Hey,

 

When switching from "HDG" to "TRK" mode in the MCP, the ND doesn't adjust accordingly. 

 

So let's say, we are flying on "HDG" mode and select HDG360. And we have a wind from 090 at 100kts. Our Track should be closer to like 330 or something. When I switch over to "TRK" mode, I expect the centre line of the ND to read 330, and right now, it doesn't adjust. This wasn't the case before the SP release and 777-300ER release, so I wonder if it was simply an oversight? Or maybe something is wrong with my setup.

 

Thanks!

 

As far as I know, whether the ND displays track up or heading up is an operator option, and not influenced by anything in the MCP.

I might be wrong, though.

Track mode on the MCP is useful for example when flying a non-precision approach, you can use track/fpa for additional guidance. Track up on the ND is not necessarily related to this.

track up is an airlines otion if you want to center your ND on your track you have to activate track up in pmdg settings on the fmc menu.  And track mode on the mcp is very usefull as mantioned when flying based on tracks as it prevents the wind corrections

 

 

When switching from "HDG" to "TRK" mode in the MCP, the ND doesn't adjust accordingly.

 

It's not supposed to.

 

You're referring to two separate functions:

1. MCP HDG SEL and TRK SEL modes (changed via the black button over the HDG/TRK window)
   This mode instructs the autopilot to follow a heading (HDG) or track (TRK).  Switching between modes simply tells the autopilot to continue flying either a heading or a track of what is in the window.  Unless the autopilot is on and you are in "___ SEL" mode, you will see no reaction from the aircraft.  No change will occur on the ND in terms of "what way is up." 
2. ND HDG UP and TRK UP options (changed via the PMDG SETUP menu options)
   This option changes the directionality of "what way is up" on the nav display (ND).  This seems to be what you're looking for.  This function was not changed between the RTM and SP versions.  Perhaps you just forgot where to adjust it.

Very helpful replies guys. The answer to my question was found with regards to my options in operations centre regarding "TRACK UP" being off or on.

 

Kyle, I was certain though that when switching between TRK and HDG in the MCP that the ND would change for a lack of better terms between "HDG UP" and "TRK UP" 

 

So if you're flying in HDG SEL, your heading would be "UP" and if you are flying in TRK SEL, your track would be "UP"

 

Regardless, thanks for the help guys.

 

 

Kyle, I was certain though that when switching between TRK and HDG in the MCP that the ND would change for a lack of better terms between "HDG UP" and "TRK UP" 

 

Yes and no.  The display will always be oriented in the same way.  To change the orientation in the middle of a flight, depending on flight mode, would open up a host of human factors issues that would throw red flags all over place.

 

The only visible difference when changing from TRK to HDG SEL will be the end of the magenta dashed line (the bug).  The heading bug is a bowtie on the outside of the ND ring, while the track bug looks somewhat like "home plate" in baseball on the inside of the ND ring.

 

Selecting a track (using TRK SEL) will have the AP match up the track line (solid white line on the ND) with the magenta dashed line, but as long as you haven't changed the customer option of HDG UP versus TRK UP (via PMDG SETUP), the top of the ND will show the direction of the nose (its heading).

Thanks Kyle. I think we are saying the same thing, I'm just not wording mine correctly.

 

You are correct in the sense that the HDG is always that pipper outside the ND ring. My problem is solved, I have TRK UP now being centered on the ND when i switch from HDG to TRK on the MCP.

 

You're a very knowledgeable guy Kyle, I fly in the airline world for a living and have always found myself learning a thing or two from your posts. Keep it up buddy.

Thanks Kyle. I think we are saying the same thing, I'm just not wording mine correctly.

 

You are correct in the sense that the HDG is always that pipper outside the ND ring. My problem is solved, I have TRK UP now being centered on the ND when i switch from HDG to TRK on the MCP.

 

You're a very knowledgeable guy Kyle, I fly in the airline world for a living and have always found myself learning a thing or two from your posts. Keep it up buddy.

 

 

Glad you got it sorted!  And thanks!