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Thanks everyone for the numerous offer of assistance. I believe I have found the problem. I found the problem it was a conflict in the saved file for the throttle. I had to delete a file called "Throttle - HOTAS Warthog" which is a LUA File (.lua). I then reset the "Throttle" to default in the throttle controller section. Then replaced the inappropriate settings and all seems to be OK. Oh I should ad that I'm using the Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS.

Thanks I'll keep that in mind.

Well I just turned it off and all went OK. I'll try a few more cold start missions and see how it goes.

Haven't tried that maybe I'll give it a go :thumbup:

Yes I have the "synchronise the game setting to the controller at mission start" tab checked and yes I am moving the throttle all the way to the OFF position. I did have some success by clearing all the keyboard engine start/stop settings. It also only seems to be in "SIMULATION" game mode if I use the GAME mode and set a switch to AUTO start everything starts up OK. :book:

Yes I looked at that and have that set to Button 29 / Button 30 I just cleared the Keyboard Engine start and stop commands (RALT+HOME/RCTRL+HOME) & (RALT+END/RCTRL=END) and I actually got the engines started using the Warthog throttle controller. Although it took about 20 minutes to get the right engine to start. I wasn't aware that the keyboard commands could affect the the HOTAS controls. I'll do a few more cold start missions just in case it was a fluke. Thanks.

No. Even after I cycle the throttles through their range nothing happens all gauges start to shut down. If I disconnect the Warthog throttle and use keyboard and Joystick all works fine. If the engines are already running then yes the throttle levers will shut off the engines All is OK using the throttle if the engines are already started IE on the runway. :cry:

Hi I'm using the Thrustmaster Warthog Joystick and Throttle. The problem seems to be a conflict with the throttle being in the OFF position when trying to start up the A-10C. As a test I have disconnected the throttle from my PC and using just the keyboard commands all is OK. I still have the Joystick connected. So it seems that there is a conflict with the Warthog throttle because when I try using any function via the Throttle everything just shuts down the engine APU % Gauge drops and of course the engines will not spool up. I am however at a loss as to where the conflict is. I've checked through the Adjust Controls menu but nothing seems out of place. Any ideas what could cause this?

Hi yes doing the startup myself, I wasn't aware there was an auto startup. :thumbup: I'm thinking it is a conflict with my throttle as I mentioned below just looking into now. Thanks for your comment. Auto startup Mmm I am a bit of a lazy sod :smilewink:

Thanks for your comment. I think I may have found my problem. As mentioned I'm using the Thrustmaster Warthog Joystick and Throttle. The problem seems to be a conflict with the throttle being in the OFF position. I have disconnected the throttle and all is good. I then connected the throttle but with the throttle controllers in the idle position and at the appropriate time started the engines using the keyboard commands (RHT ALT + HOME , RHT CTRL + HOME) and all works. Once engines are spooling the throttle works fine APU on the throttle responds as do all other switches. I am still however at a loss as to where the conflict is. I've checked through the Adjust Controls menu but nothing seems out of place. I think I'll raise this in a separate thread to avoid confusion. Thanks for your startup list I'll print it out it will be a very handy reference.

A-10C Basic takeoff problem Hi I just tried the DCS startup Mission for the A-10C and disconnected my Warthog Throttle controller and all performed as it should. Then tried it with the Throttle controller connected and the engine refuse to start. Iv'e gone through the control setup pages to see if there is a conflicting setting but nothing jumps out. If in fact this is the cause any ideas where I should be looking?

Hi Just gave that a try but still no luck. I get to the where you turn on the APU generator but the APU % gauge only ever gets to 60% and then drops to 20% and just stays there. It's got me beat.

By Fuel Pumps I presume you are referring to the four Boost Pump switches. If so yes I have them on. I did notice on a few occasions that the oil pressure gauge was extremely low to being zero. Actually what you suggest by reducing throttle and switching off the engine and restarting is one way I have got the engine to spool up. It just that it happens every time I try any mission that requires a cold start. Often the APU % gauge doesn't get past 60% and then drops to 20% Should I be using the keyboard commands to start the engine rather than relying on the Warthog throttle? I have tried this but not to any great success. It's just annoying that every tutorial or startup Video I watch they never have this problem which leads me to think it is something I'm doing wrong.

Hi Can anyone offer an explanation on the following please. Re startup up of the A-10C. I have on several occasions got the engines started and plane in the air. However what I find is that on most startups the engines take a very long time to actually start, and quite often only one will start. I get to the stage where APU is on all sounds and looks good I move the left Warthog Throttle from the off position to idle and nothing. some time all the dials on the lower right front panel that were running slow down and come to an almost stop. I've tried different things even starting the Right Engine which will on occasion start up. I've had other times when only one of the engines will start and have taken off with just one and then mid flight the other engine will start. I have completed the A-10C mission where you are required to Hi-Jack the A-10C as this only requires you to get the engines spooling, so it's a good test. I am however at a loss as to why the engines are so stubborn to get started. Every video and tutorial I've watched and followed along with has the engines startup straight away. Any further advise would be greatly appreciated. Allan :pilotfly:

Yeah that's a good point. When it happens I usually look for a close by air field and practice my landings. :smartass:

Good point re the emergency brake. Thanks for the other info also.

Thanks for the list I'll print it out :pilotfly:

Thanks for the tips I'll get back to it and try what you suggest. Never say never, onward & Upwards :pilotfly:

Is there a known bug in the startup of the A-10C I've tried this tutorial at least 10+ times and only actually got the engines to start about twice. And one of those times the plane started to roll forward whilst I was looking at the controls following the instructors instructions and it crashed into the fuel truck. When he tells me to switch off the APU generator on the right panel then the one on the throttle the master alarm comes on and any hint that the engines are starting stops and all is quiet, while he just continues like all is well. I'm using the Warthog Hotas thrust and Joystick. I have the Thrust levers in the off position at the start. All is fine up to the point where he says (referring to the left engine) "As the engine spools up" well nothing is spooling up. It did a couple of times but not every time. I appreciate that this is a sim but come on. Am I missing something here. If I start any other training or mission in the air the throttle works the engines fine so any advise would be greatly appreciated. :pilotfly:

Yes that a great idea, I also sometime use the active pause mode.

Yes thanks I'm kinda figuring this out. Nothing about this game is simple. :detective:

Hi thanks for the info However if I simply use say the A-10C sim control setup my rudder pedals are recognised as "TDC Slew Vertical (mouse)" and the rudder control is assigned to my Joystick Yaw. This is the reason I went through and set up all the settings. Then "Saved the Profile As" My problem is that when I go to Load Profile" they don't load what I saved. And yes I do have back ups.

Hi I'm having an issue with the profile management in DCS. I have FC3 and have profiles for the A-10A and F15C and I also have the A-10C component. I have set up profiles for all three and named them ALa10a .diff.lua AlF15C..diff.lua and HOGREAL.diff.lua The problem I find is if I switch from say the A-10A profile to the A-10C profile all hell breaks loose and I have no control at all. I load from the "Load Profile" tab and find that there are setting loaded in that I have not set for example my joystick setting for pitch and yaw have completely disappeared. This is of concern as it is a nice break to just go into FC3 and play a more simply game play. However having to totally remap 50% of the controls does take the pleasure away. I have the Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS and the Thrusmaster TFRP pedals. When I go to 'Load Profile' the path is C:Users/my name/Saved Games/DCS/Missions This is where the game saved them not where I chose to save them. I just mentioned that in case it means anything. Any assistance would be gratefully appreciated. Allan :pilotfly:

Thanks I'll sure look up some.

Thanks for the list. Defiantly have to agree with the "1 hour of flying for every 1 hour of learning" Bit more like 1 hour flying 3 hours learning. Regards Allan :pilotfly: