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MD11 Super panel but i cant land it aggh1

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EHM-1671 Ben:
Wow, I didn't know that autopilot could land a plane! How is this done?

EHM-0744 Alex:
This is kind of off topic, however whenever I try to install Panels they rarely work. I follow the instructions word by word and I only get about 10% of the panels to work. The most common problem I get is that I get the "picture" of the panel however there are no knobs or instruments. Im guessing its a problem with the gauge installation but I do what it says. Does using winzip screw up the process?

Cheers and thanks,

Alex;)

EHM-1001 Robert:
Hi Alex,

it is probable ;) IF you do not see the gauges, they probably went to a wrong folder.

Back to the MD11, it is true, the autoland sucks :s I tried to edit the autopliot inside the CFG, but did not touch the correct number because the result was not better...so it must have inside the AIR file. The problem is when you hit the glideslope the A/P overdrives the pitch system. (for automation maniacs, I think the Integrator is too strong because the 1st overshoot is too much) I just do not know where to find this factor to alter...

EHM-1001 Robert:
Ben: it is done by the APP Hold mode of autopilot. If you tuned your NAV1 to the ILS freq of the runway you closing, the A/P will take over all control and it will land the plane. On the real big jets, after touchdown, it can automatically deploy the braking systems too, until a complete stop on the centerline of the runway...

I could successfully land it now ! ;D I setted up 20% fuel, 100% cargo and made a short circle around Seattle. I came in with Flaps 4/7 at a speed of 140kts. It was fine ! Although it pitched too much at the beginning but now it placed the plane on the tarmac nicely at the end.

Another hint you could try: as the docu says, the autoland system will turn on below 1500' only. So...as the usual glideslope starts at 2100', you should be already at gliding config before engage the autoland system: 140-150kts and -800 fpm setted. By this, I think the system will not make a so hard pitch as from a levelled state, therefore it can follow the glideslope until the touchdown point. ;)

EHM-1671 Ben:
I just tried to do this at EHAM's runways 27 and 6 (both ILS). I got their frequencies from arrival charts by IVAO (which I got from the FLogger). I then tuned Nav1 to the runway freqeuncy, (and I pressed the switch which put the frequency on the left side, I don't know if that's what you're supposed to do). I then engaged the AP, FD and A/T. I also armed the APP Hold button. But the plane still didn't land, it just made the nose level and slowly descended into the ground, not turning to line up. What's wrong?

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