HOW TO START MAJESTIC'S Q400 FOR FSX

[@goair05]

Froogle, the way you used this aircraft and showed it to the audience actually forced me to purchase it about a minute after watching this video! Thanks for making the videos froogle, great effort!!

[@BollocksUtwat]

You're a terrible tease... a rather brilliant one too. All this video, and you leave us staring at the 'impossible' runway with no cathartic release. I need to see your takeoff. Hearing froogle cope with this is essential to my mood now. It will amuse me. Keep it up, love your stuff.

[@oscarbjorkman5978]

if V1 is 98 and your just about the end of the runway. dosent that defeat the purpose of v1 when you can safely reject the takeoff.

[@traffictraffic]

Hey froogle, mind if i teach you a little tidbit? Okay, the control lock's primary purpose is not to prevent you from applying too much power. Its primary purpose is to lock the ailerons in the neutral position so wind gusts doesnt bang the ailerons around and cause damage, it is on the power levers to prevent you from taking off with it engaged.

[@bridseoighe8167]

Super video, I still love the way no matter how famous you get, you always reply to your subs if they ask a question!

[@frooglesim]

I try, it's hard and I have to be selective these days though - unfortunately just the nature of things due to the number of you here.

[@rmetal]

Fantastic vid as usual! One little nitpicky thing though; DISC on the power levers actually stands for discing, not disconnect. It's the flattest blade angle and usually the furthest back that you'll pull the power levers while taxiing, as it will slow you down considerably without having to go into reverse. Looking forward to the next one.

[@ParisianZee]

You always need the Wind-shield heaters on. They prevent the windows from cracking when you are cruising at altitude, because of the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the aircraft. Of course this is not simulated in FSX, but flying with the heaters off for some time would definitely damage the windshield. Think of your bog standard very small crack on the windshield of your car. In the summer, if the A/C is turned on in your car, the cracks will get bigger a lot faster. Same thing applies here, only more extreme.

[@zagan1]

are you sure as a real pilot who is flying this plane for real in the rain, you only need de-iceing for the dash8 at 5c and below otherwise you don't need it. also this plane doesn't have any window wipers in real world and it uses the wind to clear the water on the window. he only turns on the window shields so it doesn't fog up not to stop it cracking.

[@ParisianZee]

That's exactly what I said, I don't talk about de icing, just about windshield heating, which prevents fog and potential cracks at altitude.

[@ParisianZee]

Also, I'm sorry to question your post sir but this plane does have window wipers and the anti ice activation conditions are far more complex than what you have posted: anti ice should be turned on whenever icing conditions are present, which is to say clouds, humidity, rain or ice with a total air temperature between -10 and 10 degrees Celsius.

[@altstiff]

zagan1 As you have been told, the window heaters are on all the time. It makes the windows less brittle during flights at altitude and less likely to crack due to the cold outside.

[@zagan1]

I wasn't talking about a FSX plane I'm talking about a real life Dash 8 Q400 being flown from cape town to some other place. The captain records his flights, like mraviation101 and also owns the airline in south Africa and also services airports in the US. he's taxiing and has text saying the Dash8 doesn't have window wipers as the rain are making it really hard to see, and but maybe it's an option? it also has text saying you don't require de-icing until it's below 5c or 40f and he only turns on the defogging when on the runway then turns it off when climbing as it's not needed. I guess the A/C covers any sort of fogging. He takes off in a thunder storm you can see the lighting and he climbs at 5,000 ft a min, to get above the clouds as quick as he can. I've seen this whole video and while I don't disagree with any of it, I'm guessing the beta tester is just doing what ever horizon airlines does which is fine but as the beta tester also says not all airlines will have the same procedures. Plus horizon airlines are in a snowy area I think so things will change maybe that's why they leave the defogging on as they don't need to push the A/C as hard thus save some fuel over the flight as well.

[@docsgearheadgaming2503]

I agree Froogle, having flown in thse many times, one of my favorites, this had a GREAT flight model, yet is still fairly simple to get a grasp on.

[@adriankoola]

As always, superb video and the detail you go into is fantastic! Great job and can't wait for the next one.Thanks, from down under.

[@luer0211]

Just a little thing you might want to know concerning the window heating. Pilots normally keep the window heat on as it makes the windows more flexible, which again makes it more resistant to possible bird strikes. Great video! Eric

[@landi191919]

Perfect production! As always. Best regards, Froogle.

[@trainfreak7745]

I was looking for actual aircraft videos, thought this was real(first good thing), and was like ehh at first, I ended up pleasantly suprised by such a good video! Good job!!:)

[@jdejansb]

In case noone noticed/commented: "out of sync" throttles are not by some error but a feature of dash-8, to help with a turn (while taxiing)!! Cheers!!! Oh, of course, GREAT video, again; bravo Fröögle :) (now I see someone mentioned ... nevertheless, once more, don't hurt :))

[@rayhughes]

Excellent intro. Looking forward to the rest. By the way can you find the time to give your Video Card setup - In HD it looks very good. I have just purchased the new EVGA GTX 770 2mb SC card while on a visit to NY and would like to know what optimal settings you have Thanks Froogle

[@jasonspiskey4148]

The pitot static switch is hidden behind the yoke. You can switch views or click the base of the yoke to remove it and you will see the button on the bottom edge of the panel. As for condition levers you can put them at full or 900 for what is called "quiet taxi"

[@TheColorUrple]

13:18 You can see the pitot static isolation valve behind the left yoke :) Fantastic video, thank you!

[@PeterFabian]

Hey Pete, little note, the throttle position is not "Disconnect", it is just "Disc" as in "Propeller Disc".

[@tf51d]

I have to go with Froogle on this, Every checklist that I have seen, on the Q400 both from Majestic, and other sources, including airlines, has a specific check in the After Start checklist for Condition Levers set to MAX.

[@StraightUpGaming123]

I do a lot of traveling and want to be able to fly both when at my home desktop and while away from home on my laptop. Would I be able to activate the Q400 on both, or would I only be able to use it once?

[@HondaJet100]

Froogle, perfect timing as I just got Dash 8 yesterday. Great video, bring on the rest of them for the Dash 8. I went to your Facebook page and tried to leave a comment but it didn't take. Yes, I would like to get your Aivlasoft flow/checklist file and I would also like to have your EZdok file for this aircraft. I didn't find them there yet so I am guessing you haven't had time to post them yet. Looking forward to them soon. Thanks

[@stuartcampbell3847]

Did the flows/checklists ever get uploaded to Facebook? Can't find them..

[@frooglesim]

Absolutely and that's modelled in this - but you'd need to be in icing conditions - close the ground in low temps, or very high up in moist air.

[@marcelopires8500]

hello frooglesim. Thank you very much. Your video about dash help me a lot and today I have no problem to flight this aircraft. I only have one problem. A big problem to me. I am doing always a good final approach with appropriated speed and angle, and touching the runway smoothly as required ( i guess). However my TD (touchdown rate) have been positive value. With all others aircraft I have the TD is negative and close zero means a better land (eg. -100). Do you have any idea what i am doing wrong?

[@alfiewright3697]

I know this is kind of off topic but how do you know that your passengers have been at a party or have you made that up to add some sense of realism? Great video!

[@Willoz269]

Voice control/Voice First Officer is coming for it from MCE...can't wait to test it out with your flows.

[@InFlightSim1]

Froogle I have a doubt about starting the Flight with the Dash 8 in cold and dark. I think that I heard that you saved the flight and then it appears in cold and dark

[@frooglesim]

Oh dude! Of course it is. Absolutely this is the wrong airport for this aircraft. But the focus here was not on that, it was on flows and procedures. A facebook subscriber had asked for this airport and I was happy to use it if only to add some levity to what would normally be a very very deep and dry topic. That's why it's there. The procedures however are, as far as I know so far, good.

[@scottymcg8551]

New to flight sim. The videos are great! So much detail and explained very simply. How many years has it taken to get to level you are at? Looking forward to the next vids.

[@hawker800FO]

not with an OAT over 5c, in the upper FL's the q400 can reach yes perhaps. Ive flown the Dash 8 in northern canada and encountered ice a few times only when in clouds and cold temps

[@InFlightSim1]

Froogle, sory if I am annoying, but when are you going to upload the approach and landing of the dash 8 in Newark?

[@NunWithaSpudSpun]

Hey froogle, fantastic channel you have created. In my opinion the best fsx channel out there. Just a quick question, I've bought the PMDG 737NGX with fs2crew and learnt most of it with the manual as assistance, your videos inspired me to buy it. So with that, I'm thinking of buying this as it looks great, do you think it'll be satisfying after the flawless and sophisticated PMDG or do you think I should stick on the more complex models? Your response would be great thanks

[@jakobludwig7855]

Froogle, Are you using the pilot or Pro edition of the Q400?

[@ShepredTV]

Amazing video Froogle, definantly looking forward to you crashing the party at that beach. I gotta ask, have you heard, that FlyTampa is now starting to work on a scenery for Copenhagen (EKCH), the one with all the windmills? ;-)

[@pablobordoni5247]

Hi!! I recently found yours videos and I'm very thankful to you for the tips and lots of information, is really useful for all simmers around the world. I've a question about the ezdok's setings, I would like to have got it's setings exactly like you have. I fly the majestic too and I tried to find the way to do it and without results. Could you help me to do it? Thanks a lot!!!...

[@frooglesim]

I use a superclocked GTX 780 and record at 2560x1440. It's then downscaled when rendered out into a format for KZbin. The source video files for this video were 230Gigabyte, and it got rendered down to 3 for the upload.

[@frooglesim]

Not sure if I've answered your comment already (since it appears to be a repeat of a few other comments, some of which I did answer). I did this to add some levity to what would otherwise be quite a deep and dry topic - flows and procedures. It was requested by a subscriber on Facebook. I get that some of you don't want this so I won't do it again.

[@MegaAmarchana123]

Froogle I just purchased this aircraft and I just want to know weather it is normal for the aircraft to be shutdown at the first load and is it normal how bad the turning is on ground I can barely do a taxi :O

[@frspottingaviation5208]

Hey good video. Can u tell me why is it that the Dash Q400 always banks to the left or to the right ? It's hard to control, can't fly level.

[@frooglesim]

Adverse yaw. Those huge props are spinning to the left which pulls the aircraft to the left. You need to frequently adjust your rudder trim to compensate.

[@AShadowbox]

For the people confused about the difference between a Dash-8 and a Q400, the Dash-8 was the deHavilland Canada name for the aircraft. When DHC was bought by Bombardier, the designation was changed to the Q400.

[@IncredibleStan]

Of all the places to build an airport that seems to be the only feasible spot?

[@coretechvlogs4392]

I just got EZDOK and i have the standard views and they are terrible, what is your setup file?

[@Sierraalpha211]

Hey Froogle, you had some problems with your "sync" of the propellers. That's normal, that the right engine needs more rps, because youre doing a left turn! Everything okay. Looking forward to your takeoff. See ya!

[@401HoodRich]

Froogle...lovely video and incredible aircraft; just may be my favorite. Question, when filing an IFR flight plan within FSX, normally I can couple the NAV/GPS switch with the loaded flight plan. Can you assist by telling me how to couple this aircrafts FMC with a loaded/activated flight plan? Thanks

[@frooglesim]

Hmm. Well, normally you don't "load" a flight plan into this. You need to work with the Universal FMS and set up the plan by hand. To couple the autoflight systems to that plan you then roll the knob on the glareshield which selects the navigation source. I think in this video you see me do that until the left PFD shows a magenta "FMS" call out, meaning navigation is coupled to the FMS. You can of course also couple to the right hand FMS or to the navigation radios.

[@Gettsay18]

what version of the q400 did you use from majestic

[@frooglesim]

The pilot edition. The other editions were not available when this video was made some months ago.

[@MarkitoF]

Hi Froogle, I really enjoy your FSX videos. They are great tutorials one can really learn from. Thank you very, very much for that. I was just wondering about one thing: how do you get this aircraft in a cold&dark state? Thanks a lot in advance.

[@traffictraffic]

Oh yeah btw, you should really check out that scenery, that hill at the end of runway 10 isnt supposed to be there, it isnt there in my copy of the scenery either, check it out on youtube.

[@ShepredTV]

It's going to be awesome! Deffo looking forward to 2014 now! Hopefully it will result in a busier Copenhagen for us, on VATSIM. I am doing good mate, just looking forward to a Froogle livestream, to catch up with all of you! How 'bout yourselves?

[@anirudhkrishnamittal6180]

Are the procedures different for the Pilot and Pro version

[@Avilator189]

Perfect companion for my afternoon cup of coffee.

[@frooglesim]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it and found it useful.

[@jasonspiskey4148]

If you have not set the tiller settings, you can only taxi 7 degrees in either direction with the rudder control.

[@loko1701]

Hey Froogle could you Do a Video of PMDG 747-400 IGS Approach into Kai Tak by Flytampa, I have always wanted to see a Tutorial For that Approach

[@1999Fusion]

I need help pls! When my PFD and all other displays booted up and the aircraft aligned itself and so on, no values are indicated... So there is no speed value, no Altitude no RPM, heading etc. in Virtual Cockpit. When I click on e.g. The PFD it looks the same in 2D as yours in VC. Do u have any ideas? :)

[@frooglesim]

+1999Fusion Please file a support ticket with the company that produces the aircraft you are having trouble with.

[@Woodsiey]

+frooglesim Hey nice video. I was wondering where you downloaded this dash 8 q400? It would be a great help of you replied. Thanks

[@jacobmccarthy8666]

+Andreas Nottelmann it is a payware aircraft from majestic

[@stevenjackson8205]

Froogle, as ever loving your vids, and hope your feeling better, I'm Flying the Dash 8, and Love it, such a great plane and model. I am interested in the PMDG Series to grow into jets in a little while, do they have a comparable level of detail, textures etc? are they this good? Just about to start trying to get to grips with fs 2 crew for this, should be fun : ) happy flying.

[@rensblok6253]

pmdg 737 is one of the best fsx addons recomend and ultra detailed

[@stevenjackson8205]

I have decided to get the MD-11. : ) more might follow.

[@InFlightSim1]

Froogle do you use any Ai Traffic?

[@SoCalGuy93065]

Good video, but on the power levers I think that "DISC" means flat prop pitch (i.e.like a disc, what other turboprops call "beta range"), not disconnect. But an easy enough mistake to make since DISC has that meaning several places in various cockpits. :-)

[@TheOnlyToblin]

29:55 "OMG I'm now deaf!" That made me laugh xD Great vid! Thanks!

[@frooglesim]

27 degree day, for a flight that's not going to exceed 4000 feet? Also, absolutely not included in the flows and checks from Majestic's own pilot. I do hear your point though.

[@DEViANCEHiPPO]

As always, Pete, your videos are high quality and realisctic, and I don't wan't to be all negative and shit, but there was a major flaw in this video, that was unrealistic - Q400's are WAY to big for St. Barths. In real life a Twin Otter would've flown from St. Barths to St. Maarten and then the Q400 would fly those "party goers" to Miami. :)

[@Hmshood1809]

I have the PDMG 777, I noticed that YOU got the weather radar working? How????

[@nejakejplaesant1490]

i am not sure, but i think u need Active sky next

[@xyzyuhee]

35:40 your controls are not out of sync. it does that on purpose to asist a turn on ground

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

The controls always go "out of sync" when using NWS. They add to the planes maneuvering ability. Although after landing many Q 400's taxi on a single engine - so they don't whack the Jetway.

[@w5a8d7]

Nice video from a great airport and airplane. But your procedures are different to the reality, e.g.: during start up the condition lever remains to FUEL/OFF until NH indication rising up. And for T/O on short RWYs select MTOP, push G/A button, and then move power levers to RATING detent. But I like your Video - great job.

[@FonzzyIn3D]

Porter Airlines is based in Toronto where I live :)

[@frooglesim]

Thanks. Please consult Google Maps searching for TFFJ and look at the satellite view.

[@atlanticiacomjr9951]

I feel majestic missed missed the enitial prop rotation movement. When you start as the props move the aircraft girates left right a little . But great vid froogle

[@carenadob58]

When you turn on the engines, APU bleed must be open and the air conditioning shut, okay?

[@frooglesim]

That's wonderful to hear!

[@StallthenTurn]

Great Video - makes the 'Dash 8' seem not as daunting. Look forward to more of the same

[@luer0211]

Perhaps it is not needed in the tropics if there are no birds and such there, but a Embraer 190 captain told me that they normally always keep it on to make the window more flexible so that it can take hits without shattering as easily. Better spend some money on new heaters than get a bird through the window on a commercial plane like this. But I am not 100% certain, that's just what the captain told me :) Eric

[@frooglesim]

It is rendering out now.

[@a0402330]

Very well done video!

[@AShadowbox]

Thanks for sharing with us, that makes a lot of sense!

[@frooglesim]

I never use FSX's built in control support.All my aircraft are configured with FSUIPC.

[@cumhumphr]

Don't forget to turn the recirculation fan off during engine start as well.

[@EJLegoReviewer]

Do you have to go through all these checks or can you just start up?

[@frooglesim]

You could just start up, but this is a study aircraft so that would kind of be missing the point.

[@SuperMcfly12]

The control lock is used to lock the controls, not the power levers.

[@leroy14fun]

Can you Do a Flight to Mbgt From Miami

[@RefleX525]

How come you dont just push back after taxing?

[@michaelgronau6943]

we will clench down the runway because its short, then we'll pull back until it hurts and hope the people aren't screaming in the back. Froogle can make some good jokes

[@rayhughes]

Thanks - slight confusion - I meant your setup in FSX.CFG using NVIDIA inspector. Those tweaks everyone fiddles with

[@lodubois]

Thx for your tutorial frooglesim! Very clear and usefull.

[@xFastScorpio]

froogle, haven't u ever get the enthusiast to challenge urself to fly the project airbus a380 ?

[@frooglesim]

Thanks John!

[@frooglesim]

Thanks James

[@Bauksrb4all]

What game is this and where do i get it ? tnx

[@skonkbonk2490]

It's Flight Simulator X. Or Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

[@frooglesim]

Unlikely. I don't have the 747, or Kai Tak (since it doesn't exist in the real world as an active airport anymore). Don't worry though, I have something FAR more challenging planned as soon as I get a break in terms of time and scheduling.

[@frooglesim]

I don't have the 747 and have not studied it. With the 777 around the corner I'm unlikely to look at the 747 in the next few months.

[@FonzzyIn3D]

Pro and Training Versions aren't out yet :)

[@frooglesim]

Ah good to know. Thanks.

[@63256325N]

Great videos, thanks.

[@jamessparrow8034]

Damn fine video. I have been scanning some of the comments below...wow, you have some selfish, narcissistic subscribers! When you gonna do this? When you gonna do that?...Jeesh! I feel for you. Great vid as always, look forward to the next, WHENEVER you get the chance, no rush mate.

[@beckywaugh8631]

what is this sim called?

[@zagan1]

Microsoft FSX with paid scenery and a paid plane

[@beckywaugh8631]

oh. because i was wondering why there was so much detail :D

[@frooglesim]

Didn't crash, but yes, there was some rapid backwards movement. Well spotted.

[@adamgropper2072]

I hope to get this for my flight simulator X. I would fly united express If I had it.

[@frooglesim]

Thanks for the tip .

[@wojciechhazuka6098]

As usual top class video:-)

[@MrSapperb3]

ICAO For St. Barths?? The default scenery (With REX) looks nothing like this, Wanna make sure that I have the right one.

[@frooglesim]

I think it's mixture - I don't recall offhand.