Request Engine Start?

I've noticed that some A/C (ie-F/A-18C) in DCS can't use the radio unless the engine(s) are already started. This means they can't call for engine starts at all. Is this correct? I've tried ground electrical power and even that gives no radios...Is this correct???

Battery on, then try radios.

I've noticed that some A/C (ie-F/A-18C) in DCS can't use the radio unless the engine(s) are already started. This means they can't call for engine starts at all. Is this correct? I've tried ground electrical power and even that gives no radios...Is this correct???

On the F-18 the Batterie(s) only power the canopy, the IFEI and the ignition coils for the engine.

If you want to use the radios then you need to ask the Ground Crew for external electrical power. Once its connected, do the following:

• (1) Switch EXT PWR on RESET (right clic)
  
• (2) Switches GND PWR 1, 2 and 4 on B ON (hold each a couple of seconds to engage)
  

This will get all systems powered, in particular, the radios.

Cheers

On the F-18 the Batterie(s) only power the canopy, the IFEI and the ignition coils for the engine.

 

 

If you want to use the radios then you need to ask the Ground Crew for external electrical power. Once its connected, do the following:

• (1) Switch EXT PWR on RESET (right clic)
  
• (2) Switches GND PWR 1, 2 and 4 on B ON (hold each a couple of seconds to engage)
  

This will get all systems powered, in particular, the radios.

Cheers

That did the trick! Thanks!

Did not work for me in the super carrier. What did I do wrong?

On 6/14/2018 at 4:15 PM, Rudel_chw said:

On the F-18 the Batterie(s) only power the canopy, the IFEI and the ignition coils for the engine.

 

If you want to use the radios then you need to ask the Ground Crew for external electrical power. Once its connected, do the following:

• (1) Switch EXT PWR on RESET (right click)
• (2) Switches GND PWR 1, 2 and 4 on B ON (hold each a couple of seconds to engage)

This will get all systems powered, in particular, the radios.

Sorry for the thread necro - just want to say thanks to @Rudel_chw!  I have been wondering how to ask for engine start in the Hornet.  I haven't seen anyone discuss this in any of the startup vids I've seen.  

Works exactly as you stated.  

Thanks!

2 minutes ago, Mistermann said:

 I haven't seen anyone discuss this in any of the startup vids I've seen.  

 

Hi.

The probable reason for that, is that requesting startup clearance is not something that it is done in real US Navy or USAF operations .. I'm not really sure, but it seems to be a Soviet thing, that the primitive ATC of DCS wants us to perform, so you first request clearance for engine start, then clearance to taxi and finally clearance to enter the runway.

3 minutes ago, Rudel_chw said:

 

Hi.

 

The probable reason for that, is that requesting startup clearance is not something that it is done in real US Navy or USAF operations .. I'm not really sure, but it seems to be a Soviet thing, that the primitive ATC of DCS wants us to perform, so you first request clearance for engine start, then clearance to taxi and finally clearance to enter the runway.

Really?  Had no idea on that nugget.  Thanks!