Hawk Start problem

Would a checklist have been too much to ask for? Found one on the web but it doesn't help much with this model.
This one helps a bit
http://www.veaosimulations.co.uk/dcshawk/manuals/DCS_Hawk_QuickStart_Guide.pdf

Here is a quick & dirty start up guide:



Do not forget the last steps (!) :
If you do not reset Hyd2 pressure your flaps, ailerons and elevators will not move.
Without enabling the AHRS you will not have a working HSI and Attitude Indicator ball.

If you have the Failures Configurator enabled, don't be surprised to loose the engine, hydraulics or electrics at some point during the flight.

Do not expect active nose wheel steering, as in real life the Hawk does not have it. You need to apply differential braking to steer on the ground. During take off roll as speed picks up, the rudder takes over.

Shutdown is simple, just left-click the throttle to the cut off position or push the LP fuel lever down (which can be found left of the seat).

I solved my FSX start up problem by using my keyboard to switch the non-existant magnetos to "both". Then it started like a dream.
Taxi is just a matter of practice with the brakes, and once you get the hang of it, quite easy.
I did get it to fly - Take off was at 175kts with half flaps after a run of about 12,000ft. By using VERY gentle inputs I was able to climb straight ahead at 450kts with the throttle at about 30%. At 5000 ft, with no help from me, the aircraft rolled 90 degs right and started to turn right. It then refused all aileron or rudder input. Elevators caused violent changes of pitch and I was able to turn left by half-looping. Although the aircraft was turning left it was still banked right. Cutting the throttle reduced airspeed to 162 kts IAS, which then remained constant
So, as long as you turn the mags on, this aircraft behaves perfectly on the ground. It's just the flying bit that's bloody awful.

Thanks for the advice gents, managed to get it started with the magneto
trick . good one. Also that little button on the throttle,didn't see that. Overall I think Just Flight's got a winner here . The frame rates are great on my medium spec machine . Just a few small problems to be sorted . Chris.

Hi , the only way I can get it to start, is once I get the two green lights I click the throttle , then press Shift+M. Hope this helps?

Sorry, may not have mentioned, but did that and the engine spools up to around 15% and the Rotation green light comes on.  Move the throttle out of the gate but no engine light up.  I suspect it may be some interation between the Saitek system and the aircraft.  I'll disconnect the Saitek stuff and try it again.

Well, I've managed to start it up and even get it in the air!  Using ctrl E which went as far as previous attempts, i.e. both green light on but no engine lightup - then I cycled the mags off and back on with the Saitek switch panel and the engine fired up - result!  Only problem is that the Saitek throttles still won't work so actually flying it is a bit hit and miss with engine power.

Thanks for all the suggestions, seems a very nice aircraft to fly if only I could reliably start it and have throttle control!

Thanks Kevinh, probably explains a lot. My default setting is indeed 'cold and dark'.  I still need to find a way to make the Saitek throttle work though :-)

Has anyone experienced a problem with not being able to roll the aircraft? I can pitch and yaw but not roll. It's not the hydraulics as I've checked that and the animations are working. Confused!

Hmm. I am ultra sensitive in the pitch but there is zero roll. It's annoying.