External engine sounds are no longer heard when your engine is running.

[Rondar]

I find that the yappers or, more commonly known as play by play announcers, drown out any engine noise you may hear 

[PFactorDave]

Apparently HiTech needs to visit this thread.  New patch says that the new rules for engine sounds only applies to GVs apparently.

[PR3D4TOR]

You're not going to hear a darn ting except your own engine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiAIyX0l42M


In at least one incident a Spitfire pilot emptied his guns on the ground by mistake (or an electrical short) and he couldn't understand why the ground crew were waving at him and taking cover. 

[Scca]

Apparently HiTech needs to visit this thread.  New patch says that the new rules for engine sounds only applies to GVs apparently.

No need, it's in the patch notes

Fixed a bug with the change to external engine sounds that kept it from working correctly.  The change with external engine sounds only playing when your own engine is off only applies to vehicles.

   

[PFactorDave]

No need, it's in the patch notes
   

Apparently you misunderstood me.  I think that the engine sound change should apply to aircraft also.

[icepac]

Someone flying a storch with engine off at 40mph should be able to hear crickets chirping in the trees below.

[Scca]

Apparently you misunderstood me.  I think that the engine sound change should apply to aircraft also.

I did  nothing to see here, carry on...