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FSXA default ILS in new AFCAD

PHMCR

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Hi,

The default ILS at TNCA listens to 108.70. I decided to upgrade the default AFCAD, did not change the ILS freq however I unchecked 'enable backcourse'. I am not sur if that is the culprit (it is a stock ILS), but the ILS is not working in the new AFCAD. If I load the default AFCAD again into FSX it works.
I have tried loading the stock values but that does not seem to solve it. I cannot see any differences between the default values in the ones in my AFCAd but still, it wont work.

Any ideas where to look?

Thanks!
Menno
 
enable backcourse basically adds localizer to the other end of the runway without adding a new ils. it uses the original ils for both rwys.
does the ils work on the opposing rwy?
 

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Hi Kevin, thanks for your help.

No, it doesnt work in either way. I can tune it, but there is no reception.
I have checked to see if a second AFCAD is still somewhere active, but not.
When I select 'load stock values' something seems to happen in the program, but in the end nothing has changed.

It's all very strange.....

Menno
 
Menno,
are you saying when going back to the default TNCA the ILS works ok?
if it is, and obviously you are removing your modified TNCA........
are you still splitting your compiled bgl's?
can you try starting with the default TNCA again, make some simple changes without splitting the file and see it how that one is,
if this works ok then maybe you have inadvertently changed/moved something in your file!
 
Thanks for the idea Ray.
I think it worked initially in the new AFCAD so I am quite sure when starting over it should work, but I will follow your suggestions.
 
unfortunately its not consistent, as it works on default but not your modified version.
You can import default settings. I think this also includes all ILS and approach info
Note: Importing has erased all modified approaches on me in the past. I would try this step with a copy of your project file.

I always operate on a copy of my project file, so if I really screw something up I have a stable work to go back to. I got tired of having to restart my project from the beginning. I have been working with Blender a whole lot lately and am getting into character rigging and IK handles and such. Its really put a hamper on my scenery making. I really should finish what I started
 
Build 1.55.4790

I think here's what happens......

When disabling 'enable backcourse' the stock ILS stops working in both directions. Enabling it again doesnot bring it back to life.

Try for yourself, take default TNCA, ILS runway 11, uncheck 'enable backcourse', save it, compile it and run it in FSX. The ILS doesnot work either way anymore.
Enable it again, still the ILS does not work anymore.
Is it because it is a stock ILS or is it a bug?

Similar issue, different airport:
ESGG, rwy 03, enabling DME in stock ILS. Initially ILS worked but when changed ILS stops working.

Please check and confirm.

Thank you,
Menno
 
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PHMCR said:
Build 1.55.4790

Try for yourself, take default TNCA, ILS runway 11, uncheck 'enable backcourse', save it, compile it and run it in FSX. The ILS doesnot work either way anymore.
Enable it again, still the ILS does not work anymore.
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Using 1.55.4800 I tested as you requested and did not see what you describe.

Initially the ILS and BC worked as expected.

I disabled the BC and compiled. The ILS worked as expected and there was no BC.

I re-enabled the BC and compiled. The ILS and BC now both worked again, as expected.

Maybe you should send your ad2/3 file to Jon for review.

cheers,
Lane
 
Hi,

Disabled default ILS backcourse.
Works perfectly! No problem at all except that the default is anywhere near the real thing.
 
PHMCR said:
hoping someone will check this......
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I can assure you ADE is working properly with ILS's

I have checked both TNCA and ESGG. This pic is the default TNCA and I have unchecked the BC, saved the .ad3 and compiled.



In this pic I am on the ILS front course for rwy 11 with BC unchecked. I am purposely to the right and below GS so you can see the ILS is alive.



I loaded TNCA back into ADE and activated the BC. I am now on BC for rwy 29 and purposely off center line of the BC so you can see the BC is alive.



You do not have the lastest version of ADE9X. Make sure you update to ver 1.55.4800
 
Thanks all for checking. I shall update to the latest version and check again. If I run into the same I shall upload my file to Jon.

Menno
 
Menno

Can you be sure that you do not have another bgl file for this airport that has the stock settings for the ILS and is loading AFTER your Bgl file? You might want to run Simple Airport Scanner (SAS) to check if you have not already done so.
 
Jim, when you open the default TNCA file, what does the ILS range read?
On my old pc the stock ILS range reads 27 nm, on my new W8 pc with a fresh FSX install, when opening the default TNCA file the ILS range reads 30 nm.

When making the changes as described on my old pc, I have no issue with the ILS, but I do when making the changes on my new pc. So I am trying to find the differences that could lead to this.

Menno
 
That almost certainly means you have another BGL file for the airport hiding in your old PC.
 
PHMCR said:
Jim, when you open the default TNCA file, what does the ILS range read?
On my old pc the stock ILS range reads 27 nm, on my new W8 pc with a fresh FSX install, when opening the default TNCA file the ILS range reads 30 nm.

When making the changes as described on my old pc, I have no issue with the ILS, but I do when making the changes on my new pc. So I am trying to find the differences that could lead to this.

Menno
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Menno

This is the stock TNCA showing 27NM

If your TNCA is reading 30NM that tells you there is another TNCA on your computer that someone set the max value FS allows in the range window.

See Tom's post

 
I checked but there must be a third answer.

I installed FSX on my new pc only a month ago and did not do anything with TNCA until recently. But more importantly, I checked today with an airport I never did anything with, TXKF, Bermuda. Opened the default AFCAD, opened the ILS menu and the range is set to 30nm......

My new pc runs W8. Today I tested adjusting the ILS while running ADE as administrator, but alas, to no avail; the ILS did not work anymore, even when only I adjust my default range of 30nm to 27nm..... But I can do this on my old pc, running ADE 4710 under W7.

Jon has my files, I hope he finds what's bugging me or maybe bugging W8 users....
 
The default FSX TXKF using ADEX is also 27NM.

The default FS9 TXKF using Lee Swordy's AFCAD is 27NM.

Do you have a AI Plane program you purchased or got off the internet?
 
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