INS Tutorial?

jeffg · Post by **jeffg** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 11:16 pm

I was wondering if anyone has run across a good ins tutorial for the Civa Ins?I have the one that came with the ins but if there is on that would be good for the 747. JeffG

dzollner · Post by **dzollner** » Sat Dec 25, 2004 6:03 pm

"<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jeffg @ Dec 25 2004, 03:16 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>I was wondering if anyone has run across a good ins tutorial for the Civa Ins?I have the one that came with the ins but if there is on that would be good for the 747. JeffG [right][snapback]2591[/snapback][/right] </div> Jeff, Would you like one with, say, a Polar Air Cargo theme to it? I can write one up based on one of the ORD-MIA or MIA-JFK flights if you like."

jeffg · Post by **jeffg** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 11:02 am

"<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dzollner @ Dec 25 2004, 10:03 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Jeff, Would you like one with, say, a Polar Air Cargo theme to it? I can write one up based on one of the ORD-MIA or MIA-JFK flights if you like. [right][snapback]2592[/snapback][/right] </div> That would be great if you could do one,it might help alot of our pilots who could use some help. I am at work today reading the Civa manual again. JeffG"

yoni63 · Post by **yoni63** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 3:33 am

"Did we ever get this new tutorial set up? I am still trying to figure out how to even get this thing programmed from the ramp.... Seems like I am not figuring how to properly enter the coordinates from FS when I hit shift Z it shows coordinates for ramp position and its just not working for me. Probably something simple, but I am really trying to update my realism and fly a bit more seriously."

snipe · Post by **snipe** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:25 am

"<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(yoni63 @ Nov 22 2005, 07:33 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Did we ever get this new tutorial set up? I am still trying to figure out how to even get this thing programmed from the ramp.... Seems like I am not figuring how to properly enter the coordinates from FS when I hit shift Z it shows coordinates for ramp position and its just not working for me. Probably something simple, but I am really trying to update my realism and fly a bit more seriously. [right][snapback]5793[/snapback][/right] </div> O.k. Bryan. I'll try and shed some light here for you. When you input coordinates in the INS, lets say they are 44 degrees 41.47 minutes north and 75 degrees 26.34 minutes west, the procedure is as follows: (press INSERT button) then enter N 44 41.5 (press INSERT again) enter W 075 26.3 (INSERT again) I'm assuming after you enter the position in each INS CDU guage that you're going to the overhead and switching the switch from standby to align on each MSU and letting the API run down to 0. You can either use the quick align (hidden click spot upper right on CDU) or the realistic alignment option. During the alignment period you can be entering your waypoints (up to nine). After you enter your waypoints or after the API gets to 0, or at least until the green light comes on on the control panels (API of 5 or less) you switch the overhead MSU switches to NAV before you release the brakes. There are some things that I've left out of this reply, namely turning on the CDU and testing the display etc. that I'm also assuming you know how to do. If you're not doing this the API will never get below 6. Also, make sure your parking brake is set when aligning. If all of this sounds like a foreign language to you and you don't understand any of it, I'll assume you haven't looked at the included documentation that came with the CIVA-INS yet [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] . AND THAT'S O.K. Take a look at it and read it carefully. It will clear a lot of things up. There's also plenty of help here and on the CIVA-INS developers <a href='http://www.simufly.com/ins/' target='_blank'>website</a>. If I can clear any of this up for you don't hesitate to PM me and I'll be glad to help you. Good luck and don't get discouraged with this great addon [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] !"

yoni63 · Post by **yoni63** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 7:24 pm

"Mark, sorry I missed your reply to my post, thanks for the info. Justin sent me alot of stuff I think will help me. I was getting lost on rounding the numbers properly, so I just use the dispatch generator and use the rounded off numbers. I am going to run a couple of practice runs before trying it on an actual Globe flight assignment. Take care! A tutoiral would be great though.... Whoever promised it, should try to get it on here. Many would benefit from it."

BarryTheAviator · Post by **BarryTheAviator** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 7:36 am

"<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(yoni63 @ Dec 26 2005, 11:24 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Mark, sorry I missed your reply to my post, thanks for the info. Justin sent me alot of stuff I think will help me. I was getting lost on rounding the numbers properly, so I just use the dispatch generator and use the rounded off numbers. I am going to run a couple of practice runs before trying it on an actual Globe flight assignment. Take care! A tutoiral would be great though.... Whoever promised it, should try to get it on here. Many would benefit from it. [right][snapback]6399[/snapback][/right] </div> I have written one and posted it in the Pilots Lounge - link is <a href='http://globecargo.ipbhost.com/index.php ... c=1478&hl=' target='_blank'>http://globecargo.ipbhost.com/index.php ... 478&hl=</a>"

yoni63 · Post by **yoni63** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 7:18 pm

"Thank you sincerely!!! I appreciate you guys with the knowledge that I lack, and your grace in allowing me to lean upon you and learn even if it takes you a few posts to drill through my thick skull! LOL"