V1.1 Tweak List

This list is the items I have stumbled across that are inaccuracies or issues that fit into the realm of a “fun” line. This isn’t meant to be a wish list for other versions.

(By the way, this is technically a hybrid “G” and “H” flight deck, as indicated by the lack of both a central caution panel and water injection panel)

Model / Coding issues--------------

Indicated airspeed indicator “10” units center strip inoperative
IFF Mode 3/A inoperative, doesn’t update with auto tune or respond to inputs
Slipway Doors switch not connected to slipway doors
Both tip-tank fuel gauges indicate “external 1” quantity only
Both tip-tank fuel gauges indicate quantity incorrectly
Fuel gauges using wrong total quantity markings and gauge movements
Hydraulic Standby pumps inoperative
EPR gauges inaccurate (FSX native issue)
Volts and cycle select switch should indicate volts and freqs for a generator with the generator switch on and the generator decoupled.
Stabilizer trim visual operates backwards
Oxygen Regulator should have a white blinker, not a green light
Oxygen Guage should show pressure all of the time, not just with regulator switch on.
Gyrocompas shouldn't have runway graphic displayed
***Missing upper anticollision lights
***Vne Pointer should be at 390IAS

Visual Issues----------------

***A/R Lights say “Airplans”
***Hydraulics panel has “Taileron” and Radder”
***EVS Control has “FLEER” switch
***Circuit Breakers have “Radder” and Hydrauliv”
***Fuel panel has “STR” tank
***Fuel flow lines missing
***Fuel tank valve switches missing flow bars
***"RUD/LEV" lights should be "RUD/ELEV"
***Wafer switches unlit
***Circuit Breakers shouldn’t have “white dots”
***Circuit Breakers shouldn’t be lit
***Electrical panel has central “tip” bus (should be tie)
***Volts and cycles select switch has central “tip” bus (should be tie)]
***Gear centering wheel mismarked
(I’m working on correcting the rest visual problems now)


***User corrected files already available, not yet released

Anyone have anything else?

--Dan

Also

*There are holes in the cockpit on the Captain and Copilot's side (see attached picture)
*The switches on the walls have odd flickering rims that shouldn't be there.

As well, I'm submitting a ticket for all of these to make sure Captain Sim gets it.

I experience a mismatch between the "Total Fuel Flow Indicator" and the individual values from each engine. The total FF is indicated too low.

The FO's instruments are bound to Nav 1 only, if CS could make them separate like on the 707, this would make some navigational tasks easier and more realistic.

The FO's altimeter pointer doesn't move, only the digits roll up congruently to the Captain's.

The No. 1 engine sometimes has other readings than #2, as Lost in Isaan stated before. I only add this "sometimes" to it as she seems to be in line again at other throttle positions.
As we all know, No. 1 and 2 are coupled, so individual throttle movements can't happen there due to the internal FSX operation (using the eight engines in pairs of two to actually make them fit to the 4 engine model in FSX).
I wonder what causes No. 1 to sometimes go for individual values then.

In order to fully understand and make use of the Fuel Management System, I have done a series of tests. Specifically these tests have allowed me to determine which valves work with which tank and/or engine, and which switches are required to allow starting a given engine from any given tank.

In performing these tests, I ran into a few issues which I suggest Captain Sim could easily fix up in the manual, with issue V1.1 of the software. Following are these suggestions:

1.      There is one more tank (AFTY BODY) in the fuel panel than there is in the FSX fuel loading tool. By trial and error, I have found that the FSX Center 3 tank fills both the MID BODY and the AFT BODY tanks equally. However, I assume that the fuel in the AFT BODY tank is not really available, since both tanks empty together. Suggest an explanation in the manual.

2.      The total Fuel Quantity Indicator provides an erroneous reading.

3.      Fuel Panel STR WING tank should read CTR WING.

4.      On the aircraft panel, there is a number next to each fuel management switch, and in the manual, there are also numbers in red for most of these switches. I suggest changing the numbers in the manual to match the numbers on the panel.

5.      Some switches have only one or no line going into/out of them. These are Nos. 9, 10, 11, 14, 12, 16 (these are the numbers on the panel, not in the manual). I suggest adding the missing lines.

6.      The panel number corresponding to switch No. 29 in the manual is partly hidden by the switch itself; suggest moving the number up slightly to make it visible (I think it is 29 since that is the only number not used, but please confirm).

7.      Switch No. 13 in the manual does not have a number on the panel; believe it is 15. Suggest adding the number on the panel.

8.      Switch 14 on the panel has “AFT BODY” written next to it, but the AFT BODY Tank is really controlled by switch 29 (manual number). I believe the “AFT BODY” text on the panel really refers to the gauge below it. Suggest adding a note to this effect in the manual.

9.      There are 4 switches (23, 26, 37, 40) that are listed immediately below the figure in page 23, but there is no explanatory text below, as there is for the other switches. Suggest adding appropriate text.

10.      Four switches (Nos. 9, 10, 11 and 12 on the panel) are not numbered in the manual and no text task about them. I also noticed that these 4 switches have no apparent functions. Possibly their real-life effect is not modeled in the B-52 Driver. Suggest a note to that effect in the manual.

11.      There are surprising requirements to start certain engines from certain tanks. For example, to start Engines 1 & 2 from Main Tank 2, valves 20 and 13 must be open. I can understand # 20, but why 13 instead of 19? 19 would appear to me more logical to me. Suggest a table showing the association between valves, tanks and engines. In a short flight requiring less than all tanks to be filled, or in a long flight when various tanks become empty, it would be useful to know which valves should be closed and which must be open.

Tanya

I have submitted a ticket as you suggested, however the reason I posted my comments in the forum is because my suggestions fit squarely in the V1.1 Tweak List.

Thank you.

It's been almost 2 months since anyone posted anything, any news on how much longer until Patch 1.1 is out?

                                                                             Crashbar

I did see that and downloaded it, and it works great.  However since CS said they would be able to show the wings in VC view with the patch, I'm checking everyday for it lol.  Mabie CS could release a small patch that would include this! 

I saw the video and I'm looking forward to the update. You can see the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2xF0qkiGmk
Captain Sim mention it being in the 1.1 update in a response to a comment.

Mark