Has start-up changed?

[Johnny Dioxin]

For the first time I found I had to use my Warthog throttle to get the in-sim throttle working.

 

I had to lift it and pull it back, into the 'off' position.

 

When I put it forward to 'idle', both engines started themselves, with no further action from me. Right first, then left.

 

Is this new, or has it been included for a long time? I'm still writing checklists and guides using the original engines start switch method (left then right) - but it looks like this only applies to peeps without the Hog throttle?

[Frederf]

Coupling the Warthog controller OFF and IDLE positions to the DCS airplane throttle OFF and IDLE positions has been a feature since their introduction. Initial synchronization of the controls has been hit and miss.

 

I have heard of people being able to set both throttles to idle simultaneously and get both to start which is against what I learned early on as that would prevent either engine from starting.

 

I'll try it next opportunity.

[Johnny Dioxin]

Well it's working fine for me now - another two start-ups and just needed moving the throttle (actual HOTAS) from the rear raised off position into idle and both engines started up fine - again, right first, then left.

 

I think I'll write that into the KIF etc - if I had used it at some time, I had certainly forgotten about it in the interim, so it's quite possible there are people who are unaware (or new to the plane).