Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 11
  1. #1
    Enrico Schiratti
    Guest

    Re: Descent and V/S-FLCH issues

    Hi Ray,

    I am not sure where the panel fits in with this... in any case, please do
    download the current new build I uploaded two days ago to
    www.projectmagenta.com/updates.html

    Ciao

    Enrico

    "Ray Proudfoot" wrote in message
    news:389553.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    > Hi Enrico,
    >
    > LOL! I do have worse things that happen
    >
    > I'm afraid I can't be specific about a time when it worked but it has
    > definitely worked in the past. I have the 737 BMP loaded but I have the
    > full
    >
    > forward view enabled. i.e. no visible PM panel. I wonder if it's worth
    > trying this with the panel visible? I'll try later and report back.
    >
    > Cheers.
    >
    >
    >
    > "Enrico Schiratti" wrote in message
    > news:389445.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >> Hi,
    >>
    >> I will give it a go with that combination... since when is this dreadful
    >> thing happening to you? Has it worked before on this setup?
    >>
    >> Ciao
    >>
    >> Enrico
    >>
    >> "Ray Proudfoot" wrote in message
    >> news:389328.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>> Hi Enrico,
    >>>
    >>> I'm sorry it's so tedious for you. Perhaps if I describe each action it
    >>> may
    >>>
    >>> help.
    >>>
    >>> 1. I'm cruising at FL350 and still 50 miles from ToD.
    >>> 2. Radar Contact controller orders me down to FL290.
    >>> 3. I dial up 29000 on the Aerosoft MCP (but don't press the white

    >> button).
    >>> 35000 is still displayed on the PFD in magenta.
    >>> 4. I bring up the Desc page on the CDU and press 'Descend Now'. I would
    >>> expect the aircraft to engage a 1000fpm descent but it doesn't. It
    >>> stubbornly stays at FL350. The only way I can initiate the descent is

    by
    >>> switching to V/S and dialling up a descent rate. Not what I want I'm
    >>> afraid.
    >>>
    >>> I'm running build 435 of the PFD, 371 of the CDU and 405 of the MCP.

    The
    >>> MCP
    >>>
    >>> is running on the FS PC and the PFD and CDU are running on my other PC

    >> via
    >>> WideFS. I fly the PMDG737-700 and use the MCP in 747MCP mode with VNav

    >> Des
    >>> SPD control enabled and Auto V/S enabled. Full 8 Mode ND is also

    > enabled.
    >>>
    >>> I hope that helps.
    >>>
    >>> Cheers.
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> "Enrico Schiratti" wrote in message
    >>> news:389269.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>> I'm using the Aerosoft MCP. I dial in the lower altitude (but don't
    >>> press
    >>>>> the white altitude knob) and then press Descend Now but the aircraft
    >>>>> refuses
    >>>>>
    >>>>> to descend. Are you using the Aerosoft MCP? I wonder if that might be

    > a
    >>>>> factor?
    >>>>
    >>>> I am trying all sorts of combinations, including the Aerosoft MCP...

    it
    >>> is
    >>>> rather tedious, I am afraid.
    >>>>
    >>>> Ciao
    >>>>
    >>>> Enrico
    >>>>
    >>>>
    >>>>> "Enrico Schiratti" wrote in message
    >>>>> news:389238.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>>> Hi Ray,
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> I still can't reproduce the problem here, i.e. I do get the descend

    >> now
    >>>>> as
    >>>>>> it should be... looks like I am stuck trying to observe things so I

    > am
    >>>>>> able
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> to do something about them.
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> Ciao
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> Enrico
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> "Ray Proudfoot" wrote in message
    >>>>>> news:388711.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>>>> James,
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> I tried your suggestion but it didn't work. This definitely worked

    > in
    >>>>> the
    >>>>>>> past so I'm hoping Enrico can help. Most won't get this problem.

    > It's
    >>>>>> only
    >>>>>>> because I use Radar Contact I need to start down earlier than ToD.
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> Cheers.
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> "JAMES WEBSTER" wrote in message
    >>>>>>> news:388601.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>>>>> Hi guys,
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>> I have seen this as well. Not that often though. I do get a PM

    >> sounds
    >>>>>>>> warning
    >>>>>>>> " Top of descent in 50 miles " up to 100 miles out from the actual
    >>> CDU
    >>>>>>>> TOD.
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>> As far as the Descend now function goes I find retarding the
    >>> Throttels
    >>>>>>>> first
    >>>>>>>> and then selecting Descend now works.
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>> James
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>
    >>>>
    >>>

    >>

    >



  2. #2
    Michel Vandaele
    Guest

    Re: Descent and V/S-FLCH issues

    Hi Enrico,
    Just for information here.
    I see that people are using the Aerosoft MCP B747 for a B737.
    Please note that in B744 operations a descend or a climb always has to be
    confirmed by pushing the ALT sellector after dialed in a new altitude.
    Nothing may happen before.

    Same for a speed intervien.

    Just for info so that B737 and B747 aren't mixed up

    Ciao

    Michel

    "Enrico Schiratti" wrote in message
    news:389828.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    > Hi Ray,
    >
    > I am not sure where the panel fits in with this... in any case, please do
    > download the current new build I uploaded two days ago to
    > www.projectmagenta.com/updates.html
    >
    > Ciao
    >
    > Enrico
    >
    > "Ray Proudfoot" wrote in message
    > news:389553.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >> Hi Enrico,
    >>
    >> LOL! I do have worse things that happen
    >>
    >> I'm afraid I can't be specific about a time when it worked but it has
    >> definitely worked in the past. I have the 737 BMP loaded but I have the
    >> full
    >>
    >> forward view enabled. i.e. no visible PM panel. I wonder if it's worth
    >> trying this with the panel visible? I'll try later and report back.
    >>
    >> Cheers.
    >>
    >>
    >>
    >> "Enrico Schiratti" wrote in message
    >> news:389445.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>> Hi,
    >>>
    >>> I will give it a go with that combination... since when is this

    dreadful
    >>> thing happening to you? Has it worked before on this setup?
    >>>
    >>> Ciao
    >>>
    >>> Enrico
    >>>
    >>> "Ray Proudfoot" wrote in message
    >>> news:389328.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>> Hi Enrico,
    >>>>
    >>>> I'm sorry it's so tedious for you. Perhaps if I describe each action

    it
    >>>> may
    >>>>
    >>>> help.
    >>>>
    >>>> 1. I'm cruising at FL350 and still 50 miles from ToD.
    >>>> 2. Radar Contact controller orders me down to FL290.
    >>>> 3. I dial up 29000 on the Aerosoft MCP (but don't press the white
    >>> button).
    >>>> 35000 is still displayed on the PFD in magenta.
    >>>> 4. I bring up the Desc page on the CDU and press 'Descend Now'. I

    would
    >>>> expect the aircraft to engage a 1000fpm descent but it doesn't. It
    >>>> stubbornly stays at FL350. The only way I can initiate the descent is

    > by
    >>>> switching to V/S and dialling up a descent rate. Not what I want I'm
    >>>> afraid.
    >>>>
    >>>> I'm running build 435 of the PFD, 371 of the CDU and 405 of the MCP.

    > The
    >>>> MCP
    >>>>
    >>>> is running on the FS PC and the PFD and CDU are running on my other PC
    >>> via
    >>>> WideFS. I fly the PMDG737-700 and use the MCP in 747MCP mode with VNav
    >>> Des
    >>>> SPD control enabled and Auto V/S enabled. Full 8 Mode ND is also

    >> enabled.
    >>>>
    >>>> I hope that helps.
    >>>>
    >>>> Cheers.
    >>>>
    >>>>
    >>>>
    >>>> "Enrico Schiratti" wrote in message
    >>>> news:389269.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>>> I'm using the Aerosoft MCP. I dial in the lower altitude (but don't
    >>>> press
    >>>>>> the white altitude knob) and then press Descend Now but the aircraft
    >>>>>> refuses
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> to descend. Are you using the Aerosoft MCP? I wonder if that might

    be
    >> a
    >>>>>> factor?
    >>>>>
    >>>>> I am trying all sorts of combinations, including the Aerosoft MCP...

    > it
    >>>> is
    >>>>> rather tedious, I am afraid.
    >>>>>
    >>>>> Ciao
    >>>>>
    >>>>> Enrico
    >>>>>
    >>>>>
    >>>>>> "Enrico Schiratti" wrote in message
    >>>>>> news:389238.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>>>> Hi Ray,
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> I still can't reproduce the problem here, i.e. I do get the descend
    >>> now
    >>>>>> as
    >>>>>>> it should be... looks like I am stuck trying to observe things so I

    >> am
    >>>>>>> able
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> to do something about them.
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> Ciao
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> Enrico
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> "Ray Proudfoot" wrote in message
    >>>>>>> news:388711.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>>>>> James,
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>> I tried your suggestion but it didn't work. This definitely worked

    >> in
    >>>>>> the
    >>>>>>>> past so I'm hoping Enrico can help. Most won't get this problem.

    >> It's
    >>>>>>> only
    >>>>>>>> because I use Radar Contact I need to start down earlier than ToD.
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>> Cheers.
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>> "JAMES WEBSTER" wrote in message
    >>>>>>>> news:388601.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>>>>>> Hi guys,
    >>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>> I have seen this as well. Not that often though. I do get a PM
    >>> sounds
    >>>>>>>>> warning
    >>>>>>>>> " Top of descent in 50 miles " up to 100 miles out from the

    actual
    >>>> CDU
    >>>>>>>>> TOD.
    >>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>> As far as the Descend now function goes I find retarding the
    >>>> Throttels
    >>>>>>>>> first
    >>>>>>>>> and then selecting Descend now works.
    >>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>> James
    >>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>
    >>>>
    >>>

    >>

    >



  3. #3
    Serge D'hollander
    Guest

    Re: Descent and V/S-FLCH issues

    Hi Enrico,

    Just tried the latest CDU update and it works now but not the way Michel
    explained for a B747. After selecting a lower altitude on the MCP, the aircraft
    initiate a decend just after hitting the 'Descend now' on the CDU without
    pushing the ALT knob on the MCP.

    I do not know if this is true only for a B737 operation but it is already an
    improvement.

    Thanks,
    Serge.


  4. #4
    Peter Dowson
    Guest

    Re: Descent and V/S-FLCH issues

    On 2/10/2006 10:14:48 AM, Serge D'hollander wrote:
    >I do not know if this is true
    >only for a B737 operation but
    >it is already an improvement.


    I think it is correct for a 737. Once within a certain range (50 miles?) of
    the computed TOD I think any reduction of Alt on the MCP should give rise to
    the DESCEND NOW option, and, in any case, if the option is offered it
    should most certainly work when selected (no matter which aircraft model, I
    should think).

    The altitude override button on the MCP (which is an airline option in any
    case on the 737) actually changes the altitude requirement for the next
    waypoint so forcing a recomputation of TOD and, usually as a result, an earlier
    descent -- though of course it could be a climb and a later TOD!

    If that button is not provided the same thing is accomplished through
    altitude entries in the FMC legs page.

    I expect those here more expert in 737 matters will correct me if I'm wrong
    on these points, but that is the way I understand it.

    Regards,

    Pete


  5. #5
    Ray Proudfoot
    Guest

    Re: Descent and V/S-FLCH issues

    Hi Enrico,

    I only mentioned it in case it was a factor. I know you have many skills but

    mind reading probably isn't amongst them

    New versions being downloaded now and I will try a flight this evening.

    Thanks.



    "Enrico Schiratti" wrote in message
    news:389828.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    > Hi Ray,
    >
    > I am not sure where the panel fits in with this... in any case, please do
    > download the current new build I uploaded two days ago to
    > www.projectmagenta.com/updates.html
    >
    > Ciao
    >
    > Enrico
    >
    > "Ray Proudfoot" wrote in message
    > news:389553.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >> Hi Enrico,
    >>
    >> LOL! I do have worse things that happen
    >>
    >> I'm afraid I can't be specific about a time when it worked but it has
    >> definitely worked in the past. I have the 737 BMP loaded but I have the
    >> full
    >>
    >> forward view enabled. i.e. no visible PM panel. I wonder if it's worth
    >> trying this with the panel visible? I'll try later and report back.
    >>
    >> Cheers.
    >>
    >>
    >>
    >> "Enrico Schiratti" wrote in message
    >> news:389445.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>> Hi,
    >>>
    >>> I will give it a go with that combination... since when is this

    dreadful
    >>> thing happening to you? Has it worked before on this setup?
    >>>
    >>> Ciao
    >>>
    >>> Enrico
    >>>
    >>> "Ray Proudfoot" wrote in message
    >>> news:389328.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>> Hi Enrico,
    >>>>
    >>>> I'm sorry it's so tedious for you. Perhaps if I describe each action

    it
    >>>> may
    >>>>
    >>>> help.
    >>>>
    >>>> 1. I'm cruising at FL350 and still 50 miles from ToD.
    >>>> 2. Radar Contact controller orders me down to FL290.
    >>>> 3. I dial up 29000 on the Aerosoft MCP (but don't press the white
    >>> button).
    >>>> 35000 is still displayed on the PFD in magenta.
    >>>> 4. I bring up the Desc page on the CDU and press 'Descend Now'. I

    would
    >>>> expect the aircraft to engage a 1000fpm descent but it doesn't. It
    >>>> stubbornly stays at FL350. The only way I can initiate the descent is

    > by
    >>>> switching to V/S and dialling up a descent rate. Not what I want I'm
    >>>> afraid.
    >>>>
    >>>> I'm running build 435 of the PFD, 371 of the CDU and 405 of the MCP.

    > The
    >>>> MCP
    >>>>
    >>>> is running on the FS PC and the PFD and CDU are running on my other PC
    >>> via
    >>>> WideFS. I fly the PMDG737-700 and use the MCP in 747MCP mode with VNav
    >>> Des
    >>>> SPD control enabled and Auto V/S enabled. Full 8 Mode ND is also

    >> enabled.
    >>>>
    >>>> I hope that helps.
    >>>>
    >>>> Cheers.
    >>>>
    >>>>
    >>>>
    >>>> "Enrico Schiratti" wrote in message
    >>>> news:389269.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>>> I'm using the Aerosoft MCP. I dial in the lower altitude (but don't
    >>>> press
    >>>>>> the white altitude knob) and then press Descend Now but the aircraft
    >>>>>> refuses
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> to descend. Are you using the Aerosoft MCP? I wonder if that might

    be
    >> a
    >>>>>> factor?
    >>>>>
    >>>>> I am trying all sorts of combinations, including the Aerosoft MCP...

    > it
    >>>> is
    >>>>> rather tedious, I am afraid.
    >>>>>
    >>>>> Ciao
    >>>>>
    >>>>> Enrico
    >>>>>
    >>>>>
    >>>>>> "Enrico Schiratti" wrote in message
    >>>>>> news:389238.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>>>> Hi Ray,
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> I still can't reproduce the problem here, i.e. I do get the descend
    >>> now
    >>>>>> as
    >>>>>>> it should be... looks like I am stuck trying to observe things so I

    >> am
    >>>>>>> able
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> to do something about them.
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> Ciao
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> Enrico
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> "Ray Proudfoot" wrote in message
    >>>>>>> news:388711.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>>>>> James,
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>> I tried your suggestion but it didn't work. This definitely worked

    >> in
    >>>>>> the
    >>>>>>>> past so I'm hoping Enrico can help. Most won't get this problem.

    >> It's
    >>>>>>> only
    >>>>>>>> because I use Radar Contact I need to start down earlier than ToD.
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>> Cheers.
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>> "JAMES WEBSTER" wrote in message
    >>>>>>>> news:388601.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>>>>>> Hi guys,
    >>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>> I have seen this as well. Not that often though. I do get a PM
    >>> sounds
    >>>>>>>>> warning
    >>>>>>>>> " Top of descent in 50 miles " up to 100 miles out from the

    actual
    >>>> CDU
    >>>>>>>>> TOD.
    >>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>> As far as the Descend now function goes I find retarding the
    >>>> Throttels
    >>>>>>>>> first
    >>>>>>>>> and then selecting Descend now works.
    >>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>> James
    >>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>
    >>>>
    >>>

    >>

    >



  6. #6
    Themis Katakalos
    Guest

    Re: Descent and V/S-FLCH issues

    On 737 after Descent Now is pressed the EXEC button lits. The descent
    starts
    AFTER pressing the EXEC button.. (Now Descent now initiates the descent
    which is wrong for 737NG)

    Themis

    I'm happy that a solution for the T/D problem has found! I have changed
    10-15 private mails with Enrico for this strange problem. (It was posted
    public earlier but none had noticed at that time)


    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "Support: Peter Dowson"
    To:
    Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 5:28 PM
    Subject: Re: Descent and V/S-FLCH issues


    > From: "Peter Dowson"
    >
    > On 2/10/2006 10:14:48 AM, Serge D'hollander wrote:
    > >I do not know if this is true
    > >only for a B737 operation but
    > >it is already an improvement.

    >
    > I think it is correct for a 737. Once within a certain range (50 miles?)

    of the computed TOD I think any reduction of Alt on the MCP should give
    rise
    to the DESCEND NOW option, and, in any case, if the option is offered it
    should most certainly work when selected (no matter which aircraft model, I
    should think).
    >
    > The altitude override button on the MCP (which is an airline option in

    any
    case on the 737) actually changes the altitude requirement for the next
    waypoint so forcing a recomputation of TOD and, usually as a result, an
    earlier descent -- though of course it could be a climb and a later TOD!
    >
    > If that button is not provided the same thing is accomplished through

    altitude entries in the FMC legs page.
    >
    > I expect those here more expert in 737 matters will correct me if I'm

    wrong on these points, but that is the way I understand it.
    >
    > Regards,
    >
    > Pete
    >
    >
    >
    > To reply: mailto:Support.389872@news.projectmagenta.com
    > To start a new topic: mailto:Support@news.projectmagenta.com
    > To login: http://news.projectmagenta.com:8080
    > To (un)subscribe: mailto:Support.list-request@news.projectmagenta.com
    >
    >
    >





  7. #7
    Peter Dowson
    Guest

    Re: Descent and V/S-FLCH issues

    On 2/10/2006 2:11:16 PM, Themis Katakalos wrote:
    >On 737 after Descent Now is
    >pressed the EXEC button lits.
    >The descent starts
    >AFTER pressing the EXEC
    >button.. (Now Descent now
    >initiates the descent
    >which is wrong for 737NG)


    Makes sense, yes. I just said "if the option is offered it
    should most certainly work when selected", and you confirm this, with
    selection being pressing the DESCEND NOW LSK and then the EXEC.

    As I said, I didn't think it needed the (optional) alt intervention button
    pressing on the MCP as well -- I always thought that was basically a
    short-cut method of changing the actual altitude constraints in the FMC's plan.
    Thus its optional nature. Evidently it is different on a 747 though.

    Regards,

    Pete


  8. #8
    Eddie Armaos
    Guest

    RE: Descent and V/S-FLCH issues

    Btw


    I was lucky to be in a 734-400 cockpit from LGAV to LCLK and the captain
    explained to me that there is also another way to make the Descent now
    option, exept this we discribed and Themis posted just before.

    They are dialing a lower altitude in MCP and they just push the Alt
    intervention, the result is the same, the a/c starts a descent with -1000
    feet/min while is in VNAV mode and descending to capture path.
    They just save to move the hand from MCP to CDU and press the DES page,
    then
    Descent Now option, then EXEC.


    Anything you need from real 737-400 I can ask for you or read the manuals I
    have.


    Enjoy your flights


    Eddie Armaos


    >
    > As I said, I didn't think it needed the (optional) alt
    > intervention button pressing on the MCP as well -- I always
    > thought that was basically a short-cut method of changing the
    > actual altitude constraints in the FMC's plan. Thus its
    > optional nature. Evidently it is different on a 747 though.
    >
    > Regards,
    >
    > Pete
    >




  9. #9
    Ray Proudfoot
    Guest

    Re: Descent and V/S-FLCH issues

    Good news Enrico and all,

    The latest available versions resolve this problem. Thanks!



    "Enrico Schiratti" wrote in message
    news:389828.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    > Hi Ray,
    >
    > I am not sure where the panel fits in with this... in any case, please do
    > download the current new build I uploaded two days ago to
    > www.projectmagenta.com/updates.html
    >
    > Ciao
    >
    > Enrico
    >
    > "Ray Proudfoot" wrote in message
    > news:389553.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >> Hi Enrico,
    >>
    >> LOL! I do have worse things that happen
    >>
    >> I'm afraid I can't be specific about a time when it worked but it has
    >> definitely worked in the past. I have the 737 BMP loaded but I have the
    >> full
    >>
    >> forward view enabled. i.e. no visible PM panel. I wonder if it's worth
    >> trying this with the panel visible? I'll try later and report back.
    >>
    >> Cheers.
    >>
    >>
    >>
    >> "Enrico Schiratti" wrote in message
    >> news:389445.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>> Hi,
    >>>
    >>> I will give it a go with that combination... since when is this

    dreadful
    >>> thing happening to you? Has it worked before on this setup?
    >>>
    >>> Ciao
    >>>
    >>> Enrico
    >>>
    >>> "Ray Proudfoot" wrote in message
    >>> news:389328.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>> Hi Enrico,
    >>>>
    >>>> I'm sorry it's so tedious for you. Perhaps if I describe each action

    it
    >>>> may
    >>>>
    >>>> help.
    >>>>
    >>>> 1. I'm cruising at FL350 and still 50 miles from ToD.
    >>>> 2. Radar Contact controller orders me down to FL290.
    >>>> 3. I dial up 29000 on the Aerosoft MCP (but don't press the white
    >>> button).
    >>>> 35000 is still displayed on the PFD in magenta.
    >>>> 4. I bring up the Desc page on the CDU and press 'Descend Now'. I

    would
    >>>> expect the aircraft to engage a 1000fpm descent but it doesn't. It
    >>>> stubbornly stays at FL350. The only way I can initiate the descent is

    > by
    >>>> switching to V/S and dialling up a descent rate. Not what I want I'm
    >>>> afraid.
    >>>>
    >>>> I'm running build 435 of the PFD, 371 of the CDU and 405 of the MCP.

    > The
    >>>> MCP
    >>>>
    >>>> is running on the FS PC and the PFD and CDU are running on my other PC
    >>> via
    >>>> WideFS. I fly the PMDG737-700 and use the MCP in 747MCP mode with VNav
    >>> Des
    >>>> SPD control enabled and Auto V/S enabled. Full 8 Mode ND is also

    >> enabled.
    >>>>
    >>>> I hope that helps.
    >>>>
    >>>> Cheers.
    >>>>
    >>>>
    >>>>
    >>>> "Enrico Schiratti" wrote in message
    >>>> news:389269.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>>> I'm using the Aerosoft MCP. I dial in the lower altitude (but don't
    >>>> press
    >>>>>> the white altitude knob) and then press Descend Now but the aircraft
    >>>>>> refuses
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> to descend. Are you using the Aerosoft MCP? I wonder if that might

    be
    >> a
    >>>>>> factor?
    >>>>>
    >>>>> I am trying all sorts of combinations, including the Aerosoft MCP...

    > it
    >>>> is
    >>>>> rather tedious, I am afraid.
    >>>>>
    >>>>> Ciao
    >>>>>
    >>>>> Enrico
    >>>>>
    >>>>>
    >>>>>> "Enrico Schiratti" wrote in message
    >>>>>> news:389238.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>>>> Hi Ray,
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> I still can't reproduce the problem here, i.e. I do get the descend
    >>> now
    >>>>>> as
    >>>>>>> it should be... looks like I am stuck trying to observe things so I

    >> am
    >>>>>>> able
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> to do something about them.
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> Ciao
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> Enrico
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> "Ray Proudfoot" wrote in message
    >>>>>>> news:388711.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>>>>> James,
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>> I tried your suggestion but it didn't work. This definitely worked

    >> in
    >>>>>> the
    >>>>>>>> past so I'm hoping Enrico can help. Most won't get this problem.

    >> It's
    >>>>>>> only
    >>>>>>>> because I use Radar Contact I need to start down earlier than ToD.
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>> Cheers.
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>> "JAMES WEBSTER" wrote in message
    >>>>>>>> news:388601.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    >>>>>>>>> Hi guys,
    >>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>> I have seen this as well. Not that often though. I do get a PM
    >>> sounds
    >>>>>>>>> warning
    >>>>>>>>> " Top of descent in 50 miles " up to 100 miles out from the

    actual
    >>>> CDU
    >>>>>>>>> TOD.
    >>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>> As far as the Descend now function goes I find retarding the
    >>>> Throttels
    >>>>>>>>> first
    >>>>>>>>> and then selecting Descend now works.
    >>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>> James
    >>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>
    >>>>
    >>>

    >>

    >



  10. #10
    Michel Vandaele
    Guest

    Re: Descent and V/S-FLCH issues

    Hi Serge,
    There is a big difference how a B744 and B737 operates
    and a big nightmare for Enrico

    Ciao
    Michel

    "Serge D'hollander" wrote in message
    news:389864.77722@wb.onvix.com...
    > Hi Enrico,
    >
    > Just tried the latest CDU update and it works now but not the way Michel
    > explained for a B747. After selecting a lower altitude on the MCP, the
    > aircraft
    > initiate a decend just after hitting the 'Descend now' on the CDU without
    > pushing the ALT knob on the MCP.
    >
    > I do not know if this is true only for a B737 operation but it is already


    > an
    > improvement.
    >
    > Thanks,
    > Serge.
    >



Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Descent mode
    By wsixpo in forum PM Boeing FMC/CDU
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 10-14-2009, 02:49 PM
  2. OVERSPEED during PM VNAV descent?!
    By alexven in forum PM General Q & A
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 02-05-2008, 03:32 PM
  3. Calculating Descent
    By Jackpilot in forum PM General Q & A
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 06-01-2007, 10:28 AM
  4. Descent and V/S-FLCH issues
    By JAMES WEBSTER in forum PM General Q & A
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: 02-09-2006, 01:12 PM
  5. Vnav Descent Again.....
    By Eddie Armaos in forum PM General Q & A
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 11-14-2004, 08:50 PM