Having fuel/engine issue on Sortie 1

[dburne]

Ok so have just started the Beware Beware campaign. I am struggling with Sortie 1. First I use the drop tank until it runs out as I am climbing and hooking up with the bombers. When it runs out I switch to my main tank and drop the empty drop tank. All good so far. Then I get above around 18k ft and my engine starts crapping out. Like it goes back to idle and stays there. I can lost a little altitude manipulating the throttle and it will come back on but will not stay on. Like it is running out of fuel or something but it is not. 

I do not believe I am doing anything to damage the engine, I tend to take care of the engine. Also I would note I just finished my first Spitfire campaign - The Big Show - and had no trouble at all climbing to like 22k ft with my engine so I am a bit stumped on this one. Going to try Sortie 1 again this morning and see how I get along, I anticipate I will be faced with the same thing again though.

[razo+r]

Is your electrical fuel pump (switch below elevator trim wheel) turned on? 

Once that is turned on you should not have any issues at all climbing way higher. 

[Reflected]

Yes sounds like your fuel pump is not on. 

Check out this tutorial:

 

Edited February 2, 2023 by Reflected

[dburne]

Ah sounds like that is it guys, I normally turn those switches on the left On prior to starting up so must me getting the fuel pump somehow set to off, Will be trying the mission again here later in the morning, will advise much thanks!

[dburne]

Ok that was it gang, apparently did not have fuel pump switched on. 

That was a pretty tough first mission btw!!

Much thanks!

Edited February 2, 2023 by dburne