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MD-11 (FS9): Autobrakes problems at rejected takeoff

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I tested rejected takeoffs on 2 different computers several times, one has CH yoke+pedals, one not even a joystick.I created me a situation where the plane is almost fully loaded with passengers, cargo and fuel. I reload FS9 every time freshly before doing any tests.V1=141 kts, I abort takeoff at 140 kts, systems are set to allow a RTO (e.g. autobrakes armed at T.O., spoilers armed).I know that the procedure is to apply brakes manually, but I wanted to see what automatics do ;-)On the system without joystick, I retard throttles to idle and apply full reverse thrust. I can see the spoiler handle automatically going all the way down. The speed trend vector is very short, and I have the impression there's no wheel braking at all. When I hold the period key on the keyboard, the speed trend vector gets 3-4 times as long and the plane stops on the runway. Without manual braking, it overshoots the runway considerably.On the other system, I have the same result. I even applied manual braking with the CH pedals without success. What I didn't test yet was to apply pedal braking, release braking and re-apply.All in all, even after several tries, the brakes worked only one time, and I'm not sure if that was because I didn't load FS freshly before.Is there any visual indication that the autobrake is working?Andreas

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If you have your toe brakes calibrated in FSUIPC then the autobrakes will not work most of the time for many people.You may also have a problem removing the calibration settings for the toe brakes from FSUIPC, well I did anyway, so I deleted the calibration section directly in the FSUIPC.ini with notepad.


Cheers, Andy.

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