Tactical Engagement #1
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Ok fellas. I’m stuck on TE 1, Ramp Start (Shameful, I know!). I am following the BMS Training manual v1.1 step by step and can’t get the engines to spool up. When I finally get to the step where you turn on the JFS (2nd Sweep para 2 p.149), the engine spools up to %20, then never any further. The SEC light goes out and I moved the throttle throughout it’s entire range of motion (Verified that the virtual throttle moved as well) and no response. It says to “click the Idle detent”. I have my Idle set as fully rear on the throttle. I’ve tried it a few times to make sure I wasn’t missing any steps and I don’t believe that I am. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Press ALT + I (if you’re using the default BMS keyfile and do not have ‘Idle Cutoff’ ticked in Falcon BMS Config).
See also the relevant Keyboard Layout file for your keyboard: \Falcon BMS 4.33 U1\Docs\Key Files & Input\Keyboard Layout Files to help you find any other callbacks.
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Thanks Darkman, I’ll give it a shot. What exactly does the idle detent do in BMS? Prevent the throttle movement from having any effect?
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Thanks Darkman, I’ll give it a shot. What exactly does the idle detent do in BMS? Prevent the throttle movement from having any effect?
It simulates the physical stop on the actual F-16 throttle, preventing the pilot from inadvertently shutting down the engine.
Try moving the throttle to about 50% when the engine spools to 20%, then, while holding down Alt-I, move the throttle to idle.
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while holding down Alt-I, move the throttle to idle.
No need for holding it down, hitting it while you have throttle advanced is enough for the engine to spool when you return to idle.
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Ok fellas. I’m stuck on TE 1, Ramp Start (Shameful, I know!). I am following the BMS Training manual v1.1 step by step and can’t get the engines to spool up. When I finally get to the step where you turn on the JFS (2nd Sweep para 2 p.149), the engine spools up to %20, then never any further. The SEC light goes out and I moved the throttle throughout it’s entire range of motion (Verified that the virtual throttle moved as well) and no response. It says to “click the Idle detent”. I have my Idle set as fully rear on the throttle. I’ve tried it a few times to make sure I wasn’t missing any steps and I don’t believe that I am. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Do you right click on jfs or left click?
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Do you right click on jfs or left click?
If his engine is getting to 20percent, then the JFS has operated as required.
