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Apr 24th, 2009 at 5:05am

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Hi: I'm new here and find this website just terrific.  I took several lessons in a Piper J3 on a dirt field on Long Island over 50 years ago but quit when a inexplicable panic attack suddenly came on me one day at 6,000 feet. . I've had a fear of flying ever since even though I have flown around the world commercially on business. Anyway, I am back flying the very same J3 with nary a tremble thanks to FS2004. My question concerns the 2004 Mooney and a dodgy tachometer on the panel. goes to 2600 and stays there no matter what throttle I give it.  Is there a correcting patch or something on the site?  apologize if this Q has already been asked and answered.  Thanks.  Denis H.  
 
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Reply #1 - Apr 24th, 2009 at 7:20am

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Denis, welcome to SimV

The Mooney, like many other aircraft, has a 'constant speed prop'. You'll find an additional engine control, a blue knob labled 'Prop', that controls the governed rpm.

The sim's Learning Center>Key Topics>Controlling the Engine has a good explaination of the function of the constant speed prop in your power management.

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Reply #2 - Apr 24th, 2009 at 7:39am

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The move from simple, General Aviation Aircraft, fixed prop, fixed landing gear, up to more "Complex" types...Wink..!

As Dave has mentioned, definitely a time to learn all about the intricacies of constant speed props, and retractable landing gear, etc...etc...step by step...Wink.!

Lots of really interesting "stuff" to learn on the way..Wink...!

All adds to the enjoyment of the Sim once you have mastered it!...Wink...!

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Reply #3 - Apr 24th, 2009 at 8:11am

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Paul  & Dave:  Many thanks for your prompt replies to my query.  I'll certainly look into the technical details you mention even though I'm an English Lit graduate.  )

Denis
 
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Reply #4 - Apr 24th, 2009 at 8:53am

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Didn't somebody dedicate a thread to this topic ?


Oh yeah,, it was me   Embarrassed


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Reply #5 - Apr 24th, 2009 at 9:06am

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Brett_Henderson wrote on Apr 24th, 2009 at 8:53am:
Didn't somebody dedicate a thread to this topic ?


Oh yeah,, it was me   Embarrassed


http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1212879811/0


...nice to see you in the Peace and Serenity of good-old, trusty, FS 2004 for a change, Brett!.. Wink... Wink... Wink...!

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Thanks !   Smiley    (I'm always lurking about  Wink  )
 
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Reply #7 - Apr 24th, 2009 at 9:09am

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Bret: Thanks for the tutorial link. I've bookmarked and will study it later today. This simulation thing is misnamed. It's no "game" as many have described it. Definitely an intellectual challenge. I wish I had known about it years ago.

Denis
 
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Feel free to ask questions in that thread  Smiley

I'll keep an eye on it..
 
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Reply #9 - Apr 26th, 2009 at 1:01am

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DenisH wrote on Apr 24th, 2009 at 9:09am:
This simulation thing is misnamed. It's no "game" as many have described it. Definitely an intellectual challenge.

Some of us don't have the intellect to challenge it. Guilty as charged, your Honor...
 
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Reply #10 - Apr 26th, 2009 at 4:03am

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homebrewer wrote on Apr 26th, 2009 at 1:01am:
DenisH wrote on Apr 24th, 2009 at 9:09am:
This simulation thing is misnamed. It's no "game" as many have described it. Definitely an intellectual challenge.

Some of us don't have the intellect to challenge it. Guilty as charged, your Honor...


Tee-Hee... Grin...!

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Reply #11 - Apr 26th, 2009 at 7:15am

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I guess I don't get the sarcasm (if that's what the post was).
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Reply #12 - Apr 26th, 2009 at 7:17am

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May be that these posts may themselves become an intellectual challenge! 

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Reply #13 - Apr 26th, 2009 at 7:49am

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DenisH wrote on Apr 26th, 2009 at 7:15am:
I guess I don't get the sarcasm (if that's what the post was).
Denis


Hello Denis... Smiley...!

No sarcasm intended, I can assure you...Wink...

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Its one of the many reasons why Simviation is so popular with everyone who visits...Wink...!

.. on rare occasions we also get to learn something useful... Smiley....!

In the meantime we get the chance to have a laugh and a joke with each other...which cheers us up, and brightens up our every day!... Grin...!

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004.....and a laugh a minute!.. Grin...!

 
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Reply #14 - Apr 26th, 2009 at 8:19am

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Paul: Please excuse my last posts. Rather frustrated because I've landed the Mooney the last few flights with the gear up. As I say, FS is an intellectual challenge! 

Denis

PS  I am new to both flight sim and this room so forgive me if I act like an idiot.
 
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