DAVIDSTRAKA Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 So I'm going to take a nice low and slow flight over the Appalachian Mountains. Thought I would take a single engine prop. Well, on the way I hit some snow/ice. Things were going fine until the engine started running rough, lost RPMs and airspeed and was on my way down in the mountains. (Not sure why the engine simulated loss of power) PART 1 In the snow/ice Not long after this, the engine went rough. I turned to a small field but was going down too quickly. I then aimed for a lake figuring I could either ditch or just make the shoreline. Just about the time I was getting close to landing, the engine roared back to life and I climbed out. Did get any shots because I was too busy flying the plane. Started to get back on course, flying fine then it started again. So, I was able to get to Potomac (W35) in Berkeley Springs, WV. A safe landing See PART 2 Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 PART 2 So I borrowed another plane! :cool: Approach and landing in Roanoke. Landed runway 24, winds 290 Gusting to 28. Not fun! Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peer01 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Great you made it safe with your broken down little Cessna :eek::eek: Not a bad plane you borrowed btw. :cool::cool::cool: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Yes, I too, like you loaner plane. What a step up from the Cessna! :rolleyes: Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Great you made it safe with your broken down little Cessna :eek::eek: Not a bad plane you borrowed btw. :cool::cool::cool: Thanks! When I saw that lake on the way down the thought crossed my my mind “What would the Perrhoven Advanced Training School think of my lake landing?†:D Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Yes, I too, like you loaner plane. What a step up from the Cessna! :rolleyes: Rick :cool: Thanks Rick! Nice plane to find in the middle of nowhere West Virginia :D Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLW Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 A good winter flight with fine pics. of the aircraft and scenery. Looks like you got lucky and just missed that fence on the first approach. You were wise to choose a twin engine for the remainder of the flight. Berkley Springs is a nice place in the summer. I've been there several times. :cool: :cool: :cool: Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 A good winter flight with fine pics. of the aircraft and scenery. Looks like you got lucky and just missed that fence on the first approach. You were wise to choose a twin engine for the remainder of the flight. Berkley Springs is a nice place in the summer. I've been there several times. :cool: :cool: :cool: Thanks! I’ve been to a few places in WV but not Berkeley Springs. Some interesting country. Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightsimg Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Might have been a question of carb heating! Gérard Guichard, Dijon, Burgundy, France. i5 Intel processor, 4 Go of Ram, Nvidia GeForce 920MX, DirectX 12.0, and FSX Gold Edition with SP1, SP2. My personal flightsim website is at http://flightlessons.6te.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Might have been a question of carb heating! That was my initial thought. Conditions were right for carb icing but this download does not have a carb heat control :confused: Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightsimg Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 So, that's part of the FSX mysteries :) Gérard Guichard, Dijon, Burgundy, France. i5 Intel processor, 4 Go of Ram, Nvidia GeForce 920MX, DirectX 12.0, and FSX Gold Edition with SP1, SP2. My personal flightsim website is at http://flightlessons.6te.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallcott Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 That was my initial thought. Conditions were right for carb icing but this download does not have a carb heat control :confused: I would check you didn't d/l something with FI by mistake... And carb heat may be activated on a non-carb-equipped aircraft. If that is a Cessna 411 it should have twin TSIO-520's as standard. If a Cessna 414a then it should have twin TSIO-520 turbocharged pistons with FI... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 I just checked, Carb heat is the “H†key. Duh Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightsimg Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Next time you'll fly in bad weather, or bad weather and night :):) , just check Gérard Guichard, Dijon, Burgundy, France. i5 Intel processor, 4 Go of Ram, Nvidia GeForce 920MX, DirectX 12.0, and FSX Gold Edition with SP1, SP2. My personal flightsim website is at http://flightlessons.6te.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 I would check you didn't d/l something with FI by mistake... And carb heat may be activated on a non-carb-equipped aircraft. If that is a Cessna 411 it should have twin TSIO-520's as standard. If a Cessna 414a then it should have twin TSIO-520 turbocharged pistons with FI... It was the Single engine Cessna with the issue. Not sure what “FI†is. The twin had no problems. Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 It was the Single engine Cessna with the issue. Not sure what “FI†is. The twin had no problems. David - I think "FI" they are referring to is Fuel Injection, no carb heat involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 David - I think "FI" they are referring to is Fuel Injection, no carb heat involved. That would make sense. It does have a fuel pump switch. Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I don't know, you are looking at it. Just another "head scratcher" I guess! I've had my share of them, I just canned a nice download because I was scratching my head, not getting anywhere!:rolleyes: Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 David - Just a thought, cowl flaps? Could you fly the flight again, making sure the cowl flaps are closed? I guess anything could be possible? I don't know anything about flying in cold air temps, especially as it applies to flight simulators? Let me know, you got me thinking now, and that only comes once-in-awhile!:rolleyes: Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 David - Just a thought, cowl flaps? Could you fly the flight again, making sure the cowl flaps are closed? I guess anything could be possible? I don't know anything about flying in cold air temps, especially as it applies to flight simulators? Let me know, you got me thinking now, and that only comes once-in-awhile!:rolleyes: Rick I know this model did not have cowl flaps. I’ll take a closer look. I’ll need to find the right conditions again. I’ll let you know Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Nice shots of your flight David. To bad about the engine trouble, hope you get if fixed. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Nice shots of your flight David. To bad about the engine trouble, hope you get if fixed. Thanks! Hopefully I'll get a chance to work on it. Life went off the rails lately! :rolleyes: Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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