Lockheed Model 049 Constellation Software Loop on Start

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Lockheed Model 049 Constellation Software Loop on Start

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Hi.
I loaded yesterday the P3DV3P version of the above model onto a new W10 machine. After some difficulty with unzipping, the files appeared to load in the usual A2A process without further problem. When I selected the model it opened with the engines running, but they immediately began to stop and start in a 3 - 4 second loop, even pull down menus were wiped. I started over by deleting the files and re-downloading them again from the A2A website with the same result. My order number is 122138. This aircraft flies beautifully in FSX, so it's disappointing that I have this problem with P3DV3P, the first I have had with any A2A model.
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Re: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation Software Loop on Start

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This sounds like you have 'Auto Mixture' enabled in your P2D settings

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Hi Paul, sorry for late response (time and password problems). I've disabled all engine tabs, including auto mixture but the problem remains. Oddly, even with engines that turning off and on the airplane still makes enough speed to take off.
This is a new P3dv3 copy running on W10. The FSX copy I have running on another but slower machine with W7 works perfectly.
Rob

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Hello,

did you install simconnect onto the new machine?

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Re: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation Software Loop on Start

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Hi Lewis, not that I'm aware. I cannot recall being promoted to do so. This is something new to me. Is it something that I should have done or not?
Rob

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Rob, you indeed need simconnect to be installed. For whatever reason, P3D does not always install it.

The location of the files are here: Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v3\redist\Interface\FSX-SP2-XPACK\retail\lib\SimConnect.msi

Just run the SimConnect.msi file, restart your computer and all "should" be well! :D
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Indeed it is Lyn. I learn something new every day. Many thanks for your help.
Best regards
Rob

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Rob,
Glad to be able to help.

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