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MSFS20 Code to test the magnetos

Lagaffe

Lagaffe

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Hello,
I’m looking for how I could code the test on a bi-plane.
If I have understood correctly (I am not a pilot myself), before taking off, the pilot must :
- switch the magneto selector from BOTH to LEFT and then from BOTH to RIGHT and
- observe an increase in the engine RPMs with each flip.

The test for switching from BOTH to LEFT or RIGHT is relatively simple to do but how to cause an increase in RPMs?
You can always play on the THROTTLE variable to increase by 5% for example, then return to the initial value.

Do you have code examples?
 
Should decrease when switching to single magneto, not increase.
I think you would use single_magneto_efficiency in the engines.cfg to tune the decrease in rpm.
 
Thanks for your answers: I will see and test this parameter.

[EDIT]
In the engines.cfg, the parameter single_magneto_efficiency was at 0.97 (default value), I try 0.92 but no signifiant decrease on the RPMs gauge :confused:
I try a lower parameter like 0.87 : now, it's OK for the Aeronca 7AC Champ:cool:

Thanks for the tip: it was the right way.
 
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How curious..:scratchch

Switching.gif


Mine can't seem to make up its mind!
 
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