Just some Questions about FS Crew

[PilotPete99]

Hi All,I just purchased the MD-11 for FSX a week ago, and given that it is such a complex aircraft, I was wondering if FS crew will essentially get the plane configured for me for the different phases of flight. I am a bit embarrassed to say it, but I actually am a real world private pilot; unfortunately when it comes to learning complex jet addons systems, I get a bit lazy. Anyway, I tried running the MD-11 tutorial, and of course ran out of time and gave up. I am hoping that this is where FS Crew can help. Should I expect to be able let the FO do all the work as far as confirguration? Also, I tend not to like flying with any autopilot or autothrottle, and don't really have much of a problem getting the md-11 from point a to point b. Can someone shed some light on this for me? I did read the AVSIM review, and although it was helpful, I still am not certain if this is program I am looking for. Thanks in advance for any help.Pete

[byork]

Hello Pete,The FS2Crew FO/PNF does quite a bit of the work (the various action flows/procedures), but he only does things he'd do in the real-world. He won't fly the plane for you from A to B by himself without any direction. For example, he won't lower the flaps by himself on approach... you have to tell him to lower the flaps.Hope that helps.Cheers,

[PilotPete99]

Hello Pete,The FS2Crew FO/PNF does quite a bit of the work (the various action flows/procedures), but he only does things he'd do in the real-world. He won't fly the plane for you from A to B by himself without any direction. For example, he won't lower the flaps by himself on approach... you have to tell him to lower the flaps.Hope that helps.Cheers,

Thanks for responding so promptly! Actually, the part I enjoy the most is hand flying and flaps, spoilers, etc. What always has been my problem is configuring properly as not to get warnings all of the time. For example, before take off setting the stab trim, etc., and making sure all buttons and levers are activated and on that need to be. Will FS2Crew do this for the most part? It seems from your repsonse that it will.Thanks again!

[byork]

Thanks for responding so promptly! Actually, the part I enjoy the most is hand flying and flaps, spoilers, etc. What always has been my problem is configuring properly as not to get warnings all of the time. For example, before take off setting the stab trim, etc., and making sure all buttons and levers are activated and on that need to be. Will FS2Crew do this for the most part? It seems from your repsonse that it will.Thanks again!

With FS2Crew, you'd have to perform the Captain/PF's actions (setting the stab trim is something usually the Capt/PF would do). The FO will perform his items that fall within his area of responsibility.So the FO will do his job. But you are expected to do your side of the work, too. The FO won't do things that fall under your area of responsibility.Cheers,

[PilotPete99]

With FS2Crew, you'd have to perform the Captain/PF's actions (setting the stab trim is something usually the Capt/PF would do). The FO will perform his items that fall within his area of responsibility.So the FO will do his job. But you are expected to do your side of the work, too. The FO won't do things that fall under your area of responsibility.Cheers,

Thanks Bryan!

[PilotPete99]

With FS2Crew, you'd have to perform the Captain/PF's actions (setting the stab trim is something usually the Capt/PF would do). The FO will perform his items that fall within his area of responsibility.So the FO will do his job. But you are expected to do your side of the work, too. The FO won't do things that fall under your area of responsibility.Cheers,

Bryan,I posted this earlier but I think in the wrong section. I just got done watching a couple of yout tube set up videos, so I have another question: Since it seems that it takes a fair amount of time (45 minutes or so)to get everything setup before take off, is there a quick setup? In other words, due to time constraints I typically take off within about 5 minutes of loading the aircraft in FSX. I konw this is obviously defeating the purpose of the sim to some extent, and I am certain that there are things I am missing, but I am curious as to whether I can just load the plane and within a couple of minutes have it ready for take off. I will say, however, that if time were not an issue, the setup video was awesome! Thanks in advance for your patience!

[JET 1]

Since it seems that it takes a fair amount of time (45 minutes or so)to get everything setup before take off, is there a quick setup? In other words, due to time constraints I typically take off within about 5 minutes of loading the aircraft in FSX.

You actually won't need the full 45mins to do the preflight events. I can't remember how much is the minimum time, but you can significantly accelerate the preflight process by pressing the FF button.You can also let the FO do the preflight setup once, an save the situation/panel state at points convenient to you. Like before engine start, engines running, ready for taxi, at the holding point etc.. You can then load these situations and resume FS2Crew use as necessary.Kimmo Kylevoice set management

[PilotPete99]

You actually won't need the full 45mins to do the preflight events. I can't remember how much is the minimum time, but you can significantly accelerate the preflight process by pressing the FF button.You can also let the FO do the preflight setup once, an save the situation/panel state at points convenient to you. Like before engine start, engines running, ready for taxi, at the holding point etc.. You can then load these situations and resume FS2Crew use as necessary.Kimmo Kylevoice set management

Thanks for the info, this certainly seems like a product I can use.

[byork]

Thanks for the info, this certainly seems like a product I can use.

You can even skip the Pre-Flight section.It's optional. You do not need to run it.And you can fast forward large sections of it if you do decide to to run it.I don't expect you to sit there for 45 minutes!Cheers,

[PilotPete99]

You can even skip the Pre-Flight section.It's optional. You do not need to run it.And you can fast forward large sections of it if you do decide to to run it.I don't expect you to sit there for 45 minutes!Cheers,

O.K. so basically it will pretty much get most of everything confirgured for me? Incidentally, I actually ran the entire tutorial yesterday for the MD-11, and it was very cool. Although it took a while, it sure seemed worth it when the plane took off and at 6000 ft started flying the course by itself. Certainly the hardest part is getting theFMC set up. If this program does that, it would rock. Even without that though, just having it configured properly for a non FMC used flight would be great. I think I am starting to get it now. And again, thanks so much for you responses as you have been a true professional.

[byork]

O.K. so basically it will pretty much get most of everything confirgured for me? Incidentally, I actually ran the entire tutorial yesterday for the MD-11, and it was very cool. Although it took a while, it sure seemed worth it when the plane took off and at 6000 ft started flying the course by itself. Certainly the hardest part is getting theFMC set up. If this program does that, it would rock. Even without that though, just having it configured properly for a non FMC used flight would be great. I think I am starting to get it now. And again, thanks so much for you responses as you have been a true professional.

PM me and I'll send you the manual. That'd be the best way.Cheers,