Delta Virtual Airlines Water Cooler - Honeycomb Bravo Reverse Thrust Wiring Issues

Delta Virtual Airlines Water Cooler | PC Support | Honeycomb Bravo Reverse Thrust Wiring Issues

DVA13593
Captain, MD-11

Joined on January 05 2019
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Posted onPost created on November 08 2024 20:55 ET by Evan Hoyle

Hello all, decided to make a post today to keep active and maybe help me out with an issue that's put me off simming for the past few months (apart from real flying...)
Back in September, I was thankful to do my first DeltaVA flight in 2 years after moving apartments and being able to set up my sim again. Unfortunately though, after I landed that flight, the thrust reverser on my MD-82 would not stow. As it would happen, this was the result of a small wire in my Honeycomb Bravo base breaking, rendering my thrust reverser inoperative. Unfortunately, as I was playing with the A310 a day later, the #2 thrust reverser wire was also severed.
I don't have a warranty with Honeycomb anymore as it has been too long since I got my Bravo. I emailed them for support, but due to recent issues, they are unable to provide any support to me whatsoever. It left me disappointed and put me off flight simulation yet again.
Has anyone else also experienced this issue? What was your fix? I hope to hear from many of you on this issue.

Thank you!

Evan Hoyle

Captain, MD-11

DVA13438
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Posted onPost created on November 10 2024 07:46 ET by Darrell Arview

I remember seeing a video on yourube a long time ago, where a guy showed how to repair broken wires.. I just do not remember what it was called. You might try searching on youtube to see if you can find that video.. wish I could help more

Darrell Arview

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DVA8037
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Posted onPost created on November 14 2024 21:08 ET by Eric Haack

I had an issue with the control shaft "E" clip coming off where the entire assembly was moving all over. https://www.deltava.org/thread.do?id=0x246e1
I opened it all up and there are some videos on YouTube that show you how to do that.
Sounds like you have a good idea of what's inside.
I had repeated problems with my CH Pro Pedal wiring. I reduced the number of problems by buying small gauge wire with silicone insulation and used heat shrink to cover the slip-on connections.
Possibly the wire routing is leaving the wire where it is vulnerable to mechanical wear?
https://youtu.be/dR-QUxHw1oA?si=6wFTxvun64Y06Cjb

Eric Haack (DVA8037)

DVA13593
Captain, MD-11

Joined on January 05 2019
DVA Five-Year Anniversary

Midwestern United States

85 legs, 203.1 hours
73 legs, 177.3 hours online
84 legs, 201.5 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on March 24 2025 12:44 ET by Evan Hoyle

Thank you all for the help! Unfortunately, I don't have the resources to dig into the controller and fix the wiring. I'll probably have to key another button to act in place of the levers.

Evan Hoyle

Captain, MD-11

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