7 minutes ago, Bobsk8 said:

You should never have to touch RPMs, only throttle. 

I know, but they weren't where they should've been.

As I said, I followed the procedures to the best of my knowledge, but I might've missed something. My RPMs were nowhere near 2050 after using the descent AFE procedure, that's all I know. But I won't have the time to check it again before tomorrow.

I don't know if you think I'm complaining - I'm not. It's just that the slowing down didn't work as expected, and I shared my (intermediate) results with another user who seemed to have the same problem. 

 

Edited June 22, 20214 yr by pstrub

9 hours ago, Bobsk8 said:

Isn't 2200 RPM the cruise setting set by the AFE.? He mentioned that the initial descent is started with cruise power and the AFE is controlling that. 

Dump the automated AFE and fly the bird itself.  Check the PMDG DC-6 forum for suggestions from Bodie who actually flew the C-118.  Keep the power square, 20 inches MP over 2000 RPM.  The power horn will yell if you get the power too low, since the R-2800s are geared engines and you don't want the prop turning the engine.

9 hours ago, Bobsk8 said:

Isn't 2200 RPM the cruise setting set by the AFE.? He mentioned that the initial descent is started with cruise power and the AFE is controlling that. 

Try 2250 RPM at 35 inches MP auto lean for a cruse setting.

1 hour ago, jmdriskell said:

Try 2250 RPM at 35 inches MP auto lean for a cruse setting.

That's about what it is now, I didn't look at it very closely, but it was between 2200 and 2300, so 2250 sounds about right. 

Man, I love this aircraft! The AFE is a gift from the heavens. Two short hops under my belt now and everything went fine. Looking at the tutorials now and getting more and more impressed by this aircraft. Love details such as engine harmonics at certain RPM intervals and that this actually will damage them. Or oil pressure that varies with temperature. What a gem this is!