Classic British Flight Sim

As others have complained, the APU will not start on the BAC 1-11 in FSX. It has also been stated that this is an issue of the APU start code having been written using the FS9 SDK. Could anyone tell me where the code is located? I'm pretty sure it's in XML. I think that if I toyed around a bit, then I could figure it out. Unfortunately, David Maltby seems to have left the forum. He still hasn't answered my PM.

-PilotGuy815

OK

I can't answer this as I don't use FS.X however the model was made for FS.9 but does work to an extent in FS.X so you, or indeed anyone else, should not be 'complaining' but accepting that not everything will work as initially intended out of the box or in some cases, at all. If you want it to then use FS.9

I'm sure someone will help you here, but be patient


David has not left the forum but does have a busy home life

A little less rude post would be welcome.

Never ceases to amaze me how when you toil to provide something free of charge, some people think that you then owe them a lifetime of free support too

Indeed, and have nothing else to do.

Hi PilotGuy815

The code for the APU control is in the obvious place mate.. in the cab file located in /Aircraft/DMFS Shared Files/BAC 1-11 Panel. Where you have this folder in FSX I've no idea but that's where it is.. in the cab
ATB
DaveB

Thank you. I wasn't like most people, asking for an fsx native edition. I wasn't trying to be rude. I was just asking where a file was located.

Understood

Referring to complaints and mentioning a non replied to PM was what gave that impression

Hope you're sorted now

I apologize for any rudeness and will try my best next time I make a post.

PS: Is the code linked to the apu switch on the overhead?

Here's the alleged culprit: It appears that the APU is actually a 3rd engine to FS, and toggling it activates the fuel valve command (See the end of the code). The command must differ between FS9 and FSX. I will see if I can figure out how it differs and how to make it work.

Yes indeed. As real as it gets is often not very real at all and developers have to find ways around problems with the sim itself.. just so that the end user can see something and work it even if that part isn't really working I don't believe there IS any proper code in FS for APU's.. nor for many other functions. Hence, DM having to make it a 3rd engine. You will note it's fuel burn is negligable so there is no hit on the aircrafts duration

ATB
DaveB