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EHM-1883 Matt:
I don't like PSS. I downloaded their A320, and the FMC doesn't work! I can't fly!
EHM-0654 Murray:
--- Quote ---Originally posted by EHM-1703 Philip
... and make sure you maintain V2+10 thru the initial climb section. I usually dont let VNAV/LNAV take over until 1,000 feet as I find this also helps.
--- End quote ---
Bit slow noticing this, but...
On the B738 CDU there is one "setting" that along with the climb thrust mode has a profound effect on the extended climb rate. This is the T/R ALT (on Project Magenta, it's on the PERF INIT page or N1 LIMIT page): this is the thrust reduction altitude, and is the altitude AGL where take-off thrust N1 is automatically reduced to climb thrust N1. Usually T/O N1 is 90%+ while climb thrust will hover around 70-80%. Per default, PM leaves this BLANK! Boeing default is 1,500ft. Without this being set, the A/T leaves T/O thrust in place until transition.
As for climb mode, unless you need a 8%+ climb rate (and there are one or two SIDs that call for such), stick with CLB-2 which will be more than good enough (easily 7%) for most SIDs. If you want absolute control, use MCP speed and climb, and set the VS to no more +4000.
Finally, just as Phil points out, getting your T/O and landing weights right can be a big help. I personally use a B738 fuel planning program that I found on the web somewhere that seems to do a reasonable job. I'll get it's "About" info once I get home tonight and post a link.
Without everything being set somewhat correctly, an unladen B738 will happily climb from ground level to FL350+ at 280kts/6,500ftm without breaking into a sweat...
EDIT: OK, it's designed for the PMDG 737 series (600-900), but like I say, I use it happily enough with the Project Magenta/POsky pairing (I just have to turn up some of the landing values to get sensible reserves at landing). Anyway, here's the link http://www.metacraft.com/737NGFP/
EHM-2089 Vincent:
I like Pro-pilot because it gets me closer to the real. Virtual flying lets you get away with everything, and its good to have some kind of controller who is watching to make things real.
I did too crash a plane, but it has not stopped me from "not-flying" again. Thanks Bruno for the kind words of advice too. I am determined to fly more on pro-pilot and have good flights and ofcourse less crashes or virtually no crashes!!
I must also thank my hub manager, Dominic for the kind words and also to Robert for giving me his piece of advice after I crashed. That does not mean I will crash again ...:P to get those pieces of advice.!!! Lol
EHM-0948 Bruno:
Thank you Vicent.
This system was made exactly to purpose that kind of motivation on pilots :)
This year we are planning more features on ProPilot, and more ProPilot events, so expect everything from it :)
EHM-1412 Alex:
I'm curious what the new features on ProPilot will be. And what kind of new ProPilot events will come in the future. Hopefully an event with legs of around 1,5, maximum 2,5 hours of flight with enough time to complete the flights just like the F1-event.
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