Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2015 9:51:23 GMT -5
Just be aware that I suspect they have modeled engine ice in this aircraft. On a flight from Cordova to Homer this morning, I was on descent through a thick cloud deck when I got an ENG ICE Caution light come on followed by a total failure of the left engine. I couldn't find any other reason for it to fail (lots of go-juice in both wings, etc.). If it is modeled, I don't think there is any way of turning it off. So make sure you keep your nacelle heat on at all times when temps are below freezing.
There's only one other thing I can think of, but this is highly unlikely. I always start with the default 172 loaded, but now for some reason, whenever it loads, it loads with the fuel shutoff valve all the way out (fuel is cut off) even though I saved my default flight with it in the on position (fuel on). If I load a twin without switching this back on, and even though the fuel valve in the twin is in the ON position, the right engine won't start. Now this should have zip to do with my problem today, but just in case, it's another thing to look for if you run into problems.
Anyway, just a head's up.
There's only one other thing I can think of, but this is highly unlikely. I always start with the default 172 loaded, but now for some reason, whenever it loads, it loads with the fuel shutoff valve all the way out (fuel is cut off) even though I saved my default flight with it in the on position (fuel on). If I load a twin without switching this back on, and even though the fuel valve in the twin is in the ON position, the right engine won't start. Now this should have zip to do with my problem today, but just in case, it's another thing to look for if you run into problems.
Anyway, just a head's up.