Hi everyone,

I got the 757 3 weeks ago (directly here at CS) and i am trying to figure things out. But now i need help.

My problem is the AP as well as the A/T function. I read the manuals as well as tutorials on the net. I aligned and set the IRS switches, i can program the FMS `til the PRE-FLT COMPLET message - now it starts:

1. As mentioned in the manual nr. 3, page 22 (of course i completed the previos pages) - i set the thrust levers to 1.10 EPR (with AP and A/T activated as stated in the manual) and press EPR (in the manual picture the THR button) - nothing happens. Automated start with Vr set in the IAS/MACH indicator is not working for me. In fact - my thrusters NEVER work automated. I can activate all the switches (EPR(THR) or SPD) - the lights come on but thats it. I also followed the 757-200 FMC tutorial here at the forum - it is just not working as described there.

But it gets worse:

2. After manual takeoff i activate LNAV, VNAV and press CMD (L). The plane banks voilently and starts swinging right and left with bank-angles easily exceeding 40deg. That happens no matter what i set the bank limit selector to or which command button i choose. The only way to stop the rocking is disconnect the AP.

Additionally - a flight without FMC is impossible. The planes swings too when i activate the AP - even when HDG is on HOLD. Also the V/S is not working - the light is on and i can set the value - however the plane is not following and i end up swinging with a V/S of 6kf/min. The vertical speed selector itself is without function. Only in the display itself the V/S value can be changed.

Other things: The weather radar is just stuck with the test picture. A manual can not be found using the link in the manual.

The speed bugs can only been seen in the VC.

I own the 757-200 Captain Pro Pack v.2.1 incl. the -300 and Freighter addon. All are installed right now and the described probelm happens with the -200, -300 and -200F. I also checked this behaviour with and without FSUIPC.

I own several payware addons incl. the CS 727, C 130 and 707. All are flying as intended - for me indicating that my basic FS9 setup is ok. I know that there have been a couple of problems with this plane and i waited buying it - but now after reading several reviews after v. 2.1 and almost all were very positive (the ones not so positive could at least fly the plane and did report these bugs) i got it.

The swinging is mostly found on the FSX forum of the 757. I could not find a reference to the mentioned problems here using the search function. So hopefully somebody can help me with some suggestions?? Are you using FSUIPC and if yes which version?

Thanks!

GG