Does anyone know how to optimize the MD-11 auto throttle to work smoothly? I can't seem to figure it out...Thx!

Clicking the FMS button under the throttle knob will let the FMS control the auto throttle. I wouldn't reccomend this for take off as the plane can easily stall it self. Heres a link to a more detailed post about all of the autopilot systems: http://support.precisionmanuals.com/KB/a18/tips-for-boeing-pilots-learning-the-md-11.aspx

Thanks for your reply! The thing is, I'm talking about "smoothness" when the auto throttle is engaged at cruise, for instance. It seems to move very un-naturally when engaged. How do you smooth it's "realism" effect out? I tried programming it in the FUIPC but no luck.. Thoughts?

I think he's talking about the thrust levers motion. When A/T is engaged, the levers rather jump from one point to other instead of moving smoothly like it does in a real plane.

This is a limitation in how the animations are programmed - nothing we can do, sorry. NGX should be a lot better in this respect, we reworked how the whole system operates in comparison to the older products.

Thanks for the info!