Descent speed penalties question

[EHM-1838 Andrew]

Hello again
For my last three propilot flights i am receiving the same penalty 240 and that is for exceeding the maximum descent rate of 4500 fpm,but being aware of this i tried different descent speeds including Werner schotts for the BAE 146 and i am still getting the penalty.Any idea what sort of descent speeds i should try.I know that this can depend on all sorts of variables,but if you can give me an approx idea i would appreciate it.If it wasn't for this slip up i would have had no errors for my last three flights.
cheers Andy

[EHM-1617 Iain]

Are you using autopilot VS mode? If so just set it to around 1500-2500 FPM and you should be alright.

[EHM-1651 Christian]

Are you using the default panel or the one supplied for the BAe 146 in the fleet page??
If you are using the a default FS panel this can be the cause of the problem. I have encountred this myself with the A310.

[EHM-1838 Andrew]

Hello Guys
My panel is the one by Targan UNUTMAZ a nice panel not as complex as that very complex one(you know the one)i mean;D
This is desent problem a bit worrying,just as i was beginning to enjoy useing PP we get this error.
anyway cheers Guys
Andy

[EHM-1838 Andrew]

Originally posted by EHM-1617 Iain
Are you using autopilot VS mode? If so just set it to around 1500-2500 FPM and you should be alright.

Thanks Iain
but i always use this range anyway(usually 1500 to 1800 and 2000 fpm)
cheers Andy

[EHM-1651 Christian]

Have you cheked if  there is a swithc between FPA(flight path angel) and FPM(feet per min) on the panel near the altimeter settings??
Like the ones on airbus where you set the decent angle instead of FPM?
 This could also be the problem. If you set FPA and not FPM
Just an idea???

Althoug i don't know if BAe has this system.
But is on the A320 series A330/A340

[EHM-1838 Andrew]

Will have a look Christian but iam pretty sure there is no such switch.
Actually thats the first i ve heard of this FPA thing.
But this is all good stuff,just increases your knowledge of FS a little more.
PS the complex panel i was referring to is the one used on the EuroCargo 146(as an extra download)
cheers Andy
Will try the Embraer 170 next time and see if thats any different

[EHM-1838 Andrew]

"Will try the Embraer 170 next time and see if thats any different "

Whoops!wrong fleet.:$
cheers Andy

[EHM-1838 Andrew]

Originally posted by EHM-1838 Andrew
"Will try the Embraer 170 next time and see if thats any different "

Whoops!wrong fleet.:$
cheers Andy

No its not.Apologies again
FOOL
cheers Andy

[EHM-1651 Christian]

Well the E-170works with both custom panel and the default panel.

And Andrew niether had i heard about FPA before i tried it the first time, having no clue what it was, and why the plane didn't do what I expected it to do.

The flight path angel allows you to select a certain climg or decent profile like 3,5degrees, very handsome to use if you need to make a approach at an certain dencent angle Like to EGLC or LOWI on the VOR/LOC approach. So you won't need to figure out wich FPM setting would be correct.

Just read the charts and put the angel in there:%
just make sure you start at the right altitude..... Tried that and not to recomend.

Hope you don't loose the interest for flying ProPilot, and good luck with the E-170

[EHM-1838 Andrew]

Thanks Christian
I ve just had the same thing again tonight,this time with the Fokker 70 the same 240 penalty for excessive descent speed and no other penalties;) the same as my last three flights.
Cheers Andy:o

[EHM-1749 Hector]

In order to assure a right timing for the descent and a controlled VS, I recommend to use the Descentometer Gauge by Glenn Copeland. It is very helpful and if you also download his SALS Gauge it will help also for landings in airports without an ILS.
You can download both gauges from AVSIM.
For those without panel building dexterity I also recommend to use them as separate windows so you can open them only when needed.
Cheers!
Hector Partidas
EHM-1749