Simviation Forum - Hot key for the Radio Stack window...?

Sep 2^nd, 2004 at 1:49pm

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Hi all...!

Does anyone know if there is a keyboard "hot-key" to display/hide the radio stack window.
At the moment, in some of my aircraft, I have to fumble around for the mouse, to locate and click the "Radio Icon", (somewhere!), on the panel to dial up a frequency at the last minute when I am busy trimming the aircraft for a landing... Shocked

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I've checked all the "Key Assignments", but it doesn't appear to be there... Cry

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(The kneeboard does, F10, but not the radio stack).

Also, question No. 2... Wink

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Does anyone know the addition to the Air File/Panel File to generate the correct engine speed reduction, 100-150 RPM, when testing the No1/No2 magnetos for "Mag Drop" on various GA piston aircraft...(Cessna 152/172, etc) during the pre-flight checks.... 8)...!

...(in a similar way that the engine speed reduces when applying carburettor heat).

Cheers all... Grin

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Paul....a stickler for accuracy... Wink

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Reply #1 - Sep 2^nd, 2004 at 3:31pm

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Hi Foz. Shift + 2, 3, 4 etc. toggles the pop-up windows. Shift + 2 brings up the radio stack on the default C182. This might vary depending on the panel.

As for question 2. Sorry, AIR files have always been a complete mystery to me. ???

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Reply #2 - Sep 2^nd, 2004 at 3:46pm

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Hi Foz. Shift + 2, 3, 4 etc. toggles the pop-up windows. Shift + 2 brings up the radio stack on the default C182. This might vary depending on the panel.

As for question 2. Sorry, AIR files have always been a complete mystery to me. ???

Hi Doug... 8)...!

...you are a little darlin' Mate... Grin

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Shift + 2 does indeed bring up my Radio Shack window. So no longer do I have to plough into the ground whilst fumbling around with my mouse in desperation trying to locate my Radio Shack to tell ATC that I acknowledge their last "clearance to land" message...just before I die...!
LOL...LOL...LOL...!

Cheers Doug... Grin

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Paul...just need to do a Mag Check now... Wink

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Reply #3 - Sep 2^nd, 2004 at 10:14pm

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It can vary between panels, and if it does, you can always edit them Wink

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Reply #4 - Sep 3^rd, 2004 at 2:28pm

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It can vary between panels, and if it does, you can always edit them Wink

Hi Andrew... Grin

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..Do you mean mag drop...?
(Reduction in engine speed when switching between magneto's...1, 2 both).
If so, how...?
...feed me the info... Wink

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Cheers Andrew... Grin

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Paul.

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Reply #5 - Sep 3^rd, 2004 at 2:37pm

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Hi Fozzz! Its me again. I think Andrew means the Shift +.... which is easily done with CFG Edit (what do yuo mean you haven't got it - you MUST have it somwhere!) or more lengthily with good ole notepad... Grin

I have noticed the mag drop before and yes, it is a right @R$E. But I haven't found (Or looked for) a way round it. Soz.
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Reply #6 - Sep 3^rd, 2004 at 3:24pm

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Hi Fozzz! Its me again. I think Andrew means the Shift +.... which is easily done with CFG Edit (what do you mean you haven't got it - you MUST have it somwhere!) or more lengthily with good ole notepad... Grin

I have noticed the mag drop before and yes, it is a right @R$E. But I haven't found (Or looked for) a way round it. Soz.
Dan

Hi Dan...!
I was hoping that Andrew had the details of what to insert into the xxx.cfg file to obtain the effect of mag drop.

It was very realistic in Flight Unlimited II, and it worked well, but I can't remember it being programed into any of the starters in the 'planes that I have in my hangar for FS 2002/2004... Cry

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I am wondering if there is a special "starter .gauge" with this effect automatically designed-in...?

It is one of the VERY IMPORTANT pre-flight checks to carry out before take-off.... 8)...!
You don't need to suddenly find a duff magneto when your are hoping to climb over the hedge in front of you... Shocked

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Cheers Dan.....and Andrew.... Grin

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Reply #7 - Sep 3^rd, 2004 at 3:57pm

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Yeah. I've flown Air Cadets AEF in Grob Tutors and the drop is v. noticable!! and I agree the importance.
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Reply #8 - Sep 4^th, 2004 at 9:28am

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If you switch both magneto's to "off" you will notice a huge drop in revs. Grin

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