737 TQ6 Advanced Thrust Reverser InOp

tim@timjahns.com

So I installed my new TQ6 Advanced (with the 737 handles with the thrust reversers) that I received from GoFlight in the mail yesterday. I verified all the buttons were operational in Windows 10, btw. I then configured (with GIT v3.8.1.0 Sep 21 2020 release) the TQ6 Advanced throttle for use with PMDG NGXu (on P3D v5.0 HF2) and everything works (i.e. the TOGA and A/T disconnect) *except* the REVERERS are InOp.

Note that I was able to assign the TQ6's reverser buttons to other actions in GIT, but apparently the EVT_CONTROLS_STAND_REV_THRUST[1/2]_LEVER in question isn't functioning properly?

I've attached a (hopefully) relevant config screenshot that was the result of clicking the "Default PMDG/iFly" button in GIT.

Maybe a glitch with the all-new software combo (PMDG NGXu on P3Dv5) w/the recently released GIT update? Just guessing. This is the first time I've tried to config a TQ6...

-Tim

stopnicki

Hi Tim:

I assigned the reverser button (ie when the reverser handle touches the main throttle handle, there is a switch between them that is activated) of throttle # 2, to F2, which is "decrease quickly" I think, in the simulator control options.

I don't have the sim turned on right now, but I think that you select the Throttle Quadrant in Options -> Settings -> Controls ->Buttons and Keys. And, under category Engines you'll likely find Throttle Decrease Quickly (default=F2). Add a new assignment, choose that button on the throttle quadrant (by touching the two levers), and choose "repeat" as the action, so that it remains on, as long as the two levers touch.

Then when you lift the reversers and get them touching the main throttle levers, "reverse" (ie F2) activates.

When you are done with the reverse after touchdown, lift quickly the main throttle lever, and bring it back down. Reverse stops and you are on idle.

I selected the second throttle, because then I don't have to worry with single engined airplanes, that the two levers in Throttle 1 (the reverser lever and the main throttle lever) might touch and reduce power.

That means though, that in the 737, you can't push both throttles "to the wall", as Throttle #2, will activate the reverser.

After a couple of aborted take offs, you'll learn to put one finger between the two levers of Throttle #2. :-)

By the way, I just leave that set up for the 4-engined airplanes as well and it works fine, F2 affects all engines.

Good luck!
Roberto

tim@timjahns.com

Well, that worked, stopnicki. Thank you for the reply.

I will add that I assigned F1 (Throttle cut) to the "on release" action for the button on the other reverser. (This is in P3D's Key Assignments for the TQ6, of course.)

This way when I fully pull back on (activate) both reverser levers, I get full reverse thrust on both engines (assuming *both* throttles are at idle -- my PMDG 737 NGxu's Engine 2 was exhibiting odd behavior, i.e. not going to full REV thrust and onscreen "fluttering" of the reverser handle when Engine 2 throttle was not *all* the way at idle), and then when I release the reversers, the engines go to idle. (Note: The reverser assigned to the "F2" action should *not* be released *after* other reverser lever is released. In my experience, it works if both reverser levers are released simultaneously.)

Cheers!

Note to PollyPot: the above work-around seems a bit kludgy to me. It would be more realistic, imho, if the GIT software would work with the default settings, i.e. as designed. But for that matter, it would have been more realistic if the GoFlight hardware included two axes (not just two buttons) for the reversers. Hmmm... maybe a $5K motorized TQ is in my future...