Why "unable to comply" when I request repair to be carried out?

[Hippo]

In the "Gauntlet" mission I inevitably take damage and so return to the FARP, but when asking for repair receive the response "unable to comply" from the ground crew.  Any idea why this might be?  I am able to rearm and refuel.

[Spooky32]

Your engines must be turned off, you will usually get a message in the corner of the screen telling you why they cannot rearm you, try the engines first and make sure they have stopped turning then try asking the crew again

Edited March 7, 2021 by Spooky32

[Hippo]

Thanks I'll give that a go.  Sorry for being so lazy and just posting without trying this, but it's been such a long time since I've used the ka-50 that I can't remember the steps to shut down (or to start back up again).

[Spooky32]

It's ok  hope it works