KLAX/KEDW Lesson1 Problem

[Guest scupper2]

Greetings, I've flown this lesson 3 times with the same sad results.At VOR VCV the turn gets real wide and the speed starts to come down but never really gets very slow. I don't believe it gets to 270.It misses the rest of the flt plan and eventually flys out over the ocean.I know I'm missing something, but I think I'm following the lesson word for word.I'm vry new to this Jet flying, what the heck am I missing, any suggestion from folks that have tried this lesson?This Lesson: Boeing 747-400 Standard Procedure's Guide / Jared "Smitty Smith"Many Thanks,Ray

[RDG41 1]

Ray,Have you closed up all the discontinuities on the FMC legs page? If not, this could be the cause.

[Guest scupper2]

Hi Ron, No that wasn't the problem.I just finished the flt abt an hr ago. Had a successful landing atEdwards Air Force Base (KEDW), used a LOT more r/w than necessary but still "all was well"Problem was all mine, and worse, I made the same mistake over & over.I should RTM EXACTLY as author intended!!!!!!I'm abt to fly the same flt agn, and make certain I've got it right.Thanks,Ray

[RDG41 1]

Glad to hear you got it sorted out Ray. I remember flying that same tutorial some time ago. Theres nothing like that feeling of accomplishment when you bring down a 747 successfully.