whiteside Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 So.... I Ask the Ground Crew to disconnect Ground power and he does. Then I taxi away and he yells"HEY WHERE ARE YA GOING?" What am I doing wrong? Chocks? i9-9900K 3.6(Running at 5.0 GHZ) 32GB Memory 2x M.2 drives Win 10 64bit RTX 2080 Ti FTW3 Ultra OCULUS RIFT CV1 VKB Gunfighter 2 extended/TM Pedals/TM Warthog throttles.
Vitormouraa Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 You said he did, but what do you mean? did he say the Ground Power is off? SplashOneGaming Discord https://splashonegaming.com
whiteside Posted February 3, 2016 Author Posted February 3, 2016 Yep ground power off. i9-9900K 3.6(Running at 5.0 GHZ) 32GB Memory 2x M.2 drives Win 10 64bit RTX 2080 Ti FTW3 Ultra OCULUS RIFT CV1 VKB Gunfighter 2 extended/TM Pedals/TM Warthog throttles.
Vitormouraa Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 When he says the Ground Power is off, just wait some seconds, then taxi the aircraft. Sometimes it happens with me as well. SplashOneGaming Discord https://splashonegaming.com
whiteside Posted February 3, 2016 Author Posted February 3, 2016 OK, I'll try it! ?Thanks! i9-9900K 3.6(Running at 5.0 GHZ) 32GB Memory 2x M.2 drives Win 10 64bit RTX 2080 Ti FTW3 Ultra OCULUS RIFT CV1 VKB Gunfighter 2 extended/TM Pedals/TM Warthog throttles.
Sierra99 Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 OK, I'll try it! ?Thanks! Remember... Crew Chiefs are slow sloth like creatures that live in multi colored step trucks that roam the flight line. It take them time to get up out of their nest...usually made under a wing in the shade...lope over to the Ground power cable and "Pull the Plug"./ We have a few on here. Ask them. They'll tell ya... <BSEG> Seriously, I usually preflight and start on Ground power then as soon as I get engines running, I ask for it to be disconnected. By the time I complete the Before Taxi Check, its not an issue. (There IS a delay though so be aware) Hopefully this will be fixed with ATC. Sierra [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Primary Computer ASUS Z390-P, i7-9700K CPU @ 5.0Ghz, 32GB Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 @ 3200Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce 1070 Ti AMP Extreme, Samsung 970 EVO M.2 NVMe drives (1Tb & 500 Gb), Windows 10 Professional, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS, Thrustmaster Warthog Stick, Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle, Cougar MFDs x3, Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals and TrackIR 5. -={TAC}=-DCS Server Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3, i7-3770K CPU @ 3.90GHz, 32GB G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 @ 1600Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 970.
whiteside Posted February 3, 2016 Author Posted February 3, 2016 Funny, I guess because in the real world when my CREW CHIEF told me "Disconnected" I assumed that it was like real world and instant. This sim is really fantastic, thanks for your feedback. Will Whiteside i9-9900K 3.6(Running at 5.0 GHZ) 32GB Memory 2x M.2 drives Win 10 64bit RTX 2080 Ti FTW3 Ultra OCULUS RIFT CV1 VKB Gunfighter 2 extended/TM Pedals/TM Warthog throttles.
sobe Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 I generally use the battery to start power. What is the first few steps when you use ground power? Trackir4 using the latest Trackir 5 software, Win10 Pro [Creator Update] updated from Win7Pro Pro 64Bit, Intel® Core™ i5-2500 3.30 GHz 6M Intel Smart Cache LGA115 , GigaByte GA-Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 Chipset DDR3 16GB Ram, GTX MSI Gaming 1060 [6 GB] Video Card, Main Monitor 1 on left 1920x1080 Touchscreen Monitor 2 on right 1920x1080 .
Snoopy Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Remember... Crew Chiefs are slow sloth like creatures that live in multi colored step trucks that roam the flight line. It take them time to get up out of their nest...usually made under a wing in the shade...lope over to the Ground power cable and "Pull the Plug"./ We have a few on here. Ask them. They'll tell ya... <BSEG> Seriously, I usually preflight and start on Ground power then as soon as I get engines running, I ask for it to be disconnected. By the time I complete the Before Taxi Check, its not an issue. (There IS a delay though so be aware) Hopefully this will be fixed with ATC. Sierra And pilots simply break the jets ;) Realistically we never launch an A-10 with a generator hooked up to it. v303d Fighter Group Discord | Virtual 303d Fighter Group Website
MegOhm_SD Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 So.... I Ask the Ground Crew to disconnect Ground power and he does. Then I taxi away and he yells"HEY WHERE ARE YA GOING?" What am I doing wrong? Chocks? Chief is looking for you to give him a bottle of Jack once in a while... Cooler Master HAF XB EVO , ASUS P8Z77-V, i7-3770K @ 4.6GHz, Noctua AC, 32GB Corsair Vengeance Pro, EVGA 1080TI 11GB, 2 Samsung 840 Pro 540GB SSDs Raid 0, 1TB HDD, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300W PS, G930 Wireless SS Headset, TrackIR5/Wireless Proclip, TM Warthog, Saitek Pro Combat Pedals, 75" Samsung 4K QLED, HP Reverb G2, Win 10
Gliptal Posted February 4, 2016 Posted February 4, 2016 I never use ground power, is there a specific reason for not using the battery?
Sierra99 Posted February 4, 2016 Posted February 4, 2016 I never use ground power, is there a specific reason for not using the battery? We use ground power so We dont have to listen to the APU during preflight. With the exception of the INS we can have preflight done in less than 2-3 minutes. Once the INS is aligned it takes another minute or two to load waypoints. When lead is complete he calls for engine start and waits. When Two is ready to start he fires up the APU signaling lead he's ready to go. Once engines are running I call for ground power off and finish up before taxi checklist. AMMV SIERRA [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Primary Computer ASUS Z390-P, i7-9700K CPU @ 5.0Ghz, 32GB Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 @ 3200Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce 1070 Ti AMP Extreme, Samsung 970 EVO M.2 NVMe drives (1Tb & 500 Gb), Windows 10 Professional, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS, Thrustmaster Warthog Stick, Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle, Cougar MFDs x3, Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals and TrackIR 5. -={TAC}=-DCS Server Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3, i7-3770K CPU @ 3.90GHz, 32GB G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 @ 1600Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 970.
Sierra99 Posted February 4, 2016 Posted February 4, 2016 And pilots simply break the jets ;) Realistically we never launch an A-10 with a generator hooked up to it. That they do...:thumbup: I was hoping to jerk Cali's chain too :music_whistling: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Primary Computer ASUS Z390-P, i7-9700K CPU @ 5.0Ghz, 32GB Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 @ 3200Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce 1070 Ti AMP Extreme, Samsung 970 EVO M.2 NVMe drives (1Tb & 500 Gb), Windows 10 Professional, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS, Thrustmaster Warthog Stick, Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle, Cougar MFDs x3, Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals and TrackIR 5. -={TAC}=-DCS Server Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3, i7-3770K CPU @ 3.90GHz, 32GB G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 @ 1600Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 970.
gear_monkey Posted February 4, 2016 Posted February 4, 2016 And pilots simply break the jets ;) Realistically we never launch an A-10 with a generator hooked up to it. No, we are just usually in the front row seat when the thing you said you fixed fails to adhere to the proposed remedy..... Sorry, couldn't resist....I've got 20+ years of pilot/mechanic relations Win 10 64bit; 32 GB DDR4 3200 Ram; ASUS MoBo; 1TB SSD;Intel i7 8700K; GTX 1080ti 11GB; Thrustmaster Warthog;Odyssey + VR
Sierra99 Posted February 4, 2016 Posted February 4, 2016 And pilots simply break the jets ;) Realistically we never launch an A-10 with a generator hooked up to it. Wait...10 hours ago read that totally different than now... Are you saying realisticly you never launch a sortie using ground power prior to engine start? Even on the R-Models with the good APUs we'd use a Hobart or -60for power until prior to start engines or unless we needed heat. Sierra [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Primary Computer ASUS Z390-P, i7-9700K CPU @ 5.0Ghz, 32GB Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 @ 3200Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce 1070 Ti AMP Extreme, Samsung 970 EVO M.2 NVMe drives (1Tb & 500 Gb), Windows 10 Professional, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS, Thrustmaster Warthog Stick, Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle, Cougar MFDs x3, Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals and TrackIR 5. -={TAC}=-DCS Server Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3, i7-3770K CPU @ 3.90GHz, 32GB G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 @ 1600Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 970.
mvsgas Posted February 4, 2016 Posted February 4, 2016 Wait...10 hours ago read that totally different than now... Are you saying realisticly you never launch a sortie using ground power prior to engine start? Even on the R-Models with the good APUs we'd use a Hobart or -60for power until prior to start engines or unless we needed heat. Sierra It depends on the aircraft. On F-16 (Block 25, 30, 40 or 42 in the USAF), never. Not in Luke, Osan, Aviano, Kunsan etc. On the F-117, depends on the missions and equipment. To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
mvsgas Posted February 4, 2016 Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) No, we are just usually in the front row seat when the thing you said you fixed fails to adhere to the proposed remedy..... Sorry, couldn't resist....I've got 20+ years of pilot/mechanic relations :D:smartass: It always works when we check them...CND (could not duplicate). While working F-16, many discrepancies could have been repaired by: "R² side stick actuator". :joystick: My instructor in "fundies", Sheppard AFB, circa 1997, always said; It takes a college degree in underwater basket weaving to break them and a G.E.D. to fix them. Edited February 4, 2016 by mvsgas To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
StrongHarm Posted February 4, 2016 Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) We had a maintenance request once that said "relief tube too short". Seat mech went out and found that the relief tube was just wrapped around a bolt. On the Maintenance Action Form he put "CND, checks 4.0 with enlisted c**k. LOL! Maintenance Chief had to leave the room several times to laugh while chewing the guy out. EDIT: Context - relief tube is attached to the relief horn, which you piss in. Edited February 4, 2016 by StrongHarm It's a good thing that this is Early Access and we've all volunteered to help test and enhance this work in progress... despite the frustrations inherent in the task with even the simplest of software... otherwise people might not understand that this incredibly complex unfinished module is unfinished. /light-hearted sarcasm
gear_monkey Posted February 4, 2016 Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) HaHa! good stuff guys! I once did a post flight walkaround and found several constant hydraulic drips coming from the right main landing gear doors. We had landed at a small out-station with no maintenance support. When I called maintenance back at home base, the mechanic stated, "Are you sure there is a problem? We are gonna have to cancel your next flight and dead head a mechanic out there on the next flight!?!" Yep, sorry, this is for realzz We had to wait several hours for the next flight. Once it landed and the people deplaned, I see the mechanic get off the aircraft and walk very angrily over to my aircraft, and without talking to me, sat down under the wheel well and manually opened the gear doors. What happened next was a pleasure, the mechanic was bathed in hydraulic fluid like the old movie Flash Dance. Apparently a main hydraulic line had burst and then proceeded to drain all the fluid onto the closed gear doors. Poor guy was covered head to toe in hydraulic fluid. thank goodness it wasn't Skydrol. Here's a hilarious video about the pilot/mechanic relationship...careful, there is strong language [ame] [/ame] Edited February 4, 2016 by gear_monkey Win 10 64bit; 32 GB DDR4 3200 Ram; ASUS MoBo; 1TB SSD;Intel i7 8700K; GTX 1080ti 11GB; Thrustmaster Warthog;Odyssey + VR
Snoopy Posted February 4, 2016 Posted February 4, 2016 Wait...10 hours ago read that totally different than now... Are you saying realisticly you never launch a sortie using ground power prior to engine start? Sierra That is correct, an APU no start and the pilot is stepping to the spare. v303d Fighter Group Discord | Virtual 303d Fighter Group Website
Razor18 Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 That is correct, an APU no start and the pilot is stepping to the spare. Is it because APU start on the ground basically reveals any APU malfunction, and makes sure the APU will function later in the air, if and when it is really desperatly needed in an emergency, right? :doh:
mvsgas Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) D6ivE2IMgNw 6Ua6fk8Wwko Edited March 20, 2016 by mvsgas To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
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