Hotstart TBM 900 Part 1 - IFR Departure from Glasgow [X-Plane]

[@mountainambler]

As a newcomer to this aircraft I'm following your series word by word. A brilliant, in depth, visual tutorial. Thank you.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks for the nice feedback. It's a very nice aircraft, one of the very best!

[@mixdiver1961]

YOU my friend are a natural teacher! Very gifted. Love your presentation for it's thoroughness and ease of understanding. Thank you for your effort.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks Dave - I try and make videos that I'd want to watch, so I'm really glad you found it easy to understand. Sorry for the late reply.

[@ONepenthe]

I've been flying the TBM 900 for a couple of months now and your Part 1 and Part 2 videos have shed so much light on IFR flight management for me. You bring so many subtleties to the fore that I was previously missing. Thank you so much.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks Steve, sorry for the delay replying - summer has been very busy! Yes I chose to do the TBM series in Scotland because flying IFR in the UK can initially seem quite different from the US system that most people are familiar with. Glad you enjoyed the videos.

[@nikitaauxusa8064]

Hello from France! I used to watch your videos 2/3 years ago when my English was not very good. Now I’m back from a year in the US, I speak very well English and I’m a EASA PPL Student as the time I am writing those lines. I am very glad you are back. I am still learning a lot from your videos and experiences.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks for your nice comment, I hope your PPL training is not too badly affected by the current situation - good luck for the future and I hope you enjoy the upcoming videos. Merci, et bon soirée.

[@andysim232]

Has more enjoyment flying this than any other aircraft. I purchased one in Fseconomy and flew it halfway around the world from north Africa to mid USA. Loving every second and how incredible the attention to detail is

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Glad you're having fun with the TBM, one of the truly great flight simulation aircraft.

[@VikingsFan27]

By far the best tbm900 tutorial video on youtube. I am a private pilot with single engine land and sea rating. No instrument rating. Learning to fly with the g1000 is tricky becasue I feel like it is piecemeald with different tutorials, that was until I found your. Extremely slow, thorough, and easy to understand. Makes learning very easy. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. Sorry it's under such shitty circumstances. Cheers

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks, where do you fly? I was lucky to have about 250 hours on round instruments before going over to the G1000, I did about 130 hours on the G1000 and then went back to a. GNS430 and round instruments for my Instrument Rating. The real G1000 was fine for VFR, but the flightplan was not so easy for IFR, fine for “direct”, not so easy following an airways routing. The addition of a control keypad for it is a big improvement and the GTC 570 touch controller on the new G3000 looks to be even better.

[@VikingsFan27]

@@ReflectedRealitySimulations I am born and raised in Minnesota, USA, I got my PPL at a local regl airport (KRGK.) I then joined the US Navy went on to fly in a club in Pensacola, FL. I learned to fly variable pitch and retractable gear, although I never got checked out in it. I had a friend that owned a Mooney. So I got about 60hrs flying that. I kick myself for not getting those endorsements. I then got stationed in Oklahoma, OKC, and went back to flying the 172. I have a total of 250hrs logged flying time. After that I moved back home and havent been flying since 2012. Mostly becasue of work and family. So now I fly xplane when I have time. Trying to teach myself how to use the g1000 for arrivals and departures has proven to be tricky. Do you fly for a living? Are you currently flying the TBM900?

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

I really enjoyed my time in the 172, my wife enjoyed it more than the PA28 as the view was a lot better. I’ve been flying for just under 20 years now. Initially as a Glider Pilot and PPL before making the career change and going to the airlines. I fly the A320 Series, though haven’t flown for over three weeks due to the Coronavirus situation. X-Plane is good for scratching that flying itch. Haven’t flown a TBM though - slightly out of my price range!

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

You need to setup charts access via the plugin menu, have a look in the UIGuide.pdf in the aircraft documentation.

[@VikingsFan27]

I got the charts figured out. When do you think you will have part 2 of the video posted? I am currently at FL 150 35NM to ASNUD. I am positive that I need that other video to get this baby where it's supposed to be.

[@thegood9]

Apparently you do need an autorouter.aero account in order to access european charts, so they do not show up automatically in the TBM. The BEST tutorial series you have done thus far, at least that I have reviewed, and that is saying a lot. I really appreciate the detailed instructions and the step-by-step procedures. Thank you once again.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Yes you'll need a free autorouter account for the charts on the MFD. You can also use Navigraph via AviTab on the yoke.

[@douglascuffman9755]

I've seen a good number of both sim videos and aviation training videos by now and yours are absolutely top-shelf. In fact, they don't compare. Thank you for your fine instruction and willingness to share your knowledge. I'm learning a ton from you.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks for the nice comment Douglas, good to hear you find the videos useful!

[@douglascuffman9755]

@@ReflectedRealitySimulations Yes, truly great work and I'm personally very grateful for the time and effort it must have taken to produce this series. I learned a lot and am continuing to learn more as I rewatch some of them as necessary. On that note, I wonder if you might consider making a supplemental video on the additional G1000 simulations with the weather and traffic settings. These are both very useful but I don't understand the rationale for choosing one setting parameter over another. Cheers :-)

[@ThorNjord]

The best instructor, teaching the best airplane! 👍🏻

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Well, I don't know about the first bit, but it certainly is the best airplane!

[@AliBaba-vw7mo]

That calm voice with that calm, I assume, Irish accent. Perfect!

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Close: Scottish, with some Irish ancestry! Thanks for the nice comment!

[@RailingMedia]

I’m terrible at descents in the TBM. Can’t wait for part 2. You are brilliant at instruction.

[@leboromeo]

Thank you very much for doing this. Somehow I've not seen this aircraft in my X-Plane time and I purchased it yesterday. Your videos are by far the easiest to follow. thank you

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Hope you enjoy the TBM900, it's one of the very best X-Plane aircraft available.

[@leboromeo]

@@ReflectedRealitySimulations I love it! I think I've become pretty proficient in it now. I tried to enjoy it in MSFS but the lack of operable features is a real letdown

[@rcburse112]

I was soooooo happy to see RRS back in action. Truth be told I was worried something was wrong and how happy I am to see you safe and back!!!! Let us know your ok if u have disappear for a while 😄 So glad your back Graeme.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks Robert!

[@stevestrm8842]

I have to say...trhis is by far one of the best learning video, i've ever seen...It's so informative, at just the right level..I've got about 200 hours in the TBM, and still i picked up alot in this video! What a brilliant video, and again, thx so much for this. (seen it 3 times already)!!

[@jayjay0973]

Thanks Graham. Your tutos are by far the best ones available. I really enjoy them and learn a lot thanks to you :-)

[@richardhepworth]

I've just bought this aircraft, partly due to the rave reviews from everybody who owns it but mainly because now I have a high quality set of tutorials to guide me through learning this aircraft - thanks so much for investing the time and effort into this video series!

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

You're quite welcome Richard - I hope you have many happy hours with the TBM, it's a very satisfying aircraft to fly.

[@kassahuna4022]

I didn’t even have to watch the video before hitting the like button. Because I am so confident what’s in store in your videos. You are so unique how you explain things just as this TBM by Hot Start is in flight simulations. Thank you so much for your time and effort sharing your passion and knowledge.

[@edwardwheland9681]

Having read all the comments, I can only add that this is the absolute best. so many things about this aircraft that I am just now learning.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks Edward, the Hotstart TBM is a really exceptional product!

[@shadowdog2017]

Just picked up the TBM 900, fantastic video for learning the procedures. Thanks for your time and effort keep safe.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

You're welcome, thanks for the nice feedback.

[@melocoop]

Hello, I just purchased this aircraft, but that decision didn't come until after runnning across your review and watching the videos that you published. Thanks you so very much for the detail of your instructions. It has helped me get going with this aircraft and get some basic knowledge of G1000 operations. I can't thanks you enough. I will be reviewing all the videos in this series. With the new Vulcan beta I hope it doesn't cause to many issues. I completely understand RL issues, I hope all is well and welcome back.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks for your nice comment, you’re quite welcome! I hope you really enjoy the TBM - I’ve had a huge amount of fun with it.

[@dbarless]

As much as I love the tubeliners, this is by far the best simulation in X-plane. It flies so well and the depth of simulation is unrivaled. Great video.

[@matte7385]

So good to have you back! And even after 2 years your teaching is top notch!

[@Xenthera]

This is awesome. I’ve had the tbm for about a year now and it’s so refreshing to see someone who truly knows what they’re talking about. Learning new stuff about this plane is a cool feeling.

[@Jiggly]

Great to have you back! Yours are some of the best videos on KZbin for learning flight procedures.

[@thegood9]

Didn't realize you were back from a long hiatus! I'm sorry for all those that have been affected, but your work is certainly benefiting a lot of us on here, and we thank you!

[@paulpeterwood]

Think I and a lot of others will be flying the TBM today following watching this. You really are gifted in these videos. Great pace knowledge and enthusiasm for the plane. Can’t weight for the next episode!

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks Paul, Next flying video will be released on Wednesday, and I'm aiming for some extra filler material (groundschool style) on Fridays.

[@rafrono1]

Welcome back! For me, you have the best instructional channel of XP in KZbin. Awesome video, thank you very much.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks for the nice comment Francisco.

[@jmcc2275]

Welcome back .Always learnt something from your videos. Nice to hear a familiar accent as well! 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙂

[@milehighflyr6022]

Great Video. Have been flying this quite a bit lately and learning. This video was great to help me fix what I am doing wrong or did not even consider. Great Stuff!!.. Can't wait for the next one. Cheers...

[@vikingonezero]

Thanks so much again for your exceptional videos...........I wish you the best during these days of slowed down airline travel due to the virus.

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

This is excellent! Like many here I have countless hours in this bird, but there is always something new to learn. Thankyou for such an informative video, looking forward to part 2.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

I hope to produce a few extra videos to go along with the flying ones - a few additional notes on getting the most from your virtual TBM! The first should launch in a couple of days and the next video will be available on Wednesday.

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

@@ReflectedRealitySimulations I can't wait thankyou

[@svolos1971]

Graeme, you videos are like a visit from an old dear friend. There have been numerous tutorial videos out there on all kinds of planes. IMO no one can match your calm, concise, clear and to-the-point way of delivering the message across. So glad to see you back. I hope you stay healthy and safe. Cheers.

[@garethsalvage9029]

Welcome back Graeme, I still refer back to A320 series whenever I get back in FF320 after awhile, still the best out there - on any aircraft. 3 favorite XP aircraft is HS TBM, FF320 and Tourquesim Pocket Rocket. So I was very very happy that you are doing in depth TBM!!

[@jonoseagull1677]

Thoroughly enjoy every one of your contributions to the Sim community and this was no exception! Thank you for taking the time, I am really looking forward to the balance of the series...

[@harryowen8712]

Great to see you back in X-Plane again! And with the same high quality videos too!

[@PedroMagueija]

Welcome back Graeme. Exceptional content as usual. I also hope the real-world situation improves rapidly as we all know the airline industry has been greatly affected. Even if that means we'll have to wait another two years for your superb teachings. Cheers.

[@jetnoise6053]

Great to have you back, always enjoying your fantastic videos/tutorials

[@Mistraltulipe]

Nice to have you back and again a very interesting tutorial Thank You

[@ruthsaid572]

Welcome back. Great to see you with new video!

[@MrScott_e]

Outstanding Series.Most thorough demonstration of the system I have ever seen. Well done Sir! Can't wait to see more of your work.

[@edwardsp1916]

Great video, subscribed. The TBM was my reason for moving to XP after 25 years using MSFS and I'm very happy with the decision.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks for subscribing Paul. I moved to X-Plane for the IXEG 737 a few years ago, but this TBM is a game changer. The devs are also working on a new project that should be even better!

[@kenschreiner4316]

So glad you are back! I've been checking the channel and wondering what happened. Just started the new videos - the TBM is a favorite and your "walk throughs" are the best!

[@somewaresim]

Welcome back. Great to see a new informative and comprehensive tutorial series. The TBM 900 is a wonderful plane, which I've been flying in X-Plane for a while. Still learned a lot though.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks Gary, yes it is a fantastic aircraft. Perhaps the best one yet, and it can do everything from high altitude airliner style flights to small airport GA, really versatile.

[@penrithstar]

Brilliant video of an aircraft model recently purchased so really looking forward to this series. Thank you and welcome back.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks Donald, I’m sure you’ll love the TBM 900 - the attention to detail is absolutely amazing.

[@daschmoboy]

Very glad to have you back Graeme. I've learned an incredible amount from you in the past.

[@hardwaybets]

Excellent description! I am loving this plane too! Cheers!

[@flightgamer7849]

A real masterclass. thx!

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks very much!

[@SamFarrow]

Great to see you back Graeme! Thank you for taking the time to make your content - it is all exceptional. I hope your work situation improves soon. Sam.

[@aedale1]

Great video, can’t wait for the follow up. Good to see you back, stay safe.

[@clickaviation2591]

Glad to see you back mate !

[@rakon8496]

Amazing quality, very structured, nice voice... thank you!

[@whoknows4670]

Glad to see a new video!!! Fingers crossed for everyone

[@josehtcm]

Very nice and instructive video, thanks a lot from Spain. I love this jewell of simulation and this is a great help to fully enjoy it. I'll try to understand every word you said because it's worth the effort.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Gracias, if you need me to make something a bit more clear please let me know!

[@jason090874]

Thanks for the tutorial Ive started learning the G1000 and GTN 750 in X-plane after years of using PMDG Boeing and FSL Airbus in P3D. Its great fun flying the Hot start TBM900 with G1000. I learned how to fly in a PA-28 20 years ago

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks Jason. Yes the Hotstart TBM900 is one of the all-time greats in X-Plane, it's just such a flexible aircraft in that you can do high altitude airline type flying, and then land at a grass strip! The PA28 is a fine aircraft - I learned in PA38 and PA28 aircraft too.

[@vasily2022]

This is so smooth. We are a number of online couch pilots who can take a plane from A to B, but watching a real pilot do it makes me realize how off I am. I am always overwhelmed, behind and chasing everything. Also I am not sure what I do wrong with the tbm, , but when I go into taxi range my taxi speed just keeps rising and I keep on having to use the brakes and before I get to takeoff I always get the warning that my brakes are too hot and to cool them. Also a new thing I am getting is the prop rpm keeps going above 2000 and torque goes up and down all by itself even though I don't have AP on... Frustrating. I hope to figure it out because if I can ever get close to flying planes like you do I will be happy and consider getting my ppl soon. Thanks!

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks Vasily. You’ve identified the issues most sim pilots have at some point - staying “ahead” of the aircraft, and being able to plan ahead rather than react to stuff that happens. The TBM is a great aircraft to learn that skill with, because you can fly it slowly and make more time to think. You can come all the way back nearly to the reverse range when taxying around, which will help with the brake temperatures. Good luck with your PPL!

[@wangowen9924]

Great video! I had only started using xplane last month and I picked up the hotstart TBM very recently for its realistic model to get myself more familiar with G1000 and turboprop operation(a little too expensive to do in real world). I have learned quite a few things from your flight. Thanks!

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

You’re welcome! Yes I’ve learned a lot about the PT6A handling from the Hotstart model - most other turboprop sims now feel a bit simple compared to this one.

[@JR_SC]

Good to see you sir after long time, great video!

[@Aleksandar6ix]

Great video series! I only have 2 major criticisms for the TBM. For all the detail they have added... They still don't have a custom G1000 (something as simple as the essential v-speed bugs are missing). And too many people complain about the propeller torque that they removed it entirely. That green mark on rudder trim is there for a reason.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks for the nice comment. I agree to an extent about the Laminar G1000, but to be honest the V Speed bugs are not a big deal for me. I can’t remember ever using them on a G1000 before, and the AoA/Alpha gauge is much more useful for me. The flightplan is a bigger thing for me. I remember there being quite a bit of torque on the initial release, but again the problem is one of feel. In a real aircraft you can feel out of balance flight through your body as it feels like you are leaning to the side. That means the yaw control is almost an automatic response from your body, much harder to replicate in the sim so having it tuned down a bit is better for most sim pilots. The DCS Huey apparently has perfect control response, I bought it on launch day - but I found it almost unflyable with my cheap joystick and rudder pedals. It may feel like a Huey, but I just can’t enjoy it. Hope that makes sense?

[@danielh7199]

Hello Graham, so nice that you came back to us agai, but in sad circumstances... I wish you will be able flying in real life again. Same for us here in France. My medical license has to be updated, and my PPL in october... I hope that it will be allowed to fly again this summer. Thank you so much for these videos. I love this plane too. And I already learned from you one thing : to accelerate above FL100. Till then, I kept 124 knots in the FLCH mode...

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Merci Daniel, Glad you like the video, yes I hope things will improve for the summer too. Bon Chance!

[@moontan91]

i been using the Aerobask Panthera which i love. but i've been feeling the need for more speed ! lol : ) tnx for the tutorials ! very well done !!

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

The TBM certainly provides the speed! Glad you're enjoying the videos.

[@okbrancho]

Well done!!! I’m subscribing to your channel and purchasing this airplane.

[@swu11]

Thanks! IMHO you should be invited to test Flight Sim 2020.

[@ceegnz]

This is a superb series, thank you !

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Glad you're enjoying the series - there's lots of variety with the TBM 900.

[@pierreturbis7609]

Very nice video! Waiting for the next one!

[@colinbryant8969]

Hello again Graeme. Can you please try the 2020 Microsoft Flight Sim. The TBM 930 looks really good, however, there are so many videos being posted by individuals who have no clue about the aircraft systems and procedures. I think that just as you put a superb series together for the TBM900 in XPlane, you should put one together for the TBM930 in FS 2020 and allow everyone to see how it should be done in your professional manner. You will see what I mean if you search in KZbin for Microsoft Flight sim 2020 TBM 930. So many videos but little understanding of the aircraft.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

I understand what you're saying Colin - I like watching other videos but also get frustrated at "tutorial" videos with no tutoring! I don't have MSFS2020 at the moment as I'm still working on some X-Plane projects, but will hopefully give it a go at some point. If my job security improves after the winter I'll be upgrading my PC in order to run MSFS.

[@zephyrzhang]

WOW！RRS is coming back!

[@henriksmids3134]

Thanks for another brillant video :)

[@stevenlow3036]

Welcome back Sir. Great to have you back.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks Steven! Loving flying the TBM, it just keeps getting better and better.

[@zephyrzhang]

Most of sim videos are....for fun, or better very procedural knowledge base. But RRS videos are way more useful since it is well structured, with declarative knowledge base, and very inspirational coaching suggestions

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@theflyingemu3647]

i LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU. that's all i can say great great vid

[@mikecoffee100]

Good Vid on the TBM I wonder why Everyone is using the TBM and not The PC12 no matter do look forward to the next video. Cheers From Canada.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed it. Which PC12 do you have in mind?

[@Alhambra1966]

Thanks. Excellent video, very entertaining and interesting

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thank you. It's a very nice aircraft, so easy to make good content with.

[@williambblack9792]

Awesome video! Thank you for your clear explanations. One thing I wanted to know more about is why you pressed the TO/GA button before even moving the aircraft? Was that just to get the flight director setup so you knew approximately at what angle and direction to fly on takeoff?

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks for the nice comment William and sorry for the delay replying. Yes the flight directors in TOGA mode will give the correct pitch attitude for normal takeoffs, and also means all you need to do is point the aircraft at the flight director, trim, and put the autopilot on. I do it early as that's more what big aircraft do, but you could do it before lining up too.

[@stevestrm8842]

Brilliant, thx so much!!

[@stephenalberts6873]

Hi, your videos are excellent and a fantastic way to learn things thanks for making them....question, how does one connect the TBM900 to download external charts to be viewed on the MFD?

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thank Stephen. The TBM uses the autorouter.aero service. You need a free account for there and you enter your details into the sim by clicking on the SD card slot on the MFD.

[@danielhatami]

Hi Graeme, during your departure you do a right turn after XETUN but it doesn’t fly towards the the waypoint D299E, it flies a track towards ELBAN and you then have to manually set it to go direct to ELBAN to bypass the waypoint. Why doesn’t the aircraft fly towards the waypoint first?

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

That’s a problem with the X-Plane default navigation code. The procedure calls for course 046 towards ELBAN and you can see this on the HSI. The aircraft attempts to do this by simply flying a 30 degree intercept which is quite lazy coding from Laminar Research. Because the D299E waypoint is also there for a crossing altitude restriction the aircraft would effectively miss that waypoint and the flight plan would fail to sequence. So I manually resequence the flight plan to ELBAN to fix that. You can see when I activate the leg the course on the HSI doesn’t change yet the magenta line on the map does move - another indication of the Laminar Research navigation code. You will see this behaviour in any LR G1000 fitted aircraft. Whenever you have issues like this, the HSI course is the first thing to look at, X-Plane will simply try and intercept at 30 degrees, that’s why I always recommend having the second bearing pointer set to GPS so you can quickly see if the 30 degree intercept will work.

[@danielhatami]

Reflected Reality Simulations Thank you for explanation, Graeme.

[@colinbryant8969]

Hello Graeme, Concerning the activate approach vs vectors to final with a RNP APCH, I know the avionics on the TBM differs from bigger airlines and in some cases is more modern. Is the activate approach and vectors to final the same for all FMS's or does each manufacturer have their own way of doing things?

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Good question. That way of working is quite specific to Garmin. On the Airbus the approach phase is more related to performance - it basically tells the aircraft to fly as slow as the config allows instead of climb/cruise speeds. It will activate automatically but is mostly activated manually. The Garmin will not fly the approach phase waypoints without pilot intervention, either direct to or activate approach - on the Airbus and Boeing the approach follows on from the enroute and arrival, all the waypoints are in the correct order all the time, if you don't want to start the approach then a hold is inserted at the correct point. It's really quite easy and I don't really understand why Garmin did it differently! It's almost like there is a bias towards visual (i.e. it's saying "OK, you've got this approach, but do you really need it?") which is understandable given the origins of the G1000, and for a light GA aircraft visual is obviously preferred as instrument approaches often take lots more miles. In the Airbus when on vectors we usually "extend the centreline" by doing a direct-to the final approach fix, with a radial in - this ensures the waypoints will sequence correctly during the approach and is similar to the Garmin "Vectors to Final". Hope that all makes sense!

[@lawrencehouse5175]

Thank you for your series flying the TBM 900. As a comparative new comer to X-PLANE 11 I have learnt a lot about IFR flight planning. I would like to know where I can find the charting software which you refer to in the video. Thanks again Larry

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

The VFR navigation software I use is called "Skydemon", it's for real world flying but also links to X-Plane. I've also been using the Navigraph charts for sim IFR flying.

[@bobbadger3997]

Hello Graeme, firstly I really enjoyed the video so thanks very much for putting the time and effort into producing it. Secondly following your very clear and precise instruction I seem to be able to do everything except load the airway into the flight plan as when I hit the menu button that option is 'greyed' out - have you got any suggestions as to how I can overcome that issue? all the best, Bob

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks for the nice comment Bob. It’s important to look at where the cursor is before going into the menu. So I start with EGPF, PTH and EGPD on the flightplan, but need to highlight EGPD (the next point after PTH) in order to load an airway from PTH. You’re basically inserting the airway after the waypoint, not on top of it. Hope that makes sense?

[@bobbadger3997]

@@ReflectedRealitySimulations Many thanks for the reply Graeme, that sorted the problem - I still work with 'steam' gauges so glass cockpits are a bit like black magic to me!! Regards, Bob

[@davejones542]

Great video. Two questions about this xplane 11 add on airplane - 1. can this airplane display the wind vector on the g1000 ? 2. can this airplane display the track pointer purple diamond on the HSI of the G1000 ?

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Sorry for the delay responding. I'm not sure about the track pointer diamond, but you can certainly show the wind vector - there are three options available for how the wind is shown.

[@slicker55]

thank you ... purchased tonight inspired by this series of video's and looking forward to treating this as a study aircraft... very steadily working my way through part 1 in realtime and just wish I could find out how to map the essential controls ... took me ages to confirm correct controller mappings for all trim surfaces and now struggling to setup the power lever using a warthog hotas throttle... any help will be most appreciated... subscribed and a thumb up for this video

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Sorry, I didn’t see this message before. I only have very basic hardware but I know people do fly it with the Warthog. If you’re still having issues with it let me know and I’ll try and find out for you.

[@alessiolucchesi814]

Good morning Graeme! I didn't understand how to set the TRQ in the "Maximum climb power" table in the POH sez 5. For exemple if at FL260 I have -10 degrees and I start from the ground I have to set a TRQ of 82 for the entire climb .... true or false? thanks!

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

I wouldn’t worry too much about the tables - they are really what performance engineers use to construct a digital model of the aircraft performance. For the climb the procedures section contains this bit about climb power this is what I do too - “For a simplified engine operation during climb, power may be set first of all by torque, using 100 %, then, when the ITT typical value for climb is reached, by indicated ITT, using this particular value. The margin between this indicated ITT and 790°C (recommended ITT limit during continuous operation) will gradually reduce as flight time is performed.”

[@alessiolucchesi814]

@@ReflectedRealitySimulations thanks you very much Graeme!

[@albula642]

Welcome back Graeme! Another exceptional tutorial as always! I have always struggled with the G1000 so really looking forward to learn how to use it! I am sure you know this but just to double check, are you using throttle friction on the TBM? It's a feature I didn't know until long in the TBM and it makes keeping the power setting much easier in climb.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Thanks. I have used the throttle friction before, but usually manage fine without it. My old joystick was squeaking and binding so I took it apart to clean and lubricate it. I may have over-lubricated the throttle!

[@egemukan]

Hello Graham, first of all thank you very much for this marvellous video series. I'm enthusiast of TBM aircraft and this add-on is my only aircraft which I keep fly always. So I've build it up and DIY GMC710 Autopilot Box for this plane. This device has carried me one step ahaed. My question is : I have Saitek Logitech Yoke system with its throttle quadrant but could not be successfull of defining TBM's throtlle. My throttle' zero point is starting from end of the taxi zone. I can't do taxi or reverse. When I pull back it jump to low idle. How did you define taxi and reverse zone and what is your gear ?

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

I have a simple desktop joystick with a single throttle axis - the flight idle point is about 30% of the lever movement and to get into the reverse range the toggle thrust reverse binding is on a button on the stick and that allows access to the lower part of the axis. I'm afraid I don't know about other hardware setups, but the HotStart Discord is very friendly and helpful - I'm sure somebody there will know.

[@aliciarzepski7258]

Awesome vids. Thanks a lot! Question: the 420ft of Minima in EGPD, where are you getting exactly that number? I am checking the Chart but not finding it.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Glad you are enjoying the videos! So on the U.K. state chart, from the NATS website, it shows an OCA(OCH) of 376(161). That’s an obstacle clearance altitude(height) and doesn’t consider the system minima for a CAT 1 ILS of no lower than 200 above the runway. It’s how state charts should be done as the system minima my be varied by operator or other rules. FAA and commercial vendor charts show Minima, but we must convert the OCA to a Minima. As the OCH is 161 above the runway, we add 39 feet to get to the system minima, 376 + 39 = 415 rounded to the nearest 10 is 420.

[@thegood9]

one of my fave GA planes. The odd throttle is hard to deal with in current hardware, I've found...

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

It's a great aeroplane. I only have a basic joystick with no advanced throttle and have found the TBM very easy to work with. You need one throttle axis and one button for toggle reverse and that's really it. You really don't need an axis for low / high idle as that's only for startup and shutdown.

[@zephyrzhang]

The Emergency Electrical Tie switch on circuit breaker board should be properly modeled. But I can’t figure out how did it operate.....when main/standby gen stopped working, I should turn on that, so reserve more battery? Should I put source to off or leave it on battery? Didn’t see different, even with MFD electric display reference. Hope you can explain this a little bit more Thanks 🙏

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

I believe this feature may not be quite correct in the current release. You should be able to leave the battery switch on and, I believe, the bus tie should leave the avionics in the same state as when you start up with just the crash bar up. The developer is looking into this, but for the time being look for the Main Gen and Low Voltage abnormal procedure (in the real TBM manual available online) and that explains using ESS BUS TIE. It's also covered in the Electrical section in the same manual. Be aware also that the documentation and the real aircraft behaviour can be very slightly different! Hope this helps.

[@edwardwheland9681]

One question: What is the proper name for the rectangular "flip up" shown on the glare shield. It displays color lines from green to yellow and I assume it is displaying your climb attitude.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

It’s an “angle of attack” or alpha indicator. It measures the angle of the airflow at the wing and shows how close the wing is to stalling. A very useful device that every aircraft should have. There will be a short “extras” video about this after video 4 in a few weeks.

[@edwardwheland9681]

Thank you very much. I have searched for that for some time and only after watching your video did I see it’s application.

[@jegeris3]

I found your channel recently and what a treat.Funny enough I've got myself Hotstart TBM900 and already started learning as per your very informative tutorial.Looking forward to more great videos and tutorials.Do you have ETA when part 2 is going to be uploaded for TBM900 can't wait.Thanks again

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Glad you liked the video. Part 2 is uploaded already, live at 0400z tomorrow, followed by an extra video on Friday and part 3 next Wednesday. Third extra video and Part 4 in the works at present. Hoping for 6 flying videos in total.

[@colinbryant8969]

Hello Graeme, I am in the process of buying a new pc. I am considering the Alinenware ultrawide 34 inch screen. Do you think it will make much difference to say a 27 inch screen? Also, any hardware tips you could offer. I will primarily be playing X plane 11 and the pending Flight simulator 2020?

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Hello Colin, I’m afraid I don’t know much about hardware optimisation - my PC is about 8 years old with a slightly newer GPU, and I have a 23” monitor. That said my instinct is an ultrawide monitor would very useful for visual flying where the extra field fo view would be very welcome. For Airliner flying I’m not so sure as keeping the panel and the view on screen together is much more important - I.e. more vertical aspect required. I see a lot of people with a separate screen mounted lower for the panel view, maybe this is an option? However as I said I don’t have any direct experience. You could try asking in the Hotstart Discord server? There is a hardware chat channel there and some very knowledgeable people.

[@AngelusFromHell]

I "discovered" this plane just few hours ago and I think it's awesome. Now there's a problem: this or the AirfoilLabs King Air 350?

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

I don’t have the King Air, but based on how the TBM is supported I’d have no hesitation recommending any Hotstart product!

[@RoamingAdhocrat]

Running fullscreen on Android, the channel logo appears bottom right and obscures those nice throttle position overlays. Not sure anything can be done about that.

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Hmm, didn’t even remember that was there! I’ve think I’ve removed it now, hopefully that is better?

[@RoamingAdhocrat]

@@ReflectedRealitySimulations it's gone! didn't even know that was an option

[@thegood9]

Hmm, I was with you here until @17:30, where my TBM 900 will not let me enter "NAV" mode. May be a bug? I had followed all the other steps precisely and I just "upgraded" (heh!) to the most recent Vulkan Beta b13, so, that could be it. I'll try going back to the "release" version and check it...

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

The key with all modern autopilots is to understand the Flight Mode Annunciators, or FMAs, these appear along the top of the G1000 and will show the active and armed modes. When you select Nav on the control panel, (assuming you are using the GPS for navigation) you should see GPS in white as it becomes armed, then green as it captures. When you have the issue with Nav what FMAs are shown?

[@thegood9]

@@ReflectedRealitySimulations yeah i missed the part in your vid where you changed the nav to GPS on the EFB earlier in the video, and that worked. Again, the best vid series you've done thus far. BTW, do you have P3D? If so, I would LOVE a similar video series on the PMDG 747. I'd be willing to sponsor it if you don't have those...

[@thegood9]

i have virtually zero time with a G1000, so forgive my stupidity, but how do you set up the Values for use with the Flight Level Change (FLC) button? My aircraft ended on M.300...

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

It will engage FLC at the current speed. You can adjust it with the up and down wheel control on the autopilot.

[@bro977]

Is the g1000 in the tbm 900 the regular g1000? Would like to use an existing tutorial i have from awhile ago. Thx

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

It's a heavily enhanced version of the default G1000. The flight plan handling is mostly standard I believe. The autopilot integration and some other stuff is much more customised.

[@deskboundaviator7377]

Graham, forgive me for raising my hand twice in the same afternoon (my time). In this video (#1) at 32:23 you refer to the navigation band at the top of the G1000 PFD screen and say, "FME's are sensible." I have searched everywhere I can think of but cannot find a meaningful definition of the term "FME". I know an FMA is a Flight Mode Annunciator, but the "E" is a mystery to me. Could you please share the definition of this term? Thanks very much. -Steve Haines

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Hi Steve, I think that’s a Scottish accent problem on my part! FMA is what I was trying to say, but perhaps my “A”s sometimes sound like “E”s :-)

[@deskboundaviator7377]

​@@ReflectedRealitySimulations "LOL 😄", to use a favorite internet acronym. Even the KZbin CC missed that one. BTW... this video and the ongoing instructional series on the TBM900 is probably the best I have ever seen. You have set the bar quite high. Listening to your narration makes it all sound logical and straightforward. Thank you so much.

[@waamamps]

hi i am new to XPLANE 11. i watch all your video. when you set up your flight plan you enter in 420 ft for BARO min. where do i get that on chart? thank you wayne

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Hi Wayne, sorry for the delay replying. On the FAA charts it's quite straightforward as you simply read the value from the chart. In the UK it obviously has to be more difficult! The state charts publish the obstacle clearance altitude rather than the minima, so for Aberdeen the Category B OCA for ILS Runway 34 is 376 feet, or a height of 161 feet. The difference between OCH (height) and OCA (altitude) is the threshold elevation, in this case 215 feet. However we need to know that a normal ILS approach has a system minima of 200ft - that means the lowest allowable decision height is 200 feet, so to get the decision altitude add 200 feet to the elevation of 215 = 415, rounded up to the nearest 10. If the OCH was greater than 200ft you would use that instead. So the approach minima is the higher of threshold elevation+system minima or OCA (which is of course the elevation+OCH). Hope that makes sense? The UK state charts are fairly poor in this regard, IRL a chart service like Jeppesen will provide the relevant minima to save you from having to do the calculation.

[@waamamps]

@@ReflectedRealitySimulations thank you so much.

[@Mistraltulipe]

If Imay ask, did you assign a lever or a button to the low idle, I can't find the command to assign and with the mouse it doesn't work very well

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Hello Daniel, Engines-Basics-"Mixture rich a bit" and "Mixture lean a bit" are the bindings you need to move from Cut Off > Low Idle > High Idle > Flight Idle. Hope this helps.

[@Mistraltulipe]

@@ReflectedRealitySimulations Fantastic, works perfect, I'll enjoy it even more now, Thank You very much Graeme

[@rolandrayar9561]

for me the electric power bar won't stay up, always returns to the off position...

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

Sorry for the delay replying. This is usually an activation problem with the aircraft - it's worth getting in touch with X-Aviation who can advise on how to sort it out. [e-mail]

[@realsoundkaraoke]

how can i view more of the TBM 900 it seemed to be private 😄

[@ReflectedRealitySimulations]

The other videos in the Playlist have not yet been released. Next video at 0400z 15th April, and again the following Wednesday. I’m aiming for 6 flying videos to cover most things you would want to do with a TBM 900, and maybe 5 or 6 extra videos.

[@realsoundkaraoke]

@@ReflectedRealitySimulations im looking forward for your videos its verry educational thankyou very much