FS2CREW: LEONARDO MADDOGX REBOOT

With the latest Maddog X update we got a more complex ACARS system that now returns the final Loadsheet, so I guess that FS2Crew shouldn´t hand over the papersheet - or better - should be optional.

Hi, just wanted to give you a heads-up that Leonardo changed the starting behaviour of the APU. The start switch now must be held in position until the APU starts up; before it only had to be moved to the start position once. Due to this change FS2Crew is currently not able to start it.

I get stuck on FLAPS/SLATS - SET portion of the AFT ENG SRT. I'm using Voice and DSP is picking up that I am saying "set" but FS2Crew won't switch to the TAXI Check no matter what I do. I also get stuck on FLAPS/SLATS _____Degress Takeoff potion. I say ONE ONE DEGRESS TAKEOFF and the DSP shows that I am saying that but FS2Crew doesn't move to the next item. What am I doing wrong? I 've been using FS2Crew for years and I never have a problem with it.

I am having an issue where the panels don't properly show and don't interact properly, I have tried reinstalling but can't see to get them right.

since 1.7 I have lost some of the sounds, mostly the checklist challenge phrases. The response and other sounds are audible though. Also, my FO doesn't want to set the flaps before taxi or raise them during climb (he does that after landing though. Perhaps the voice version is good, as I have heard many superlatives in that regard but I have to admit the button version is quite disappointing. It's minimal, very rigid in its flow structure and most importantly either fails to perform some of the actions or is just unaware to the true state of various switches or controls.

Hi Bryan, Any chance you can change the transponder handling to better comply with all of the airports that are using ASDE-X? If I remember correctly, in the original version there was an option where the f/o would turn on the transponder as part of the after start flow and wouldn't turn it to standby until the parking checklist flow. Thanks, Mark

I realized when using fs2crew and the maddog in their latest versions, when clicking on any mode for the thrust settings or doing the fire test they appeared black and with no lights. I made a couple of tests and it only happens when maddog and fs2crew are working togheter. I also made a short research so I don´t know if its already a known bug or not. Thanks a lot for your time!

Just installed the Maddog reboot and trying a few initial flights. So far so good, but noticing some odd things happening. Maybe I didn't catch it, but the forward stairway door opened just before takeoff. This is typically not a door I usually open as I'm always at a gate with a jetbridge. I have 'jetway, doors, gate dep, gate arr ugcx' all selected off. I always make sure to check the doors before pushback, but something from FS2crew caused the front stairway door to open. On a flight yesterday, the cargo doors opened in the same way. I'm also noticing the FO is not always able to manipulate the controls when performing tasks. this appears to be random as wit…

Hi When I installed the latest version a pop up said 'Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Red (86x) - 14.0.24123. I click on to continue it said "One or more issues caused the setup to fail" I did this install/reinstall 3 times. David

Never been a FS2Crew user but I'm interesting in getting the Maddog version, but I'd like to know if the addon works fully behind the scenes. I've read that there is the control panel window where buttons are pressed, status are shown, etc, but I'd like to know if it is possible to hide that window all the times, whether using the voice version or the button version. That's because I don't like other windows showing other than the aircraft's own panel. I'd also like to now if FS2Crew works in an aircraft turnaround environment, I mean, I start a flight with the airplane at the gate usually on ground power or APU already set, IRS assumed to be already aligned, all the…

So they're doing the -83 and the -88. Will we be able to the FS2crew for the 82 on the 83 and 88?

Hello! Leonardo is cranking out awesome updates. I hope this is not too early, but what is about compatibility with the new version 1.3b35?. And, for sure, the new 83 and 88? They will release today, 23.december. Thank you!

After selecting start clearance i get a message saying WAIT on the panel and nothing is happening and i am getting ready to do a flight right now what am i doing wrong

I notice with the FS2Crew Maddog that the FO will never question an incorrect button or switch (unlike what you get from PMDG, etc ....the "are your sure" or "check that" dialogue) Is that just part of the setup with MaddogX that you cannot control or is this a bug?

Hello. I just bought FS2Crew and I am using P3D v4.4. P3D always crashing during the Pre-Start FO checklist. Any ideas? I did reinstall FS2Crew, but same problem. I am using FlytheMaddog SP1. Thanks Graham

Hello! I am on P3Dv4 with the Maddog on SP 1 build 317 - Open Beta. First time I tried to fly with FS2crew correctly installed and activated in the Maddog Manager I was able to open the FS2Crew popup and start it, but my F/O didnt start to do anything... no preparations or wathsoever. Do we have to wait for an update? Thank you!

Hello, with the latest beta build of the MD82, flaps setting does not work on approach. When ordering, SLATS EXTEND and FLAPS XX, no action from the F/O. Will we have a patch for this? Stephane

When choosing that FS2Crew controls the doors, the new door logic of SP1 (each door to be operated seperately) now makes FSCrew open the aft left door instead of the cargo doors- maybe you could have a look at his?

Byork, Since the latest update for the MaddogX has added chocks to the aircraft and since these must be released/removed(by setting the rotating becon on) before the parking brake can be released would it be possible to either add this to the FO flow(Before Start Check) or as a voice command? It's not a big thing to do it by hand but its on the FO side and I think it would add to the realism. If it's a big programming task I will understand. Thanks for the consideration and a great product. lgabriel

My FO does not set the ENG HYD PUMPS to high after start. On the after star checklist, he will say the pumps high, but they are left in the off positions and I have to set them manually. Is this a bug, or am I doing something wrong here? Using button control btw.

I'm really missing something. I've read the manual but I can't find a way to get the FO to call speeds on the takeoff roll, call any kind of positive rate or even raise the gear after commanded. I notice in the panel window the commands are yellow and I have to manually move the menu to Climb Check. There has to be some reason the menu is not advancing and thus interfering with the FO. I also see that a C2G is always on the right side of the window. I'm guessing that means cockpit to ground. Obviously that's not right. What am I doing wrong. Please help. Thanks

Hi, I wanted to be sure this product will do what I expect before I purchase the FS2Crew for the Maddog X. I have the FS2Crew Reboot for the PMDG 737NGX, and I'm using it without the voice control and only using button control to run through all of the events. Does the one for the Maddog X do the same? In other words, can I use the button control to run through all the events without having to use voice commands? The main things that irritate me about flying the Maddog, especially on take-off, is that I have to constantly change views, switch the auto-throttle on when the power is at 1.4 %, I believe it was, switch back, then while climbing, switch views again to swi…

I have P3Dv4.2 and FS2crew v1.5 for the maddog. i read the manual and have powered up the aircraft per the manual. the countdown starts at 30 and i hear the FA and her announcements but it doesn't appear the FO is doing anything or clicking anything in this portion of the preflight? Anybody have any troubleshooting ideas other to reinstall FS2crrew maddog software again.......? I don't see anything on this forum with this issue..... John

Hi, My F.O. doesn't set flaps and also doesn't retract although he is indicating he does. Initially I thought it was noise by my flaps axis, so I disabled but it doesn't seem the cause. Before taxi I do dail-a-flap myself, 11, otherwise I get a config warning during take off. Please advise, Egbert P3D V4.3

Hey, I have the issue that my F/O doesn't set the flood lights anymore. It worked some versions of the MD before, but now the lights are set during the cockpit preparation flow, but not in flight. Here is what the INI file looks like.. maybe there's a hickup in there? [FS2CrewData] Accent=8 Volume=2 USBDevice=0 AES=1 Doors=1 GateDep=1 GateArr=1 PbUnits=1 PbDist=25 TA=100 TL=100 ArrElev=0 UGCX=1 VOICE=1 Lights10K=1 The last entry was added by me, however it makes no difference.. Best, Matthias