On page 64 of the Tutorial, the last line, says, "Set the transponder to 1 TA by pressing the liine select key adjacent to the OFF flag, then rotate the large knob on the RMU until you see 1 TA displayed in the window.I know where the large knob on the RMU is, but I have not been able to find the key to set the Transponder.Where is it?Question 2:What is the purpose of the Go-Around Button on the Throttle?Roy Warren

I haven't been in the cockpit for several days, but I think you are looking for the left side button. The G/A button simply tells the flight director to start go around routine, there is no 'automation' like you find in the big jets.

I haven't been in the cockpit for several days, but I think you are looking for the left side button. The G/A button simply tells the flight director to start go around routine, there is no 'automation' like you find in the big jets.

Dan,Thanks for the response, but I still don't understand. The left side button of what? Also, why would they have use start a Go-Around procedure with we haven't left the ground? I could understand if it were for a missed approach.Roy Warren

The location of the go-around button can be seen on page 492 of 543 in PMDG_J41_AOM.pdf (Ch0811:66).As for the function/operation:11.Go-Around (GA)Momentary operation of the GA switch on the left POWER lever causes the FCC to engage the GA mode and cancel all other selected modes.The FCC produces commands to achieve a wing level, approximately 8 deg pitch up.If autopilot is engaged when GA is selected it will be disengaged.Selection of any lateral mode commands lateral guidance, but maintains the pitch angle. Selection of a vertical mode cancels the GA mode.

The location of the go-around button can be seen on page 492 of 543 in PMDG_J41_AOM.pdf (Ch0811:66).As for the function/operation:11.Go-Around (GA)Momentary operation of the GA switch on the left POWER lever causes the FCC to engage the GA mode and cancel all other selected modes.The FCC produces commands to achieve a wing level, approximately 8 deg pitch up.If autopilot is engaged when GA is selected it will be disengaged.Selection of any lateral mode commands lateral guidance, but maintains the pitch angle. Selection of a vertical mode cancels the GA mode.

Thanks Henning for the explanation of the Go Around button.I knew where it was, I just didn't know what it was for. I associated it with a Missed Approach, and wondered why I was pressing it before takeoff.The button I can't find is the one to set the transponder to 1 TA. (Tutorial pg. 64)Roy Warren

The button I can't find is the one to set the transponder to 1 TA. (Tutorial pg. 64)

Press the fourth button from the top left on the radio management unit. Then turn the knob until TA is displayed.

Roy,I made a post about the purpose of the G/A button for takeoff here:http://forums1.avsim.net/index.php?s=&...t&p=1636828

Press the fourth button from the top left on the radio management unit. Then turn the knob until TA is displayed.

Thanks Tom. I would have never found it.Roy Warren

Roy,I made a post about the purpose of the G/A button for takeoff here:http://forums1.avsim.net/index.php?s=&...t&p=1636828

Thank you Nick. That explains it real well.For realism, I like to know what things do, not just push a bunch of buttons.I've still got a lot to learn about this plane, but that's the fun of it. If it was plain and simple it would get boring real fast.Roy Warren