keem85 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Hi guys. I'm having a bit of a problem with generator failure. I have followed the guide from Grim Reaper, but as soon as I say starrt pulling the collective more than about 30% I'm getting generator failure. I know it's normal to have generator failure when applying excessive force, but I am unable to fly.. If I do the auto start, it flies perfectly normal.. What can the issue be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chic Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Throttle full right? A Co, 229th AHB, 1st Cav Div ASUS Prime Z370-A MB, Intel Core i7 8700K 5.0GHz OC'd, RTX 3090, 32GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, Win 10 Samsung 65" 4K Curved Display (Oculus Rift occaisionally), Track IR5, VoiceAttack, Baur's BRD-N Cyclic base/Virpil T-50CM Grip, UH-1h Collective by Microhelis & OE-XAM Pedals. JetSeat & SimShaker for Aviators. JUST CHOPPERS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wilson Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Did you cold start or does it happen after a hot start? I've noticed that when starting the mission with everything up and running you have to wait a few seconds before takeoff. Your engine rpm will increase, then settle at idle and you are good to go. But better perform a cold start, it's a great way to get to know her better. Btw, you should get another guide. I'd recommend Chuck's Hi, thanks for the tips, had the same issue, have tried, works. :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keem85 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 Throttle is full yes, and I waited a while before takeoff, because I'm new to the aircraft so I spent some time on ground before takeoff. It happens everytime.. If I start it hot, it flies just fine. What other things can it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paco2002 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Do you turn off your APU after start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-GERAT Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Throttle is full yes, and I waited a while before takeoff, because I'm new to the aircraft so I spent some time on ground before takeoff. It happens everytime.. If I start it hot, it flies just fine. What other things can it be? Do you move the engine condition levers ( Number 2 of the image ) after start the engines ? https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/images/products/magnificent_eight/26.jpg Do you turn off your APU after start? The APU AFAIK only affects to the fuel consumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Trooper Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) If hot start is working then it is not your controllers. Are you using external ground power to hasten your manual start up? and further, have you enabled the on board generators once the engines are at full rev? Do you know what was meant when the previous dudes questioned asked about full throttle? Once the engines are initially spooled up and the needles on the dual engine tachometers hover around the 70 - 80 % mark..... Did you rotate the throttle grip on the collective so that the engines tachometer climbs above 90% for both engines? Is your chopper carrying a heavy weapon load? Edited May 14, 2020 by Rogue Trooper HP G2 Reverb, Windows 10 VR settings: IPD is 64.5mm, High image quality, G2 reset to 60Hz refresh rate as standard. OpenXR user, Open XR tool kit disabled. Open XR was a massive upgrade for me. DCS: Pixel Density 1.0, Forced IPD at 55 (perceived world size), 0 X MSAA, 0 X SSAA. My real IPD is 64.5mm. Prescription VROptition lenses installed. VR Driver system: I9-9900KS 5Ghz CPU. XI Hero motherboard and RTX 3090 graphics card, 64 gigs Ram, No OC at the mo. MT user (2 - 5 fps gain). DCS run at 60Hz. Vaicom user. Thrustmaster warthog user. MFG pedals with damper upgrade.... and what an upgrade! Total controls Apache MPDs set to virtual Reality height with brail enhancements to ensure 100% button activation in VR.. Simshaker Jet Pro vibration seat.. Uses data from DCS not sound.... you know when you are dropping into VRS with this bad boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holton181 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) And to add a small thing to Rouge Trooper's comment. Full throttle is full TO THE RIGHT, opposite to the Huey and most western helicopters. Edit: Never mind, saw now Chic already mentioned that in the first answer. Edited May 15, 2020 by Holton181 Helicopters and Viggen DCS 1.5.7 and OpenBeta Win7 Pro 64bit i7-3820 3.60GHz P9X79 Pro 32GB GTX 670 2GB VG278H + a Dell PFT Lynx TrackIR 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VampireNZ Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Check your weight in the re-arm screen, is easy to overload the chopper with a full load of fuel and weapons. Asus Maximus VIII Hero Alpha| i7-6700K @ 4.60GHz | nVidia GTX 1080ti Strix OC 11GB @ 2075MHz| 16GB G.Skill Trident Z RGB 3200Mhz DDR4 CL14 | Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2 SSD | Corsair Force LE 480GB SSD | Windows 10 64-Bit | TM Warthog with FSSB R3 Lighting Base | VKB Gunfighter Pro + MCG | TM MFD's | Oculus Rift S | Jetseat FSE [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackFoxNZ Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 i highly recommend NOT using Grim Reaper tutorials as they are of very low standard, best info sources to use are Chucks Guides ( https://www.mudspike.com/chucks-guides-dcs-mi-8mtv2/ ), the ED manual by Belsimtek ( https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/documentation/magnificent_eight_flight_manual/ ) or if you prefer you tube videos there are vsTerminus ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsJYdaffnVHiituz7dnogw) and Matt Wagner ( ) vsTerminus will probs help you most as its very up to date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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