Cannot get off the ground during takeoff. Has anyone run into this problem? Thank you :-beerchug

Hey Beerchug - haven't tried the plane yet but have had same problem with other jets in the past. Try using elevator trim to get off the ground. Adjust trim before you start your takoff. Worked for me with other planes in the past.

Thanks. I did try that to no avail. However, I will try it again.:-hmmm

Crazy thought - make sure spoilers are retracted.Also, why not try this: Get into slew mode and elevate your plane to about 5000 feet. Then with full power on get out of slew and see if it will fly. That may give you some idea what the problem could be.

I check all those items before leaving the gate. :)Never thought of that. I'll give it a try.Thanks...............:)

Have you checked your fuel load? For example the A340 I use loads with all tanks at 100%...about 6000lbs overweight.Im fed up of adjusting tanks so I just set them all to zero - I have the Unlimited Fuel option turned on http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/contri...y/corkysm20.gif

No, I haven't. I'm sure it's sitting at 100%. However, I don't think that is the problem. Have you ever tried any of the Van's 727's? I've had trouble with all of them. Thanks for the suggestion.:-wave

hello all,I wanted to interject something here, Although the flight model is NOT right, (I think the Pan Am with winglets flight model I flew wasn't too awful bad), the merge with the DF panel and all the cute extra's on this aircraft make it sort of special.I for one think if someone would put a really good flight model with it, it could become the all time 'freeware' best 727,as some of the features of the aircraft are really cool.I'll tell you this, if he could merge the flight model with the DF unit, the extra's which this aircraft has would make the trouble worth it.Best to all, Clayhttp://www.dreamfleet2000.com/gfx/images/F...ers/Dopke01.jpgClayton T. Dopke (Clay)Major, USAF (retired)"Drac"

Hi Clay:Tried the winglet version and it was awful. Just flew the Vans 727-200ADV. Not to bad.In my opinion the best 727's come from the Vistaliners web site: http://www.eastern-va.com/vistaliners/I use them with Ken Mitchell's 727 panel and b727_pw-jt8-d_snd.zip by F

David,You are correct, the Vistaliners by Erick are really pretty good . . . as mentioned, the ONLY thing which makes the VANS even thinkable is the added extra's such as the baggage ramps, trucks and food service truck. Now, if someone could convince Erick to add those then there would be no doubt about his creation being the best 'freeware' 727 that has been done to date . . . also, he would need to merge the DF panel like VANS did. All in all, if someone knew anything about flight models at VANS they would be wise to modify thiers, but then again, it is freeware and perhaps they are busy with other projects.Best to all, Clayhttp://www.dreamfleet2000.com/gfx/images/F...ers/Dopke01.jpgClayton T. Dopke (Clay)Major, USAF (retired)"Drac"

Clay:I agree wholeheartedly that the extras are nice. However, The art of flying is what really interests me. I don't see where Vans merged the DF panel? The option was there to select it if you already had it installed. In my case I did not.Do you know if Erick could be persuaded to add those items?:-samurai

I would like to think we could persuade Erick to add those options, however, being an artist, sometimes that is the last thing on their minds after they finish with a project:So Erick, if you are listening, how about the service trucks and such as VANS has . . . it would ascertain your place in 727 freeware history for quite awhile.Best to all, Clayhttp://www.dreamfleet2000.com/gfx/images/F...ers/Dopke01.jpgClayton T. Dopke (Clay)Major, USAF (retired)"Drac"

David,Downloaded from your link last night and all I cn say is WOW!Those 'bare metal' finishes are awesome! I aliased it with Ken Mitchells panel taking your advice and in my opinion it's better than 'CS'. I haven't got the dreamfleet panel so I can't comment on that.Dave T. .........On the lovely warm Devon Riviera and active 'FlightSim User's Group' member at http://www.flightsimgrpuk.free-online.co.uk/

Dave,In this day and age, it doesn't take much to be better in the mode of flight model than the CS -- it was ok in it's time, but being very old now, and the fm never being right really doesn't make it a high water mark for flight models . . .on graphics and eye candy, it WAS the high water mark of the time.If you are really a 727 fan, the DF is the only way to go, as it is about as near perfect and comes closer to flying like the real thing than anything else ever offered. If you are a fan of great payware at all, then the DF 727 is the new standard which will be around for quite some time.Best,Clayhttp://www.dreamfleet2000.com/gfx/images/F...ers/Dopke01.jpgClayton T. Dopke (Clay)Major, USAF (retired)"Drac"

Clay:I hope he hears you. :)David