I start with the default C172 and without touching a control I cyle from 2D pit to VC to outside spot view and then back to 2D pit.  At which point I pull out the fuel shut off lever to stop the engine then push it back in when the engine stops. Next I turn off the master avionics switch, turn off the tandem battery rocker switches, and turn the magneto key to off. At this point the C172 is shut down at least to the best of my knowledge. Then I cycle the views once more for good measure and hit the alt key and select a new aircraft.

At this point the C130 2 pit is visible and I dont touch a thing until the pilot's ADI sinks and stops then I cycle the views again 2D pit, VC, outside spot, back to the VC where I cycle most all other pop ups and views at which point I feel like the systems should be properly initialized.

Step 1

The first step is the hydraulic panel where I switch the brake select to the down "emergency" position.  I can not switch the anti-skid switch it's light saying it's inop is on and I can't close the guarded switch cover so i move onto step 2

Step 2
My X-52 throttle is already pulled back to ground idle position
TEMP DATUM CONTROL VALVES switches - AUTO
Condition levers to ground stop at which point the sound of whirrling props begin and at least one sometimes all engines come to life.

Maybe I am doing something wrong but I don't know what?

For the life of me I don't know why Captain Sim did not include a way to configure the plane "Cold and Dark" using the ACE program but then again that utility seems to have it's own problems.

Any ideas?