I'm using the CYBORG 3d GOLD joystick from Saitek.
Throttle in ground position is same as you stated; I've just gotten use to setting the parking brake when sitting at idle. Didn't do it in the 2004 version or other aircraft in FSX.

As for landing the aircraft, I usually bring back the throttles to idle and use the F2 to start reversing the pitch of the props.

Sorry no fixes for your problem, but I thought I'd let you know that I've seen what you've seen....

Many turbos that I know of, especially when lightly loaded do actually do this in the real world. Not sure how the C-130 is however.

So it didn't do it in 2004, but does it now. It's more real-istic. COOL!

As I said, I don't know if the amount of idle thrust is realistic. most of my planes aren't moving with throttles in idle, just some of them do.
about the interference, this is something I don't have.
My throttle control is good.
maybe it's a problem with your throttles, did you correctly install it's drivers? If you did, I can't think of something else that could cause this,
but then again, I'm centainly NOT an expert in this...

Tyrion

I had this same problem with the 1.1 version. I just downloaded 1.3 tonight and was hoping this was fixed.

The way I worked around it in 1.1 was to use use my fuel mixture control (I have a CH Flight Sim yoke with the 3 levers on top) to reduce flow to around 100 PPH while on the ground. I have no idea if this is realistic or not, but I was so tired of not being able to park on the tarmac (even with brakes) that I didn't really care.

I guess I will keep working around it in 1.3. Honestly, I had very few issues with 1.1 and once I figured out what was causing me to zoom across the airport, into buildings, trees, and other planes, I really enjoyed flying the C130 around.

Thank you very much for your effort and information!!!!

But in my situation my plane is staring to move forwards too fast!!!!

Yes I know that works!
It's odd that this problem only happens with the C130 and not with other plane's!
I must get get used at that I supose!

I found the sollution for my problem!!!!
Maybe someone who has the same problem want's to know!!!!

To recalibrate, first unplug the quadrant.

Go to start/run and type regedit.

The registry editor will have a list of folders on the left hand side. Go down into the following folders in order.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (CURRENT_USER if on VISTA)
System
CurrentControlSet
Control
Media Properties
Private Properties
Direct Input

Inside the Direct Input folder, delete any folder that begins VID_06A3.

Once done, close the editor. Plug the quadrnat back in and move all the axes through their full range of movement 4 times.

Now go to control panel/game controllers/properties to see if everything is ok on the test screen.

Oke Bob thanks a lot for your information!
My problem is a lot better after I changed the registry!
I alsow noticed that if the torque goes over the limit the engines shut down.
After your friend gets back I hope to hear from you more?
Again thanks.  

Is your yoke Saitek?

You can look for your problem at the forum of Saitek!

http://www.saitekforum.com/

Good luck!!!!

Sorry to resurrect this from the dead, but I figured I'd share another data point.

I'm using a CH yoke, and just recently bought the C-130s for FSX. 

I also suffered from excessive idle power on the ground...to the point where the parking brakes wouldn't hold the aircraft in place. It seemed to be killing my landings as well - even when I came in at an appropriate approach speed, when I leveled off in the flare and cut power I would usually climb...it was horrible.

Based on what I read in this thread I recalibrated my yoke using the Windows Control Panel "calibrate game controller" routine, and it "seems" to have solved my problem.  The parking brake is holding and I just made a very sweet touchdown from a test flight.

So, step one to solving this should be recalibration of your controller and go from there...

Matt

Markoz -

I'll have to check that out.

Turns out my post was a bit premature.  Calibrating my yoke did help, but now it just creeps incredibly slowly with the parking brakes on!  Better than before at least...

Matt

Update: The 4 green buttons did NOT stop the forward creep, unfortunately.  With the parking brakes on, it moved forward almost imperceptibly, but over time it was obvious.  At the time, my torque was 4.6 (way higher than 1.6, eh).

I then did what Hawk said (Ctrl+E); torque went down to 2.4 and the aircraft stayed put.  I guess that is my new solution!

Matt

Thanks James!

Hi Mark,

As I said, it's just one of those things, but, at the end of the day is it a bug or do we live with it??

Weather it's a bug or not, I don't know. Either way I can still live with it. 

Mark

Only ever noticed this twice but, will take another look at this one after the holidays. Have you tried my earlier remody? Ctrl+E

James.

Hi guys,

here some real Herc answers (i'm a co-pilot on this beautiful bird):

1. LOW SPEED GROUND IDLE BUTTONS: the four green buttons on the control pedestal. These things are just there to increase the life expectancy of the engines. In a certain throttle range (9-30°) they can be pushed in to reduce RPM (69-75,5%). When you push the throttles beyond Flight Idle (34°), they will pop out again and normal limits for RPM will apply (98-102%). (A round of beer for the AC if this happens ). In FSX, no big deal though.

2. BRAKES vs POWER. At full power (19600in.lbs) you must be able to hold the brakes. (no parking brake on a RWY ). In FSX I'm able to do so (Win XP/SP2/ver 1.3). I still have the "left wing drop". This is not normal! BTW, a very light C-130 can take-off in Flight Idle (on a long RWY )

3. TIP: If you want a full running Herc on the RWY, maybe use the checklist (from cockpit C/L to Line-up C/L) and save your flight there. I was cursing the hell out of my torque setting at zero with full power, but i didn't check my generators on... (so been there done that, flying an out of the box plane ).

Hope this was helpfull!

Grtz.