct=1
MixtureLeverPct=1
Pct Engine RPM=0.26298100275925317959
MaxReachedEngineRPM=1728.7887926110538501
Pct N1=-1.7976931348623157081e+308
Pct N2=-1.7976931348623157081e+308
LeftMagneto=True
RightMagneto=True
GeneratorSwitch=True
CowlFlapPct=0
FuelPumpSwitch=True
FuelPumpSwitch_EX1=1
FuelValveOpen=True
CarbHeat/DeiceSwitch=False
EngineMasterSwitch=True
GlowPlugTemperaturePct=1
IgnitionSwitch=0
StarterSwitch=False
EGT_DegR=0
ITT_DegR=-1.7976931348623157081e+308
FuelPressurePSF=0.010000000000000000208
CorrectedFF=-1.7976931348623157081e+308
[Engine Parameters.2.0]
ThrottleLeverPct=0
PropellerLeverPct=1
MixtureLeverPct=1
Pct Engine RPM=0.26298100275925317959
MaxReachedEngineRPM=1728.7887926110538501
Pct N1=-1.7976931348623157081e+308
Pct N2=-1.7976931348623157081e+308
LeftMagneto=True
RightMagneto=True
GeneratorSwitch=True
CowlFlapPct=0
FuelPumpSwitch=True
FuelPumpSwitch_EX1=1
FuelValveOpen=True
CarbHeat/DeiceSwitch=False
EngineMasterSwitch=True
GlowPlugTemperaturePct=1
IgnitionSwitch=0
StarterSwitch=False
EGT_DegR=0
ITT_DegR=-1.7976931348623157081e+308
FuelPressurePSF=0.010000000000000000208
CorrectedFF=-1.7976931348623157081e+308
[Propeller.1.0]
prop_beta=0.19198621771937623981
prop_max_rpm_percent=0
[Propeller.2.0]
prop_beta=0.19198621771937623981
prop_max_rpm_percent=0
[Fuel.0]
TankSelector=Left Main
TankSelector1=Right Main
Center=0
LeftMain=49.999996185302734375
RightMain=49.999996185302734375
LeftAux=49.999996185302734375
RightAux=49.999996185302734375
LeftTip=0
RightTip=0
Center 2=0
Center 3=0
External 1=0
External 2=0
[Gauges.0]
KollsmanSetting=29.921342849731445312
[bleedAir.0]
BleedAirSource=0
EngineAirBleed.1=True
EngineAirBleed.2=True
EngineAirBleed.3=True
EngineAirBleed.4=True
APUAirBleed=True
[LocalVars.0]
ASVigilus_Brightness=0
ASVigilus_Temperature_Unit=0
ASVigilus_Fuel_Unit=0
ASVigilus_Pressure_Unit=0
ASVigilus_Brightness_Manual=0
XMLVAR_AS04F_UFCD_1_Brightness=0
XMLVAR_AS04F_EFD_1_Brightness=0
XMLVAR_AS04F_HUD_1_Brightness=0
XMLVAR_AS04F_HUD_Black_Level=0
XMLVAR_AS04F_HUD_AOA_Indexer=0
XMLVAR_AS04F_HUD_Balance=0
FA18_DDI_HSI_BING_MAP_SHOWN=0
Aera_Brightness_Manual=0
isDataFieldActive=0
isCompassDisplayed=0
Map_BugIndicator_Mode=0
DA62_ECU_L=1
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FADEC_ECUB_RUNNING_R=1
FADEC_FEATHER_L=0
ELEC_VOLTAGE_DROP=0
ELEC_TARGET_GENALT_BUS_AMPS_1=0
ELEC_TARGET_GENALT_BUS_AMPS_2=0
ELEC_TARGET_MAIN_BUS_VOLTAGE_1=0
ELEC_TARGET_MAIN_BUS_VOLTAGE_2=0
FADEC_MASTER_L=0
FAIL_WATER_L=0
ENG_TARGET_RADIATOR_TEMPERATURE_1=0
FAIL_OIL_L=0
ENG_TARGET_OIL_TEMPERATURE_1=0
FAIL_GBOX_L=0
ENG_TARGET_GBOX_TEMPERATURE_1=0
ENG_TARGET_OIL_PRESSURE_1=0
START_OIL:1=0
FADEC_POWER_OUTPUT_L=0
PROP_RPM:1=0
OFFLINE=0
ENG_FUEL_FLOW_GPH:1=0
ENG_FUEL_FLOW_DIFF:1=0
FUEL_TANK_LEFT_MAIN_QUANTITY=0
FUEL_TANK_RIGHT_MAIN_QUANTITY=0
FADEC_MASTER_R=0
FAIL_WATER_R=0
ENG_TARGET_RADIATOR_TEMPERATURE_2=0
FAIL_OIL_R=0
ENG_TARGET_OIL_TEMPERATURE_2=0
FAIL_GBOX_R=0
ENG_TARGET_GBOX_TEMPERATURE_2=0
ENG_TARGET_OIL_PRESSURE_2=0
START_OIL:2=0
FADEC_POWER_OUTPUT_R=0
PROP_RPM:2=0
ENG_FUEL_FLOW_GPH:2=0
ENG_FUEL_FLOW_DIFF:2=0
TIME_PASSED=0
FUEL_TEMPERATURE_L=0
FUEL_TEMPERATURE_R=0
FUEL_TEMPERATURE_L_AUX=0
FUEL_TEMPERATURE_R_AUX=0
FUEL_ABS_TEMP_FEED_L=0
FUEL_ABS_TEMP_FEED_R=0
FUEL_TARGET_TEMPERATURE_L_AUX=0
FUEL_TARGET_TEMPERATURE_R_AUX=0
FUEL_ABS_TEMPERATURE_L_AUX=0
FUEL_ABS_TEMPERATURE_R_AUX=0
FUEL_TRANSFER_RATE_L=0
FUEL_ABS_TEMPERATURE_L=0
FUEL_ENERGY_TRANS_L=0
FUEL_TRANSFER_RATE_R=0
FUEL_ABS_TEMPERATURE_R=0
FUEL_ENERGY_TRANS_R=0
FUEL_ABS_TEMPERATURE_RAD_L=0
FUEL_ABS_TEMPERATURE_RAD_R=0
FUEL_ENERGY_L=0
FUEL_ENERGY_R=0
FUEL_COOLING_CONSTANT=0
FUEL_ABS_TEMP_RETURN_L=0
FUEL_ENERGY_RETURN_L=0
FUEL_ENERGY_RETURN_LX=0
FUEL_ABS_TEMP_RETURN_R=0
FUEL_ENERGY_RETURN_R=0
FUEL_ENERGY_RETURN_RX=0
FUEL_COOLING_L=0
FUEL_COOLING_R=0
ELEC_GENALT_BUS_AMPS_1=0
ELEC_GENALT_BUS_AMPS_2=0
FUEL_TOT_RST=0
FUEL_GAL_USED=0
FUEL_GAL_TOTAL=0
FUEL_TOTALISER=0
DEICE_QUANTITY=0
DEICE_ALT=0
DEICE_MODE=0
DEICE_DUTY_CYCLE=0
DEICE_FLOW=0
XMLVAR_IceLightMaxStateEnabled=0
DEICE_DUTY_CYCLE_TIMER=0
DEICE_DEBUG=0
DEICE_WINDSHIELD=0
DEICE_WINDSHIELD_DEBUG=0
DEICE_WINDSHIELD_TIMER=0
XMLVAR_CABINAIR_Position_1=0
XMLVAR_CABINHEAT_Position_1=0
DEICE_DEFROST_POWER=0
DEICE_DEFROST_DUTY_CYCLE=0
DEICE_DEFROST_DEBUG=0
DEICE_PRESS_HI=0
PROP_PITCH1_TARGET=0
FADEC_MASTER_TIMER_L=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_ACTIVE_L=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_FAIL_L_B=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_FAIL_L_A=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_BUTTON_B=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_BUTTON_L=0
ENG_GBOX_TEMPERATURE_1=0
Throttle1_Pos=0
THROTTLE1_MODE=0
FADEC_ECUB_RUNNING_L=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_TIMER_L=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_STEP_L=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_L=0
FADEC_FEATHER_R=0
FADEC_MASTER_TIMER_R=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_ACTIVE_R=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_FAIL_R_B=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_FAIL_R_A=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_BUTTON_R=0
ENG_GBOX_TEMPERATURE_2=0
Throttle2_Pos=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_TIMER_R=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_STEP_R=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_R=0
FADEC_POWER_LEVER_L=0
FADEC_POWER_LEVER_R=0
ELEC_MAIN_BUS_VOLTAGE_1=0
ELEC_MAIN_BUS_VOLTAGE_2=0
ENG_OIL_PRESSURE_1=0
ENG_OIL_PRESSURE_2=0
ENG_OIL_TEMPERATURE_1=0
ENG_OIL_TEMPERATURE_2=0
ENG_RADIATOR_TEMPERATURE_1=0
ENG_RADIATOR_TEMPERATURE_2=0
KONAMI_STEP=0
LIGMA_BALLS=0
ELE_LSTART=0
ELE_LFADEC-MAIN=0
ELE_RSTART=0
ELE_RFADEC-MAIN=0
ELE_LALT=0
ELE_LFADEC-BATT=0
ELE_LPUMP-RFADEC=0
ELE_RALT=0
ELE_RFADEC-BATT=0
ELE_RPUMP-LFADEC=0
GEAR_EMERGENCY=0
PITOT_OVERHEAT=0
FAIL_STRESS_L=0
FAIL_POWER_STRESS_L=0
FAIL_STRESS_R=0
FAIL_POWER_STRESS_R=0
FIRE_TIMER_L=0
FAILED_L=0
FIRE_TIMER_R=0
FAILED_R=0
FUEL_INVERTED=0
FAIL_POWER_TEMP_L=0
FAIL_POWER_L=0
FAIL_DUTY_CYCLE_L=0
FAIL_POWER_TEMP_R=0
FAIL_POWER_R=0
FAIL_DUTY_CYCLE_R=0
START_CRANK:1=0
START_CRANK:1_MAX=0
FILTER_RESRTICTION=0
START_CRANK:2=0
START_CRANK:2_MAX=0
GEAR_FIRE_TEST_IsDown=0
SOUND_GEAR_FIRE=0
SOUND_STALL_WARNING=0
ENGINE_ALTERNATE_AIR=0
FILTER_ICE=0
ESP_TIMER=0
ESP_ON=0
GEAR_FIRE_TEST=0
ESP_AVAILABLE=0
ESP_ACTIVE_ROLL=0
ESP_TIMER_ROLL=0
ESP_RECOVER_ROLL=0
ESP_ACTIVE_PITCH=0
ESP_TIMER_PITCH=0
ESP_USP_AVAILABLE=0
ESP_AIRSPEED_ACTIVE=0
ESP_USP_ACTIVE=0
ESP_RECOVER_PITCH=0
FLUTTER_STEP=0
FLUTTER_INTENSITY=0
STALL_OVERHEATED=0
STALL_OVERHEAT=0
ELEC_MD302_TIMER=0
XMLVAR_LeverThrottleHidden1=0
XMLVAR_LeverThrottleHidden2=0
FADEC_ECUSWAP_SPUTTER_L=0
FADEC_ECUSWAP_SPUTTER_R=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_BUTTON_L_IsDown=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_BUTTON_L_MinReleaseTime=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_BUTTON_R_IsDown=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_BUTTON_R_MinReleaseTime=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_BUTTON_B_IsDown=0
FADEC_ECUTEST_BUTTON_B_MinReleaseTime=0
GEAR_FIRE_TEST_MinReleaseTime=0
FUEL_TOT_RST_IsDown=0
FUEL_TOT_RST_MinReleaseTime=0
HANDLING_ElevatorTrim=0
XMLVAR_YokeHidden1=0
XMLVAR_YokeHidden2=0
XMLVAR_ElevatorTrim_Switch_1=0
XMLVAR_ElevatorTrim_1_SwitchStateTimer=0
ParkingBrake_Position=0
XMLVAR_Starter_State=0
XMLVAR_Starter_State_IsDown=0
XMLVAR_Starter_State_MinReleaseTime=0
DA62_ANTI-ICE_SWITCH=0
XMLVAR_DEICE_Windshield_PumpActive=0
XMLVAR_DEICEPump=0
XMLVAR_LTS_Test=0
DEICE_LIGHT_CHECK=0
AS1000_PFD_ScreenLuminosity=0
AS1000_PFD_Brightness=0
AS1000_MFD_Brightness=0
AS1000_MFD_ScreenLuminosity=0
XMLVAR_Autopilot_2_Status=0
XMLVAR_ELT_STATE=0
XMLVAR_ELT_TEST_TIME=0
DA62_Armrest=0
DA62_ShowPilot=0
DA62_ShowCoPilot=0
LIGHTING_STROBE_1=0
LIGHTING_NAV_1=0
LIGHTING_LANDING_1=0
LIGHTING_TAXI_1=0
LIGHTING_PANEL_1=0
LIGHTING_GLARESHIELD_1=0
LIGHTING_CABIN_1=0
LIGHTING_CABIN_2=0
LIGHTING_CABIN_3=0
HANDLING_RudderTrim=0
LANDING_GEAR_Gear=0
ELECTRICAL_Starter_1=0
ELECTRICAL_Starter_2=0
DEICE_Pitot_1=0
AS1000_PFD_SelectedNavIndex=0
AS1000_PFD_SelectedComIndex=0
PFD_CDI_Source=0
PFD_InnerMap_MapZoomRange=0
PFD_InnerMap_MapShowCursor=0
AS1000_MFD_SelectedNavIndex=0
AS1000_MFD_SelectedComIndex=0
MFD_InnerMap_MapZoomRange=0
MFD_InnerMap_MapShowCursor=0
XMLVAR_VNAVButtonValue=0
XMLVAR_ELT_ACTIVATION_TIME=0
[switches.0]
PitotHeat=False
PitotHeat_EX1=0
WindshieldDeice=0
BeaconLights=True
LandingLights=True
LogoLights=True
NavLights=True
PanelLights=False
RecognitionLights=True
StrobeLights=True
TaxiLights=False
WingLights=False
CabinLights=False
GlareshieldLights=False
PedestalLights=False
AmbientLights=False
BeaconLightsNight=True
LandingLightsNight=True
LogoLightsNight=True
NavLightsNight=True
PanelLightsNight=True
RecognitionLightsNight=True
StrobeLightsNight=True
TaxiLightsNight=False
WingLightsNight=False
CabinLightsNight=False
GlareshieldLightsNight=False
PedestalLightsNight=False
AmbientLightsNight=False
[Electrical.0]
circuit.1=True,1.00
circuit.2=True,1.00
circuit.3=True,1.00
circuit.4=True,1.00
circuit.5=True,1.00
circuit.6=True,1.00
circuit.7=True,1.00
circuit.8=True,1.00
circuit.9=True,1.00
circuit.10=True,1.00
circuit.11=False,1.00
circuit.12=True,1.00
circuit.13=True,1.00
circuit.14=True,1.00
circuit.15=True,1.00
circuit.16=True,1.00
circuit.17=True,1.00
circuit.18=False,1.00
circuit.19=True,1.00
circuit.20=True,1.00
circuit.21=False,1.00
circuit.22=False,1.00
circuit.23=False,1.00
circuit.24=False,1.00
circuit.25=True,1.00
circuit.26=False,1.00
circuit.27=False,1.00
circuit.28=False,1.00
circuit.29=False,1.00
circuit.30=True,1.00
circuit.31=True,1.00
circuit.32=True,1.00
circuit.33=True,1.00
circuit.34=True,1.00
circuit.35=True,1.00
circuit.36=True,1.00
circuit.37=True,1.00
circuit.38=True,1.00
circuit.39=False,1.00
circuit.40=False,1.00
circuit.41=True,1.00
circuit.42=True,1.00
circuit.43=True,1.00
circuit.44=True,1.00
circuit.45=True,1.00
circuit.46=True,1.00
circuit.47=True,1.00
circuit.48=True,1.00
circuit.49=True,1.00
circuit.50=True,1.00
circuit.51=True,1.00
circuit.52=True,1.00
circuit.53=True,1.00
circuit.54=True,1.00
circuit.55=True,1.00
battery.1=True
battery.2=True
battery.3=True
battery.4=True
battery.5=True
alternator.1=True
alternator.2=True
[systems.0]
BatterySwitch=True
StructuralDeiceSwitch=False
StructuralDeiceSwitch_EX1=0
PropDeiceSwitch=False
Autobrakes=0
StandbyVacuum=False
PropSync=False
AutoFeatherSwitch=False
FlightDirector=False
PanelLights=False
LaunchBarSwitch=False
LaunchBarState=0
TailhookHandle=False
TailhookState=0
FoldingWingsHandle=False
FoldingWingsState=0, 0
ExternalPowerSwitch=False
AuxPowerUnitSwitch=False
SeatBeltsSwitch=False
NoSmokingSwitch=False
[AutoPilot.0]
MasterSwitch=False
WingLeveler=False
Nav1Lock=False
HeadingLock=False
HeadingValue=0
AltitudeLock=False
AltitudeValue=0
AttitudeHold=False
AirspeedHold=False
AirspeedValue=90
MachHold=False
MachValue=0.1361046135425567627
VerticalSpeedHold=False
VerticalSpeedValue=0
RPMHold=False
RPMValue=0
GlideslopeHold=False
ApproachHold=False
BackCourseHold=False
YawDamper=False
ToGa=False
AutoThrottleArm=False
GPSdrivesNAV1=True
IsUsedForLesson=False
ForceDisplayUI=False
AutopilotDisengaged=False
MaxBankIndex=0
AltitudeSlotIndex=1
RPMSlotIndex=1
SpeedSlotIndex=1
VSSlotIndex=1
[Payload.0]
PayloadList= 170.0, 170.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 45.0
[Controls.0]
SpoilersHandle=000.00
FlapsHandle=050.00
LeftFlap=024.23
RightFlap=024.23
GearsHandle=000.01
Gear1=099.99
Gear2=099.99
Gear3=099.99
YokeY=050.00
YokeX=050.00
Rudder=050.00
LeftBrake=000.00
RightBrake=000.00
ParkingBrake=100.00
ElevatorTrim=050.00
RudderTrimPct=0
AileronTrimPct=0
AileronTrimDisabled=False
ElevatorTrimDisabled=False
RudderTrimDisabled=False
SpoilersArmed=False
AntiSkidActive=False
GLimiterSetting=0
[simScheduler]
SimSpeed=001.00
SimTime=612.22340415896496779