Bind Key To Start Engine
 

Done a lot of google searching but to no avail.

Can someone please help me with this question:

How do you bind another key other than 'I' to start engine?

If you have a controller that came with software such as the CH brand, then you could map the "I" to one of the controller keys.

Just select - in game GUI > Keys > Aircraft > "Toggle select engine" (I suggest TF rename this to "Start select engine")*, and in the small window press the desired key/button or key/button combo.

Additionally you can opt to leave the "I" mapped, select "toggle select engine" click on button NEW (lower left side of controls GUI) and in the small window pres the desired
key/button or key/button combo. For example joystick button 5

You end whit:
Toggle select engine = I
Toggle select engine = joystick button 5

Both keys will start the engine. * To stop then is need use "Slow throttle cut out" in Spit/Hurri or magneto keys or fuel cock in these and other planes.

CloD control GUI allow you make copy of commands, other less know possibility is
use button/keys to modify other button/keys, use button/key to modify axis behavior.

For example set SPACE to modify Y axis and assign this to "Brake wheels".

In game pressing SPACE and moving joystick back will press wheel brakes and not move elevator. Releasing SPACE the stick return to control elevator and wheel brake remain pressed, or you have created a "Park brakes".

Sokol1

Thanks Sokol1 for your reply.

I tried the above suggestion, but it still doesn't work.

Is there some 'key association' involved here, that's preventing engine startup, (what ever key is bound),from turning over the engine?

I've got it working by deleting the data folder in documents and restarted the game. Then I copied my settings file into the new data folder. It worked!

But then I marked the realism page 'Engine management' and it didn't work. :confused:

The aircraft was flying when it start the session, so I pressed the key to stop the engine and nothing.

I fixed it. What I did was take screenshots of all my control settings in-game. Then I deleted my data folder in the documents folder and restarted the game.

This then created a fresh data folder. I then re-entered my keyboard profile via the screenshots of the control editing program, making sure not to delete the 'I' key.

It works.:-P8)

you cant stop the engine by pressing i. Close the fuel cock for that...

I have not started an engine for some time as they are always running until mission "Lewes Attack"..I hit E as I used to and no engine start. I reviewed the commands list and did not find a START command..and yet my profiles for CoD have start as "E". I will try the above suggestions and would appreciate any more comments and advice. I am in a new HP 810 with fresh loadings up thru all MOD patches. Because of memory problems I deleted RoF and Stalingrad and will keep it simple now. Many Thanks

Hi

If you have a complete new installation, the default key to start the engine is "i". Does that work?

Continuo..I had my command's profile set in early CoD Bf 110 (my favorite) hit keys 1 and 2 then D then E both started. With new build clean install full TF MOD new HP 810 I do not see Start on command panels. I tried assigning "I" to "toggle all engines" command and no start up. It is only in "Lewes Attack" mission that engines are not running on runway. This is not a serious problem but it would be nice to get it right. It puzzles me that there is no "START" your engine key listed under AIRCRAFT but then I could not possibly fly except in EASY mode..hop in, start, throttle to the wall. I have never flown an aircraft and CoD is about the Bob, one of many favorite time periods in history. Many Thanks for your advice.

Hi Zahnartz

I have my game in german but I believe the command for starting the engines is: Toggle "Selected Engine(s)" in english. For a full real engine start, fuel cocks have to be open, did you do that?

Cheers,
Conti

Hey Continuo..that does not work and I will just let it go. CoD is my favorite and now only sim. New PC, new install etc want everything nice. Today, with several missions oddly my throttle would not advance the RPM for takeoff! I shut down PC, restart, and it worked..same happened with several single missions that all ordinarily, as in yesterday, worked just fine!! Who knows? We are just lucky to have such a fine sim, especially as the BoB is one of several time period episodes I enjoy studying.Thanks for your advice,John

Zahnartz,

I am sorry, but for the moment I am out of ideas with what might solve your problem. But I strongly suggest registering at www.theairtacticalassaultgroup.com. The forum there is more active and normaly you have a bunch of people almost jumping on your problem and assisting you, until there is a solution.

Would be great to see you over there!
Cheers!

If you are still around, I might be able to help you out....

I just posted this in the ATAG forum thought I'd try here too. Is there a way to stop the propellers spinning on the Spitfire and Hurricane after the engine is shut down? I've tried feathering them but unless I'm doing it wrong it doesn't work.

Far as I am aware this cannot be done if there is any wind in the mission.
Even when aircraft stationary, the wind passing through the prop seems to be enough to keep it windmilling. . .

That's what I thought. Thank you.