FS Nav, Autopilot , Throttle Control &Turbo Prop AC

[Guest]

A previous post concerning the Dash 7 Altimeter settings reminded me of a problem I have been experiencing with FS Nav. I honestly can't remember if I had this problem under WIN 98SE or not. At any rate, I now have XP Home.Problem: After setting flight parameters in FS NAV for any turbo prop AC, when I engage the Autopilot, the AC will commence to fly the flight plan of FS Navigator with one exception; the throttles begin a slow and continuous backoff to where there is a complete shutdown of engine power...not conducive to remaining aloft!Again, this is with ONLY turbo prop AC. Anyone else experience this situation?Thanks,Chris

[shermank 170]

I've had the same problem, but I wonder if this is because many of the turbos do not allow for a set speed in AP...therefore no way to set the speed, and fsnav backs it off to -o-...just a hunch...sherm

[Guest]

Thanks Sherm. At least I now know that I'm not alone with this problem. I would think "throttle response" would be "throttle response" irregardless of what the type of engine is, but obviuosly, it is not. Out of curiosity, do you run XP also?Chris

[Guest]

This brings another question to mind and would probably be answered by an actual pilot who flys turbo props.Can you set cruise speed, for the autopilot, in a commercial turbo prop?

[shermank 170]

>Thanks Sherm. At least I now know that I'm not alone with >this problem. I would think "throttle response" would be >"throttle response" irregardless of what the type of engine >is, but obviuosly, it is not. Out of curiosity, do you run >XP also? >>Chris No, I am still using w98SE...and i have found no reason to upgrade yet. In fact, my office suite is still Office 95...go figure..:-)sherm