just downloaded the PMGD 737 series,

after take off I engage the alt/ heading /speed etc... then hit the auto pilot button , It will not engage .I have tried it  both the 600 / 800 planes , same prob.

I know I'm not doing something correct . Someone please help .

Appreciate any help

Philthy Phil

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Hello,

 

Have a look at that thread, this kind of issue was already discussed.

 

http://www.avsim.com/topic/472826-what-prevents-the-autopilot-from-engaging/

just downloaded the PMGD 737 series,

after take off I engage the alt/ heading /speed etc... then hit the auto pilot button , It will not engage .I have tried it  both the 600 / 800 planes , same prob.

I know I'm not doing something correct . Someone please help .

Appreciate any help

Philthy Phil

[email protected]

 

 

Hello Phil,

Like the real 737, you have to be sure that your aircraft is fully trimmed before engaging the AP.  You should be able to take your hands off of the yoke and the plane will continue going in the direction and climb angle that you intend for it to go before engaging the autopilot.

If the aircraft is out of trim, it will not engage.

 

Bob

thank you guys will try

tried it tonite again

set up plane : speed , alt , att, head , f/d, etc. On r/w ..take off ok @ 2500' I try to engage a/p but it will not capture !! all green lights are on  under : speed, head , alt , f/d etc. but a/p will not engage . No auto control w/ plane , must had fly .No hands on yoke , peddles, trim , v/s set for 1500' climb.

2en try , same set up on r/w !!  this time I engage a/p prior to t/ off on ground and it works . Flt goes as planned

Also tried to go into FMC to see if I needed to adjust settings on a/p , just got confused .

Appreciate any help .

Flt sim nut 15 yrs but in twin props

These jets are a new ball game to me but really cool

Thank You

 Philthy Phil

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Eventually someone will jump in here and tell you you're required to sign your posts with your real name here. I couldn't care less about that rule... but dear god, quit signing them the way you currently are! :-D

set up plane : speed , alt , att, head , f/d, etc. On r/w ..take off ok @ 2500' I try to engage a/p but it will not capture !! all green lights are on  under : speed, head , alt , f/d etc. but a/p will not engage . No auto control w/ plane , must had fly .No hands on yoke , peddles, trim , v/s set for 1500' climb.

2en try , same set up on r/w !!  this time I engage a/p prior to t/ off on ground and it works . Flt goes as planned

 

You really shouldn't engage the AP on the ground. I'm willing to bet you're not in trim when trying to engage the AP in the air. You should not have any force on the yoke when trying to engage the AP.

 

Also tried to go into FMC to see if I needed to adjust settings on a/p , just got confused .

 

This is why the aircraft comes with an Intro Manual that explains all of the functions. You should definitely have a look at it. For this specific topic, search (CTRL+F) for "engage." You will eventually come across the option REALISTIC AP ENGAGEMENT. The manual will explain further.

Dear Andrew  Crowley

Very sorry if I offended you with my ID name " philthy Phil "

Apparently it did bother you per you tag

Phil

Dear Andrew  Crowley

Very sorry if I offended you with my ID name " philthy Phil "

Apparently it did bother you per you tag

Phil

 

I think he was referring to the rule here to sign your posts with your real, full name - first and last.

just downloaded the PMGD 737 series

You might want to try Tutorial 1 before attempting to fly the NGX.

ok

will post correctly from now on

no intention to upset anyone , just want to learn to fly

appreciate the guidance

 

Phil Hazelton

also will look into tutorial -1

also will look into tutorial -1

Phil

Don't look into Tutorial 1, Fly Tutorial 1 and 2. Look into the Introduction Manual. I believe doing these three things before you try to fly the NGX would help you do the right things when you fly and you would understand why you are doing them. It would become a pleasure to fly the NGX. You would not be confronted every step of the way with something that didn't work. Enjoy your flights

Dear Andrew  Crowley

Very sorry if I offended you with my ID name " philthy Phil "

Apparently it did bother you per you tag

Phil

Haha no, man, no offense, I was joking about the "duckdong" email addy that's all. ;-)

I just got the 737 NGX and have flown the tutorial flight 4 times yesterday alone, and probably will fly it a bit more before moving to tutorial 2. That is the only way to really learn how to fly a complex aircraft in my opinion.