Brett.    YOU ARE RIGHT.
How i wish others only talk about things they know.
No offence to nobody.

kilotango wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2007 at 2:55pm:



Just FYI....
The engine start in FSX is different than in FS9. According to Aces, they "fixed" the
FS9 starter for FSX.
It was initially supposed to be a "toggle" but instead, in FS9, you had to "hold"
the starter until an engine spooled up or recip ignition and RPM increased.

I've had to modify some FS9 aircraft "starters"  so that they work in FSX.
What's more,  some FSX aircraft will NOT start from cold & dark using the
panels "starter". You have to use the CTL+E autostart or manually open the
fule valves with the appropriate keystrokes ( I never use them so I don't
know what those keys are ).
Once started with autostart, you can shut them down and then they WILL
re-start using the panel "starter".

Most FS9 aircraft that you import into FSX will need a fix to their starters unless
they incorporate fuel valve functions and whatever other conditions that are
required for the engine to start. Failing that, CTL+E is the only way to start them.

   Paul

knivpekka wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2007 at 8:25am:


I'm afraid it's already too late for that...

I've found a few inconsistancies with variable definitions just trying to get things like fuel gauges and starters
to perform correctly. Looks like alot of the SDK is just FS9 :boiler plate" ported  over, even though the actual
variable context has changed.

And I think, from what I've read in other forums, the modelers are fighting an uphill battle...

   
Fortunately I have been able to import some of my favorite FS9 rides to keep me happy without
having to resort to too many modifications. The HS.748 by Rick Piper and the Trident and BAC 1-11
by Dave Maltby work well in FSX. There VC cockpit lighting is great, unlike the default B737-800
of FSX. I've brought in a Mig-15, a Embraer Tucano , AW Argosy, L-049A Connie, B777-300 and
a Humter T-68 from FS9 without too many problems.
All my AI is FS9 AI from bot PAI, MRAI and AIEU plus a few flyable A/C from FS9 that I converted
to AI.

I've also brought in several of my modified FS9 airports and associated scenery. There are a bit more
"if'y" but given the barren expanses in FSX  I decided to give them a whirl.

    Paul