youngie63

I'll endeavour to explain by a step process (YMML - WSSS using FS2Crew). 1. Open Simbrief and select/create flight but do not enter Freight, Pax or ZFW values 2. Crank up the 777-200 (FSX) cold and dark - open FMS 3. In FMS go Payload/Random and scroll until I get what I want (e.g. Pax 195, Freight 60.3t, ZFW 442.6) 4. Transfer these values to Simbrief and 'generate Op'. This provides me with Cruise (FL340), step climbs (FL360), fuel (136506 & 16.9 res) and cost index (15) 5. Fuel is then added to FMS before starting up FS2Crew 6. Once power is established in 777, I load up FMS. When I open Perf Init, the cruise (FL360), CI (85) and reserves (16.0) 7. I reject the page and enter the Simbrief values and execute 8. Approaching cruise (FL340) all appears normal as aircraft begins to level off. Within seconds, it will then begin to climb to the initial pre-determined PMDG value (FL360). MCP has automatically changed to FL360 and VNAV values in FMS VNAV has changed also. CI has reverted back to 85 9. If I attempt to change these values back to the Simbrief values it removes TOD calculations (ie there is no TOD on ND or in Prog page in FMS..... no big deal, but not expected) cheers Steve

Interesting. I use Simbrief for the majority of all my flights for both the NGX and 777. As per the last post in the 777, l use the FMC 'random' payload to determine number of pax, freight and zero fuel weight. I then transfer these figures to Simbrief to calculate fuel, cruise (FL) and cost index (CI) which are subsequently used when setting up the FMC during preflight. In order for the system to accept the calculated changes from Simbrief, l reject the Perf Init upload request and insert the CI and FL. After 'exec', all my values are as l expected, however, l no sooner get to the cruise level set in the FMC and MCP and the aeroplane continues to climb to the default level the Perf Init originally calculated. A review of the VNAV page shows the default level, not my entered level. If l attempt to revise this back to my intended FL it affects the Step Climb and ultimately removes the TOD calculation - not a big deal but a nuisance nonetheless. Am l missing something or should my recalculated FL be entered elsewhere in the FMC other than the Perf Init for it to be accepted? Cheers Steve Young Canberra Australia

Thanks mate, nice to know it was an easy fix (if there is such a thing!!). In the meantime I'll use Comm 2. Cheers Steve

Thanks for the quick response. Vpilot. Haven't had a problem with the NGX but that was before I uploaded a new version of Vpilot. Cheers Steve

Hi all, just a minor issue. Uploaded v1.3 this arvo which fixed the sound issue most experienced with 1.2. Did a Vatsim flight tonight with ATC active and found the "Swap Comm" command activated the FO response but did not actually switch frequencies. I observed the frequency attempting to switch but ultimately no swap occurred. While not a show stopper, this is a convenient feature when flying online, particularly around a TMA with lots of controllers. Maybe something for the next release. Cheers Steve Young Canberra Australia

Hi All As a newbie to RC, l find it very difficult reading the 'red' text In the RC pop up on FSX. Is there any way to change the colour to make it easier to read? Cheers Youngie63