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C183 - P3Dv4.2 Airspeed Gauge

Posted: 19 Feb 2018, 15:56
by haffende
Since updating to P3Dv4.2 I have observed that after a few minutes of flight my airspeed indicator gauge stops working...and the needles go back to static idle position.
Is this a known issue ? Thanks for any help

Re: C183 - P3Dv4.2 Airspeed Gauge

Posted: 19 Feb 2018, 17:42
by Nick - A2A
Welcome to the forums haffende.

This sounds like pitot tube icing and perhaps the upgrade to P3D v4.2 is just a coincidence. Have you tried switching on pitot heat? (And also checking that the pitot heater is working during the pre-flight inspection?)

Also, are you using any third-party weather programs?

Thanks,
Nick

Re: C183 - P3Dv4.2 Airspeed Gauge

Posted: 20 Feb 2018, 12:22
by Lewis - A2A
I'd be with Nick here as it sounds like pitot heat is needed.

cheers,
Lewis

Re: C183 - P3Dv4.2 Airspeed Gauge

Posted: 25 Feb 2018, 07:44
by haffende
Turning Pitot Heater on fixed the problem....thanks for your help with this fantastic plane.

Re: C183 - P3Dv4.2 Airspeed Gauge

Posted: 25 Feb 2018, 09:00
by Nick - A2A
You're welcome! :)

Nick