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That is where the problem has been the whole time...the plane does not behave like the 737 for obvious reasons, but I'm not sure how to fix it. So you're saying I need to select the RNAV approach in the FMC, and then set 1100ft in the Altitude Selector (the MDA in this case). Will the FMC then calculate a fake "glide slope" for the plane to descend along, or do I need to manually fly the whole approach? This is assuming that both LNAV and VNAV buttons are pressed in and active.

I had this same question in a post a couple of days ago. This is the same problem that I have been having, but never really found a step-by-step list of instructions on how to fly these type of approaches. Using this chart for an RNAV approach into Detroit Metropolitan Airport (KDTW), how would I program and fly it? http://www.aircharts.org/data/view.php?id=6fcbc017-6f47-573a-bcf5-81d442f0b47d From what someone said in a post above, I select the runway number, and only the number. This creates a fake ILS glide slope. As far as the altitudes are concerned, I enter a decision height into the MCP, which appears to be 1,100 FT for this particular approach. Doing this will allow me to use both LNAV and VNAV to fly a 3-deg slope down to the MDA, where I would then disconnect, and manually land the aircraft. Does that sound right?? Look at the first three images....this is what really is confusing to me. Why would I want to just select the runway, when the actual RNAV approach to 4R is in the FMC already? This is what appears when I manually select the runway 4R, and when I choose "VFR APPR". So would I choose a VFR approach to the runway, or use the first method? I feel I'm close to understanding this, I just need a little more clarification. Thanks!!

John, Yes, I don't save anything as cold and dark either...when I finish a flight, I simply exit FSX. Well I started a flight using the default A321...once it was running, I switched over to the UPS MD11 and I get the same thing...cold and dark. A message pops up stating I can start the engines by typing <<CTRL>> + E. I hear the rumble of the engines trying to start, but there are no lights on in the cockpit. The panels are dark, the overhead panel is dark, and the only thing with lights are the landing gear (4 green), and the MCP panel where you can change speed, heading, altitude, etc. When I switch to the "SPOT" view...I can see the fins on all three engines spinning.

I downloaded a Fedex livery, and that one does the same as the uPS one.

Yes Sir I have....well I've tried the other MD11 aircraft that are part of the base software. I figured that since I uninstalled and reinstalled it, that any corruption would have been taken care of. Do you think I need to reinstall FSX altogether?

I have succesfully flown the MD11 in FSX the past several day, the last time being last night, and today, when I load the UPS livery version, it is stuck in Cold and Dark. The power is off, engines are off, and nothing responds. I attempted to use the menu and load an "after engine start" panel state, and it does not respond to that either. Lastly, I have uninstalled and reinstalled the entire MD11 and UPS Livery, and I get the same results. Does anyone have any idea what may have gone wrong or how I can fix it? The four base model aircraft work just fine. Thanks!! Chris