[NO BUG] Cannot fire guns/Cannon after runway start

[fjacobsen]

If I make a mission where I´start in the air, cannons and guns work flawless.

 

But if I "convert" that mission to where I start from a runway, the guns and cannons won´t fire.

 

And yes - master switch is turned On !!

 

What do I miss ?

 

FinnJ

[lennycutler]

You have to turn on the master weapons switch

[flyingdutchy]

do you have turn on the Gun Safety Lever (toggle) on the stick??

[fjacobsen]

do you have turn on the Gun Safety Lever (toggle) on the stick??

 

Thx guys

 

The gun safety lever was the one I missed.

 

FinnJ

[Bounder]

There is a safety cover on the flight stick for arming the guns. The default to toggle this is "L.shift + spacebar". Once that is "up" make sure master arm is on (left of ammo counter) and your guns will work

[iFoxRomeo]

It seems to be a bug. When you start from the ramp the ammo indicator shows zero and you have not ammo. Ordering a rearming doesn´t reload the guns. But starting in the air the guns have ammo and the indicators show the white bar. And the cannon has no tracer.

 

Fox

[westr]

There is a safety cover on the flight stick for arming the guns. The default to toggle this is "L.shift + spacebar". Once that is "up" make sure master arm is on (left of ammo counter) and your guns will work

 

As this man says he is correct.

[Bounder]

It seems to be a bug. When you start from the ramp the ammo indicator shows zero and you have not ammo. Ordering a rearming doesn´t reload the guns. But starting in the air the guns have ammo and the indicators show the white bar. And the cannon has no tracer.

 

Fox

 

You have ammo but it seems we need to set the ammo counter from cold start etc. Under each counter there is a small knob that you have to turn (a lot with middle mouse wheel) to slowly 'fill up', once set it will decrease as mgs are fired.

 

also to note (from page 63 of the manual):

The ammo counters are not directly linked to the ammo stores. Instead, they are reset to full (top) position when the guns are loaded on the ground, and then each mechanical indicator bar is lowered whenever a weapon is fired.

Edited December 3, 2014 by Bounder

[iFoxRomeo]

You have ammo but it seems we need to set the ammo counter from cold start etc. Under each counter there is a small knob that you have to turn (a lot with middle mouse wheel) to slowly 'fill up', once set it will decrease as mgs are fired.

 

also to note (from page 63 of the manual):

The ammo counters are not directly linked to the ammo stores. Instead, they are reset to full (top) position when the guns are loaded on the ground, and then each mechanical indicator bar is lowered whenever a weapon is fired.

 

see edit:

 

Maybe it was too late yesterday. But no, I had no ammo. I know, that the counter and the guns are only "indirectly" connected. That isn't the issue. Strange that one has to set the counter, when starting cold, as this doesn't apply to the Dora.

 

Ramp/Cold start and I can't fire the guns.

I pressed all relevant buttons.

Air start and they work.

 

Will test it again when I'm back home.

 

Fox

 

Edit:

 

Jep, it was too late. Shift-Space solved the problem

Edited December 3, 2014 by iFoxRomeo
Addentum

[razo+r]

bf 109 gun problem

 

Hello to all, i need your help.

 

If i click instand Action and then free flight, i can fire my Guns, but If i Start the plane on my selfe, IT Shows me that i don't have any bullets in my magazin, but If i call the ground Crew to fill up the magazines, IT Shows me that i have 100% left.

 

What am i doing wrong or did i missed something?

 

Sorry for my english and Thanks for the answers/help

[NineLine]

See above...

[razo+r]

Ok thaks a Lot guys

[Markindel]

I've also had the same problem: I could not activate the weapons.

Thanks for the answers.

[Alladyn]

nvm it work

Edited April 4, 2015 by Alladyn

[4H_Ccrashh]

Something not mentioned here.

 

The 109 will not fire the MG's when the engine is off or idling.

 

It has something to do with the interrupter gear.

Edited August 25, 2015 by 4H_Ccrashh