How To Fly The SWS Kodiak 100 | Microsoft Flight Simulator Tutorial

[@robertmac5352]

1) Leave the Aux bus off for start 2) Turn on ignitors before the fuel pump so that you can hear if they are firing. 3) Turn on fuel pump to standby (so you can tell if the fuel pressure switch is working) and then move it to the on position. 4) Use low start. High start puts a real strain on the starter. Also, if you use high start, you don't need to turn on the ignitors. 5) Start a stop watch so that you don't exceed the starter time limts. 6) Look at the Ng. Once it is above 14% introudce the fuel. Make sure the ITT is below 200 degrees C before introducing fuel. 7) Leave the Alternator/generator off during the start sequence 8) You may need to put the condition lever in High idle on the ground if you have the AC on. 9) There is no line on the elevator trim wheel on the real airplane. The MFD displays the elevator trim position. 10) The early Kodiaks needed a bunch of right rudder trim on takeoff. The later Kodiak 100s don't need as much. 11) engage the the AP at 400 Ft agl minimum. 12) 850 ft Pounds of torque + 10 degrees of flaps = 95 kts in level flight 13) In general 95 on downwind, 85 on base, 75 on final. There are exceptions to this.. 14) 450 ft pounds, 20 dergees of flaps on base.

[@FlightSimSchool]

Thanks Robert. I'm curious, have you ever seen the ITT go above 200 on start?

[@robertmcmurry3509]

@@FlightSimSchool the itt normally goes well over 200 degrees on start up. Typically, between 500-700 is the norm depending on oat and elevation. You don't want to start the start sequence if the itt is over 200 because that greatly increases the chances of a hot start. Have I seen the itt over 200 degrees when I go to start up? Yes, I have.

[@brewpilot8728]

Thank you! I fly this plane daily with neofly. I like the ability to use the mixed cargo option to l look into the back of the plane and see people and cargo with a heavy load. Brings a more real feeling as this plane in rustic lower populated areas would be carrying both people and supplies to their destinations. I know it sounds like eye candy, but when you push the engine too much and get a failure, those people you looked at before takeoff are the first thing that come to mind. It is a great plane with a lot of options. Thank you and I learned a few tips today. In my opinion. This plane shines in very poor conditions with instrument landings. Hope you try it out.

[@FlightSimSchool]

Thanks! I’ll definitely be using the Kodiak for some of the instrument videos I was planning on doing in the coming months.

[@tommy0824]

I dont own the Kodiak for neofly but im planning it. How do you manage the Engine age with neofly? Is there a way to repair it?

[@ιωαννηςρεντζουλης]

You are the best aviation presentation I have seen. Thank you for the informative videos you make,

[@FlightSimSchool]

Thank you for the kind words

[@johnsellin1182]

I really enjoy your coverage of TurboProps! Thanks for all your help in your videos. I really appreciate it!

[@FlightSimSchool]

Glad you liked it, John :) And thanks so much for the support, very much appreciated. I’m planning on covering the TBM again once the updated avionics release as well as SimWorksStudios’s PC12, whenever that comes out.

[@sarahwolff5272]

Also, the inertial separator is usually part of the check lists if I’m not mistaken, as well as paying attention to the lights.

[@TPHI17]

Just re watched to refresh my memory on how to fly this. I will use it in AUS Flight simmers stream tonight. Thanks again for a great video.

[@FlightSimSchool]

Glad I could help!

[@NormanHolden]

Thank you for this video - extremely helpful - would appreciate your advice regarding how you have the rudder trim mapped

[@chucksadler4029]

Very informative video. Mark is definitely the best “teacher” I have seen on KZbin. My biggest take away from this video is the landing sequence. In the real Kodiak, you would not have to maintain anywhere near 800-1000 ft-lbs of torque. If you drop any lower than that in the sim, the plane practically falls out of the sky. I wish it could be modeled to more closely replicate its real-life counter part.

[@FlightSimSchool]

Thanks for the kind words Chuck, it's very much appreciated.

[@jhallock]

So many great tips Mark! My engine blew mid flight this morning while cruising, I think I know why! Gotta stop red lining in takeoffs and other bad habits in this amazing machine

[@FlightSimSchool]

Thanks Jeff! Yeah I learned that the hard way too, gotta progressively apply the throttle on takeoff with this one.

[@Sebastopolmark]

Yet ANOTHER great tutorial. Maybe a silly question but how do you "reset" the engine age?? Thanks and keep the vids coming! !! !!!

[@FlightSimSchool]

I should have mentioned that in the video: The easiest way to reset it is to do a hot start; so launch the sim, put the condition lever to high, and go through the start up procedure. It’ll instantly kill it, at which point if you go back to the world map and reload it’ll replace your engine.

[@Sebastopolmark]

@@FlightSimSchool Thanks for the prompt follow-up. GREAT videos

[@daronnecalvin2917]

Thank you very much I couldn't even get it started for more than 2 min thank you

[@FlightSimSchool]

Glad I could help :)

[@kenbit667]

Nice presentation 👏 ...just subscribed to your channel!

[@FlightSimSchool]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kd4wcl]

Another great video. So, after you land x amount of times and the engine is mostly worn, how do you refurbish it to "like new" condition? Thanks again for addressing my Kodiak problem that I have had for months.

[@FlightSimSchool]

The easiest way to reset it is to do a hot start: launch the sim, put the condition lever to high, and go through the start up procedure. It’ll instantly kill it, at which point if you go back to the world map and reload it’ll replace your engine.

[@mikecoffee100]

WOW The Wheeled version update 1.3 etc just got it today from the MSFS on Oct 28 2022 is Woow

[@fundypaddlesurf]

Start sequence in the Kodi, is Batt master and avionics master on, min battery voltage for start is 24V. Power lever idle, prop lever feather, condtion lever cutoff. Aux fuel pump on, ignition on, low start (for first flight of the day). 14% Ng, condition lever to low idle. 52% Ng starter off. Once engine is stable, fuel aux pump to stby, ignition off. Gen on, alternator on. Aux switch can now go on, and then set your cabin temp.

[@FlightSimSchool]

Have you seen any situation in flight sim where the battery volts are below 24?

[@d4rks1gm39]

@@FlightSimSchool Yep, when you run the battery flat. If you're sitting there on the apron and walk away with all of your avionics on.

[@todd92371]

Your videos are exceptional!!!! So helpful and great job on this one.

[@FlightSimSchool]

Thanks for that !

[@vapilot7814]

love your channel just downloaded your checklist is there a way to install it in sim I fly VR.(again I'm a newbie)

[@FlightSimSchool]

Thanks! Unfortunately the checklist is only meant to be used in a non-VR simulator.

[@mcgizmoo]

I use Sky4Sim NG its great in VR and you can upload pdfs onto it to read them in the Headset... it also integrates with NeoFly 4 which basically turns MsFs into Euro Truck Simulator with planes

[@tripodcatz5532]

Quick observation here: The engine start sequence begins with the condition lever in the full cutoff position. When you initially hit the starter switch, you are technically 'motoring' the engine without any fuel going to it. All jet engines have to be motored to a minimum rpm before introducing fuel in order for there to be a sufficient amount of air blowing through the engine core before fuel combustion begins. Thus, the proper procedure is to motor the engine to a specified minimum N2 rpm, THEN move the condition lever to start the fuel flow. If you were to immediately have fuel going to the engine before motoring to the minimum start RPM, you'd have hot start condition, which at minimum would cause severe damage to the engine. Worse, you could cause a fire and lose the entire aircraft. ;)

[@clearsky45]

Your checklist shows a strong elevator up trim in the final. I use about 20% down (in relation to the CG) for starting. What is your experience for the final, you have /// in your checklist. On the discord channel of sws ist a longer discussion about the same matter for the new pc-12.

[@FlightSimSchool]

I never updated the checklist after the updates they made to the Kodiak. I don’t think it needs as much trim on landing anymore, but I’d have to double check to be sure.

[@floatinflyinandfishing]

you should be doing a LO start when not using external power.

[@baphomet6963]

Thanks for this great tutorial!

[@angryrick2330]

Did you at some point increase fuel conditioning to hi idle? Thanks for another great video and checklist!

[@FlightSimSchool]

Yes, but I’ve since found out it’s not really necessary except at high altitudes

[@angryrick2330]

@@FlightSimSchool good to know!

[@markheatherington8367]

Thanks for the informative video! Did your research on engine life determine if you can reset the turbine time or are they trying to get you to buy another virtual plane?

[@FlightSimSchool]

Hi Mark, the easiest way to reset the engine life is to set condition lever to high and start the engine. That’ll make the engine blow and then if you go back to the world map and load back in you’ll have a nice new engine.

[@markheatherington8367]

@@FlightSimSchool Thanks for the tip sir! I tired that method once with my first car to see if my parents would buy me a new one. Didn't work 😀

[@jhallock]

​@@markheatherington8367😂😂😂

[@xavierv2659]

Thank you very much for the tips ! How can you reset the engine to a "brand new one" ?

[@FlightSimSchool]

The easiest way to reset it is to do a hot start; so spawn in to the airplane, put the condition lever to high, and go through the start up procedure. It’ll instantly kill it, at which point if you go back to the world map and load back in it’ll replace your engine.

[@hurzak]

I wonder if autopilot and approach works on this plane, I'm not buying anymore planes unless everything works the way it's supposed to.

[@FlightSimSchool]

It does indeed, I've got a video coming out in the next weeks on how to use the G1000 in this plane.

[@mikecoffee100]

Thank You for this Great video this realy helps me enjoy the Kodiak even more. ohhhhh sooo you do not have to wait till %14 on the condition to put it on low idle on start up?? and Prop % 25 low idle and for the engine wear and tear I just turn off the realism in MSFS as that I am happy that I could fly the aircraft no matter which one and not worry about failures unless msfs and or the developer fix that portion of the sim to actually make it more real.

[@abstractbybrian]

I’m interested in getting the amphibian, have you flown that? How is it? I’ve got a lot of mixed ops both land and water in OnAir

[@FlightSimSchool]

Hi Brian, I wish I could you help with that but I haven’t bought the amphibian, it’s not really my thing. Sorry about that!

[@antoniocalheirosneves]

Thank you. Regards.

[@heaye]

I'm having trouble taking off. It is difficult to take off with 75% fuel, 9 passengers and 1 pilot. (each 170 LB) Takeoff is possible with 5 passengers, but with 9 passengers, the center of gravity is distorted.

[@FlightSimSchool]

Are you over Max Takeoff Weight?

[@heaye]

@@FlightSimSchool 7058 LB < MTOW 7255 LB

[@caribbaviator7058]

I find the landing to be the most difficult part of flying this aircraft. The amount of time I stalled during approach when adding full flaps! 11:10 you are basically climbing out with Vy?

[@FlightSimSchool]

Yeah I'll usually use Vy until I'm about at pattern altitude and then lower the pitch for cruise climb. And agreed on landings, it's why I said to give yourself more space and to be gentle on the power because anything but a small change is going to bring the plane out of balance.

[@billbaggins1688]

Please tell me that I cannot wear out my virtual aircraft :( I am learning in this thing!

[@FlightSimSchool]

Yes, but unlike real life there are no consequences to accidentally destroying it 😛

[@flivvervideos]

My engine life is at 759 upon sim startup. Does the SWS_failure_turbine ever reset back to zero? Can I manually set it to zero in the dev mode like what you have brought up on the screen? Thanks.

[@FlightSimSchool]

Yes you can set it back to 0 in dev mode by changing the value; the other option is to hot start the engine and relaunch and it’ll reset. I detailed how to do it in the other comments in the video.

[@StillSpotting]

My plane keeps banking to the left and I can’t control it

[@FlightSimSchool]

The Kodiak has a strong left turning tendency, did you try adding rudder trim?

[@hammock753]

What yoke/pedal/throttle do you use?

[@FlightSimSchool]

I have the honeycomb yoke/throtttle, and tfrp pedals

[@maxborgen5131]

Thanks!

[@FlightSimSchool]

Thank you for the support, it’s very much appreciated :)

[@harpoon_bakery162]

does anyone know when they'll be another update of the product?

[@FlightSimSchool]

The sim works studios team’s focus seems to be on building the pilatus PC12, I suspect the kodiak will mostly be receiving minor updates from here on out.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

@@FlightSimSchool shoot, ok, thanks

[@heaye]

Engine start..with feather? ... it is very strange..

[@FlightSimSchool]

No one’s perfect :)

[@mikecoffee100]

hmm ok so when taxiing how to I put the throttle into beta and not reverse

[@FlightSimSchool]

Hi Mike, I've never been able to figure it out myself, my guess is it isn't supported but I'm not certain. I've dug through the SWS discord for answers and haven't found an explanation there either.

[@mikecoffee100]

@@FlightSimSchool ok Thank You for the quick reply

[@FlightSimSchool]

Found an answer! This guide shows how to make the beta work by playing with the bindings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6eUe4WLh9akl7c

[@mikecoffee100]

@@FlightSimSchool ahhh right yes indeed I shall try that Thank You

[@MrCrazyjoe259]

soo how do you reset the engine life?..

[@FlightSimSchool]

The easiest way is to hot start it: set your condition lever to high idle and turn the starter on. It’ll blow the engine and next time you start a flight (not restart) it’ll reset itself

[@MrCrazyjoe259]

@@FlightSimSchool Sweet thanks!

[@MattSwinden]

Just a nit pick here - in real life you would turn the generator on AFTER you bring the fuel condition to low idle, otherwise you'll fry the generator with a PT6 engine,

[@FlightSimSchool]

Thanks for pointing that out! There are a few other little mistakes in the video, let's just pretend they were on purpose to make people point them out 😅

[@b320max8]

no need to put the starter to on when doing high starts.

[@b320max8]

do you happen to know what happens if the counter goes beyond the lifespan hours? I wonder if the hobbs meter would reset in that case...

[@FlightSimSchool]

From what I remember reading on their discord is that it does repair itself.

[@b320max8]

@@FlightSimSchool i read that too, but i´m curious to see if the hobbs meter resets... probably just one way to find out though 🤣

[@steveyford7127]

You don't have to say 'tousand' when you're just talking lol. It's just for radio telephony procedures. In English we say thousand. But 👋 hey, thanks for vid.

[@FlightSimSchool]

Not quite sure what you’re getting at, but thanks for stopping by.

[@maptrking]

Love all the marketing propaganda! LOL!!

[@FlightSimSchool]

I’m not sure what you’re talking about?

[@NormanHolden]

Thank you for this video - extremely helpful - would appreciate your advice regarding how you have the rudder trim mapped

[@jarekp4421]

Thanks!

[@FlightSimSchool]

Thank you for the show of support, it’s very much appreciated.

[@NormanHolden]

Thanks!

[@FlightSimSchool]

Norman, thank you again for your amazing support, it’s truly appreciated

[@NormanHolden]

My pleasure - if you can give some advice regarding how you have the rudder trim mapped I would very grateful -Warm Regards@@FlightSimSchool

[@FlightSimSchool]

I have the thrustmaster yoke, so it’s mapped to the “A” buttons on the top right of it. Before that, I was using two keys on my keyboard, z and x, for rudder trim left and right. The key is to make whatever binding you choose easy to press with one hand when flying. I hope that helps!