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Startup Realism option - cockpit config


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I've love for a realism/difficulty option that allowed the sim to throw a few (random) switches/ controls into a NON-default state for COLD SPAWN aircraft.

 

This would force the pilot (if using that difficulty option) to go through a proper pre-start check in order to confirm the position of all the relevant controls etc..

 

We get given these fantastic full start-up videos by ED, and complex manuals with detailed check-regimes with each module, however due to the fact that most aircraft start with large numebrs of predictably set controls at spawn, we can considerably short cut the checks, or abandon them almost altogether.

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I like this idea. Other approach would be to save the state of switches, fuel and maybe other systems from your last flight. I know some paid aircraft in X-plane do this, so It´s important to follow proper preflight and shutdown checklists.

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Pretty good idea

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Well the correct thing to do would be for that option to leave all your switch positions where you left them, not just at random.

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I think this would be a good idea, too. The Harrier at one early point seemed to do this, as I would occasionally encounter switches that weren't where I expected.

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Yeah, this would be great. I don't even check all the controls and switches. It's completely redundant. This would make the start up, for warbirds particularly, much more dynamic. It should only be for small things though.

 

I'd like to see some dynamics on the engine quality as well. Starting up the warbirds is far too easy. I could mute DCS and blindfold myself, and still consistently start up the carbureted warbirds every time.

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Yeah I like this idea - either randomised, user selected and/or 'how you left it'

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Yeah I like this idea - either randomised, user selected and/or 'how you left it'
“How I left it” I like that one a lot.

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I think that you guys do not understand one thing: If you want your cockpit not to be in order means you imply your crew chiefs not doing their work properly because it is THEIR responsibility to visually check the cockpit after each flight and get everything in the default state.

 

Remember, it's the crew chief who owns the plane - the pilot is merely borrowing it!

 

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I think that you guys do not understand one thing: If you want your cockpit not to be in order means you imply your crew chiefs not doing their work properly because it is THEIR responsibility to visually check the cockpit after each flight and get everything in the default state.

 

Remember, it's the crew chief who owns the plane - the pilot is merely borrowing it!

 

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Ya, this is true. Crew chiefs prepare the cockpit prior to flight. Those switches better be in the right position or you're getting written up.

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