I'm trying to setup a long haul in the PMDG 777-300ER and I keep getting this error message which is preventing me from Validating and Filing a FP.

Due to the necessary Step Climb procedure (P2A does not seem to be able to discern this) the FL alt. is coming in at FL300 when in fact the FP clearly shows step climbs up to FL 360. When I try and change the Cruise Alt. in P2A it appears to accept it at FL 360 and the altitudes in the Trgt Alt column confirm that but the message persists and I'm unable to fly. 

I have already checked all possible "Ignore" boxes in the ATC Settings tab so I'm at a loss.

 

On the FltPlan tab, check the option to "Ignore Airway Altitude Restrictions".  That should let you enter any altitude for Cruise.

Dave

Thanks Dave, I missed that check box. Will try again.

So in order to perform the proper step climbs I suppose I just need to request the climb altitudes as I get to the specific waypoints? Otherwise I will constantly be pestered to descend back to FL 300.

 You'd need to request higher in real life as well.

Edited February 12Feb 12 by Dave_YVR

Ok, Great, thank you.