Problem with thrust reverser

I downloaded a freeware version of the ATR72-500 for FS9, AT725den.zip. It is a fairly nice freeware model. I've fixed the fuel consumption problem (1000+ gph). I have one problem that I can't figure out. Once I engage the thrust reverse on the engines they will not come out. If I move the throttles to far the aircraft starts backing up, and too far the tail drops to the ground. I prefer not to back into my parking spots.

 

Has anyone had this problem and solved it on this model, or could anyone give suggestions on how to fix it?

 

Thanks for any feedback.

Robert

It is normal for the aircraft to back-up when it is standing and you engage TR. It should not fall on its tail though. Perhaps the fuel distribution and COG has something to do with it. Also "will not come out" what do you mean? Assuming the throttle gets stuck in reverse? Also tried to find this aircraft to test to no avail. Do you have a life link to the download?

So, I have the Saitek proflight yoke and throttles. FSUIPC is setup to decrease the throttle slowly when my throttles are in their full back position. When I bring them to idle FSUIPC is setup to bring the throttles to throttle cut or idle. These settings work for all the aircraft I fly. With the model I reference at the end of this post I bring the throttles back thus putting the engines/props into reverse. When I bring the throttles to idle (which should bring the engines/props out of reverse) and then advance them the aircraft proceeds to go backwards instead of forwards. The aircraft file is at725den.zip.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Robert

Hi Robert,

did you try to disconnect your yoke and throttles, and use keyboard. If keyboard works problem is in your equipment.

Also, I tried to find at725den.zip to no avail.

Peter

Also, I tried to find at725den.zip to no avail.

Peter

 

FS2004 (ACOF) - FS2004 Turboprops FS2002/FS2004 ATR 72-500 Denmark Package

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FS2002/FS2004 ATR 72-500 Denmark Package. This package features a complete model by Francisco Sanchez-Castaner (with improved flight dynamics by Andy Berry), with everything that is needed to fly this aircraft. Aircraft features four liveries by Claus Vendelboe Holmberg (OY-CIO Team Lufthansa, OY-CIM Cimber Air, OY-ATB Scandinavian airlines and OY-RUB Air Transport), made from body textures originally by Edward Cox. Also includes ATR photoreal panel and flight deck by Claus Vendelboe Holmberg, with working yokes by Harald Scheidl in main panel and flight deck, panel VC and autopilot, pilots in cockpit, working radar showing AI traffic, night light on main panel, all controlled by switches. The Cockpit also contains new cycle views, as well as brand new cabin views with passengers and flight crew, and wing views from inside the cabin. The package also contains realistic ATR turboprop sound from France Aviation Virtuelle.

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Thanks, got the download. For some reason it did not come in search? Will give it a try to see if the TRs act up.

Hi Robert,

yes, very nice model but as you mentioned it falls on the tail and throttles do not respond. The panel and air file are OK but the aircraft.cfg, mainly the weight and balance section is causing this. I managed fix it a bit. The aircraft does not fall on the tail and takes off OK but there are many tweaks needed in this cfg to make the flight perfect. Honestly I did not have time to fine-tune it but here it is in case you want to play with it. Just replace the text in your cfg by below. But please copy the original one!

Cheers

Peter

 

[fltsim.0]

title=ATR72-500 Cimber Air

sim=atr72_500

model=

panel=

sound=

texture=

checklists=

kb_checklists=checklist

description=ATR72-500 \n© 2001-2004 Francisco Sánchez-Castañer, repaint by Claus Vendelboe Holmberg.

ui_manufacturer=Aerospatiale

ui_type=ATR-72-500

ui_variation=Cimber OY-CIM

atc_heavy=0

atc_id=OY-CIM

atc_airline=Cimber

atc_flight_number=

 

[fltsim.1]

title=ATR72-500 Team Lufthansa OY-CIO

sim=atr72_500

model=

panel=

sound=

texture=team

checklists=

kb_checklists=checklist

description=ATR72-500 \n© 2001-2004 Francisco Sánchez-Castañer, repaint by Claus Vendelboe Holmberg.

ui_manufacturer=Aerospatiale

ui_type=ATR-72-500

ui_variation=Cimber OY-CIO

atc_heavy=0

atc_id=OY-CIM

atc_airline=Cimber

atc_flight_number=

 

[fltsim.2]

title=ATR72-500 SAS

sim=atr72_500

model=

panel=

sound=

texture=sas

checklists=

kb_checklists=checklist

description=ATR72-500 \n© 2001-2004 Francisco Sánchez-Castañer, repaint by Claus Vendelboe Holmberg.

ui_manufacturer=Aerospatiale

ui_type=ATR-72-500

ui_variation=SAS OY-ATB

atc_heavy=0

atc_id=OY-ATB

atc_airline=Scandinavian

atc_flight_number=

 

[fltsim.3]

title=ATR72-202 Danish Air Transport

sim=atr72_500

model=

panel=

sound=

texture=DAT

checklists=

kb_checklists=checklist

description=ATR72-500 \n© 2001-2004 Francisco Sánchez-Castañer, repaint by Claus Vendelboe Holmberg.

ui_manufacturer=Aerospatiale

ui_type=ATR-72-202

ui_variation=Danish Air Transport OY-RUB

atc_heavy=0

atc_id=OY-RUB

atc_airline=Danish

atc_flight_number=

[General]

performance=ISDT ATR 72-500 model for FS2004. This package includes flight dynamics (FDE) V2 For more information and updates go to http://www.isdt-israel.com

atc_type=ATR

atc_model=ATR72

Category=airplane

editable=1

 

[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]

max_gross_weight =49604.0 ///

empty_weight =28550.00000 ///

reference_datum_position = 0.000, 0.000, 0.000

empty_weight_CG_position = 1.000, 0.000, 0.000

max_number_of_stations=6

//empty_weight_pitch_MOI =266967.04000

//empty_weight_roll_MOI =114859.86000

//empty_weight_yaw_MOI =279889.62000

//empty_weight_coupled_MOI=0.00000

empty_weight_roll_MOI= 260000.000

empty_weight_pitch_MOI= 332500.000

empty_weight_yaw_MOI= 470000.000

empty_weight_coupled_MOI= 1400.000

CG_forward_limit= 0.000 ///

CG_aft_limit= 1.000 ///

station_load.0= 170, 35.000, -2.000, 0.000, Pilot

station_load.1= 170, 35.000, 2.000, 0.000, Co-Pilot

station_load.2= 3500, -29.000, 0.000, 0.000, Seat

station_load.3= 4000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, Seat

station_load.4= 3500, 15.000, 0.000, 0.000, Seat

station_load.5= 500, 25.000, 0.000, 0.000, Bag

 

[flight_tuning]

cruise_lift_scalar=1.000

pitch_stability=1.000

roll_stability=1.000

yaw_stability=1.000

parasite_drag_scalar=1.000

induced_drag_scalar=1.000

elevator_effectiveness=0.7

aileron_effectiveness=0.700

rudder_effectiveness=1.000

elevator_trim_effectiveness=1.000//was 0.1 why

aileron_trim_effectiveness=1.000

rudder_trim_effectiveness=1.000

 

[GeneralEngineData]

engine_type= 5

Engine.0= 5.900, -13.000, -1.000

Engine.1= 5.900, 13.000, -1.000

fuel_flow_scalar= 1.000

min_throttle_limit=-0.229980

 

[propeller]

thrust_scalar=1.00000

propeller_type=0

propeller_diameter=13.20000

propeller_blades=6

propeller_moi=248.15892

beta_max=46.00000

beta_min=16.50000

min_gov_rpm=15100.00000

prop_tc=0.00400

gear_reduction_ratio=17.00000

fixed_pitch_beta=0.00000

low_speed_theory_limit=90.00000

prop_sync_available=1

prop_deice_available=1

prop_feathering_available=1

prop_auto_feathering_available=1

min_rpm_for_feather=500.00000

beta_feather=80.00000

power_absorbed_cf=0.90000

defeathering_accumulators_available=0

prop_reverse_available=1

minimum_on_ground_beta=1.00000

minimum_reverse_beta=-18.00000

 

[TurbineEngineData]

fuel_flow_gain= 0.015

inlet_area= 1.000

rated_N2_rpm= 21400.000

static_thrust= 220.000

afterburner_available= 0

 

[turboprop_engine]

maximum_torque= 15500.000

power_scalar=1.000

max_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.000

idle_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.000

max_rpm_friction_scalar=1.000

idle_rpm_friction_scalar=1.000

 

 

[electrical]

;BusType, MaxAmpLoad, MinVoltage BusTypes:0=MainBus,1=AvionicsBus,2=BatteryBus,3=HotBatteryBus,4-7=Generator/AlternatorBus(1-4)

flap_motor = 0, 5 , 17.0

gear_motor = 0, 5 , 17.0

autopilot = 0, 5 , 17.0

avionics_bus = 0, 5 , 17.0

avionics = 1, 5 , 17.0

pitot_heat = 0, 2 , 17.0

additional_system = 0, 2 , 17.0

marker_beacon = 1, 2 , 17.0

gear_warning = 0, 2 , 17.0

fuel_pump = 0, 5 , 17.0

starter1 = 0, 20, 17.0

light_nav = 0, 5 , 17.0

light_beacon = 0, 5 , 17.0

light_landing = 0, 5 , 17.0

light_taxi = 0, 5 , 17.0

light_strobe = 0, 5 , 17.0

light_panel = 0, 5 , 17.0

 

//0 Class

//1 Longitudinal Position (feet)

//2 Lateral Position (feet)

//3 Vertical Position (feet)

//4 Impact Damage Threshold (Feet Per Minute)

//5 Brake Map (0=None, 1=Left, 2=Right)

//6 Wheel Radius (feet)

//7 Steer Angle (degrees)

//8 Static Compression (feet) (0 if rigid)

//9 Max/Static Compression Ratio

//10 Damping Ratio (0=Undamped, 1=Critically Damped)

//11 Extension Time (seconds)

//12 Retraction Time (seconds)

//13 Sound Type

//14 Airspeed limit for retraction (KIAS)

//15 Airspeed that gear gets damage at (KIAS)

 

[contact_points]

 

static_pitch = -1.000

static_cg_height = 7.400

gear_system_type=1

max_number_of_points=9

tailwheel_lock=0

point.0= 1, 36.000, 0.000, -7.030, 1500, 0, 0.750, 80.000, 0.128, 1.250, 0.800, 7.000, 7.500, 0, 250.0, 250.0

point.1= 1, -1.130, -6.400, -8.150, 2000, 1, 1.380, 0.000, 0.700, 1.200, 0.850, 10.500, 10.500, 2, 250.0, 250.0

point.2= 1, -1.130, 6.400, -8.150, 2000, 2, 1.380, 0.000, 0.700, 1.200, 0.850, 10.300, 10.300, 3, 250.0, 250.0

point.3= 2, -25.948, 0.0, -4.0, 100, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 5 //Hook

point.4= 2, -46.968, 0.0, 1.965, 100, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 6 //back fuse

point.5= 2, 41.994, 0.000, -2.070, 100, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 9 //fuse nose

point.6= 2, -47.030, 0.000, 18.031, 100, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 4 //tail up

point.7= 2, 0.475, -44.140, 5.931, 100, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 4 //Wing left

point.8= 2, 0.475, 44.140, 5.931, 100, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 4 //wing Right

 

 

 

[gear_warning_system]

gear_warning_available =1

pct_throttle_limit =0.10000

flap_limit_idle =22.00000

flap_limit_power =22.00000

 

[brakes]

parking_brake =1

toe_brakes_scale =1.00000

auto_brakes=0

hydraulic_system_scalar=0.00000

differential_braking_scale=0.00000

 

[hydraulic_system]

normal_pressure =3000.00000

electric_pumps = 0 //no electric pumps

engine_map = 1,1,0,0 //pumps on Eng1,2

 

[Views]

eyepoint = 27.505, -1.08, 1.843

 

[Radios]

// Radio Type = availiable, standby frequency, has glide slope

Audio.1 = 1

Com.1 = 1, 0

Com.2 = 1, 0

Nav.1 = 1, 0, 1

Nav.2 = 1, 0, 0

Adf.1 = 1

Transponder.1 = 1

Marker.1 = 1

 

[keyboard_response]

elevator = 90, 190

aileron = 150, 250

rudder = 150, 250

 

[direction_indicators]

//1 Type: 0=None, 1=Vacuum Gyro, 2=Electric Gyro, 3=Electro-Mag Slaved Compass, 4=Slaved to another

//2 Indicator number of slaving indicator if Type = 4

direction_indicator.0=3,0

 

[attitude_indicators]

//Type: 0=None, 1=Vacuum Gyro, 2=Electric Gyro

attitude_indicator.0 = 1

 

[turn_indicators]

//Type: 0=None, 1=Electric Gyro, 2= Vacuum Gyro

turn_indicator.0=1,0

 

[LIGHTS]

//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit

 

light.0=3, -0.10, -43.55, 5.20, fx_navred ,

light.1=3, -0.10, 43.55, 5.20, fx_navgre ,

light.2=3, -50.10, 0.00, 1.50, fx_navwhi ,

light.3=2, -0.15, -43.55, 5.20, fx_strobe ,

light.4=2, -0.15, 43.55, 5.20, fx_strobe ,

light.5=1, -45.5, 0.00, 16.50, fx_beacon ,

light.6=1, 1.50, 0.00, -3.50, fx_beacon ,

light.7=3, -50.15, 0.00, 1.0, fx_strobe ,

 

 

[EFFECTS]

wake=fx_wake

water=fx_spray

dirt=fx_tchdrt

concrete=fx_sparks

touchdown=fx_tchdwn_s, 1

 

[fuel]

LeftMain = 2.000, -10.000, 2.200, 685.100, 0.000

RightMain = 2.000, 10.000, 2.200, 685.100, 0.000

 

fuel_type =2

number_of_tank_selectors =2

electric_pump=1

fuel_dump_rate=0.02000

anemometer_pump=0

engine_driven_pump=0

manual_pump=0

 

[airplane_geometry]

wing_area =657.00000

wing_span =88.70000

wing_root_chord =8.57000

wing_dihedral =1.50000

wing_incidence =0.00000

wing_twist =0.00000

oswald_efficiency_factor=0.70000

wing_winglets_flag =0

wing_sweep =0.00000

wing_pos_apex_lon =1.93423

wing_pos_apex_vert =5.00000

htail_area =127.00000

htail_span =24.30000

htail_pos_lon =-47.80000

htail_pos_vert =13.00000

htail_incidence =0.00000

htail_sweep =0.00000

vtail_area =162.00000

vtail_span =14.50000

vtail_sweep =35.00000

vtail_pos_lon =-32.00000

vtail_pos_vert =1.10000

elevator_area =58.45000

aileron_area =58.00000

rudder_area =56.50000

elevator_up_limit =26.00000

elevator_down_limit =22.00000

aileron_up_limit =22.00000

aileron_down_limit =18.00000

rudder_limit =28.00000

elevator_trim_limit =15.00000

spoiler_limit =0.00000

spoilerons_available =0

aileron_to_spoileron_gain =0.00000

min_ailerons_for_spoilerons =0.00000

min_flaps_for_spoilerons =0.00000

auto_spoiler_available=-1

positive_g_limit_flaps_up=2.80000

positive_g_limit_flaps_down=1.96000

negative_g_limit_flaps_up=-2.24000

negative_g_limit_flaps_down=-1.68000

spoiler_extension_time=2.00000

spoiler_handle_available=0

load_safety_factor=1.00000

 

[Reference Speeds]

flaps_up_stall_speed =110.00000

full_flaps_stall_speed =89.00000

cruise_speed =285.00000

max_mach =0.58000

max_indicated_speed=250.00000

 

[autopilot]

autopilot_available=1

flight_director_available=1

default_vertical_speed=1200.000

autothrottle_available=0

autothrottle_arming_required=0

autothrottle_takeoff_ga=0

autothrottle_max_rpm=90.000

pitch_takeoff_ga=8.000

vertical_speed_hold_available=1

max_pitch=10.000000

max_pitch_acceleration=1.000000

max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt=2.000000

max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt=1.500000

max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt_breakpoint=20000.000000

max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt_breakpoint=28000.000000

max_bank=25.000000

max_bank_acceleration=1.800000

max_bank_velocity=3.000000

max_throttle_rate=0.100000

nav_proportional_control=9.000000

nav_integrator_control=0.250000

nav_derivative_control=0.000000

nav_integrator_boundary=2.500000

nav_derivative_boundary=0.000000

gs_proportional_control=9.520000

gs_integrator_control=0.260000

gs_derivative_control=0.000000

gs_integrator_boundary=0.700000

gs_derivative_boundary=0.000000

yaw_damper_gain=0.000000

 

[forcefeedback]

stick_shaker_magnitude=5000

stick_shaker_direction=0

stick_shaker_period=111111

gear_bump_nose_magnitude=6000

gear_bump_nose_direction=18000

gear_bump_nose_duration=250000

gear_bump_left_magnitude=6000

gear_bump_left_direction=35500

gear_bump_left_duration=250000

gear_bump_right_magnitude=6000

gear_bump_right_direction=500

gear_bump_right_duration=250000

ground_bumps_magnitude1=3250

ground_bumps_angle1=8900

ground_bumps_intercept1=5

ground_bumps_slope1=0.48

ground_bumps_magnitude2=750

ground_bumps_angle2=9100

ground_bumps_intercept2=0.075

ground_bumps_slope2=1

crash_magnitude1=10000

crash_direction1=1000

crash_magnitude2=10000

crash_direction2=9000

crash_period2=75000

crash_duration2=2500000

 

[stall_warning]

type=1

stick_shaker=1

 

[exits]

number_of_exits=4

 

exit_rate.0=0.18

exit_rate.1=0.08

exit_rate.2=0.15

exit_rate.3=0.15

exit.1=0.05, -18.3, 7.8, -2.0, 1 //FSX Cars

 

[Flaps.0]

type= 1

system_type=0

span-outboard= 1.000

extending-time= 14.0

damaging-speed=235.0

blowout-speed=255.0

flaps-position.0=0.00

flaps-position.1=15.00

flaps-position.2=30.00

lift_scalar=1.00

drag_scalar=1.00

pitch_scalar=1.00

 

 

[pitot_static]

pitot_heat=1.000000

 

[vacuum_system]

max_pressure=5.150000

vacuum_type=2

electric_backup_pressure=0.000000

engine_map=0,0,0,0

 

[pneumatic_system]

max_pressure=18.000000

bleed_air_scalar=1.000000

 

[deice_system]

structural_deice_type=2

Peter,

First I want to thank you for taking the time to look at this problem -- at all. Very nice. Next I want to insure that I fully understand your feedback. Thus, are you saying that, with the .cfg file listed here, you were able to slow the aircraft by engaging the thrust reversers and then taxi off of the runway. Or, for that matter, while taxing engage the thrust reversers to slow, and then continue taxing ... in the forward direction. That in a nutshell was my problem. Land, engage thrust reversers and then not being able to taxi off the runway. I look forward to hearing from you and again thanks for looking into this for me.

Robert

Hi Robert.

Yes to all your questions, just tried it. BUT this cfg still needs to be fine-tuned since the low speed flight causes stall. Regret, I do not have time to do it. Save your original cfg and try it.

Peter

Additionally to below. Just found out that a different airfile is required to work with the altered cfg. This takes care of the low speed stall. I cannot attach the airfile here but if you send me private message with email, I can zip it to you.