May 25, 201412 yr Hi, I'm trying out the PMDG 777 I bought a few months ago, and I'm encountering a few problems with the route and TOGA,- ON takeoff, The T7 is not following the route and keeps going in circles or else in zig-zags, I followed many tutorials, to no avail.- On takeoff, when I press TOGA, it doesn't accelerate and I have to abort until it works.Hope to hear from someone soon,Jake Meilak Jake Meilak
May 27, 201412 yr Author Do the magdec.bgl fix and report back. http://www.aero.sors.fr/navaids.html Tried, No luck Do the magdec.bgl fix and report back. http://www.aero.sors.fr/navaids.html It is also holding at 6000ft Jake Meilak
May 27, 201412 yr Oh, I know what might be causing the zig-zagging, do you use Active Sky? As far as the altitude problem, you mean to tell me with the AP engaged, you can't even select an altitude in the MCP, hit VS and go to that altitude?
May 28, 201412 yr Author Oh, I know what might be causing the zig-zagging, do you use Active Sky? As far as the altitude problem, you mean to tell me with the AP engaged, you can't even select an altitude in the MCP, hit VS and go to that altitude? Indeed I do use activesky! Re. Alt, Isn't Autopilot supposed to climb alone? Jake Meilak
May 28, 201412 yr Commercial Member Indeed I do use activesky! Depending on the version (AS2012, ASX, ASE, etc), if you use DWC, this can cause issues. On takeoff, when I press TOGA, it doesn't accelerate and I have to abort until it works. Make sure you have the right throttle override setting for how you'd like to operate the aircraft. The various settings are explained in the intro manual. Re. Alt, Isn't Autopilot supposed to climb alone? Yes and no. If on VNAV, it will not climb above (or descent below) the altitude set in the altitude window. Additionally, it's considered good practice, regardless, to set an altitude in the window before beginning a climb or descent, in order to ensure that the climb/descent will terminate at that altitude. CFIT is real. Kyle Rodgers
May 28, 201412 yr Author Depending on the version (AS2012, ASX, ASE, etc), if you use DWC, this can cause issues. Make sure you have the right throttle override setting for how you'd like to operate the aircraft. The various settings are explained in the intro manual. Yes and no. If on VNAV, it will not climb above (or descent below) the altitude set in the altitude window. Additionally, it's considered good practice, regardless, to set an altitude in the window before beginning a climb or descent, in order to ensure that the climb/descent will terminate at that altitude. CFIT is real. I've got AS2012 and will check on that Will look into this too So I should set 37000ft on the AP instead of initial climb? Jake Meilak
May 28, 201412 yr Commercial Member So I should set 37000ft on the AP instead of initial climb? Re-read what I wrote :wink: "Additionally, it's considered good practice, regardless, to set an altitude in the window before beginning a climb or descent, in order to ensure that the climb/descent will terminate at that altitude." ATC is expecting you to terminate your climb at the altitude you've been cleared to. If the last cleared altitude was your initial climb...? Answer: You'd want to leave it at your initial climb, until cleared higher. Kyle Rodgers
May 28, 201412 yr Author Re-read what I wrote :wink: "Additionally, it's considered good practice, regardless, to set an altitude in the window before beginning a climb or descent, in order to ensure that the climb/descent will terminate at that altitude." ATC is expecting you to terminate your climb at the altitude you've been cleared to. If the last cleared altitude was your initial climb...? Answer: You'd want to leave it at your initial climb, until cleared higher. Sorry 'bout that, Am currently trying your solution out! FIngers crossed hehe Jake Meilak
May 29, 201412 yr All working, Turbulence was the prob and fixed via .cfg Excellent! This was the issue I encountered as well. Glad you got it fixed.
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