instruments shut down after turning off apu

Question

So after I start up my engines in a md 80, I go to turn off the apu and the instruments turn off with it. This happens on all Boeing planes except for the 737 800.

Answer 1

I don't know the details, but for the Boeing 737 you'll have to switch power source from APU to the engines before powering down the apu. Examine the overhead panel of the MD80.

Maybe watch how AI pilot is doing the procedure.

The start script for the MD80 contains (maybe that gives you a hint):

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        --- TURN OFF THE APU ---
        ------------------------
        bleedair_APU_switch = 0                    -- turn the bleed air from APU to off
        cross_tie_APU_L = 0                    -- turn the L bus connection with the APU power to off
        cross_tie_APU_R = 0                    -- turn the R bus connection with the APU power to off
        APU_starter_switch = 0                    -- APU starter to "off"
        autostart_step = 11                    -- go to the next step

Comments

That's sounds like what I normally do to the MD80. Could it be a glitch in the game?

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If not fixed in the meantime, maybe make a video showing the problem.