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Hi, Just a word of caution for those planning on flying into Runway 26 for Tel Aviv (LLBG), using the default scenery for FSX. There is a radio mast right next to the runway, almost on the runway border. I've just clipped it with my left wing after a 4.5hrs flight and a perfect touchdown. Even with the 777 bang on the centreline, the wing will not clear the mast. All I can say at the moment is that I'm not in a happy place right now. I'll either have to get add-on scenery to replace the default LLBG with or I'll have to edit the airport and move the mast myself. Regards,

Hi, Just a word of caution for those planning on flying into Runway 26 for Tel Aviv (LLBG), using the default scenery for FSX. There is a radio mast right next to the runway, almost on the runway border. I've just clipped it with my left wing after a 4.5hrs flight and a perfect touchdown. Even with the 777 bang on the centreline, the wing will not clear the mast. All I can say at the moment is that I'm not in a happy place right now. I'll either have to get add-on scenery to replace the default LLBG with or I'll have to edit the airport and move the mast myself. Regards,

Hi, I've rebuilt my simulator PC over the weekend and have got it running line a dream now. Up until this point I've not had many issues, in fact no issues other than what is described in the issue tracking thread. However, whilst planning an arrival into London Heathrow, I managed to crash FSX to the desktop. I restarted and performed the same steps and it crashed again. I then did it a third time to be sure that I can reproduce the issue. I was wondering if the issue is only isolated to my sim or if it's a bug? Can someone please test this and let me know the results? This is how I managed to get the CTD and how I am also able to reproduce the CDT on my sim. 1. Program the arrival into the FMC without pressing EXEC afterwards. 2. Switch to the LEGS page of the FMC 3. Switch to MAP view 4. Switch the LWR CTR display to NAV 5. Crash Is it only on my sim that this is happening? Thanks Rynardt Never mind, I just saw this has been added to the issue tracking thread...

Tried this and it also seemed to have crashed at first, but when I switched to Window mode from full screen mode, the license key was displayed in a dialog box, not the FMC. I closed the dialog and switched back to FSX and continued the flight. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

Not my best attempt at landing a plane. Wasn't happy at all with the final app and landing. Touchdown @ 150fpm. Not good enough. Nose gear also came down way too hard. Then again, any landing you can walk away from is a good landing I guess.

No pressure then :unsure:

That is good news. I think my PC is asking for a rebuild anyway. EZdok dialogs take forever to close as well I see. Something is wrong, so a clean rebuild is on the cards. Thanks for letting me know it works for you. Fills me with hope. May I ask, how frequently is the autosave set to you your system? Rgds,

Hi, I've had to disable autosave in FSUIPC as it takes around 5 - 10 seconds to do the save. I first set autosave to 120seconds, but to have the sim freeze for 5 - 10 seconds every two minutes is just not going to fly with me. Has anyone managed to get better results than a long pause, or is it just one of those things well have to put up with? Rynardt

No I guess you don't. The only reason I have everything going through FSUIPC is because back when the NGX came out, I had all sorts of controller issues using FSX inputs. Sending them all through FSUIPC sorted the issues for the NGX. When I installed the 777, it all still just worked without me actually having to change anything, and as it's not broken on my system, I thought it would be wise not to try and fix it :lol:

HI Tim, I believe I had an issue very similar to your's yesterday myself. What's the FMC speeds showing as on the LEGS page? See the thread here for a description and short video of my issue. Also. in the end it was caused by a VROUTE imported flight plan. Not sure if your issue is related, but I thought it's worth a try responding, so just throwing it out there. Regards Rynardt

I've had that spray/smoke thing happen to me with several other aircraft as well. I think it's just one of those annoying glitches within FSX. Rynardt

I am currently livestreaming my 777 flight from London Heathrow to Bahrain. I wrote a small C++ program to export simulation variables to XML, which I then read from an external machine using XSplit and an AVermedia Live Gamer Portable to display on the lower third banner. Works sweet. For those interested in checking it out, here's the link: http://bit.ly/1aeYLl2 Regards, Rynardt

Assign a key or yoke button to A/P Disengage in the CDU. Press the button twice with each press being at least 1.5 seconds apart. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

I use the yoke with FSUIPC (everything goes through FSUIPC) and all works fine. I still don't understand why PMDG recommends to not calibrate through FSUIPC. Then again, I could just be the lucky one for a change. Rynardt Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

RTFM! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

Don't know if the work around has been posted yet, but this works for me: Click NAV RAD on FMC You'll see a freq in the ILS field with "M" next to it. Delete this line and your ILS freq set by the approach in ARR will appear with "A" next to it. Regards Rynardt Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

For now I'll just have to fly the flight as is. Once landed, I'll try it again with a manual flight plan entry and update this post with the results. Here's a short video of what I'm getting: http://youtu.be/jl91jeP7IGI Rynardt

Tried that, I just get "INVALID ENTRY". I have recorded a video of my issue, uploading it now. It probably is the flight plan import that has caused the issue.

Hi, Yes imported from VROUTE. This has not been an issue on any of my previous flights, but it did actually cross my mind whilst troubleshooting.

This is strange, cause flaps is up...

HI, I am currently flying from EGLL to OBBI and since departing I've had to battle an issue where the next 1 or 2 (sometimes more) waypoints have their speeds set to 170kts in the FMC. I am currently at FL350 and have set the MCP speed to .83mach. If I leave it on FMC speed, the aircraft slows down to the slowest possible safe speed, just above stall as the FMC sets the speed to 170kts. Now, this happens as the flights progresses. For example, in the FMC I can see that my waypoints currently are: BOREP 170/FL369 BAMAS 170/FL381 KEPOM .828/FL390 Now, when the aircraft reaches BOREP, KEPOM will be altered to read 170/390. Now, there was one occasion during this flight that the FMC did say .831 for the next waypoint, however, when I flipped back to FMC speed from MCP speed, the aircraft still slowed down to almost stall speed, regardless of what the FMC speed was. I have read the introduction manual and have been through the FCTM and FCOM 1&2. If it helps, I'm flying with a cost index of 72. Any ideas? Rynardt

HI, I am currently flying from EGLL to OBBI and since departing I've had to battle an issue where the next 1 or 2 (sometimes more) waypoints have their speeds set to 170kts in the FMC. I am currently at FL350 and have set the MCP speed to .83mach. If I leave it on FMC speed, the aircraft slows down to the slowest possible safe speed, just above stall as the FMC sets the speed to 170kts. Now, this happens as the flights progresses. For example, in the FMC I can see that my waypoints currently are: BOREP 170/FL369 BAMAS 170/FL381 KEPOM .828/FL390 Now, when the aircraft reaches BOREP, KEPOM will be altered to read 170/390. Now, there was one occasion during this flight that the FMC did say .831 for the next waypoint, however, when I flipped back to FMC speed from MCP speed, the aircraft still slowed down to almost stall speed, regardless of what the FMC speed was. I have read the introduction manual and have been through the FCTM and FCOM 1&2. If it helps, I'm flying with a cost index of 72. Any ideas? Rynardt

HI, I am currently flying from EGLL to OBBI and since departing I've had to battle an issue where the next 1 or 2 (sometimes more) waypoints have their speeds set to 170kts in the FMC. I am le currently at FL350 and have set the MCP speed to .83mach. If I leave it on FMC speed, the aircraft slows down to the slowest possible safe speed, just above stall as the FMC sets the speed to 170kts. Now, this happens as the flights progresses. For example, in the FMC I can see that my waypoints currently are: BOREP 170/FL369 BAMAS 170/FL381 KEPOM .828/FL390 Now, when the aircraft reaches BOREP, KEPOM will be altered to read 170/390. I have read the introduction manual and have been through the FCTM and FCOM 1&2. If it helps, I'm flying with a cost index of 72. Any ideas? Rynardt

HI, I am currently flying from EGLL to OBBI and since departing I've had to battle an issue where the next 1 or 2 (sometimes more) waypoints have their speeds set to 170kts in the FMC. I am le currently at FL350 and have set the MCP speed to .83mach. If I leave it on FMC speed, the aircraft slows down to the slowest possible safe speed, just above stall as the FMC sets the speed to 170kts. Now, this happens as the flights progresses. For example, in the FMC I can see that my waypoints currently are: BOREP 170/FL369 BAMAS 170/FL381 KEPOM .828/FL390 Now, when the aircraft reaches BOREP, KEPOM will be altered to read 170/390. I have read the introduction manual and have been through the FCTM and FCOM 1&2. If it helps, I'm flying with a cost index of 72. Any ideas? Rynardt

Just hand flew the BNN1B approach into London Heathrow. So sweet. Touchdown didn't even wear her tyres. This thing is a dream to land! However, you have to keep an eye on the airspeed during approach. She is slippery! Rynardt