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737 Captain >> 737 Captain - General >> VNAV Autopilot https://www.captainsim.org/forum/csf.pl?num=1335371521 Message started by Mric29 on Apr 25^th, 2012 at 4:32pm

Title: VNAV Autopilot
Post by Mric29 on Apr 25^th, 2012 at 4:32pm

First, I'm sorry for my poor English spoken. I don't understand how to use PDS to control VNAV with autopilot... could someone help me? �:-?

Title: Re: VNAV Autopilot
Post by Markoz on Apr 25^th, 2012 at 5:08pm

It doesn't operate with the Autopilot. They are currently 2 separate instruments.
Not sure if it will in a future update or not. I use it to provide info on TO, CLB, CRZ, etc...

Mark

Title: Re: VNAV Autopilot
Post by Captain Sim on Apr 25^th, 2012 at 7:01pm

VNAV? No such word in the 737 Original manuals. And never will. �;)
People are so spoiled by the FMC... :)

Title: Re: VNAV Autopilot
Post by fontaine32 on Apr 25^th, 2012 at 8:00pm

Captain Sim wrote on Apr 25^th, 2012 at 7:01pm:

VNAV? No such word in the 737 Original manuals. And never will. �;)
People are so spoiled by the FMC... �:)

Agreed, I've been flying for 20 years, still to this day I know many pilots who won't touch VNAV on climb and especially on arrival because no matter what you program into the FMC, you rarely fly a full STAR into an airport and get vectored to final.. Either v/s mode or level change for speed protection and HDG select.. What I've experienced is the advanced automation has made manual flying much easier, and ANY airline pilot should be able to handle the aircraft manually in all situations if something goes wrong..

Title: Re: VNAV Autopilot
Post by Mric29 on Apr 25^th, 2012 at 9:43pm

Thank you for your answers!
So with AP engaged we can only drive climb or descent manually, that's right?

Title: Re: VNAV Autopilot
Post by marvic on Apr 25^th, 2012 at 9:52pm

Captain Sim wrote on Apr 25^th, 2012 at 7:01pm:

VNAV? No such word in the 737 Original manuals. And never will. �;)
People are so spoiled by the FMC... �:)

Very well put. Classic Equipment for classic airliners...........

Title: Re: VNAV Autopilot
Post by CAF440Sq on Apr 25^th, 2012 at 10:06pm

Captain Sim wrote on Apr 25^th, 2012 at 7:01pm:

VNAV? No such word in the 737 Original manuals. And never will. �;)
People are so spoiled by the FMC... �:)

;) Excellent