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[Michael Codd]

Hi Omar,
I don't disagree with most of what you have said in your first paragraph, but I'm sorry to say we are going to have to disagree on your...

[Michael Codd]

I believe these issues that you and other users are still seeing are most likely being caused by the outdated LNAV/VNAV software that can affect all of...

[Michael Codd]

I understand what you are saying, including the bit about the autoland reversionary decision that is made (subject to an airline's own approved procedures)...

[Michael Codd]

You're welcome Marc! The 744 FMC uses a 5kt speed margin to prevent transient overshoots and as I said earlier it also prevents the speed from going...

[Michael Codd]

I am very surprised, Omar, because I am not aware of any Boeing aircraft fitted with only two autopilots where their systems are referred to as 'Fail...

[Michael Codd]

A1: Fail Operational requires a minimum of three serviceable autopilots installed and working in the aircraft, not two.

A2: Good question....

[Michael Codd]

This is normal behaviour now with OC2....

[Michael Codd]

Have a look in your PMDG aircraft's sub-folders on your PC and you should find an FCOM there.

[Michael Codd]

Oh ye of little faith, Matt!
In my younger days, whenever I asked my parents or Uncle searching questions like yours, they would just grin at each...

[Michael Codd]

Please see the attached jpg for more information about this issue - with my apologies for the spelling because my keyboard locked up when I was finishing...

[Michael Codd]

Try downloading the complete aircraft from your PMDG account, uninstall your current one using Windows Programs and Features, then install your new PMDG...

[Michael Codd]

This definitely sounds like a graphics driver issue if it wasn't happening before it was updated. Was anything else added or updated to your software...

[Michael Codd]

Yes - and you are missing out on a lot of the fun with PMDG's 744/-8 and other aircraft using your Saitek levers if you don't configure them properly....

[Michael Codd]

I understand PMDG are working on an update to their LNAV and VNAV software. However, based on what you have said I still suggest you submit a support...

[Michael Codd]

Calum, I suggest the next time you get frustrated with your PMDG aircraft you have a read of the FCOM because most of the answers to problems like yours...

[Michael Codd]

Your full thrust autothrottle behaviour is unusual during a descent, but unfortunately you have not provided sufficient information about the state of...

[Michael Codd]

Yes, there are two sources that I can think of.

The first is called a Tephigram which meteorologists sometimes use as a forecasting aid to...

[Michael Codd]

Aurel,
You are quite correct when you say the range arcs are an option on 400 and -8 aircraft today, but according to the technical information...

[Michael Codd]

Nothing is wrong, because there are no distance rings on the original B744 MAP display. What you should see instead is a Range Scale on the Present Track...

[Michael Codd]

Good advice Charles. Why buy last year's model when this year's costs more or less the same and ought to be future proof for a while?