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Dear Simfly. I am in the same boat as you. Waiting for the MIP and the Overhead, however, PMDG only cares about the Virtual Cockpit. They dont even want to talk about 2 D panels ( it's something from the Past, they say... ) We, the cockpit builders, are in secondary "mode". Why they dont , at least, launch a "paid" set of panels ? ( for the old people ...) Frustrated Vpira

For those who test, fly, but do not read the manuals: Reference FCOM, page 9.20.10 from Dec 13, 2010 Normal Mode Pitch Control The PFCs also provide compensation for flap and speedbrake configuration changes, and turns up to 30° of bank. The PFCs automatically control pitch to maintain a relatively constant flight path. This eliminates the need for the pilot to make control column inputs to compensate for these factors. For turns up to 30° of bank, the pilot does not need to add additional column back pressure to maintain altitude. For turns of more than 30° of bank, the pilot does need to add column back pressure. Apparently, not even the Betas are aware of this. However, in straight and level flight, the SP1b is far better then the "triple U" previous version ( untrimmable, unflyiable, unreliable ) . I am waiting the SP1c version already. Vpira

Dear Marco. Be careful with what some people here in this Forum say and write. Specially what happened to Asiana. There is a significant difference between having an idea about, and really knowing what happened... Simply, try this in your PMDG 777: At any configuration ,with A/P, F/D and A/T engaged, at 10000 feet, set 0 ( zero ) on the altitude window. Now press FLCH. The plane will start to descend, at the commanded speed ( bug speed ). The FMA initially will be THR I xxx I FLCH . Soon after the throttles reach idle, the HOLD mode will replace the THR mode . So far, so good... While descending, disconnect the A/P and disconnect ONLY your side F/D ( leave the other F/D ON ). Now, start pulling the yoke for a level flight ( or a shallow descend ), and allow the speed to reduce into the yellow band. Half way into the yellow band, you get EICAS " AIRSPEED LOW" , however, you do not get the A/T " wake up" protection ! At this point, if the fellow Korean pilot ( or yourself ) had disconnect the other F/D , the FMA HOLD mode will turn to SPEED mode, the A/T will "wake up" and the throttles advance to maintain the bug speed. A Beautiful Stall speed protection... I dont want to extend this talking, but for your info, the correct F/D config for a visual approach, is to have the Pilot Flying and Pilot Monitoring OFF ( in this sequence ), then Pilot Monitoring ( only ) selected to ON. This is to avoid losing the stall protection in case of a Go Around. FCTM 5.45 , 5.54 Conclusion: should the pilots had follow the Boeing FCTM , the outcome certainly was a normal landing. Vpira

Hello Guys. Do you know how to stop the " momentum effect ", that keeps the cockpit view swinging ? I have tried the aircraft config / MomentumEffect = False, but no avail... Vpira

The Emirates alternates for Perth are: YPEA - Pearce , with an ILS YPKG - Kalgoorlie YPLM - Learmonth Vpira

Anybody developing a 2D panel for the PMDG 777? Let's keep in touch. Cheers Vpira

Thanx for the reply PMC. I am looking for a way to make my 777 MCP rotary works. I have everything working in my NGX + OC panels + OC4BA software. Hopefully the 777 SP1 will come soon along with the SDK. Cheers Vpira

For PilotManChase. Is it possible for you to tell me what modifications you did for the NGX SDK work in the 777? Did you place the folders within the NGX SDK in the 777 SDK? Did you modify the names? I am very interested in your work, so please , send me some info when possible. Cheers Vpira

Gentlemen, for your information. When using the alternate flap extension, there is no indication of the flap maneuvering speeds on the speed tape. I hope it will be corrected in the next revision. Vpira

Gentlemen, for your information. If using the Alternate Flaps Extension, there is no flaps maneuvering speeds indication on the speed tape. Ref FCOM 10.10.05 I hope it will be corrected in the future. Vpira

Gentlemen. From now on I am not going to make any reference to anybody or any group of people. I am sorry. Regards Vpira

The only ones needing help here is PMDG 777 software and it's Beta blind testing "dream team" LOL

Gentlemen. What the "issue tracking thread" will correct , whenever the SP is released, is the lack of capability of engaging Heading or Track below 400'. This is another issue.I will try to explain again. For instance, try take off with LNAV and VNAV armed. Once airborne, fail one engine. Press TOGA again. One will get THR REF / TOGA / VNAV SPD instead of the THR REF / TOGA / TOGA ( the correct one ). Trim the plane and engage the Auto pilot at 200 feet. The Auto pilot does not maintain the ground path , as it should. Two new snags. Guys, stop reading those silly books and start reading the FCOM and FCTM. The reference is in my original post. Thank you . Vpira

Hello Billy. Try ask your friends about eng fail handling and Auto Pilot engagement. You will see that 98% of the real world pilots use the A/P as soon as possible. It Boeing culture thingy. Did anybody else tried to engage the A/P after pushing TOGA while airborne? As I said before , my A/P is not holding the Track or heading if engaged below 400 feet. Anybody could give me a feedback? Vpira

777 Flight Crew Training Manual Takeoff and Initial Climb FCTM 777 3.35 Autopilot Engagement - One Engine Inoperative When at a safe altitude above 200 feet AGL with correct rudder pedal input as needed, the autopilot may be engaged. If the TAC is not operating, rudder trim must be manually applied. By the way, the PMDG 777 autopilot is only behaving "properly" ( this means, maintaining the TOGA ground track or TRK SEL or HDG SEL if engaged above 400 feet ) Billy, could you do me a favor and check if yours is doing the same? Thanx Vpira

When TOGA is pushed , airborne below 400 feet, I get THR REF / TOGA / VNAV SPD , what is not correct ( the vnav was armed prior to Take Off, as it is normally used ) , . It should be THR REF / TOGA / TOGA. The FCOM ref is 4.10.20 Also, the auto pilot does not maintain the ground track present at mode engagement . The FCOM ref is 4.20.7 By the way, the Auto pilot ( when engaged at 200 feet while in trim, with one engine inop ) does not maintain any Heading or Track as well. Apparently another bloomer from the technical beta team.... Vpira

Mr scandinavian, check this: www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation...safety/.../AC120_91overview.ppt‎

Mr Scandinavian, the first time I reported the problem , the official reply was about keep hand flying and bla, bla, bla, instead of just checking my info. And it sounded very unpolite, as well. I am just keeping the same level of conversation. They have to respond, not only for me, but for the whole community of costumers. We all deserve an answer. The more they wait, the worse it gets. Mr Downscc, among other places, for instance, try to request a SID from Zurich , runway 14, that meets your engine out climb gradient. Sorry to inform you that there is none. The minimum is 9.5% until 2500 feet. Considering 180 kt as V2, it will be 1700 ft/min. Just impossible to attain. That's why ALL the commercial companies publish, some with the agreement of the country Aviation agency, an Engine out procedure. But this is not the case here. We are talking about 2 Autopilot features that are not in line with BOEING aircraft. Availability of TRK-HDG select below 400 feet and the TOGA inhibiting any other roll mode when airborne below 400 feet. The wings are flexing, the rivets are all there,even the turnaround time was modelled, but the Auto Pilot is not correct. Maybe the regular simmer doesnt bother about it, but the RW pilots that bought and want to use this product as it is in the RW are going to feel suspicious about its reliability as it was advertised. Vpira

Hello folks from PMDG. Are you going to correct this problem in the next revision or not ? This is from your product description page. Actually it does not reflect the reality..... Autopilot - brand new PMDG autopilot created for the 777 that replicates the precise yet smooth feeling you get from the real thing. Created with hours of video taken in the real airplane and actual 777 full flight simulator flying experience. Vpira

Just to correct my thread, when pushing TOGA buton , airborne , between 50 and 400 feet, one should get THR REF / TOGA / TOGA What we have now is THR REF / TOGA / VNAV, what is not correct. Hello PMDG, anybody home?

Me thinks 2d is better than VC, specially if you have multiple monitors, and is not flying in a laptop. Let's continue bother PMDG until they listen to the costumers demand for a 2D. VC is for kids !

I will wait to see if PMDG is going to answer. If not, the way is the ticket. Thank you F_S Cheers Vpira

By the way, the TOGA button when pushed between 50 feet and 400 feet is not correctly modeled as well. It should inhibit any other roll mode until 400 feet. Actually it is possible to re-engage LNAV below the 400 feet ( what is not correct ) Here goes the reference: FCOM - Automatic Flight - Controls and indications - page 4.10.20 - June , 15, 2012 Please PMDG, correct this and the TRACK - HEADING feature in your next SP. Regards Vpira

Why didnt they check my info-request , before coming with those empty preaching about the importance of hand flying and airline-country related issue? I never mentioned any country, religion, airline, or any other type of particular use of their product. The person in charge, Mr Ryan, was representing PMDG, and instead of checking beforehand my info, he gave me a nasty reply. In my point of view this is not the way you talk to your costumers. I felt disrespected, at least. Maybe he was born after I was already flying a B airplane in the left seat, just maybe. Therefore, the lack of public relations skills. I regard PMDG as a very professional company, however, I will be very cautious from now on before trying to help their product. The company is excellent, some people there, not that much. Have a good day Mr Flamin_Squirrel. Vpira

Read the line above, Mr Flamin_squirrel