Can't ramp start the Huey

[Souls]

I bought this off of Steam so whatever their latest version is what I'm running.

 

my fail to start. Doing something wrong or is it a bug?

 

Thanks

[Ryback]

First thing i saw the inverter is off.Must be on i believe. Second thing you have to open the throttle more..They changed the way it works. At least i've had the same problem as you have ,now it works..

[b00ce]

All the inverter does is provide AC power to the avionics. The problem is your throttle is in the off position.

[Yurgon]

All the inverter does is provide AC power to the avionics. The problem is your throttle is in the off position.

 

This.

 

I accidentally flew an entire mission with the Inverter off and only realized it when I shut the Huey down. There was no problem flying the mission.

 

But prior to engine start, the throttle must be opened further.

 

Not sure whether it's the correct procedure, but during my (current) start-up routine, I fully open the throttle and then close it as far as it'll go. Only then do I open the Main Fuel Switch and then continue to actually start up the engine.

 

The key here is the "Throttle Stop" switch on the collective. As long as this switch isn't depressed, the throttle won't go below the stop detent (AFAIK this has been introduced in DCS 1.2.7). But for startup, the throttle must be opened beyond the stop position, and in your video, that's the step that's missing.

[atsmith6]

Souls, same happened to me. Ensure you turn the throttle up about 2/3rds of the way before holding the HOME button. That solved it. The change was introduced in update 1.2.7

[-MadCat-]

Look here !

Maybe it's worth getting that thread sticky?

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=117551

 

[...]

 

8-22. Starting Engine

[...]

4.

Throttle - Set for start. Position throttle as near as possible (on decrese side) to engine idle stop.

5.

Engine - Start as follows:

a.

Start switch - Press and hold; start time.

Note DC voltmeter indication. Battery starts can be made when voltages less than 24 volts are indicated,

provided the voltage is not below 14 volts when cranking through 10% N1 speed.

b.

Main rotor - Check that main rotor is turning as N1 reaches 15%.

If rotor is not turning, abort start.

c. START FUEL switch - OFF at 40% N1.

d.

Start switch - Release at 40% N1 or after 40 seconds, whichever occurs first.

Refer to chapter 5 for starter limitations.

Maximum starter energize time is 40 seconds

with three-minute cooling time between start attempts

with three attempts in any one hour.

Exhaust Temperature:

[...]

625 to 675°C 10 Second Limit for Starting and Acceleration

675°C to 760°C 5 Second Limit for Starting and Acceleration

[...]

e.

Throttle - Slowly advance past engine idle stop to engine idle position.

Manually check engine idle stop by attempting to close throttle.

f.

N1 - 68-73%. [...]

NOTE

The copilot attitude indicator should be caged and held momentarily as inverter power is applied.

6.

INVTR switch - MAIN ON.

7.

Engine transmission oil pressures - Check.

Engine Oil Pressure:

25 PSI Minimum - Engine Idle

80 to 100 PSI Continuous

100 PSI Maximum

Transmission Oil Pressure:

30 PSI Minimum

40 to 60 PSI Continuous

70 PSI Maximum

8.

GPU - Dicsonnect.

 

8-23. Engine Runup

[...]

2.

STARTER GEN switch - STBY GEN.

3.

Systems - Check as follows:

a.

FUEL

b.

Engine

Engine Oil Temperature:

93°C Maximum Below 30°C FAT

100°C Maximum At 30°C FAT and Above

c.

Transmission

Transmission Oil Temperature:

110°C Maximum

d.

Electrical

(1)

AC - 112 to 118 volts.

(2)

DC - 27 volts at 26°C and above. 28 volts from 0°C to 26°C. 28,5 volts below 0°C.

4.

RPM - 6600. As throttle is increased, low rpm audio warning light should be off at 6100 - 6300 rpm.

5.

Fuel control - Check as required (for helicopters without modified fuel control) before first flight of the day as follows:

a.

GOV RPM INCR/DECR switch - DECR to 6000 rpm.

b.

Collective pitch - increase slowly until helicopter is light on the skids. Do not exceed 94% N1 or torque limit.

c.

RPM - Check for the following:

(1)

If rpm remains at 6000 (no bleed-off) or if bleed-off occurs but returns to 6000 within 4 seconds,

fuel control is acceptable.

(2)

If rpm bleed-off occurs but does not return to 6000, fuel control is not acceptable and helicopter shall not be flown.

[...]

d.

Collective pitch - Decrease to full down.

e.

GOV RPM INCR/DECR switch - increase to 6600 rpm.

[...]

 

8-40. Engine Shutdown

 

CAUTION

If throttle is inadvertently rolled to OFF position, do not attempt to roll back on.

1. Throttle - Engine idle for two minutes.

2. FORCE TRIM switch - ON.

[...]

9. STARTER GEN switch - START

10. Throttle - OFF

[...]

Greetings

MadCat

Edited February 7, 2014 by -=MadCat=-

[Nealius]

Now that the idle stop has actually been implemented and the throttle is off at cold-start, is there a key command to return the throttle to off for shutting down the engine?

[Yurgon]

Now that the idle stop has actually been implemented and the throttle is off at cold-start, is there a key command to return the throttle to off for shutting down the engine?

 

Almost.

 

The key here is the "Throttle Stop" switch on the collective. As long as this switch isn't depressed, the throttle won't go below the stop detent (AFAIK this has been introduced in DCS 1.2.7).

 

Press "Throttle Stop" and then advance the throttle to the "Off" position to shut down the engine.

[Souls]

OK I rolled the throttle off of minimum and that fixed it. Thanks for all your help guys.