I am trying to learn more about the MD-11F (UPS - PW), specifically the Go-Around mode.

• In the Systems PDF, page 100, it mentions that there is a click spot in the 2D Panel o n "the upper left MCP screw" I can not find it, looking on the FCP panel or elsewhere. I use 2D Primarily, and trying to use the Go-Around button on the throttles is problematic due to their rapid movement. I know I can assign a key stroke, but, does this click spot exist?
• I have practice some Go-Arounds. The Auto Thrust Limits say in my practice case 1.68EPR. Once I push Go-Around, the mode activates, but I seem to get an N1 Overspeed warning even if EPR stays within range. Is this normal?

For what it is worth, I tried searching this forum using around, go-around, Go-Around and "go around", each time it brought up no results - odd.Thanks for any input.Joe Lorenc

Looks like you are reading the 747 manual. The screw is in 747 for the TOGA. In real life it is on the throttle I believe. In the MD11, I think it is on the throttles, in the middle. Some one correct me if I am wrong.Taylor OldhamEDIT: If there is a screw in the 2D panel, then I didn't know about it on the MD11.

Looks like you are reading the 747 manual. . .

No, it is right on Page 100 (AUTO.10.4) of the PMDG MD-11 SYSTEMS Manual, just like I said ! :( Figured since it said "MCP" it might be an error, but want to be sure . . .Would appreciate input on the rest as well - thanks for any replies.Joe Lorenc

but I seem to get an N1 Overspeed warning even if EPR stays within range. Is this normal?

Are you setting the flaps to 28 immediately after you stop descending and raising the gear once you get a positive rate of climb?Kevin W

No, it is right on Page 100 (AUTO.10.4) of the PMDG MD-11 SYSTEMS Manual, just like I said ! :( Figured since it said "MCP" it might be an error, but want to be sure . . .Would appreciate input on the rest as well - thanks for any replies.Joe Lorenc

I belive I'm right in saying that this was an error in the manual. I've asigned a key stroke (is that what it's called) for TOGA.

The MD11 does not have a hot spot (the screw) a la 737/747. I've assigned GA and ATS disco to keycommands.

It's best to assign the G/A button to a switch on your throttle or keyboard command. I've just had a look at page 100 in the System document does claim there is 2D clickspot on the upper left screw of the MCP so it must be an error.RegardsRob

The TO/GA and ATS buttons are both on the yoke. I've usually used the VC buttons, but the TO/GA in particular is a bit hard to reach.

The TO/GA and ATS buttons are both on the yoke. I've usually used the VC buttons, but the TO/GA in particular is a bit hard to reach.

TO/GA and disconnect buttons are on the thrust levers.. Autopilot disconnect and trim switches are on the yoke.Rob

Are you setting the flaps to 28 immediately after you stop descending and raising the gear once you get a positive rate of climb?Kevin W

Yes, gear for sure upon "positive rate" call, though I may be a just little slow there on flaps to 28.How often would N1 overspeed happen in real world, I wonder?Joe

TO/GA and disconnect buttons are on the thrust levers.. Autopilot disconnect and trim switches are on the yoke.Rob

Can i recommend you buy FS2CREW as you would have a virtual FO helping you while you do a go around , before i had FS2CREW i would open up the pedestal window and click GA on that (but i did loose some FPS with that window open ) or use a set TOGA key press . Rich

Brian York was part of the MD11 beta team and I'm sure his integration of the two products is pretty slick.