So I have automixture enabled as I have no clue how to mixture so I want the simulator to manage it for me so I don’t lose power/rpm and stall to my death.
However, when I have it turned on I have no idea if the simulator is actually managing the mixture for me. I’m flying the cessna 152 and the mixture lever does not move at all with automixture on it stays at 100% and allows me to manually move the lever myself.
Can I just check when automixture is on the mixture lever moves on its own as in the simulator moves it for me or does it always stay static at 100%. I have no clue if I am doing it right or if I need to press an additional key for automixture to work?
With automixture on, no control is required, but the lever in-cockpit does not move - it’s assumed by the code to adjust the mix correctly but you will not get visual feedback.
If you have a hardware control (like a dedicated throttle) with a mix lever, just leave it full forward.
Thanks for confirming, I was genuinely thinking if mixture is being managed as the lever wasn’t moving but I could still move it even into the cut position.
I presume what essentially I’m doing wrong when climbing in the cessna at high altitudes is my climb rate/angle is too much which is why I’m losing speed and stalling therefore its not the mixture that’s the cause of my stall mid climb and lack of speed?
Possibly. Check Pilot Operating Manuals or specifications online for maximum rate of climb. Actual best ROC is dependent upon weight, air conditions, etc. but a POM number is a reasonable starting point.
You need to be able to move it to cut off since that’s the correct way to shut down the engine.
Correct. Assuming you are talking about the C172, simply don’t let the speed drop below 72kts.
If you climb at full throttle and 72kts, the climb rate will reduce with increasing altitude.