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The glideslope diamond is above the level line (I am below the glideslope), but then moves down to the bottom & the aircraft does not descend. The problem is that pressing APP on the MCP does not engage approach mode.

I am using Radar Contact. RC gives me vectors to the final approach course. I engage VOR/LOC & the PMDG 737NGX turns onto the approach course. Both Flight Directors are on, the approach course is set, both radios are tuned to the proper frequency. The FD shows VOR/LOC. I am below the glideslope. Autopilot is set to CMD A. The FD slows MCP speed, ALT ACQ. At about 10 miles from the airport, I press APP on the MCP. Nothing happens & the aircraft continues toward the runway, passing above the glideslope. What am I doing wrong?

Also, when do you activate CMD B autopilot?

I just intercepted the glide slope after engaging the ILS/VOR button. When do I engage the APP button on the MCP?

On my last 3 flights, RC has vectored me to final approach with a "maintain 15000 until established on the localizer". This happend twice approaching KJFK and once approaching KLAS. I have made many flights to these airports before with the correct altitude instructins given by RC. Anyone have an idea of what is wrong here?

Using Radar Contact 4.3 I get an error of "IPC timed out all retries". Anyone know what this means and how do I fix the problem.

I just reinstalled FSX. Can anyone tell me where the Logbook and Missions files are stored. I am running Windows 7.