engine fails short after takeoff in multiplayer

[tob.s]

Hi,

 

just recently bought the 109, went singleplayer to setup the controls and tried the "start" instant mission, with the secound try i got her off the ground and flew around some minutes without problems. Later i tried multiplayer and short after takeoff the engine suddenly stopped, gears not working too. I tried three times, all with the same result. All i can say is that it had plenty of fuel and engine temperature was ok. As i was using the automatic startup i wonder if there is something missing in the procedure which would cause this.

[effte]

Prop pitch in auto?

[Anatoli-Kagari9]

Certainly the prop pitch not in Auto, as effte noted, but, anyway, the abrupt manner in which the engine fails feels rather strange to me... I would expect damage being more progressive, and not all of a sudden the engine quitting and the prop freezing...

Edited February 16, 2015 by jcomm

[tob.s]

Youre right, it was the govenour / prop pitch set to manual. For u other guys out here - its a small black switch below the throttle lever and is has to face towards you for automatic prop-pitch. Its not set by the automatic startup.

 

Thanks & happy flying

[Diplocaulus]

Yep, throwing the Governor Automation to manual right after takeoff will kill the engine, but at least the 109 glides well enough for a safe belly landing. :)

[badbud]

What is automatic startup and how does it work?

BadBud